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Is Google headed towards a continuous “real-time” algorithm?

What a future-focused search landscape would look like and who could benefit

By Mordy Oberstein · 03 Nov 2022

Industry

What were Google’s biggest search algorithm updates of 2018?

A visual representation of Google's biggest search algorithm updates 2018. This infographic highlights each major update, its date, and its implications.

By Kimberly Collins · 08 Jan 2019

Analytics

An updated look at Alpha-Beta in a world of close variants

Google updated their exact match close variants to include implied words, paraphrase words and same-intent keywords. How does this affect Alpha-Beta?

By Lauren Crain · 19 Nov 2018

Industry

Google’s core algorithm update: Who benefited, who lost out, and what can we learn?

There's been much talk recently about Google implementing a broad core algorithm update. Google has suggested that this update has nothing to…

By Jon Earnshaw · 27 Mar 2018

Industry

Penguin 4.0: what does it mean for SEO practitioners?

As you’re no doubt aware, Google finally rolled out its Google 4.0 algorithm update at the end of last week.

By Christopher Ratcliff · 28 Sep 2016

Industry

Penguin 4.0 is finally here, Google confirms

After a couple of years waiting, and various algorithm fluctuations described as 'normal turbulence', Google has finally confirmed today that it's Penguin…

By Christopher Ratcliff · 23 Sep 2016

SEO

So what the heck is RankBrain?

You won’t have failed to notice in the news this week certain headlines along the lines of “Google reveals new machine learning…

By Christopher Ratcliff · 29 Oct 2015

SEO

Gaming Google in 2015

Is gaming Google a suitable exercise to effectively engage with SEO and optimize a website's search ranking results? Here's why this strategy…

By Chuck Price · 21 Sep 2015

Industry

6 Essential Research Studies That Marketers Shouldn’t Miss

This analysis of data from six research studies represents the current scope of the digital marketing industry. Use these insights to build…

By Pratik Dholakiya · 18 Sep 2015

SEO

Scaling Link-Building: Sustainable Practices for Enterprise Clients

How does one effectively scale link-building campaigns that earn quality results? These are suggestions for executing sustainable practices that your clients will…

By Cory Collins · 15 Sep 2015

Mobile

Google Gets Tough on Mobile App Interstitials

Google says that sites using intrusive app download interstitials will find it harder to rank in mobile searches from November.

By Graham Charlton · 02 Sep 2015

Content

5 Essential Hybrid Digital Marketing Skills to Develop Now

In spite of the transient nature of this ever-evolving and converging field, here are five skills that will allow digital marketers to…

By Jim Yu · 01 Sep 2015

SEO

How Do You Rank on Google?

Analyzing 300,000 websites and 10,000 keywords for its annual Google ranking factors study, Searchmetrics found that technical factors, such as keyword domains,…

By Mike Obrien · 31 Jul 2015

Social

Has Google Turned up Social Signals as a Ranking Factor?

Google stated that a search change from earlier this month was not related to Panda. Could that mean social signals from Facebook…

By Simon Penson · 25 May 2015

Mobile

See Your Site as Googlebot Mobile Does

With the Google’s Mobile Update coming in hot, are you sure you’re auditing the mobile content Googlebot is seeing?

By Ben Goodsell · 17 Apr 2015

Mobile

Mobile Optimization and the Google Algorithm Change – 7 Steps to Stay Friendly

Google wants to make it easier for people using mobile devices to access websites that have been optimized for use on that…

By Andy Betts · 01 Apr 2015

SEO

Help! My Penalty Was Lifted, But Traffic Has Not Increased

There are several possible reasons why your site has not recovered after getting a manual action lifted. Here's a look at a…

By Marie Haynes · 25 Mar 2015

SEO

Tracking the Evolution of Google Panda Updates – From Monthly to Tremors to Missing in Action

Is Google Panda real-time, or has it been missing in action since October 2014? Glenn Gabe looks to clear up Panda confusion…

By Glenn Gabe · 18 Mar 2015

Industry

The Future of Google’s Search Algorithm: Refinement Vs. Overhaul

Does it make more sense for Google to completely change its search algorithm, or to further refine the signals it uses?

By Jon Ball · 08 Dec 2014

SEO

“Which Update?” Is the Wrong Question

What's the right question to ask? That will depend on your skill level and experience in the SEO industry.

By Dave Davies · 30 Oct 2014

Mobile

seoClarity: In Mobile World, Search Result Placement Is Critical to Clicks

Search engine optimization - and where a website appears in search results - can have a significant impact on click-through rate (CTR),…

By Ashley Zeckman · 28 Oct 2014

Local

Finding Local Search Success, Post-Pigeon and Penguin 3.0

In the constantly shifting local search landscape, where it can feel like the targets are forever on the move (and interspersed with…

By Bill Connard · 23 Oct 2014

SEO

Google Panda and the High Risk of Using Aggressive or Deceptive Advertising

Aggressive or deceptive advertising tactics can heavily impact user engagement, which in turn can cause serious Panda issues. Learn how to avoid,…

By Glenn Gabe · 22 Oct 2014

SEO

Penguin 3.0 Born One Year After Its Predecessor

One year after the release of Penguin 2.1, Google released its latest update and the search marketing world is bracing for its…

By Ashley Zeckman · 21 Oct 2014

Industry

Existential Questions About the Future of Search

In the coming years, SEO will more than likely change as search keeps evolving to better meet technological advancements and user behavior.

By Uri Bar Joseph · 20 Oct 2014

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