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SEO year in review 2020: COVID forces platforms to adapt their local and e-commerce offerings, and more
Even a pandemic couldn’t slow down developments in the search industry. Here’s our recap of the year’s most important stories and...
8 major Google algorithm updates, explained
Of countless Google algorithm updates introduced over the last decade, here are the ones that changed SEO...
8 major Google ranking factors — SEO guide
Of over two hundred Google ranking factors that we know about, which ones are the most important? Here is the definitive...
How to craft a winning SEO proposal and avoid getting a silent ‘No’
Unlike paid media, earned media lacks the tools to form trustworthy predictions about the outcomes, which can make potential SEO customers...
Retailers can now link their PayPal and Google Merchant Center accounts
The integration makes it easier to get up and running with Google's free Shopping...
Content and coronavirus: How you can differentiate from the masses
How to think about content, SEO and your customers during the crisis -- and prepare for the...
SEO will be a primary focus for marketers during the downturn, says survey
Respondents said SEO was their top performing channel last year and is more likely to be maintained going...
The North Face gets a thumbs down from SEO community after manipulating Google image search results
The North Face's agency Leo Burnett Tailor Made covertly updated Wikipedia images to make sure the brand appeared at the top of Google image...
Compare 19 top SEO tools and platforms
Over the years, Google’s search engine results page (SERP) has evolved from 10 simple blue links to a more dynamic view with Sponsored Ads at...
Slow pages hurt conversions, but marketers aren’t in a hurry to fix them
Faster-loading sites was at the bottom of a list of marketing priorities according to an Unbounce survey. ...
Human vs machine intelligence: how to win when ‘duplicate’ content is unique
Sometimes humans and machines disagree about what content is duplicate content. Here's why--and how to beat the system when it...
Here’s how to ‘expertly’ hit a link-building home run
Use expert opinions in content so when you build it, the links will...
How small businesses can see big results with foundational SEO
Where can you put 20% effort for 80% SEO return? Contributor Marcus Miller outlines SEO tactics SMB owners can use for easy but effective...
Why following SEO trends guarantees SEO budget waste.
Blindly following SEO trends is almost guaranteed to waste an SEO budget and your time. Contributor Kasper Szymanski looks at the pros and cons...
This SEO nerd says its OK to ask for links
Contributor Andrew Dennis shares recent tweets made by Google public Search Liaison Danny Sullivan and looks at how they've helped SEOs get a...
Case study: The tale of two internal link tweaks
Contributor Dave Davies shares a case study that shows how smart internal link building and targeted SEO can have a significant impact on...
Why websites should be using HSTS to improve security and SEO
If you want added security, faster load times and stronger SEO for your site, contributor John Lincoln walks through why and how you should be...
5 ways to improve ROI on seasonal pages by optimizing your SEO crawl budget
Guide Google to pages you want to rank, index them faster and keep them updated. Bring seasonal pages into focus to increase...
Flying close to the sun: SEO tactics that may get you burned
The temptation to take the "quick and easy" route is everywhere, and SEO is no different. Contributor Stephan Spencer shows how going black- or...
Link to my awesome content, please!
Your content may be terrific, but if you lack a smart outreach plan, you're going to fall short, says contributor Jeremy Knauff. Here are...