Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today……
Day: January 12, 2023
Google December 2022 link spam update done rolling out
Google has confirmed that the December 2022 link spam update is now finished rolling out. The update took 29 days to roll out, starting on December 14, 2022 and ending on January 12, 2023. Google has posted it was completed …
Google’s December 2022 helpful content update is now done rolling out
Google has confirmed that the December 2022 helpful content update is now finished rolling out. The update took 38 days to roll out, starting on December 5, 2022 but was first noticeable on December 6th, and ending on January 12, …
Google Chrome Team Shares Tips For Optimizing Core Web Vitals via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s Chrome team shares an updated set of recommendations for optimizing Core Web Vitals to help you decide what to prioritize when time is limited. The post Google Chrome Team Shares Tips For Optimizing Core Web Vitals appeared first on …
Google search responds to BankRate, more brands using AI to write content
Artificial intelligence has been a scorching hot topic lately, especially since the launch of ChatGPT Nov. 30. Microsoft Bing has plans to add ChatGPT to search. Some have questioned whether it’s a Google killer. Now we’re seeing more examples of …
Google Says Writing SEO Case Studies Are Quite Challenging
Google has this SEO case studies and success stories page since 2019 and they have updated it a few times, I believe, since. Recently, someone Mariachiara Marsella asked John Mueller if Google can add new case studies.…
Google: Keep Your HTML Head Section Clean
Google’s John Mueller said when it comes to your HTML head section, you want to ensure that section is clean and tight. If possible, you don’t want it to have broken syntax because it can break other parts of the …
Google Search Tests Trending Stories From Country/Region
Google Search is testing displaying news stories for users in a specific country or region, from a specific country or region. Google titles this section, “Trending stories from country/region” and then shows the country or region as the header.…
Google Reiterates Guidelines On AI Written Content After Bankrate AI Content Writer Gains Attention
Over the last few days or so, Bankrate has been gaining a lot of attention in the SEO space. They are using AI to write a lot of content and not hide it. With that, Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, …
Apple Business Connect: Manage Your Business On Apple Maps
Apple has reannounced its toolset for businesses to manage their business listings on Apple Maps. It is now called Apple Business Connect, previously named Apple Places and prior to that Apple Maps Connect.…
8 dangers of copying another brand’s SEO
A successful SEO strategy includes various must-have components, such as SEO best practices, a proper focus and connection with target audiences and competitive factors. Best practices and audience aspects are generalized and personal to your brand. Conducting a competitor analysis…
What Is Paid Media: Types & Examples via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Paid media is different from PPC advertising, but relates to a broader advertising scope. Learn the difference with these examples and find what works. The post What Is Paid Media: Types & Examples appeared first on Search Engine Journal.…
How To Track Customers & Revenue From SEO In Your CRM via @sejournal, @aaronbeashel
Show how much revenue you think your SEO changes are going to make. Here’s how you can set up tracking for customers and revenue. The post How To Track Customers & Revenue From SEO In Your CRM appeared first on …
How Do You Differentiate Goals From KPIs? via @sejournal, @tonynwright
What is the difference between a goal and a KPI? Learn what each of them mean in the world of SEO. The post How Do You Differentiate Goals From KPIs? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.…
A PPC guide to permission-based audiences
Audiences are at the heart of marketing. Knowing who your ideal prospects are and what will inspire them to engage with your brand is the main question all campaigns need to address. Digital marketing (particularly PPC) has been rather spoiled …
Topic Clustering: How To Upgrade Your Keyword Research & Boost Search Results [Webinar] via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Learn how to build a powerful collection of relevant keywords & boost your website traffic with this powerful research method – topic clustering. The post Topic Clustering: How To Upgrade Your Keyword Research & Boost Search Results [Webinar] appeared first …