7 reasons why people believe SEO myths

Some days in the world of SEO, it feels like “Groundhog Day” – the classic 1993 movie where Phil Conners (played by Bill Murray) repeats the same day over and over.  But instead of the day repeating, one question gets asked over and over and over. It usually goes something like this: what are some…

Google Ads latency issue confirmed with ad reviews

Google has confirmed an issue with the Google Ads console where there is “higher than normal latency” during the ad review process for Responsive search ads (RSAs). Google said this is impacting a “significant subset of users.” If you are noticing slowness in the Google Ads console, do know Google is working on resolving it.…

Twitter tests 3 new ad formats 

Twitter is piloting three new ad types – Interactive Text, Product Explorer, and Collection ads. Only a few brands have access to them, but the new ad types will be visible to all U.S. Twitter users (iOS, Android and the web).   Here’s everything we know about the ad formats and examples of brands using them.…

The latest jobs in search marketing

Every week, we feature fresh job listings for search marketers, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back every Friday. If you’re looking to hire, please submit your listing here — please note that we will not post listings without a salary range. April 1 Associate Content Editor @ Local SEO Guide (U.S.…

Toxic links & disavows: A comprehensive SEO guide

What is a toxic link? Are toxic links the same thing as spammy links? Can too many of these hurt your site’s ability to rank?  If you are uncertain as to whether you would benefit from filing a disavow, this article should answer your questions. What is a toxic link? A “toxic” link is generally…

Google shares search traffic monitoring dashboard for Data Studio

Google has created a new Data Studio template. You can use Google’s Search traffic monitoring dashboard to quickly see if there are any significant changes to the performance of your most important pages and help uncover whether you may have any potential SEO issues.  Google also announced that its Search Console connector now includes Discover…