An interesting discussion emerged on Twitter inspired by an article written by Jono Alderson. The article proposes thinking about Schema.org structured data markup as a way for emerging AI technologies to better understand and surface published Internet content. Schema.org Structured Data Markup The content on a website is called unstructured data because there is no … Read more
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Thankfully, every so often, a tool comes along that makes the complex world of search engine optimization a bit more manageable. Social bookmarking sites are one of these tools that can be your new best friend in the SEO landscape. Why are they so crucial? Simple: They’re powerhouses for building links, which are vital for … Read more
In today’s interconnected digital world, international SEO is no longer optional for businesses with global ambitions – it is essential. The potential to reach diverse markets and accelerate growth through optimized online presence in different countries is significant. But simply having a global website isn’t enough. To succeed internationally, your website must be competitive in … Read more
Google continues updating AIO rankings, increasing the presence of larger shopping-related panels and ads that push organic search results lower on the page. The good news for search marketers is that AIO volatility in shopping queries is stabilizing, with AIO rankings increasingly matching sites typically ranked in organic search. Arguably the most important change is … Read more
This week’s Ask An SEO question comes from Nazim from Islamabad, who asks: “I have a price comparison/aggregator website with my country’s domain. I want to ask what type of backlinks/guests posts should I have (local/international). Also, I should build backlinks to my homepage or category/individual pages, too? Besides are (name removed) and (name removed) … Read more
This post was sponsored by Ahrefs. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Having the right SEO AI tools in your martech stack can help you: Streamline your content production. Automate complex SEO processes. Do less “busy” work and more stuff that moves the needle. Take the guesswork out of your strategies. … Read more
CEO Sam Altman and OpenAI executives held a Reddit AMA to answer questions, including those about ChatGPT Search, providing an inside look at how it works. Their answers offer insights into what SEO may look like in the immediate future. The people from OpenAI answering the questions: Sam Altman, CEO Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer … Read more
The synergy between social media and SEO is critical in modern digital marketing. As a seasoned SEO professional with 26 years of experience, I’ve observed how recent developments – such as the Google algorithm updates and the rise of Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO) – have reshaped the interplay between social media and search engine optimization. … Read more
Listen, this isn’t a fun topic or article to write. I’ve been through a lot in my career as an employee. Now, as an agency owner, I understand how economic factors, downtimes, and other ripples can have a big impact not only on budgets, but also on careers and lives. Downtimes, downturns, and anything negative … Read more
SEO is not just about optimizing for search engine rankings. It’s also about understanding your audience’s needs and providing solutions through your website or landing page. Google alone processes over 100 billion searches a month. So, if you get your strategy right, the potential to reach new customers through search is immense. But here’s the … Read more
If you’ve attended a marketing conference and felt like everything was below your knowledge level or that your questions weren’t answered, there’s a good reason for that. Not everyone is advanced, and not everyone is a beginner. National conferences ensure that the speakers cater to the majority of the group rather than specific individuals at … Read more
Some SEO practices haven’t kept pace with changes in search engines and may now be self-defeating, leading to content that fails to rank. Here are six SEO practices that hinder ranking and suggestions for more effective approaches. 1. Redundant SEO Practices The word redundant means no longer effective, not necessary, superfluous. The following are three … Read more
A lot of multinational SEO campaigns fall down when the strategy is just to target a set of keywords, set up hreflang, and create content. Understanding local customs, language, and consumer behavior is crucial for market penetration and creating brand resonance. Creating a multinational SEO strategy doesn’t mean just doing international SEO. Multinational SEO means … Read more
As a content marketer, a website audit is vital to my work. An analogy I like to use is that optimizing an existing website for search engines without conducting a thorough audit is akin to steering a boat without a rudder. It’s directionless, at the mercy of the wind and waves (or in this case, … Read more
When the SEO industry began, the only way to learn was by sharing information in the community through forums, conferences and later through social media. If you were experimenting and doing SEO, you were an SEO expert! To this day, the best way to learn SEO is to follow experts and experiment. SEO changes so … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question on LinkedIn about how Google chooses canonicals, offering advice about what SEOs and publishers can do to encourage Google how to pick the right URL. What Is A Canonical URL? In the situation where multiple URLs (the addresses for multiple web pages) have the same content, Google will choose … Read more
Google Search Central published new documentation on Google Trends, explaining how to use it for search marketing. This guide serves as an easy to understand introduction for newcomers and a helpful refresher for experienced search marketers and publishers. The new guide has six sections: About Google Trends Tutorial on monitoring trends How to do keyword … Read more
