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A Closer Look at Google's "New" Search Console

By Pete Prestipino

Several months ago Google released a beta version of a new Search Console; let's take a closer look at what webmasters will find.

Reinforcing Topical Relevancy with Content Stacking

By Travis Bliffen

A look at how to create a content hub on your site, letting Google know your site has what a searcher is looking for.

The "SEO is Dead" Crowd is Wrong... Again

By Pete Prestipino

SEO isn't about really ranking high, but rather optimizing a brand's presence on the 'Net for users.

The AMP Problem at Google

By Pete Prestipino

Google is working on a new version of the AMP cache based on the emerging Web Packaging standard.

Duplicate Content, SEO & The Scourge of the Trailing Slash

By Pete Prestipino

One of the leading causes of duplicate content, believe it or not, can actually be caused by one single digital character - the trailing slash.

Website SEO Practices to Avoid

By Website Magazine

When it comes to SEO, it's hard to believe that these mistakes are still being made - here's what to avoid and what to do instead.

Ok Google, am I Optimized for Voice Search?

By Jake Fox

To dismiss voice search as a fad that won’t affect your site would be a mistake.

QUICK HIT: Local Search Industry Data from BrightLocal in Focus

By Website Magazine

The average SEO professional earned $61,711 in 2017.

Technical SEO to Boost Site Ranking

By Website Magazine

Search engine optimization is one part art and one part science - check out some practical guidance to overcome the more technical side of SEO.

Local SEO Link Building: 5 Ways to Land Effective Links for Local Sites

By Travis Bliffen

Just like its organic counterpart, local SEO has also been subject to updates, leaving local businesses frustrated.

Content: The Back-Link Force Multiplier?

By Travis Bliffen

In recent testing, it appears the impact of content and internal linking is increasing.

Getting Ready for Google's Mobile-First Index

By Mark Munroe

With the mobile-first index on the horizon, it is time to address any lingering mobile issues before there could be serious SEO impacts.

Top Search & Ad News of 2017 at Website Magazine

By Editorial Staff

New Year's is almost here, and it's a good time to reflect on what worked and what didn't in 2017.

QUICK HIT: Google's New Rich Result Testing Tool in Focus

By Pete Prestipino

Google has released a new rich results testing tool which should make optimizing structured data easier.

Net Neutrality Repealed: The End of SEO As We Know It?

By Travis Bliffen

Sites that are paying for “express lane” access to their sites will have a clear advantage, based on money and not merit.

Mobile-First Indexing Recap

By Pete Prestipino

Google is getting ready for the mobile future and it has major ramifications for search marketers.

Organic Search Trends for 2018

By Pete Prestipino

There are literally hundreds of "SEO trend" roundups floating around the Web this time of year. What are the most common predictions?

Digital Intent: What Did Marketers Search for in Q3 2017?

By Pete Prestipino

What keywords are digital marketers using and what does it say about the future of the practice?

Why Google's Meta Description Expansion Matters

By Pete Prestipino

Google has expanded the length allowed in the meta description tag from 160 allowable characters to 320...

A 6-Step Framework for Purposeful Blogging

By Travis Bliffen

Falling into the trap of posting just to post will leave you with lackluster results.