Disruptive algorithm updates have shaken up Google’s SERPs over the years. Remember Penguin, Panda, Caffeine and May Day? Google’s updates typically begin as a narrow attempt to solve an individual problem, then broaden and gain names before being absorbed into the core ranking algorithms. Despite the dynamic nature of search, Google’s commitment to tackling spammy ..
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In 2017, I crafted a comprehensive four-part system to structure SEO strategies and teams, which was covered in various publications and was reviewed on the “Best SEO Podcast” by Matt Bertram and Chris Burres. Drawing from my leadership experience with companies like Nordstrom, Groupon and GitHub, and my work with diverse consulting clients, I have ..
Content marketing is crucial for brand awareness and engagement in the digital landscape. Generating compelling ideas consistently can be daunting, but generative AI like ChatGPT offers solutions. This article explores top AI tips to boost your content marketing efforts. What is an AI prompt? AI prompts are any type of text, data, or question that ..
SEO is a profession with intangible aspects, making it challenging to find concrete evidence of impact. Our work with Van der Garde revealed a strong correlation between brand interest and SEO performance on highly competitive queries. Coincidentally, Google’s John Mueller’s perspective differs from ours, and we will explore this further in the article. The interface ..
Google has updated its Misrepresentation policy with detailed information on how marketers can build trust. The document advises what steps and precautions brands should take to make sure their products and offers are eligible to be served in Search. Why we care. The updated policy provides specific criteria for brands. This level of detail will ..
User intent is the foundational piece of strategic SEO efforts. It’s the tool that can help your brands move beyond chasing consumers to delighting them with your content. This article what exactly user intent is, why it plays such a pivotal role in search, and how you can incorporate it into your SEO strategy. Understanding ..
ChatGPT has a massive database of words and phrases that we can leverage for SEO with the right prompts. This article will show you how to use ChatGPT to uncover keyword variations people use when searching or describing a page topic. These words and phrases are often not found using traditional keyword tools, so this ..
Last year something odd happened. I was working on a project for a client and needed some expert insight from a sports science expert. I put out a request on Response Source, a popular platform where journalists and PRs seek out expert comments to add to their stories and campaigns (a bit like a premium ..
The Washington Post has published a document outlining its internal SEO and web performance best practices that anybody in news SEO will want to read. The document, Web Performance and SEO Best Practices and Guidelines, outlines what the Post calls “proven strategies and guidelines for optimizing web performance and search engine optimization (SEO).” SEO and ..
In a fast-paced industry like SEO, quick wins are a constant challenge. How can you efficiently enhance rankings and drive growth for your website or clients? This article covers seven actionable, quick SEO wins achieved by combining AI-powered tools (like ChatGPT and Google Bard) with Chrome extensions. 1. Optimize titles and descriptions for improved click-through ..
