Sometime in the past couple of months or so, Google added a notice after you upload photos to your Google Business profile that the photo is being processed. It may even add a label on top of the photo to …

The Google search quality raters guidelines were updated and updated in a big way, with a new E added on to E-A-T. Google is adding experience on top of expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness. Google said that trust is the most …

A couple of months ago, Google switched the search ads label from “Ads” to “Sponsored.” Now, Greg Finn noticed that the ads in the Google Discover feed and Google Discovery Ads label also changed from “Ads” to “Sponsored.”…

In 2022, Google made several announcements, updates, and not-so-subtle nudges that shifted the paid search landscape. (Google’s announcement page is a helpful and relatively objective compendium.) This article will break down:  The major moves from the past 12 months. How …

This was a busy week, and I honestly thought it would start to slow down, but I was wrong; I am wrong a lot. Google launched another algorithm update, the December 2022 link spam update, which it baked in SpamBrain……

Change is the only constant in SEO. At the moment, change is the only constant in the economy.  Adapting to SEO shifts, reduced paid spending, and the general consensus of having to do more with less have hit marketers …

Rank tracking is still an important part of any successful SEO strategy and a key metric for SEO pros and marketers continue to measure. The post Rank Tracking: How To Do It The Right Way appeared first on Search Engine …

What steps should you take to start your career path in social media? This social media career guide answers these questions and more. The post Social Media Career Path: How To Get Started appeared first on Search Engine Journal.…

Create intentional interactions that lead potential customers further along their journey to purchase (and become lifelong, loyal customers). The post The Complete Guide To Lifecycle Advertising appeared first on Search Engine Journal.…

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today……

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is rolling out built-in functionality that allows users to generate landing reports. The post Google Analytics 4 Rolling Out Built-In Landing Page Report appeared first on Search Engine Journal.…

Meta implemented a number of new programs and features designed to improve safety and security on its platforms in 2022. The post Meta Focused On Safety, Security in 2022 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.…

Improve how users experience your site by learning how to identify and eliminate render-blocking resources. The post How To Eliminate Render-Blocking Resources appeared first on Search Engine Journal.…

Demonstrating first-hand experience is more important than ever for Google Search rankings. Updates to the search quality rater guidelines list the criteria Google looks for. The post Google E-E-A-T: How To Demonstrate First-Hand Experience appeared first on Search Engine Journal…

Google has updated its search quality raters guidelines for the second time in 2022, only four and a half months since its last update in July 2022. This revised document has some substantial changes to E-A-T, by adding an …

Google has made significant changes to its Quality Rater Guidelines (QRG) for search. While Google updates this document several times per year, the latest version, updated today, came with notable changes to the structure of the document, with many …

Google now allows users to upload videos to their local reviews on mobile. Videos uploads were added to the desktop interface in 20216, but now you can upload videos, in addition to photos, on the mobile interface.…