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SEO

Moz Ranks Ranking Factors

Following SearchMetrics' study on the factors that improve Google rankings, Moz actually ranked the factors. The studies saw eye-to-eye on technical factors,…

By Mike Obrien · 13 Aug 2015

Industry

Google Updates: Post-Alphabet, Post-Android Peegate, Post Quicker in Hangouts

Google's restructuring under Alphabet took the spotlight, though the company did do other things this week, such as updates to Android and…

By Chris Merriman · 13 Aug 2015

Industry

Yandex: Playing the Cards to Win

Working on improving its advertising opportunities and product offerings, Yandex will be a necessity if Google is ultimately forced out of Russia.

By Michael Bonfils · 13 Aug 2015

SEO

Will Google’s Algorithm Give a Boost to the Dot Brand?

Google changes its algorithm based on current search behaviors so it makes sense that Dot Brands don't affect ranking - however, there's…

By Jennifer Wolfe · 12 Aug 2015

SEO

How to Clean Up Unnatural Links from Freehost Microsite Spam

Spam linking was once very common and still works well, though this columnist believes Google will crack down on these links during…

By Marie Haynes · 12 Aug 2015

Industry

Alphabet: What’s Going to Happen to Google Advertisers?

Industry experts say Alphabet, which separates the profitable parts of Google's business, highlights the company's weaknesses but may also be good for…

By Mike Obrien · 11 Aug 2015

SEO

Minimizing Errors With the HREF Language Element

Motoko Hunt offers these tips for ensuring your HREF language elements are linked correctly in your global sites for maximum search optimization.

By Motoko Hunt · 11 Aug 2015

SEO

The Perils of Negative SEO: What You Need to Know

Negative SEO, such as spamming competitors, can be devastating to your site. As a result, monitoring your link profile is an essential…

By Marcela De Vivo · 11 Aug 2015

Local

Testing the International Googlebot, Simplified

Following an article on Google crawling from non-U.S. IP addresses, this columnist tests the Locale-Adaptive Testing Tool across 13 different languages and…

By Ben Goodsell · 11 Aug 2015

SEO

Your Email Marketing May Impact Your Rankings

Google was just issued a patent based on tying its rankings with email spam. While that patent shows what could be, rather…

By Dave Davies · 10 Aug 2015