A recent Google SEO Office Hours featured a question about whether a security header conferred a ranking influence. It’s not as far out a question as it first appears because a security header like the HSTS header plays an important role in assuring a secure HTTPS connection and HTTPS is a light-weight Google ranking signal. … Read more
Location landing pages don’t get enough respect. You set them up with your name, address, phone number & hours. Maybe you embed a Google Map for driving directions. Perhaps you write some copy that no one will read, and if you have multiple locations, you repeat the same copy on each page and just change … Read more
Google has revealed new information about a ranking system called ‘Topic Authority.’ This system aims to deliver more relevant, expert, and knowledgeable content in Google Search and News for queries on specialized topics. Why Topic Authority? The inception of Topic Authority is an attempt to address a common challenge Google users face when seeking authoritative … Read more
Learning to be the best in town at the top seven elements experts feel impact your rankings in Google’s local packs is a smart strategic foundation. Thanks to Darren Shaw who has been running the Local Search Ranking Factors survey since 2017, we all benefit from this respected annual report in which local SEO professionals … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about how many product listings on a page are recommended as optimal for ranking purposes. John Mueller suggested that the best answer could be found in considering the question from a different angle. The person asked the question on the Mastodon social website. He asked: “@johnmu do you prefer … Read more
In the latest edition of Google’s SEO Office Hours, Analyst Gary Illyes addressed a concern raised by a website owner regarding their site disappearing from search results for a specific keyword. Despite ranking first previously, the website owner could no longer find their site, even though the page was still indexed. Illyes reassured them it’s … Read more
It’s no secret that effective Search Engine Optimization s key for a business to reach its target customers. At the same time, SEO services can require a significant investment of time and money – making it essential to get it right! In this blog post, we will discuss key strategies for optimizing your website to … Read more
We’re all aware of how essential SEO is for any business, especially today. With the advent of digital marketing and social media skyrocketing, it has become imperative for business owners to consider implementing necessary SEO strategies. But what happens when they’ve done that, and their business still struggles? If, as business owners, it’s still difficult … Read more
Google defines “breadcrumbs” as navigation that indicates the page’s position in the site hierarchy. When you hear the term “breadcrumbs,” Hansel and Gretel might come to mind. In the old fairy tale, the main characters leave behind a trail of breadcrumbs to avoid getting lost in the forest. Similarly, breadcrumbs are helpful for users as … Read more
Google Analytics (GA) is a powerful tool that lets website owners learn how users interact with their webpages. The amount of information we can get from Google Analytics is so in-depth that a theory has been circulating, for over a decade, that GA data is a ranking factor. Is Google Analytics really powerful enough to … Read more
At face value, the average website user cannot tell whether a link is Nofollow or Dofollow. You can copy or click on a Nofollow link just the same as they do any other link on the web. Behind the scenes, however, there is quite a big difference. Google considers Dofollow links a vote of confidence … Read more
Do 301 redirects affect your rankings in organic search? Read on and discover the relationship between 301 redirects and improved Google rankings. The post Are 301 Redirects A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal. Source link
There are many best practices for SEO, including those provided by Google. Here are 17 tips that can help one develop a better search presence. What Do Best Practices For SEO Even Mean? Best practices for SEO are generally regarded as those that abide within Google’s evolving guidelines and are not explicitly listed by Google … Read more
You’re searching for a lunch spot in an unfamiliar neighborhood, or you need a mechanic to assist with an unexpected flat tire. Where do you look? If you answered Google Maps, you’re not alone. These days, many of us are turning to Google Maps to discover local businesses and make more informed buying decisions. So … Read more
Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller answered a question in an SEO-office hours video about whether a CDN can improve ranking. Mueller responded with an in-depth answer that discussed page speed, crawling and also addressed SEO. Content Delivery Network (CDN) A content delivery network, (CDN) is a service that provides a worldwide network of servers that … Read more
Domain names with keywords in them are considered valuable for a variety of reasons, including a long-standing idea that they might be directly or indirectly helpful for ranking purposes. Choosing a domain name is an important step for launching a website, so it’s important to make the right choice. The choice of a domain name … Read more
User-generated content (UGC) can help boost the content value on a page by adding new perspectives and engaging information for other readers – and at no cost to the content creator. Common types of UGC used to increase word count include tagged content from social media, blog comments, ratings and reviews, and forum posts. But … Read more
Instagram’s home feed ranking algorithm is receiving an update that’s designed to boost the visibility of original content. Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, announced the ranking change is one component of a larger effort to reward originality and give credit where it’s due. Mosseri states: “People expressing themselves is the heartbeat of Instagram. It’s what … Read more
