Getting Buy-In for Customer Stories — Whiteboard Friday
In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Joel discusses how to get client buy-in for being featured in customer stories. He explains why customers might say “no” to being featured and how to pitch the idea of a customer story successfully.
YouTube First Position Ads now available across Display & Video 360

First Position lets advertisers secure the first in-stream ad viewers see across any content, maximizing visibility and engagement.
Use DAM and AI to keep up with content demands by Edna Chavira

Explore emerging AI trends and practical applications for enhancing digital asset management.
SearchGPT: What you need to know about OpenAI’s search engine

Unpack the key features and marketing insights of SearchGPT, OpenAI’s innovative search tool and its potential to rival Google’s dominance.
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 12, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
I covered some old statements from former Googlers on Navboost from Hacker News…
How to drive SEO growth with structure, skimmability and search intent

This balanced content strategy that prioritizes both search intent and reader engagement helped Semrush achieve 21% YoY revenue growth.
Google launches confidential matching for data privacy

Confidential matching leverages advanced computing technology to securely process first-party data, enhancing privacy and data protection.
How conversational content can help your marketing efforts
Another way to market your product or service? Really? Yes, we’re really looking into something new today. But don’t worry. It’s not groundbreaking. If you look at how the internet and your audience’s interests have changed, you’ll understand why conversational content might be worth investing in. Does this interest you? That’s the big question you […]
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Google and guest posts: What gets indexed and what doesn’t

Does Google index guest posts from reputable sites? Find out why some guest posts succeed while others fail in this study.
Google’s Martin Splitt: We Do Not Use Exif Data For Ranking
Over the years Google has been wishy-washy on if they use or do not use Exif (Exchangeable image file format) data for rankings. In 2014, Google’s Matt Cutts said Google can parse the data and reserves the right to use it. But in 2019, Gary Illyes fr…
Ex-Googler Forum Statements On Google Navboost
In my interview with Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, I tried to get more details on Navboost and how it plays a roll in core updates and general rankings. I was pretty much shot down (I am a good loser). That being said, here are some old po…
Google Indexing API: Submissions Go Undergo Rigorous Spam Detection
Google has updated its Indexing API documentation to add a few things but the largest update talks about how “all submissions through the Indexing API undergo rigorous spam detection.” Plus, it says that attempts to abuse the Indexing API “may result i…
Google: Get Definitions & Translations As You Search
Google is now notifying some searchers of a translation feature within the search results. It says, “Get definitions and translations as you search. Select words to get definitions & translations without leaving the page.”
Google Replaced Cache Link With Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine
After Google has angered tons of SEOs and searchers over removing the cache link from the search result snippets, Google decided several months later to add links to Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. This will give you snapshots in time of what that…
Learn all about Google Trends with our new YouTube tutorials
This post is about the new Google Trends Tutorials YouTube series. In these videos you’ll learn how to use
Google Trends to analyze patterns in Google Search and Youtube searches, and use them to create
interesting content online.
How To Secure an SEO Leadership Role [According to an Ex-SEO Turned Headhunter]
Ever wondered what it takes to become an SEO leader? James Congdon, a former SEO turned headhunter, shares 7 skills to make the transition.
Google tests more noticeable ad labels in search results

Google is testing a more noticeable ad format, using a taller gray background with labels like ‘Sponsored’ and ‘Promoted results.’
Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know

The antitrust trial over allegedly monopolistic practices in the $200 billion digital advertising industry could lead to significant changes.
Google Search adds Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine links to about this page

This comes after Google dropped the cache link from the search results.
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 11, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Google is testing a new ad label header, it makes the ads stick out more…