More people are searching for local businesses than ever before. This also means local search has never been as competitive as it is today. So how can local businesses stand out and rise in the rankings? How can you make it easy for customers to easily find your business and connect with you? On June…
“In response to Times articles, the search giant is changing its algorithm, part of a major shift in how Google polices harmful content,” the New York Times said in its article “Google Seeks to Break Vicious Cycle of Online Slander,” published on Thursday. With what we’re referring to as the “predatory sites algorithm,” the company…
Any Google Partners who meet the new February 2022 Partner requirements early will be able to get the new badge later in June. After the initial Program changes were delayed, Partners asked Google if they could receive the new badges if they met the 2022 requirements before the due date. Updated Partner program delayed launch…
Google is changing its Android search choice screen to make participation free for eligible search engines, the company announced Tuesday. Previously, search engines that wanted to appear on the screen would participate in a quarterly auction, bidding the amount they were willing to pay per user, with the three highest bidders winning spots on the…
Link building is nothing short of a battle these days. While link building remains an important SEO activity, the process has changed dramatically. Thanks in large part to Google. On June 2, I moderated a sponsored Search Engine Journal webinar presented by Page One Power’s team of expert link builders, including Michael Johnson, Danika McClure,…
Join hundreds of search marketing experts online next week for SMX Advanced — June 15 and 16 — to learn expert-level, actionable tactics that will take your SEO, PPC, and user experience efforts to a new level of success. Your $249 All Access pass unlocks nearly 50 tactic-rich sessions programmed by the Search Engine Land…
SEO tool provider Moz has been acquired by iContact Marketing Corp, a subsidiary of the publicly traded company, J2 Global. Sarah Bird, Moz’s CEO, posted the announcement on the Moz blog Friday afternoon. “Exciting news, Moz fans! We are thrilled to announce that Moz has been acquired by iContact Marketing Corp!” Bird wrote. iContact was…
In an email sent to Android app developers on Wednesday, Google announced that it will enable users to opt out of sharing their Advertiser ID (the unique device identifier that enables marketers to track users as they move between apps), the Financial Times reported Thursday. The announcement comes less than six weeks after Apple rolled…
Good morning, Marketers, what if we shook up the traditional search model? That’s what search engine Neeva is asking in its latest announcement. The company said yesterday that they’re going to begin sharing “at least 20% of their topline revenue with content creator partners when their content is used to directly answer a Neeva customer…
We know our audience is made up of talented SEOs, which is why we’re very excited to announce that we are looking for an experienced content and SEO manager to work on Third Door Media’s flagship brands MarTech and Search Engine Land. Specifically, we are looking for someone who can help us grow our audience…