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Google Confirmed Search Algorithm Update Rolled Out; Here Is What We Know
As you know, we saw a huge amount of chatter around a big Google search ranking algorithm update starting November 7th and 8th through the weekend. There were mixed signals in that the chatter in the industry was very heavy but (a) Google did not pre-announce it and (b) the automated tracking tools didn't really pick up on the update.
Unconfirmed Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update November 8th
Friday morning, November 8th, I saw a sprinkle of chatter across the industry about a Google search algorithm update. Some were claiming massive changes in traffic and rankings. But to be honest, the chatter was incredibly limited, that is until several hours later and now the chatter throughout the weekend is off the charts.
What Is BERT? - Whiteboard Friday
Nov 8, 2019
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Hey, Moz fans. Welcome to another edition of Whiteboard Friday. Today we are talking about all things BERT and I'm super excited to attempt to really break this down for everyone. I don't claim to be a BERT expert. I have just done lots and lots of research. I've been able to interview...
Hey, Moz fans. Welcome to another edition of Whiteboard Friday. Today we are talking about all things BERT and I'm super excited to attempt to really break this down for everyone. I don't claim to be a BERT expert. I have just done lots and lots of research. I've been able to interview...
Finding Ideas for a Video Series or Podcast - Whiteboard Friday
Nov 7, 2019
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Howdy, Moz fans. My name is Phil Nottingham, and welcome to another edition of Whiteboard Friday. Today we're going to talk about how to come up with a great idea for your video series or podcast. I think a lot of businesses out there understand that there's just this great opportunity...
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Howdy, Moz fans. My name is Phil Nottingham, and welcome to another edition of Whiteboard Friday. Today we're going to talk about how to come up with a great idea for your video series or podcast. I think a lot of businesses out there understand that there's just this great opportunity...
Google My Business Local Listing Update This Week
For the past couple of days I have been noticing changes to the local pack rankings in Google. The Google My Business local results are changing but the forums are pretty quiet about it. But Austin Holdsworth posted on Twitter about it and the Local RankFlux tracker is showing changes as well.
Bing Inorganic Site Structure Spam Penalties
Bing announced last night a new set of search penalties for inorganic site structure.iInorganic site structure includes PBNs and link networks, doorways and duplicate content, subdomain or subfolder leasing and spammy web hosts and hacked sites.
November 2019 Google Webmaster Report
Last month was a pretty busy month with Google announcing the launch of BERT, one of the most significant updates the company made to search ever - the company said. We have a lot on BERT below, including the possibility that the New York Times was hurt by it. Google released the speed report for Search Console and integrated Site Kit into WordPress.
New Google Search Console Speed Reports Rolling Out
Google is now rolling out the experimental and new "Speed" reports within Google Search Console. Google began testing this last May and we have seen more and more webmasters get this report since then but now Google announced it is rolling out as "experimental."
Hypothesis Testing in SEO & Statistical Significance - Whiteboard Friday
Oct 31, 2019
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Howdy, Moz fans. I'm Emily Potter, and I work at Distilled over in our London office. Today I'm going to talk to you about hypothesis testing in SEO and statistical significance.
At Distilled, we use a platform called ODN, which is the Distilled Optimization Delivery Network, to do...
Howdy, Moz fans. I'm Emily Potter, and I work at Distilled over in our London office. Today I'm going to talk to you about hypothesis testing in SEO and statistical significance.
At Distilled, we use a platform called ODN, which is the Distilled Optimization Delivery Network, to do...
Evolution of Google’s News Ranking Algorithm
by Bill Slawski
Oct 31, 2019
Oct 31, 2019
Image: Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Did the Algorithm Behind How News Articles Rank at Google Just Change?
A Google Patent about how news articles are ranked by Google was updated this week, and in this case it suggests how entities in...
A Google Patent about how news articles are ranked by Google was updated this week, and in this case it suggests how entities in...
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