SEO
Whether you’re an experienced search engine optimization veteran or whether you’re still wondering what SEO stands for, you’ll find everything you need in this section of our blog. Here, we bring you the most relevant industry news, backed up by our expert analysis, itself built upon the best, most comprehensive data in the industry. Read about the latest SEO trends, see which tactics belong on the scrapheap and find out which sites were hit by the latest update to Google’s search algorithm. We’ve got basics for beginners and expert tips for hardened SEO professionals. We ask the big questions – where will SEO be in 12 months time? And we get into the detail – what code tweaks can help improve my CTR? Whatever your SEO questions, you’ll find your answers here.
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Changes in Technical SEO – Kathy Brown // Searchmetrics
Voices of Search Time to read: 23 minGoogle’s making big moves in 2020, with its debut of web vitals indicating they’re retooling technical ranking factors for 2021. Join host Ben as he speaks with Searchmetrics’ SEO Consultant Kathy Brown about what’s behind the technical changes, what new technical ranking factors to expect and how you can best prepare now to enter 2021 on the right foot.Read More -
Image Search & Stock Photography – Jordan Koene // Searchmetrics
Voices of Search Time to read: 16 minAt first glance many SEO beginners would think stock photography choices play a large part in SEO strategies. They generally don’t except for a few aspects such as contextual use. Yet developing trends from Google indicate stock photography will actually be evaluated for ranking quite soon. Join host Ben as he speaks with Searchmetrics’ SEO Strategist and Advisor Jordan Koene about recent SEO news regarding stock photography and whether using stock images can actually affect your SEO ranking.Read More -
PLAs and the Overlap Between SEO & SEM – Jordan Koene // Searchmetrics
Voices of Search Time to read: 21 minRising ecommerce sales due to the pandemic and stay-at-home orders are turning ecommerce into a crucial battleground space for businesses and companies to significantly boost their revenue. Google’s recent announcement that it’s offering free product listing ads within Shopping Experience to users is leveling the playing field, eliminating barriers of access and increasing competition. Join host Ben as he speaks with Searchmetrics’ SEO Strategist and Advisor Jordan Koene about the new updates to Google’s product listing ads and what it means for users competing in ecommerce.Read More -
Update: Coronavirus and Google Search – These Domains Have Grown during the Crisis
Analysis Time to read: 10 minWhich websites saw an uplift as a result of Coronavirus and subsequent lockdown measures? Take a look at our analysis in this blog post!Read More -
What is a Web Vital? – Jordan Koene // Searchmetrics
Voices of Search Time to read: 24 minAlthough keyword optimization and creating engaging content are core tenets in SEO, search engines like Google are influencing the core principles of SEO with “Web vitals.” Join host Ben as he speaks with Searchmetrics’ SEO Strategist and Advisor Jordan Koene about what a web vital is and how optimizing for them is becoming an essential element in SEO optimization.Read More -
Preparing Your SEO for Another SIP – Tyson Stockton // Searchmetrics
Voices of Search Time to read: 23 minAs coronavirus cases surge throughout the U.S., state governments are rolling back reopening plans and the likelihood of reinstating shelter in place orders are increasing. With another SIP looming, it’s crucial for businesses to take the right steps now to ensure their operations remain uninterrupted. Join host Ben as he speaks with Searchmetrics’ Vice President of Services Tyson Stockton about how to best prepare for another potential shelter in place order.Read More -
An Authority “Non-Content” Audit – Mike King // iPullRank
Voices of Search Time to read: 23 minA technically optimized website is only half the battle when it comes to securing the top spot on Google. You also need the reputation to back it up. Join host Ben as he speaks with iPullRank Founder and Managing Director Mike King about how to build your site’s reputation and authority to signal to Google your site is worthy of reaching the top ranking spot.Read More -
June Winners and Losers Part 1 – Tyson Stockton // Searchmetrics
Voices of Search Time to read: 28 minJune is a major mid-year point for big name brands and organizations as the strategies they implement now significantly impact their Q4 earnings. As the COVID-19 pandemic further complicates business operations, it's more important than ever for businesses to get their strategies right to successfully weather the pandemic's turbulent financial storm. Join host Ben as he speaks with Searchmetrics' VP of Services Tyson Stockton about which companies and organizations set themselves up for success in June, and which ones have found themselves lost in the pandemic's storm.Read More -
A Technical “Non-Content” Audit – Mike King // iPullRank
Voices of Search Time to read: 25 minDespite the growing importance of the role content plays in SEO, excellent content alone isn’t enough to master SEO. Join host Ben as he speaks with hip-hop artist turned master SEO Mike King of iPullRank to talk about the ways you can master SEO outside of just putting words on the page.Read More -
How to Evaluate Your B2B SEO Efforts – Lillian Haase // Searchmetrics
Voices of Search Time to read: 18 minEvery successful B2B content marketing strategy ends with one essential process - Evaluation. Join host Ben as he concludes B2B SEO Week with Searchmetrics' Director of European Marketing Lillian Haase to talk about how you can, and should be, evaluating your SEO efforts to maximize your B2B impact and evaluate the success of your B2B content strategy.Read More
