Now we know: Here are Google’s top three search ranking factors
Google’s Andrey Lipattsev reveals links, content and RankBrain are the top three ranking signals in Google’s search algorithm.
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Google reveals its three most important ranking signals
We’ve already heard that RankBrain, Google’s artificial intelligence system, is the “third most important signal contributing to the result of a search query” and it seems like we may have confirmation on the top two factors as well.
“B2B Marketing Automation Platforms: A Marketer’s Guide” updated for 2016.
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SearchCap: Google AdWords exam, iPhone keyboard & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
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Google Metronome Widget
If you search Google for [metronome] on your desktop or mobile device, you will see an interactive metronome. A metronome is a device used by musicians…
Fathom, SEO Forum Personality, Rodney L Brown Passed Away
I am very sad to report that we, the SEO community, has lost yet another contributor. Rodney Brown, who goes under the code name Fathom in the SEO discussion forums, has passed away.
I was notified of this via an SEO Chat Forum thread…
Majestic Launches In Space Ship To 3D Print The Internet
This is a first, the fine folks over at Majestic, a tool many many SEOs use for link detection and management, amongst other things, announced that they sent up a 3D printer into space…
Google: Space Separated Attributes In Nofollow Still Nofollows The Link
Google’s John Mueller confirmed on Twitter that having space separated attributes in the nofollow attribute will still work as a nofollow.
He said rel=’external nofollow’ is the same as rel=’nofollow’ for the purpose of ensuring Google doesn’t follow…
Can artificial intelligence save social?
There has been a lot of talk in the recent past about the ‘demise of Twitter’. Will the platform continue in the future, or will it slide slowly into irrelevancy?
Brand bidding & PPC optimization: Reducing your competition (Part 5 of 8)
In Part 5 of an 8-part series on PPC brand bidding, columnist Lori Weiman shares her tips on how to deal with competitors who are bidding on your brand name.
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Google developing keyboard for iPhone in hopes of boosting search volumes [report]
Keyboard part of a larger strategy to boost engagement with search on mobile devices.
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What is Digital Leadership?
I have a difficult task. In order to promote our upcoming two-day digital marketing event called Shift, taking place in London on 24 – 25 May, I have to define what it means to be a digital leader.
The essential metrics to analyze for keyword research success
When it comes time to choose your target keywords, what data should inform your decision? Columnist Paul Shapiro shares some helpful metrics to look at when evaluating which keywords to pursue.
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AdWords Search Exam gets an update: What you’ll need to know
The Google Partners exam now includes questions on the latest product features and search trends.
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New benchmarks: Google AdWords cost per acquisition across 20 industries [study]
Are you a PPC Unicorn or a PPC Donkey? Columnist Larry Kim shares data on CPA averages by industry so you can see how you measure up to the competition.
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Google: SEOs Are Wrong, 302 Redirects Pass PageRank
On Twitter @dhinckley said that according to Moz over here, 302 redirects pass zero “link juice,” also known as PageRank. John Mueller said that is not true…
Three recent changes to Google Shopping you need to be aware of
If you haven’t noticed by now, Google Shopping is taking center-stage for retailers as we move deeper into 2016 – with more traffic, more tests and more features.
Majestic to print the Internet in 3D in outer space
Majestic helps SEOs reach for the stars, literally by aiming to 3D print the Internet in space.
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