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SEO Lead ~ Franklin Templeton ~ $80-100k ~ Hybrid (US, CAN)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Amy Hebdon

01/13/25

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management,…

Decoding Googlebot crawl stats data in Google Search Console

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Helen Pollitt

01/13/25

Dive into the lesser-known Crawl Stats reports, plus how to monitor Googlebot activity and identify actionable insights for enterprise sites.

The SEO impact of interstitials, before and after

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

01/13/25

What type of impact do interstitials or pop-ups have on search? Dive into this case study to see their effect on organic traffic value.

SEO Specialist (Part-Time, Contract) ~ Ebiquity ~ Remote (UK)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/13/25

We’re seeking a Digital Marketing and SEO Specialist to spearhead our digital initiatives and optimize our online presence. This role involves overseeing various digital marketing activities, SEO strategies, and website enhancements to…

SEO/SEM Specialist ~ Marketing Essentials ~ Hybrid (Minster, US)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/13/25

We’re expanding and are seeking an experienced Search Engine Marketing Specialist (SEO/SEM) to join our team. This role is essential in driving impactful digital strategies to optimize our clients’ online presence and…

Bing Testing Bing Button On Search Page

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/13/25

Microsoft is testing placing a Bing button on the Bing Search home page. This is both under the search box and then as you start to type, it is in the bottom…

Google Ads Send Message On WhatsApp

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/13/25

Google Ads is testing variations of its Click-To WhatsApp Messages feature. This feature is only available in select regions, but it allows you to enable searchers to click on a “send message…

Google Testing Local Services Ads Without Attorney Photos

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Kinsta

01/13/25

Google is reportedly testing showing Local Service Ads (LSAs) without a photo of an attorney or attornies. Instead, Google can show a photo from its business profile or law firm and not…

SEO grew up, a lot of SEOs didn’t

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/13/25

Navigate the industry’s maturity crisis with the right mindset. Learn to create value, not just optimize, for long-term success.

The State and Future of Search Q&A with Danny Sullivan, Google Search Liaison

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/13/25

A video interview with Danny Sullivan going through the latest Google Search Updates, AI Overviews, the state and future of SEO.

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 4, 2024

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/13/25

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. Bing is testing a Bing…

Google AI Overview Ads, New Link Format, AI Organized Search Results & Plus More

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/13/25

Google announced a bunch of new AI Search features including search ads finally rolling out to AI Overviews, the new link format rolling out, AI-organized search results, new AI shopping features, Google…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Sunday, January 12, 2025

01/13/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Sunday, January 12, 2025 SEO Tech Lead ~ Tripadvisor ~ $150-215k ~ Remote (US) We believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor we welcome you…

Video: Google Ranking Volatility Record, Forbes Advisor Slapped, Bing Generative Search Experience & More

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/13/25

We had more of the same Google ranking volatility but this time, we broke a record of the longest period of heated search ranking volatility ever. Google may have slapped Forbes Advisor…

How AI is advancing advertising and changing consumer engagement

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/13/25

James Murray of Microsoft explains how AI-powered search engines are revolutionizing users interactions & highlights the opportunity for advertisers.

SEO Analyst ~ Direct Agents ~ $60-70k + Bonus ~ In-Office (New York, US)

Source: The SEOFOMO Hub

01/13/25

Direct Agents is on the search for an SEO Analyst, in our NYC office, who will assess and develop SEO strategy for a variety of mid to large sized clients, and act…

Google Search From The Web Cards

Source: moz (en-US)

01/13/25

Google is testing another variation of “from the web” sections in its search results. This one is more for local queries, where Google shows a carousel of cards snippets titled “From the…

How to Fight Back Against a Traffic-Less Web – SparkToro

Source: Kyle Poyar’s Growth Unhinged

By: Kyle Poyar

01/12/25

Surveys, studies, analytics… they all show the same thing: getting traffic on the web is harder than ever and it’s getting worse much faster in the last 2

Google Testing Videos In Knowledge Panel Image Carousels

Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/12/25

Google seems to be testing showing videos, videos from YouTube, in the image carousels within the knowledge panels. Generally, Google will only show images in this carousel but now Google is showing…

Change Who Pays: New Google Ads process for client account transfers

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

01/12/25

You will no longer have to contact your Google Ads support team to transfer client accounts to another agency.

Google Lens to add Shopping Ads this year

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/12/25

Shopping Ads will appear along with the Google Lens visual search results, which are also getting a new design today.

SEO Daily News Recaps for Saturday, January 11, 2025

01/12/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Saturday, January 11, 2025 🧠 Community Wisdom: Handling stakeholder pushback, user personas vs. JTBD, advice on take-home assignments, crowdsourcing the pricing of your SaaS, setting up a…

Google AI Overview ads launch on mobile in U.S.

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Kiyani

01/11/25

The sponsored AI Overview ads will appear below the organic AI-generated answer. Will this positioning be good or bad for advertisers?

Google Discover disruption, not showing new content?

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/11/25

There seems to be an issue with Google Discover where new content isn’t showing. It’s unclear how widespread of an issue this is.

SEO Daily News Recaps for Friday, January 10, 2025

01/11/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Friday, January 10, 2025 Paid search helps drive record-breaking $241.4 billion holiday season: Report Paid search and mobile were the largest revenue drivers during the holiday season,…

Content length, depth and SEO: Everything you need to know in 2025

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/10/25

Here’s why you should focus on creating valuable, unique content that answers users’ questions effectively, regardless of word count.

Digital Marketer (SEO/SEM) ~ Nextiny ~ Remote (US)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Olya Ianovskaia

01/10/25

At Nextiny, we’re passionate about driving results through innovative digital marketing strategies. As a rapidly growing team, we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients and making an impact in the…

Branded keywords: How Google Ads drives up CPCs

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Matt Bowen

01/10/25

Rising CPCs on branded keywords? Here’s why Google’s push for PMax and AI-driven auctions are inflating costs and reducing efficiency.

SEO Team Lead ~ Private Company ~ Remote (US)

Source: Entry Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: jilllynndesign

01/10/25

We believe that organic marketing is the future and the key to genuine long-term customer engagement. Our company is a place where every individual can benefit from numerous opportunities to grow and…

Google Search Instead For

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: jilllynndesign

01/10/25

Google is testing replacing the “People also search for” box with a “Search instead for” box. I think this is just a title change because the functionality looks equivalent to the previous…

SEO Specialist ~ Seymour John ~ £28-32k ~ In-Office (Beckbury, UK)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/10/25

SEO & Social Media Executive | Telford | Permanent |£28,000 – £32,000pa Are you an experienced Marketing Executive who is seeking a new role within a highly respected agency? Are you looking…

Senior SEO Strategist ~ TurboTenant ~ $91-99k ~ Hybrid (Denver, US)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/10/25

Do you enjoy watching a website be crawled and then seeing key events roll in? Are you excited for the next Google Core Update and believe it’s going to accelerate your website’s…

Google Says SEOs Can Help Shape Policies & Decisions On AI Bots

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Greg Jarboe

01/10/25

Google’s John Mueller said that SEOs are in a great place because they understand how crawlers work, how the controls work, and they can help their clients decide on their AI policies…

Head of SEO – Sortlist.com – €100k+ ~ Hybrid -Brussels (BE)

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/10/25

Sortlist is a global platform that connects businesses with expert service providers, fostering meaningful partnerships that drive success. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve rapidly expanded to become one of Belgium’s fastest-growing…

Microsoft Advertising Launches New Ad Experience & Diagnostics & Performance Snapshot

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/10/25

Microsoft announced a new streamlined experience below Copilot’s organic response and two new capabilities, diagnostics and performance snapshot. Microsoft sent a low resolution screenshot of how the ads in the Copilot results…

Google Search Ranking Volatility Continues Into October 2024

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/10/25

Surprise, surprise, the heated Google Search ranking volatility has continued into October. This is the longest ongoing period of heated Google Search ranking volatility we had ever recorded according to data provided…

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 3, 2024

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/10/25

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. We have record-breaking Google search…

2025 Programmatic Playbook: Working Smarter Not Harder

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/10/25

Learn how top brands maximize returns with programmatic ads and cutting-edge targeting to stay ahead in digital advertising.

SEO Daily News Recaps for Thursday, January 9, 2025

01/10/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Thursday, January 9, 2025 Amazon opens advertising to other retailers Amazon is allowing major retailers to use Amazon Advertising to run sponsored ads on their own websites….

Alex Komoroske

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/10/25

Alex Komoroske, ex-Google/Stripe, now co-founds a startup to reimagine the web with AI. Discover his views on product, strategy, and organizational growth

How to use social and forum data to inform next-level SEO strategies

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/10/25

Enhance your SEO using nontraditional data sources like TikTok, Reddit and Pinterest for real-time audience insights and market intelligence.

Google Ads Swipable Images & Map

Source: moz (en-US)

01/10/25

Google is testing an ad format for Google Ads where you swipe over a carousel of images, eventually leading to a map. When you click on the map, it takes you to…

Digital Marketing Strategist – The SEOFOMO Hub

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

01/09/25

About Logic Inbound Logic Inbound is a remote-first marketing agency specializing in lead generation for clients across healthcare, local services, and ecommerce industries. We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Strategist who will…

BingBot Turned 14 Years Old

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/09/25

Fabrice Canel from Microsoft posted on X this week that BingBot turned 14 years old. Yea, 14 years of crawling the web. Fabrice wrote, “Happy 14th Birthday, BingBot! You’ve been crawling 🕷️…

Microsoft is about to change how Copilot ads appear and trigger

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/09/25

Microsoft Advertising will also start piloting two new generative AI features – diagnostics and performance snapshot – this month.

Screaming Frog Beanie Giveaway – Screaming Frog

Source: Screaming Frog

By: Mark Porter

01/09/25

Note: This giveaway has now ended It’s been a fair chunk of time since we last did a giveaway on our blog, so now felt like the right time to climb up…

SEO Specialist ~ Ballistic Agency ~ $90-110k ~ Remote (US)

Source: Screaming Frog

By: Mark Porter

01/09/25

SEO Specialist NOTE – This is a Full Time Position This position is Remote or Onsite Candidate must be based in the USA Company Overview Ballistic Agency has been a cornerstone in…

My Thoughts on Reputation Management and Digital Agencies

Source: Unknown Source

01/09/25

Discover why reputation management is essential for local businesses and how digital agencies play a crucial role in helping clients get found, considered, and chosen in today’s competitive landscape.

Programming Note: Rosh Hashanah 5785

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Frederick Vallaeys

01/09/25

This is a programming note that Thursday and Wednesday are Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and I will be offline the next two days. I will be offline on Thursday and…

Case study: August 2024 Google core update and a recovery plan

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/09/25

Learn the SEO impact of Google’s August 2024 core update, how to diagnose traffic drops and ways to recover lost visibility.

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