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Get the latest SEO news, Google algorithm updates, search ranking changes and AI search developments from Search Engine Watch. We cover Google Search, Search Console, Google Ads, Bing, ChatGPT, AI Overviews and emerging search platforms – explaining what changed, why it matters and how it could affect organic traffic, paid visibility and your wider search marketing strategy. 430 articles
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Google bans adverts for anti-censorship sites in China

Despite Google and China's interesting history, Google's latest movements have been speculatively characterized as attempts to regain favor with China.

By William Chalk · 08 May 2019

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YouTube + child safety: Is the service doing enough?

YouTube has had quite the month in the way of child safety concerns. We look at an overview of what's happened and…

By Luke Richards · 28 Feb 2019

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How to dominate Google News search in 2019

A few weeks ago, Google published a blog post on its webmaster blog sharing some tips on how to get more success…

By Muradul Islam · 28 Feb 2019

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Google / YouTube and brand safety: What’s next?

Eight in 10 CMOs say brand safety keeps them up at night, according to a study from December 2018. The latest advertiser…

By Gary Burtka · 22 Feb 2019

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Search industry news and trends: Best of 2018

A roundup of fan favorite articles on search industry news and trends from 2018. Feat: alternative search engines, algorithm updates, free courses…

By Kimberly Collins · 31 Dec 2018

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Google’s Pichai answers to Congress: The good, the bad and the frustrating

Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in front of Congress this week on transparency and accountability, specifically around data. Here's an overview.

By Luke Richards · 13 Dec 2018

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14 ranking signals you need to optimize for in 2019

Top ranking factors for mobile-first indexing in order to dominate search in 2019, segmented by relevance, content, backlinks, and user experience.

By Aleh Barysevich · 10 Dec 2018

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Dragonfly: 500+ staff sign open letter for Google to drop new Chinese search engine

More than 500 Googlers globally signed open letter on Medium calling for end to Dragonfly and for "transparency, communication, and real accountability."

By Luke Richards · 30 Nov 2018

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Amazon emerges as search advertising powerhouse

Amazon's search advertising business is on track to generate more than $10 billion in advertising revenues over the next year, according to…

By Gary Burtka · 12 Nov 2018

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Google and Facebook back Berners-Lee’s Case #ForTheWeb

Google, Facebook, Richard Branson, and the French government are among nearly 60 parties who've already signed on to participate in Tim Berners-Lee's…

By Kimberly Collins · 07 Nov 2018

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Google Walkout: What the ‘five real changes’ demanded by staff will entail for the search giant

Earlier today thousands of Google employees across the world walked out of their offices in protest against sexual harassment and discrimination. We…

By Luke Richards · 01 Nov 2018

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The end of Google+ after a data breach and how it affects us

Google has decided to shut down Google+ after discovering a data breach. How should marketers and SEOs react to the news?

By Tereza Litsa · 15 Oct 2018

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How to migrate web hosts without losing SEO

A step-by-step guide one how to choose your new hosting platform, create a backup, migrate your web host, and update DNS records…

By Lucy Barret · 01 Oct 2018

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What Google’s E-A-T score means for ecommerce

When it comes to ecommerce, shopping pages are of primary concern, and E-A-T functions differently for them than it would for a…

By Manish Dudharejia · 07 Sep 2018

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Best tools for monitoring backlinks

A great link building strategy works wonders for the SEO performance of a website. If not monitored properly, the presence of bad…

By Pawan Sahu · 05 Sep 2018

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7 Off-page SEO techniques to build your website’s reputation and visibility

Tips for moving beyond internal SEO to build links and reputation across external sites.

By Kim Kosaka · 04 Sep 2018

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Getting personal with SEO: how to use search behavior to transform your campaign

In order to meet the needs of today’s consumers and a more intelligent digital market, creating value in optimization campaigns requires innovative…

By Polly Pospelova · 29 Aug 2018

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The evolution of search: succeeding in today’s digital ecosystem – part 2

This is the second part of our series about the future of search, considering further the outputs of the fundamental changes to…

By Ric Rodriguez · 27 Aug 2018

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How to create an optimized career page for your website

We look closer at the do's and don'ts on how to create an SEO optimized career page for your website.

By Matt Finch · 24 Aug 2018

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Mary Meeker’s Report 2018: the internet trends to watch out for

Mary Meeker's Internet Trends report is certainly one of the most anticipated annual reports in the tech industry. We've looked at the new…

By Tereza Litsa · 01 Jun 2018

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10 Google updates you may have missed

Google rarely stands still. In fact, the search giant claims to tweak its search algorithms at least 3 times per day. Some…

By Clark Boyd · 18 Jan 2018

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What does Google’s “Speed Update” mean for mobile?

Yesterday, Google announced a major upcoming change to its mobile ranking algorithm. What do we know so far about Google's "Speed Update",…

By Rebecca Sentance · 18 Jan 2018

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6 innovative new search engines to keep an eye on

As technology continues to have a hand in most everything that we do, it’s important to be aware of the other contenders…

By Amanda DiSilvestro · 29 Nov 2017

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Google Shopping: What do marketers need to know about the latest updates?

In the battle with Amazon, Google is betting on its Shopping services to attract merchants and customers alike. A raft of product…

By Clark Boyd · 08 Nov 2017

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Pinterest paid search: What you need to know to get started

Pinterest has announced its long-awaited move into the self-serve paid search space, after a period of trial campaigns with select partners. With…

By Clark Boyd · 24 Oct 2017

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