Google is testing a new search feature that tells the searchers when the results for their query are new and thus possibly unreliable. The notice reads “it looks like these results are changing quickly.” “If this topic is new, it can sometimes take time for results to be added by reliable sources.” Vox first reported…
Google has announced yet another Search update they’re calling a “spam update.” The spam update runs today, and Google said it will also officially “conclude today.” The company also said it will once again run another spam update next week and will inform us when that update has started and concluded. These updates are one-day…
Google My Business can be one of the most valuable tools for any local business – one that can help you gain customers or clients and, most importantly, revenue. However, many GMB listings are suffering from all-too-common, critical issues. On June 16, I moderated a sponsored Search Engine Journal webinar presented by Mark Luckenbaugh of…
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,…
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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…