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  • Yelp ad revenue jumps 13% to record $1.28 billion

    Yelp ad revenue jumps 13% to record $1.28 billion

    Yelp is prioritizing businesses within the Services categories this year, aiming to help generate more quality leads for advertisers.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-with-ai-overviews-descriptions-37606.html
  • Google Search Testing Left Aligned Logo In Knowledge Panel

    Google Search Testing Left Aligned Logo In Knowledge Panel

    Google seems to be testing aligning the logo to the left in some knowledge panels within the search results. Typically the logo would show up on the right top corner, but now Google is testing the logo at the left top corner.

    Search Engine Land
    https://searchengineland.com/google-local-services-ads-maps-443396
  • Google Says Not All That Think They Were Hit By Helpful Content Issues Were

    Google Says Not All That Think They Were Hit By Helpful Content Issues Were

    Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, wrote on X, “Another thing to keep in mind is that some of the sites I’ve looked into, where someone thinks they have a helpful content issue — they’re fine.” Meaning, those sites may have seen competitors see a lift and jump up ahead of them but their traffic…

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-map-pin-hack-rankings-drop-suspension-37592.html
  • What is a full-funnel PPC strategy?

    What is a full-funnel PPC strategy?

    Get guidance for implementing display, video, search, shopping, and remarketing campaigns across the funnel to boost leads and sales.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-panels-menu-button-37580.html
  • SEO Content Manager ~ QuickMail.com ~ $42k USD ~ Remote (UK)

    We need someone to oversee content creation and maintenance to help us increase qualified traffic to QuickMail.com month over month Company: QuickMail is one of the leading outreach solutions for growing businesses. Our mission is to help small & medium-sized businesses worldwide start more conversations with current and potential clients. Our vision is to help 1 million…

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-maps-adds-edit-post-button-to-business-profile-listing-37582.html
  • Google updates Gmail ads with new layout and ‘Sponsored’ label

    Google updates Gmail ads with new layout and ‘Sponsored’ label

    The changes were introduced to make it easier for consumers to distinguish between ads and organic promotional messages.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-websites-now-404-37566.html
  • SEO and UX: Finding the strategic balance for optimal outcomes

    SEO and UX: Finding the strategic balance for optimal outcomes

    Blending SEO and user experience is crucial. Learn how SEO plus user experience creates optimal search visibility and user satisfaction.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-business-profile-photo-labels-37556.html
  • Microsoft expands enhanced conversions and ad targeting capabilities 

    Microsoft expands enhanced conversions and ad targeting capabilities 

    Advertisers can employ these new tools to optimize campaigns more effectively, resulting in improved performance and ROI.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-maps-qr-codes-business-profile-listings-37538.html
  • Will AI replace SEO professionals?

    Will AI replace SEO professionals?

    Generative AI tools seem smart, but lack the wisdom and experience needed for effective SEO. Here’s why people still must be at the helm.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-locksmiths-reinstatements-37537.html
  • Google Doesn’t Say Core Web Vitals Are A Search Ranking Factor

    Google Doesn’t Say Core Web Vitals Are A Search Ranking Factor

    Google’s Danny Sullivan said on Friday, “We don’t confirm any of the things [page experience or core web vitals] as a direct ranking factor.” He added, “But to reiterate we look at many things not one thing and even the one thing might not be a direct ranking factor.”

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-five-pack-37542.html
  • Google Sitemaps Error With Hyphenated File Names

    Google Sitemaps Error With Hyphenated File Names

    Google might be having some weird bug with XML sitemap files that have hyphens within the final name. So if your sitemap file name is /sitemap-10.xml it will trigger a “couldn’t fetch” error, but using /sitemap10.xml with the same exact file will not trigger any errors.

    moz (en-US)
    https://moz.com/blog/place-of-worship-gbp
  • Google Search Stores Filter On Mobile

    Google Search Stores Filter On Mobile

    Google Search on the mobile interface can show a store button with an arrow on it, that if you click on it, it overlays a filter to filter results by specific retailers and merchants. The store filter in general is not new, we’ve seen it before, but the way this is done on mobile, does…

    Search Engine Land
    https://searchengineland.com/local-seo-insights-google-api-documentation-leak-443006
  • Google Ads introduces new simpler way to create Solutions script templates

    Google Ads introduces new simpler way to create Solutions script templates

    Solutions script templates now appear in the Bulk Actions menu in Google Ads, making it more convenient to access this feature.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profile-hidden-questions-answer-37519.html
  • Daily Search Forum Recap: January 30, 2024

    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 provides specific feedback on why a piece of content is not helpful. Google Ads is testing a new format. Bing is testing ads on the left panel….

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-chat-with-sms-whatsapp-37500.html
  • LinkedIn to sunset lookalike audiences

    LinkedIn to sunset lookalike audiences

    The platform recommends adjusting your audience targeting strategy to either predictive audiences or audience expansion.

    General SEO – SEO Blog by Ahrefs
    https://ahrefs.com/blog/franchise-seo/
  • Google Search Ranking Update Brewing Around January 23rd & 24th

    Google Search Ranking Update Brewing Around January 23rd & 24th

    I see signs of another unconfirmed Google Search ranking algorithm update. Right now, there is only one tool showing volatility, and that would be Semrush. The other tools are all relatively calm right now, but that can change later today and tomorrow. But I am also seeing a significant amount of chatter in the past…

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-products-rejected-37459.html
  • The impact of Google’s SGE & What To do About it [With SGE Traffic Risk Assessment Sheet]

    The impact of Google’s SGE & What To do About it [With SGE Traffic Risk Assessment Sheet]

    Assess the potential traffic risk of Google’s SGE for your own site top queries with this checklist to copy. Check it out.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/apple-maps-listing-permanently-closed-reason-37422.html
  • Assistant and Search. Did Google just quietly launch a new Search Ecosystem? – Marie Haynes

    Assistant and Search. Did Google just quietly launch a new Search Ecosystem? – Marie Haynes

    Google announced a number of significant changes to Assistant today. The majority of coverage so far has been surrounding the many things that will be discontinued.  With no fanfare, the blog post quietly stated that “the microphone icon will now trigger Search Results” from within the Google app. And also, that the microphone in the…

    Search Engine Land
    https://searchengineland.com/google-business-profile-suspension-reappeal-440524
  • Did Search Win With The Google Assistant Loss?

    Did Search Win With The Google Assistant Loss?

    Google announced major changes to Google Assistant, removing close to 20 features and switching how the Google App works with the Google Assistant. This may be a win for Google Search, a loss for Google Assistant, or maybe AI will take over everything in the coming years?

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-service-ads-message-multiple-businesses-37400.html
  • What Is Google Ads Sensitive Event Policy?

    What Is Google Ads Sensitive Event Policy?

    Google has posted a clarification of what it calls its sensitive event policy under the Inappropriate content policy within Google Ads. This applies to Google Ads, Google Merchant Center, Google AdSense, Admob and more.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/new-google-local-ranking-factor-service-areas-37398.html
  • Advanced AI prompt engineering strategies for SEO

    Advanced AI prompt engineering strategies for SEO

    Learn how to fine-tune prompts for precision and relevance, enhancing the efficiency of your AI-generated content.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-panel-owner-attribute-37353.html
  • Highly Visible and Low Quality (or Unhelpful) – A Most Dangerous SEO Combinatio

    Highly Visible and Low Quality (or Unhelpful) – A Most Dangerous SEO Combinatio

    Glenn Gabe explains why lower-quality or unhelpful content that’s highly visible in the Google search results can be extremely dangerous.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-service-ads-proximity-37366.html
  • 10 internal linking best practices for accessibility

    10 internal linking best practices for accessibility

    Learn how Internal linking, a powerful tool for SEO, is pivotal in creating a navigable, user-friendly website for people with disabilities.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-updates-local-business-profile-reviews-listings-37351.html
  • SEO Director ~ Gravity Global ~ Remote (US)

    SEO Director ~ Gravity Global ~ Remote (US)

    Gravity Global is the world’s most awarded marketing consultancy specializing in brands operating in complex markets. Led by strategy, innovation, technology, data and creativity, we create brand-and-demand marketing programmes that drive transformational growth for our clients. With 14 wholly owned offices across the US, Europe, and APAC, you can develop a truly global career in…

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-search-only-local-listing-near-me-queries-37338.html
  • Video: Christmas Google Search Volatility, 2023 Google Updates , Bing Chat Links, SEO In 2024 & More

    Video: Christmas Google Search Volatility, 2023 Google Updates , Bing Chat Links, SEO In 2024 & More

    This is the last SEO video recap of the year, and I covered a summary of all the confirmed Google algorithm updates in 2023. I also discussed the Christmas Google search ranking volatility we saw earlier this week. Bing Chat added favicons to links…

    Search Engine Land
    https://searchengineland.com/localized-serps-traffic-leads-service-area-pages-440129
  • Should Google Show Your Images In Some Search Features With Attribution Or Use Licensed Images?

    Should Google Show Your Images In Some Search Features With Attribution Or Use Licensed Images?

    Google often shows images taken from websites and publishers like your sites in its search results. Would you prefer Google to show your image in search with attribution, or would you prefer Google to

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/apple-business-connect-actions-37285.html
  • Senior SEO Specialist ~ HeadX ~ Remote (UK)

    Senior SEO Specialist ~ HeadX ~ Remote (UK)

    We build online businesses. The founding team has been working in the online space for over 15 years and successfully grew and consulted a number of companies to 8-figure brands. Our current eCommerce grew from $0 to $1M/Monthly Revenue in just 6 Months. We are now taking over the USA and planning global expansion. Bootstrapped…

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-select-preferred-menu-source-37266.html
  • Why brand mentions are the future of backlinks

    Why brand mentions are the future of backlinks

    Learn why Google’s emphasis on entities makes brand visibility crucial for organic growth and how digital PR shapes the future of SEO.

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-posts-button-search-37258.html
  • Google Search Console API Is Delayed

    Google Search Console API Is Delayed

    For the past few days or so it seems that the Google Search Console API has been delayed. There has been complaints about this on social media and in the Google forums. It is not uncommon for Search

    moz (en-US)
    https://moz.com/blog/lessons-learned-local-seo-client
  • Google: About The Source Information Doesn’t Mean You Rank Better

    Google: About The Source Information Doesn’t Mean You Rank Better

    There was a complaint on X from a publisher who said Google is not showing details in the

    Search Engine Roundtable
    https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-register-defibrillator-aed-37240.html