Revamp your ecommerce content strategy with actionable tips on making your pages truly helpful through dynamic elements and UGC.
December 2023 Google Webmaster Report
Source: Search Engine Land
Here is the December 2023 Google webmaster report for all of you. Here I recap what happened and changed with Google Search on the organic space over the past month or so….
Google Expands Video Guidelines (Primary Content) Change To Video Mode Results
Source: Search Engine Land
Google is now requiring that the video be the main or primary content on the page for it to show your video in video mode, not just as video thumbnails in the…
Complaints With Google Invalid Sitemap URL Detected Error
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Over the past few days or so there has been a spike in complaints around Google Search Console reporting an invalid sitemap error for sitemaps URLs that should be valid. Some are…
Google Search Tests Line Separator Between Organic & Paid Results
Source: Search Engine Land
Years ago, Google use to separate the ads in its search results not just with clearer ad labels but also with a line separating the ads from the organic/free listings. Google may…
Gone: Google Search Console’s Mobile Usability Report & Mobile-Friendly Tests
Google has removed its mobile usability report within Google Search Console and has dropped the mobile-friendly test and API. This was expected, Google told us this would happen back in April and…
Google SGE Tests Search By Image Feature
Source: Software Snack Bites
Google SGE, the Search Generative Experience, is testing the ability to not only type your questions with text but also to upload images to your query. So yes, Google SGE is testing…
Wooden Google Bike
Source: Search Engine Land
A wooden bike was found in or near the Google Boulder office. At least it looks like a bike made out of mostly wood to me. I found this on Instagram and…
Competitive Analysis: The Lean Guide (With Template)
Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
Gain an edge over your competitors with this straightforward analysis process.
Chris Huskey (Partner, Octahedron Capital) – Databricks Deep Dive
Source: Lenny's Newsletter
Listen now | One of the most exciting private companies today is Databricks, growing over 50% at $1.5B ARR with a recent valuation of $43B announced in September 2023. This is the…
Senior SEO Strategist ~ Message Lab ~ $90-115k ~ Remote (US)
Source: Search Engine Land
Message Lab is a fast-growing content marketing agency that combines journalism, data, and design to create content that resonates with audiences. We have a strong point of view on how editorial, design,…
How OpenAI Rewrote the Rules: A Brand Story
Source: Search Engine Land
Discover the surprising impact of brand keywords for OpenAI, showcasing the power of creating demand out of thin air and dominating search results in this insightful brand success story.
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 4, 2023
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Looks like there was a…
SEO Specialist ~ Vert ~ $43k-$54k ~ Remote (US)
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Are you a mega-organized SEO whiz who loves data and helping clients to achieve their business goals, optimize their websites, as well as improve their overall digital presence to obtain their most…
Interview With Nathan Gotch #66 – SEOSLY
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Episode #66 of the SEO Podcast by #SEOSLY features Natchan Gotch, an experienced SEO expert everyone knows.
Google expands video requirements for “Video mode” where video must be main content of the page
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
If your video is not the primary part of the page, Google will not show your videos in search and within “Video mode” of Google Search.
Google Local Service Ads roll out impression share data
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Knowing the percentage of impressions your ads actually get, compared to the potential number, can enhance reporting and optimization efforts.
Google officially drops Mobile Usability report, Mobile-Friendly Test tool and Mobile-Friendly Test API
Source: moz (en-US)
We knew this was coming and now these Google mobile tools are no longer available.
