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Why Reputation Management is the Key to Success for Digital Agencies in 2025 and Beyond – GatherUp

Source: Unknown Source

12/19/24

The FTC’s recent ruling underscores the urgency of adopting reputation management practices. We will break down the ruling and what to do next.

Technical SEO Specialist ~ Jetic.io ~ Remote (US)

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/19/24

As a Technical SEO Specialist at Jetic.io, you will play a multifaceted role that goes beyond traditional SEO responsibilities. While optimizing our online presence remains a key focus, you will also engage…

Google Search Recent Posts Carousel

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/19/24

Google Search is testing a new recent posts carousel in the desktop and mobile search results. This carousel can show YouTube videos, TikTok videos, Reddit or other “hidden gems” of sorts.

Google Asks If You Will Use Gemini AI For SEO To Boost Your Rankings

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/19/24

In one of the more disassociated social posts Google has made in a while, Google’s Small Business account posted a poll asking if you will use Gemini, Google’s AI models, to help…

Google Local Reviews Restrictions For Business Profile Policy Violations

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/19/24

Google has posted a new document about the way Google may apply restrictions to your Google Business Profiles over review or other policy violations. In the document, Google wrote that it takes…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, December 18, 2024

12/19/24

Here are the headlines for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 SEO News Google December 2024 Core Update Rollout Complete – Summary: Google’s latest core update has completed its rollout, taking six days to…

Google Updates Its Google Crawlers and Fetchers Documentation

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/19/24

Google has completely reorganized its crawlers and user-triggered fetchers documentation. It used to be all on one page and now it is in several pages. Most of the changes were just moving…

Google DOJ Trial Exhibit Files, Documents & Responses

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/19/24

As many of you know, Google is now in court over its monopoly ruling by the Department of Justice before the court rules on the remedy for such a ruling. The ruling…

Senior SEO Specialist – The SEOFOMO Hub

Source: Software Snack Bites

By: Shomik Ghosh

12/19/24

Invicti is an application security leader empowering organizations to continuously secure their web applications and APIs through all stages of the software development lifecycle. Exclusively focused on this space for more than…

CPCs keep increasing – here’s what you can do about it

Source: The SEOFOMO Hub

12/19/24

Thrive amid rising CPCs: Focus on optimization, diversification and insights to spend smarter and achieve your digital marketing goals.

The things engineers are desperate for PMs to understand | Camille Fournier (author of “The Manager’s Path,” ex-CTO at Rent the Runway)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: jilllynndesign

12/18/24

Explore platform engineering, management tips, and career advice from Camille Fournier, author of The Manager’s Path

Google Search App Stopped Working For A Few Hours Last Night

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/18/24

The Google Search App stopped working last night for a few hours. Google was quick to fix it in the middle of the night but by then, hundreds, if not, thousands of…

SEO & CRO Manager ~ Destify ~ $80-100k ~ Remote (US)

Source: General SEO - SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Louise Linehan

12/18/24

Who We Are: We are Destify! We focus on our people, our culture, and our technology. We have completely changed the way couples book their destination weddings by combining exceptional technology and…

Google’s ‘About this result’ Explained

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/18/24

Google provides additional info on every organic search result behind the three dots to its right.

Google Ads bug hits GCLID conversion tracking

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Greg Jarboe

12/18/24

Advertisers may lose critical insights and optimization opportunities due to a Google Ads issue affecting GCLID offline conversion tracking.

SEO Specialist ~ L2TMedia ~ Hybrid Evanston IL (US)

Source: Blog – Nick LeRoy

By: Nick LeRoy

12/18/24

Who We Are: L2TMedia, a premier digital marketing company, brings 20 years of experience and a robust suite of marketing solutions to the automotive industry. Partnering with thousands of dealers across the…

Technical SEO Specialist ~ Abt ~ In-Office (Glenview, US)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Casey Nifong

12/18/24

Description Abt Electronics has an immediate opening for the position of an in-house Technical SEO Specialist. We are a family-owned company that has been in business since 1936 and continues to experience…

How to create images and visuals with generative AI

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/18/24

Say goodbye to repetitive stock photos. Embrace AI-generated images with tools like ChatGPT and Grok, evolving your visual content creation.

Google Testing AI Overview With Small “More” Link

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/18/24

Google is testing removing the large “show more” button and replacing it with a small “more” link at the bottom of the AI Overview snippet. Also, the AI Overview header and Gemini…

Google Search For Reference Box

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Menachem Ani

12/18/24

Google is testing a new search box named “for reference” which is placed under a set of search results and contains more news articles related to the query. This seems similar to…

Google Testing Search Results Without Breadcrumbs

Source: The Internet Marketing Driver

By: Glenn Gabe

12/18/24

Google is testing showing search results snippets without the breadcrumbs in the URL section of the snippet. Google has tested removing URLs and breadcrumbs completely before, but now Google is testing removing…

Google Ads Search Partners Network Fraud

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jamie Indigo

12/18/24

I am seeing a spike in complaints from the PPC community around there being an increase in fraudulent traffic from the Google Ads Search Partner network. Many have seen an unusual spike…

SEO Manager ~ Bass Pro ~ In-Office (Springfield, US)

Source: Kyle Poyar’s Growth Unhinged

By: Anthony Pierri

12/18/24

Position Summary: The SEO Manager will lead the Search Engine Optimization team, overseeing the strategy, management, and execution of SEO-specific content and campaigns aligned with the company’s goals. This role involves identifying…

SEO and Copywriting Specialist ~ Blayzer ~ Hybrid (St. Louis, US)

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/18/24

THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING  Opportunity Blayzer Digital Marketing Group in St. Louis, MO is hiring a full-time SEO & Copywriting Specialist for our growing team. This…

Navigating the SEO Challenges of Faceted Navigation: Best Practices & Solutions

12/18/24

Faceted navigation offers users a convenient way to refine search results, but it can lead to SEO issues due to the potential generation of numerous URLs, posing challenges for search engine crawling and indexing.

Google Ads Confidential Matching

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/18/24

Google Ads announced what it calls “confidential matching.” Confidential matching is a “way to securely connect your first-party data for our measurement and audience solutions,” Google said. And it will be used…

Video: Google Ranking Volatility, Apple Intelligence, Navboost, Ads, Bing & Local

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/18/24

For the original iTunes version, click here. Well over a week after the Google August 2024 core update finished, we still have a ton of volatility. Apple Visual Intelligence was demoed at…

Daily Search Forum Recap: September 13, 2024

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/18/24

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. Google Ads is launching confidential…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

12/18/24

Here are the headlines for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Algorithm Updates Google AI Overviews Rising in B2B, Technology, and Healthcare – Google is improving at identifying niche experts and authorities, citing them…

How to handle negative Google reviews: Remove, respond, recover

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/18/24

Frustrated with negative reviews from unreasonable customers? Here’s how to respond to negative Google reviews related to your business.

Sr. Account Manager (SEO, SMM, PPC) ~ BizIQ ~ Remote (US)

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/18/24

Description Join our Multi-Product Team as an Account Manager, where you will oversee and expand a portfolio of business clients in the digital marketing sphere. Acting as the main liaison for clients,…

SEO Manager – The SEOFOMO Hub

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/18/24

Paessler GmbH, a leading provider of network monitoring solutions with our flagship product, PRTG, is seeking a skilled SEO Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible…

YouTube First Position Ads now available across Display & Video 360

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/17/24

First Position lets advertisers secure the first in-stream ad viewers see across any content, maximizing visibility and engagement.

Getting Buy-In for Customer Stories — Whiteboard Friday

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: jilllynndesign

12/17/24

In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Joel discusses how to get client buy-in for being featured in customer stories. He explains why customers might say “no” to being featured and how to…

Use DAM and AI to keep up with content demands

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/17/24

Explore emerging AI trends and practical applications for enhancing digital asset management.

How to drive SEO growth with structure, skimmability and search intent

Source: General Marketing - SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Si Quan Ong

12/17/24

This balanced content strategy that prioritizes both search intent and reader engagement helped Semrush achieve 21% YoY revenue growth.

SEO Content Marketing Strategist (Contract) ~ Digital Reach ~ $40-50/hr ~ Remote (US)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/17/24

About Digital Reach Agency: Digital Reach Agency is a leading B2B digital marketing agency specializing in SaaS and tech industry clients. We empower businesses by aligning their brand, connecting systems, and generating…

SEO Manager ~ Employment Hero ~ Remote (UK)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/17/24

Our mission and where you fit in At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Since our inception in…

Land your dream job in today’s market: negotiation tactics, job search councils, and more | Phyl Terry (Author, “Never Search Alone”)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Laura Schiele

12/17/24

Phyl Terry on job searching, networking, and negotiating offers. Learn why you should never search alone and how to build your job mission.

Content Curation: How to Build a Fandom by Talent-Scouting Great Content

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/17/24

Content curation is great for growth. Lean how to find quality underground or left-field content.

Google and guest posts: What gets indexed and what doesn’t

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Carolyn Shelby

12/17/24

Does Google index guest posts from reputable sites? Find out why some guest posts succeed while others fail in this study.

SearchGPT: What you need to know about OpenAI’s search engine

Source: BrightEdge blogs

By: Jim Yu

12/17/24

Unpack the key features and marketing insights of SearchGPT, OpenAI’s innovative search tool and its potential to rival Google’s dominance.

Learn all about Google Trends with our new YouTube tutorials  |  Google Search Central Blog  |  Google for Developers

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/17/24

Daily Search Forum Recap: September 12, 2024

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/17/24

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. I covered some old statements…

How To Secure an SEO Leadership Role [According to an Ex-SEO Turned Headhunter]

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/17/24

Ever wondered what it takes to become an SEO leader? James Congdon, a former SEO turned headhunter, shares 7 skills to make the transition.

Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/17/24

The antitrust trial over allegedly monopolistic practices in the $200 billion digital advertising industry could lead to significant changes.

Google tests more noticeable ad labels in search results

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Rémi Kerhoas

12/17/24

Google is testing a more noticeable ad format, using a taller gray background with labels like ‘Sponsored’ and ‘Promoted results.’

Former Googler Forum Statements On Google Navboost

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

12/17/24

In my interview with Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, I tried to get more details on Navboost and how it plays a roll in core updates and general rankings. I was…

SEO Analyst ~ Gymdesk ~ $55-65k ~ Remote (US)

Source: Paid Marketing - SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Chris Haines

12/17/24

Gymdesk builds category leading gym management software, based out of Tokyo, Japan but with a fully remote team across the US and Europe. We differentiate ourselves in the market by providing a…

Google launches confidential matching for data privacy

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/17/24

Confidential matching leverages advanced computing technology to securely process first-party data, enhancing privacy and data protection.

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