Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 23, 2022

But do you need them in order to rank? The post Are Contextual Links A Google Ranking Factor? Contextual links add value rather than being a distraction. Discover the answer here. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Order SEO 132

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Google's John Mueller discusses product price as a ranking factor and explains whether it can impact the positions of ecommerce stores in search results. The post Google on Product Price As a Ranking Factor appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Pricing Price Google Product 140

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Canonicalization is confirmed to have a connection with search rankings, but is it a ranking factor? The post Canonicalization: Is It a Google Ranking Factor? Find out here. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 130

Search Engine Journal

MARCH 14, 2022

But does it have any influence on Google’s search rankings? The post Review Sentiment: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? There’s no question review sentiment can influence consumer behavior and impact metrics like conversion rate. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Conversion Rate Conversion SEO 132

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Is co-citation actually used by Google as a factor in its search ranking algorithm? The post Is Co-Citation A Google Ranking Factor? Let's have a look at why some believe it is. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 126

Search Engine Journal

MARCH 18, 2022

You may have heard submitting a reconsideration request can help remove a manual penalty and get your site ranking in Google again. The post Are Reconsideration Requests A Google Ranking Factor? But is it true? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 119

Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The post Are H1 Tags A Google Ranking Factor? You'll find all kinds of opinions online about the value of H1 tags for SEO. How much do they matter? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Tagging Google Opinions SEO 135

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2021

What is click depth and can it help you rank higher in Google search results? Learn why some think it's a ranking factor here. The post Click Depth: Is It a Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 130

Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether Google factors direct traffic into your search rankings has been a hotly debated topic over the years. The post Direct Traffic: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? Where do we land on it? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Traffic Google SEO 130

Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

During a live session at Brighton SEO, Google Search Advocate John Mueller makes a prediction about the future of backlinks. The post Google Predicts Strength Of Backlinks Ranking Factor Will Drop appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 115

Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Is it a ranking factor? The post Breadcrumb Navigation: Is It a Google Ranking Factor? Breadcrumbs help provide positive user experiences to website visitors and reinforce site structure for search engines. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Positioning Marketing Websites SEO 135

Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Can 301 redirects affect your Google rankings? Read on to learn whether there's a connection between 301 redirects and improved rankings. The post Are 301 Redirects a Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 125

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Does contact information – or a lack thereof – affect your Google search rankings? The post Contact Information: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? See what the experts have to say about it. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Contacts Google SEO 132

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Google ranking factors are a hot topic in the SEO industry. We're talking about a few key ranking factors and what it means for you. The post Google Ranking Factors: Fact vs. Fiction [Podcast] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 123

Search Engine Journal

MARCH 8, 2022

Despite only being used by search crawlers, is it possible XML sitemaps have nothing to do with rankings? The post Are XML Sitemaps A Google Ranking Factor? This chapter aims to answer that question. . appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 117

Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Can you use HTML lists, ordered or unordered, to rank higher in Google Search results? The post Are HTML Lists A Google Ranking Factor? See what SEO experts had to say. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO Order 118

Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Do you have to have a Google Search Console account to appear in Search, and is whether you use it a ranking factor? The post Google Search Console: Is It a Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 121

Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The post Are.gov Links a Google Ranking Factor? Are.gov links any more valuable for SEO than other types of links? Some would like you to think they are, so let's see. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO Link Building Ad Building 116

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 3, 2022

Is keyword stemming a Google search ranking factor? The post Keyword Stemming: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? Let's investigate those claims and get clarity around keyword stemming and its relationship with SEO. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Keywords Google SEO 116

Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Will adding H2 to H6 subheadings and using specific keywords in them help your content rank higher in Google Search? The post Are HTML Heading Tags (H2-H6) A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Tagging Google Keywords Ads 138

Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

When Google is ranking search results, does the algorithm take your domain age into consideration? The post Domain Age: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? See what the experts say. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Domain Google SEO 123

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2021

What is deep link ratio, and can it affect your organic search rankings in Google? The post Deep Link Ratio: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? See what the experts say. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Deep Linking 131

Deep Linking Google Organization SEO 131

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Can alt tags affect your organic search rankings? Read on to learn whether alt text is a ranking factor. The post Is Alt Text a Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Tagging Organization SEO 111

Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Which Google ranking factors matter most to your SEO strategy? The post Top 8 Google Ranking Factors: What REALLY Matters for SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal. Read about the ones that top our list and why.

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SEO Google 134

Search Engine Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

But will it help you rank higher in search? The post Are Meta Descriptions A Google Ranking Factor? The meta description can help search engines and people understand what a webpage is all about. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 108

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Is there a direct relationship between spelling and grammar and search rankings? The post Spelling & Grammar: Are They Google Ranking Factors? Here's what the evidence says. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 89

Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Find out if it's a ranking factor here. The post AMP: Is It a Google Ranking Factor? Do you think AMP has an impact on search results? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 110

Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Do Google's organic search ranking algorithms treat your content differently if you're paying for Google Ads? The post Is Your Usage Of Google Ads An Organic Search Ranking Factor? Let's look at the evidence. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Organization Google Ads Content 136

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 9, 2022

Google’s patent referencing link churn was filed back in 2005. The post Link Stability: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? Is there any reason to be concerned about link churn and link stability? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 120

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Do you think Domain Authority is a ranking factor and helps websites rank in search engines? The post Domain Authority: Is It a Google Ranking Factor? Read about our verdict here. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Domain Google Marketing Websites SEO 112

Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The post Are.edu Links A Google Search Ranking Factor? Some believe that.edu links are more valuable than other links for SEO. Are they right? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 113

Search Engine Journal

MAY 29, 2022

Can UGC affect your organic search rankings? Read on to learn whether there is any connection between user-generated content and improved Google rankings. The post Is User-Generated Content (UGC) A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

User-Generated Content 104

User-Generated Content Google Generation Content 104

Search Engine Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

We know Google uses links as a ranking signal. But can sitewide links impact your organic search rankings? The post Are Sitewide Links A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Organization SEO 97

Search Engine Journal

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

How much do title tags factor into Google's ranking algorithms? The post Are Title Tags A Google Ranking Factor? We look at the evidence and what the experts say. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Tagging 92

Tagging Google SEO 92

Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2021

But can domain history impact your Google search rankings? The post Domain History: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? Your domain likely has some history from previous owners. appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Domain 111

Domain Google SEO 111

Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Dwell time is one of many user interaction signals that finds its way into experts' lists of top Google search ranking factors. The post Dwell Time: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Dwell Google SEO 105

Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Do you think 404 and soft 404s errors can affect your Google search rankings? Find out if they are ranking factors here. The post Are 404 & Soft 404 Errors Google Ranking Factors? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google SEO 106