Moz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Posted by Emily.Potter Google’s increasing dominance of their own search engine results pages (SERPs) has kicked up a lot of panic and controversy in the SEO industry. Follow that Twitter thread and you’ll see the sort of back-and-forth these changes have started to create. Is this an ethical move by Google?

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Conductor

JANUARY 24, 2020

On January 22nd, 2020, Google rolled out a change to featured snippets (FS), the information block that appears at the top of a search results page (SERP). If a site owns the featured snippet for a search, the URL in the featured snippet will no longer appear as a “standard” organic listing.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

As it turns out, Google is likely eating your blog traffic -- specifically, its featured snippets. What Is Google's Featured Snippet? A featured snippet is a concise response to a Google search query. The number of featured snippets on search engine results pages (SERPs) has grown 328% since summer 2015.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 9, 2020

SEO impacts the ranking of your content in the search engine results pages (SERPs). According to research, the top three search results on Google get 50% of all clicks. The most visible websites in the SERPs are not only relevant and authoritative, but also optimized on technical elements.

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seo.co

APRIL 29, 2022

If you boil down Google’s Ranking Factors, it’s just math. And, while link building has always been the bell of the ball when it comes to ranking, it is NOT the most correlated factor for ranking in Google. The list below contains the top 200 Spearman correlated Google ranking factors. How to Read This Guide.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 27, 2020

What’s more, Google reports that 27% (which actually seems low) of the online population around the world is using voice search on their mobile devices. By using schema, you can increase the chances of your website appearing as a rich result in the search engine results pages (SERPs). Here’s an example of a featured snippet.

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ClickZ

JUNE 15, 2023

Let SEO drive your blogging strategy Blogging is a great way to capture additional SERP opportunities, including: Featured snippets Featured snippets rank on top of search results, immediately below the ads. Featured snippets can be in a form of a definition box, a list, or a table.

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Martech Advisor

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Considering the rise of screenless (voice) search, changes in smartphone usage and video consumption trends, Google has introduced some major changes in the workings of its search engine result pages (SERPs). Since the launch of Google in 1998, its SERPs have periodically seen some major changes.

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Moz

JANUARY 26, 2020

Posted by brodieclarkconsulting I recently finished a project where I was tasked to investigate why a site (that receives over one million organic visits per month) does not rank for any featured snippets. I’ve done a lot of research on featured snippets in the past. The project was passed on to me by an industry friend. Very unlikely.

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Hubspot

MAY 7, 2019

Well, since they own about 92% of the global search engine market, the answer to both of these questions is, “Google.”. So, let’s look at a few of 2019’s top Google Search statistics and take a deeper dive into the trending searches that guide your marketing strategy. Top Google Search Statistics in 2019. source: Google ).

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 23, 2018

Google is the most effective vehicle for driving targeted clicks to your content. But a tricky thing about Google is it’s always changing. One big change is the introduction of featured snippets. Are they featured snippets or answer boxes? ” (see below) can be answered via Google’s own data files.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

“Google it.” While it’s sometimes used in jest, the reality is, we can now count on Google to help us answer all types of questions. Much of this thanks can be given to Google’s “Hummingbird” algorithm update , which focused on improving “conversational search” at its core.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

And while that sentiment may have caused 90% of you to bounce from this page, please, hear me out: This post is about Google more than it is about him. But more important -- what is Google up to? What are Google and Justin Timberlake Up To? Google Wants in on the Data Game. First, why isn't "none of them" an option?

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Contently

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

To do that, it helps to know a bit about how Google decides that a content piece will truly bring value to readers. NLP is more prevalent than you might realize—Alexa, Siri, and Google voice assistants all leverage NLP. Google continuously updates its algorithms to rank blog posts and web pages.

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RebelMouse

APRIL 3, 2018

It seems like a new Google update or algorithm shift is being detected every day, and we don't expect busy marketers to scour the internet looking for every last one. To avoid compromising reach and visibility on Google, it's important to understand the platform's ongoing updates and how you can incorporate them into your search strategy.

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Contently

AUGUST 2, 2021

Google Analytics. Google Analytics is the go-to platform for many marketers, in large part because it’s totally free, chock-full of features, and comes with the clout of the Google brand name. Each time a goal is completed, Google logs the conversion in your analytics report. Let’s take a look.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 10, 2014

Google+ recently celebrated its three year anniversary, and with it brought the appreciation of many marketers and social network users who thought Google+ would go the way of Google Buzz or Orkut, two of Google’s other former social offerings. The Integration of Google Maps/Places/+ Pages.

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seo.co

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Local Profiles on Google Creating profiles in Google is the first thing that any business wanting local traffic must do. This means that businesses must add their complete location and details to Google Places. They should also feature the same main photo and additional images that are consistent with the rest of your profiles.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 18, 2017

Analyze the First Page of SERPs. While these terms might generate less traffic than generic keyword phrases, focusing a piece of content on one might give you a better chance of appearing on the first page of SERPs. Analyze the First Page of SERPs. So, where do you begin? Outline the Content. Write, Optimize, and Promote.

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Moz

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Posted by Dr-Pete Being #1 on Google isn't what it used to be. A lot has changed in seven years, including an explosion of rich SERP (Search Engine Results Page) features, like Featured Snippets, local packs, and video carousels. Is the #1 listing on Google being pushed even farther down the page?

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Conductor

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It’s the preview text that the user sees on the search engine result page (SERP). Meta tags are the first impression someone has of your page on a SERP. This is the page title that Google shows in the search results. Search engine results pages (SERP). External sites, such as Facebook or Twitter. Brand leverage.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 14, 2019

Evaluate Top SERPs. With this type of evaluation, you will have a better understanding of what’s required to rank based on what Google has already determined as most relevant to the query. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below, or reach out to me directly via Twitter ! Optimize Your Title.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Google updates its search algorithm hundreds of times each year. While the history of Google algorithm changes is important, let’s look at things holistically. How has Google changed over time? Increased Google features like snippets, new ad placement, voice search, etc. And, they can be a real game changer.

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Hubspot

APRIL 4, 2019

While it's critical you employ organic strategies to attract traffic over the long-term, sometimes, you can't properly compete on the SERPs without putting money behind it -- and that's where SEM comes into play. Google Trends. Google Trends. Google Ads Keyword Planner. Google Trends. Best SEM tools.

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Hubspot

APRIL 10, 2019

No, you hop on Google and let it conduct the search for you. You plug these criteria into Google, and you’ve got three viable options at your fingertips — in a handy map format to boot. Have you ever wondered how Google can whip up such accurate, precise answers in so little time … and present them in such an easy-to-read way?

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Moz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Here’s a nice Google Trends graph that may change your mind: Google Trends screenshot for “content marketing” as a topic, set for worldwide interest. Over 90% of content gets no traffic from Google. Whose intent we are targeting and what is represented in the SERP will define the strategy we use to get there.

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Go Beyond SEO

APRIL 26, 2023

Google Ads for Law Firms Google Ads is a popular platform for pay-per-click (PPC) advertising that allows law firms to place ads at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs). Targeting: Google Ads allows law firms to target potential clients based on their search behavior.

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Go Beyond SEO

APRIL 26, 2023

Google Ads for Law Firms Google Ads is a popular platform for pay-per-click (PPC) advertising that allows law firms to place ads at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs). Targeting: Google Ads allows law firms to target potential clients based on their search behavior.

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Moz

AUGUST 31, 2020

Although Page Authority hasn't attracted the same attention as its sibling metric Domain Authority, PA has always correlated with SERPs much better than DA, serving as a strong predictor of ranking. Long gone are the days of just counting backlinks a couple of ways and hoping they correlate well with SERPs.

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Method and Metric

JANUARY 3, 2020

Aside from the speculated hundreds or even thousands of algorithmic changes that Google releases each year, strategies, content, keywords, along with technical and on-page SEO components, have been in a constant state of fluid motion. Google is getting much smarter. Generic SEO strategies are not enough anymore .

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nDash

APRIL 8, 2020

Google has built its brand and reputation on providing the most relevant search results. Of course, that involves understanding the intent behind a search — something that isn’t always straightforward for Google’s sophisticated algorithms, let alone content creators. What is Search Intent? Commercial. Why Does Search Intent Matter?

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

If you’re like me, you do it every time you’re looking to buy or try something new: You turn to your friends (and in many cases, Google) and ask, “What are the best X products?”. If you’re using Google, your query looks something like this: “ Best form builder ”. I Googled it and took the top ranking URL and put it into Ahrefs.

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Moz

MARCH 15, 2020

The majority of your potential customers still use Google to find local businesses near them — businesses where they will spend their hard-earned money. This begs the question: “What’s the best way to catch the attention of local searchers on Google?”. The answer: through Google Maps marketing. What is Google Maps marketing?

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Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Google Ideal Customer Profiles 74

Optinmonster

JULY 5, 2022

IndexNow is a new way that helps you index your content instantly to rank fast in the search engine result pages (SERPs). Currently, the IndexNow feature is supported by Bing and Yandex search engines. And a Google spokesperson confirmed that they’re testing IndexNow to check its overall sustainability.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 22, 2023

If you’re looking for advertising copy ideas to use in your Google ads, you have limits. In this case, you should ask ChatGPT to create an ad copy that adheres to Google’s maximum character limit for ads. Generate a creative Twitter thread about [topic]. How can my company optimize our website to rank higher in SERPs ?

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Brightedge

MARCH 17, 2022

Google has now finished implementing its desktop page experience update. Google Search Advocate John Mueller provided extra context about how page experience works in an office-hours hangout earlier this month. While they have yet to sign up, Google has shown some interest. Desktop Page Experience Rollout Finishes.

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Magisto

JANUARY 13, 2020

While that format was starting to gain in popularity slowly but surely, it became massively popular in 2016 when Instagram integrated a similar feature to their app. From there, lots of apps and sites started to release their own story features. SERP Position 0 ranking. What is position zero though?

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