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Year in Search: the top Google Search trends for 2018
A closer look at the top Google Search trends for 2018 shows that queries are more direct, specific, personal and even conversational.
5 schema markup values to use in local SEO
Put your business on the SERP map with these five key schema markup values for local SEO. Includes code to use and screenshots of…
Top social media trends for 2019
Key social media trends to consider for a successful marketing strategy in 2019. More focus on ROI, new tech, and trust between brand and…
Six most common travel SEO mistakes to get right in 2019
In-depth guide for all things SEO in the travel industry for 2019. Index bloat, on-site search, 404 pages, meta titles, and more. Common mistakes…
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.
Content marketing for Google SERPs in 2019
As CTR and organic steadily drop, how can we compete in SERPs in 2019? "Zero results" update, mobile, featured snippets, and Google’s "biases."
Four tools to discover and optimize for related keywords
SEO moved beyond exact keyword matching long ago. We need content that includes related concepts, satisfies intent and provides value. Keyword tools with something…
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.
How to increase page speed to improve SEO results
Is your site’s page load time having a negative impact on SEO? Don’t sweat! Here are 5 ways to strengthen your page speed scores…
What people search for: Tools for trends
Seven of the top tools available to help you discover what people search for online: the most popular topics, keywords, and trending stories.
Things that hurt your SEO rankings and how to fix them, part 2
Accessibility and indexation, broken links and bad redirects, not maximizing Google Search Console, and missing / poor meta tags can hurt SEO rankings.
TechSEO Boost: Machine Learning for SEOs
Machine learning and how to use it for SEO: automated image optimization, transcribing podcasts into json strings, mass meta description writing, and more.
How to move from keyword research to intent research
Behind every search is an intent – a need or want – for a product, service, or simply more information. To rank on SERPs,…
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."
Decoding SEO for business leaders: 5 tips to get stakeholders on board
As SEO professionals, it can be difficult to decode SEO for business leaders and get them on board with our strategies and projects. Here's…
Effective Amazon SEO: What to know when shifting ad budgets to Amazon
Amazon is proving to be a serious contender in the Google-dominated search space. Here's how to get started optimizing for Amazon SEO.
7 things that hurt your SEO rankings and how to fix them
SEO rankings are key to surviving the virtual world and staying relevant. Follow these steps to fix the 7 most common SEO mistakes and…
Content Marketing 2019: Seven tips to improve your strategy
Content marketing is changing. Here are 7 tips to make sure that your content marketing strategy is still relevant in 2019.
Do your snippets make people click? Do’s and don’ts of metadata
You may overlook meta tags importance knowing search engines don’t consider them ranking factors, but snippets influence UX, and therefore SERPs.
7 content marketing stats you need to know for 2019
The Content Marketing Institute released their 9th annual survey of top trends for content marketers worldwide. Here are the top 7 stats to stay…