It’s time to get ready for the holidays (Yes, really!)

It’s February, and you know what that means — the holidays are just around the corner! Okay, maybe not, but columnist Dave Davies explains why now is actually the ideal time for SEOs to start preparing for holiday season 2017.

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Why content-led SEO will always fail to build links effectively

Great content doesn’t always translate to great links. Columnist Chris Liversidge explains the problem with this strategy and advocates for a more audience-focused approach.

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Google makes it easier to see and share publishers’ real URLs from AMP pages

New anchor button enables copy-and-paste of URLs directly to publisher sites.

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SMX West low rates expire Saturday. Register now to master SEO and SEM!

You won’t find these low rates again Register now for SMX West, March 21-23 in San Jose, and take advantage of Early Bird pricing! All Access Passes are just $1,795, a $200 savings compared to on-site rates. You’ll get 3 days of sessions, networking, expo hall, and conveniences that…

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Google Maps updates Android app with real-time traffic info, nearby places & bus schedules

Starting today, swiping up from the bottom of the Google Maps app home screen on Android displays a Places tab, Driving tab and Transit tab.

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2016 was a coming-of-age year for Baidu SEO; why you should invest in 2017

Marketers have long considered organic search a lost cause on Baidu due to the abundance of ads, but new laws in China are changing the game. Contributor Hermes Ma discusses the state of Baidu SEO and provides recommendations for marketers looking to b…

When should advertisers consider pausing Google Local Inventory Ads?

Retailers that sell online and in-store need to balance where to send users in their paid search efforts. Columnist Andy Taylor explores when advertisers might want to rely on local inventory versus regular product listing ads.

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The future of paid voice search and monetizing the map

Ads are coming to voice search sooner than you think. Columnist Brian Smith discusses what this might mean for local businesses, as well as SEO and SEM professionals.

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