The impact (and lack thereof) of Google’s mobile popup algorithm

Back in August 2016, Google warned that it would be releasing an algorithm to crack down on interstitials on mobile pages. Now that the update has been live for a month, columnist Glenn Gabe shares his findings on the impact.

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Cool tricks to explore Google’s Knowledge Graph results, featuring Donald Trump

Whether you want to gain some insight into how Google’s Knowledge Graph works or just want to prank your friends, columnist Tony Edward shows some cool tricks for changing up the SERP display with URL modifiers.

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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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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…

How machine learning impacts the need for quality content

As Google continues to invest in machine learning technology to help it better understand and parse user queries, columnist Eric Enge emphasizes the need for marketers to continuously improve content quality and user satisfaction.

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Updated for 2017 — Enterprise SEO Platforms: A Marketer’s Guide

The “Enterprise SEO Platforms: A Marketer’s Guide,” from our sister-site MarTech Today, examines the market for enterprise SEO software platforms and the considerations involved in implementing this software into your business. If you are considering licensing an SEO software tool, this…

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How to check which URLs have been indexed without upsetting Google: A follow-up

How can we determine which of our site pages aren’t indexed without running afoul of Google’s guidelines? Columnist Paul Shapiro shares his methods.

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Do organic keyword rankings matter anymore?

With all the ways search engine results pages have evolved over the years, columnist Julian Connors explores the question of whether SEO is still a wise investment.

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Google “spinner” Easter Egg returns interactive spinning wheel at top of results

Do a search for the word “spinner” and you’ll get an interactive spinning wheel that lets you choose anywhere from two to twenty numbers.

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