Search Buzz Video Recap: Google Algorithm Update, Mobile First Indexing Update, Medic Update, Link Schemes & More
This week in search, Google probably did a search algorithm update last weekend – but they did not confirm it. Google’s mobile first indexing is now on over 50% of…
SearchCap: Google Home is really smart, Google pronounce & Congress
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
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How to create landing pages that convert
Landing pages can make or break your digital marketing.
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An SEO’s guide to Google Analytics terms
An overview of all the main Google Analytics terms you need to know for SEO. Lots of resources included for further learning!
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Google Home wins smart speaker IQ test but Siri beats Alexa and Cortana
Alexa had the most noticeable improvement according to the test results, nearly matching Google for general information queries.
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Google is testing a pronunciation feature in web search
Check out this cool new feature Google is experimenting with in search.
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Opinion: Congress needs to do their homework on search engines
During a Dec. 11 hearing, congressional representatives questioning Google’s CEO demonstrated their lack of knowledge about how search engines actually work.
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Not entropy, not atrophy, just notrophy
Not entropy, not atrophy, just notrophy.
SearchCap: Future of search & SMX Advanced ideas
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 My Business Products Beta Gets Update Design
Kara from Google said in the Google My Business Help thread that they have done a user interface refresh of the relatively new Product Editor interface. This can be found on some Google My Business consoles under the Product beta link.
Google Mobile First Indexing Notices Are Delayed Within Search Console
Google’s John Mueller said on Twitter that there is a delay currently with the notices that go out after a site has switched over the Google Mobile First Indexing. John said “We’re a bit behind with messaging of the mobile-first indexing because we’re…
Google How To Schema In The Search Results For Slack
It looks like Slack was able to leverage the new how to schema to get some of their API help documentation pages to show richer results in the Google search results.
Google Search Pronounce Feature
A Reddit thread shared a screen shot from I believe Google India where they have a search result that helps searchers pronounce words. It reminds me of the Word Coach feature also only available in India that helps searchers learn new words.
Understanding 14 types of backlinks – ideal SEO boosters + those to avoid
For better or worse, search engines judge your website by the company it keeps. 14 types of backlinks, from most beneficial to ones worth steering clear of.
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How to kick-start 2019 as a blogger with big goals
2018 is the year I took my blog to the next level: I started a blog series here on yoast.com about SEO for bloggers, I made goals, achieved a lot and failed a few as well. I tried to plan, failed miserably and tried again, with success. In short: in 2018 I found my love […]
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Wanted: Session ideas for SMX Advanced
We want your input to help us plan our upcoming SMX Advanced conference, which will be taking place on June 3-5, 2019 in Seattle.
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See the future of search at SMX West
Our keynote speakers at SMX West will have their crystal balls on hand and promise a compelling and thought-provoking look at what the future has in store for search marketers.
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How to get the most out of PageRank and boost rankings
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There are 100s of signals that help Google understand and rank content and one signal in particular, PageRank, is often not fully taken advantage of on large scale websites.
Volunteering roundup 2018
CSR has always been a big part of Builtvisible’s culture, from sustainable working practices to a employee-led monthly charity donation scheme, and back in May we teamed up with Benefacto to take our positive impact on meaningful causes to the next level. The premise was simple – we would give two working days per employee, […]
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Still Having Google News Indexing & Ranking Issues? Start A New Thread
So you know, Google has been working on addressing issues around Google News publishers with being seen in the Google News and web search results. It seems most of the issues are resolved but if you are still having issues, Google wants you to post th…