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Making URL changes to your site can take several months for Google to process. Google released a video on the SEO impact of making URL structure changes to your site. In short, John Mueller, a search advocate at Google, said these URL changes are “not that simple for search...

Without a compelling story and the right data, your SEO reports won’t be well received. Here’s a guide to help you get ahead. SEO reporting and tracking are major sticking points for anyone in the industry. Data that you find important may be less valuable to C-suite...

This feature looks and feels a lot like the Google Question Hub. Google Search Console is experimenting with a new feature named “content ideas.” Content ideas give the content creator, publisher, SEO, webmaster, etc., some tips and advice on what new topics they can write about...

As we head into the holiday season and a time of giving thanks, here are three reasons businesses can be thankful for SEO. SEO is not just a marketing strategy. It’s a game-changer. In my 27-plus years in the industry, I’ve seen how SEO can forever change the trajectory of a...

Here’s what you need to know about finding a content marketing agency – from selection criteria to tips for a successful working relationship. With just a few strategic pieces in place, content marketing can work outrageously well. Businesses that blog generate 67% more leads...

We get into the mindset of the people who write the Google Search ranking algorithms. SMX Next kicks off at 11 a.m. ET today, so in about an hour, and we start with an exclusive keynote where I have the honor of interviewing Hyung-Jin Kim, the VP of Google Search. Kim has been...

It’s time to let go of the surface-level thinking of us vs. them. The answer depends on how fast you want to run. Every time I start a new job, I get asked, “What does the relationship look like between you, the in-house enterprise SEO Director, and the SEO agency? When can we...

Don’t miss your final opportunity to engage with and learn from a team of trusted SMX speakers live in 2022! Your opportunity to train with and learn from nearly 50 of the smartest people in search marketing is here: Attend SMX, online November 15-16, to unlock two intense days...

Shutting down a website is easy. But having to do it along with redirects can get complicated. Here’s what you can do about it. Recently, I have been asked by a major global brand to support a website shutdown project. The company wasn’t making enough to sustain itself and...

What can today’s industry shifts tell us about the future of SEO and content marketing? Here are trends that matter most to marketers. Google’s focus on optimizing for the user never goes away, which is why its continual updates are always targeted at both SEO and content...