Google's New BERT Algorithm Update: What You Need to Know and 6 Takeways You Can Apply Today
Google BERT Update - “The biggest leap forward in the past five years, and one of the biggest leaps forward in the history of Search.” (Google)
Did you catch that Google launched what they deem one of the biggest advances in Search that…
How To Rank on Google Maps
Want to learn how to rank higher on Google Map? If your business doesn’t rank well on Google Maps, does it even exist?
It is common knowledge that the 3-pack on Google Maps is the holy grail of local search, and that appearing as one of…
Best Local SEO Tips and Resources for 2019
Looking for some good local SEO tips? Local search has become a de facto standard for businesses that service consumers in specific locales. Your online presences is just as important (if not more important) than your offline presence.
If…
How to Optimize Google My Business - Beginner's Guide
What do you get when you put ‘Google’ and ‘my business’ together? Google My Business. It’s simple grammar really (of a sort). You know what else is simple? Optimizing your Google My Business account. It’s also a complete no-brainer.
At…
Get Ready! Google Chrome to Block Mixed Content Starting December 2019
If you've ignored website security and HTTPS over the last five or so years it's time to get your ducks in order because Google Chrome will block mixed content as of December 2019.
Google made the big announcement concerning HTTPS and how…
Is Your Website Being Marked as Not Secure in Chrome?
The Chrome 56 Update
Google has taken a very strong stance on website security over the last couple years and very soon its latest update, Google Chrome 56, will hit the web.
Set to release sometime late January 2017, the new Google Chrome…
One More Reason to Claim Google My Business Listing
The newest Google Maps App update for Android now warns users when a business they are navigating to is either closed or will be closed by the time they arrive.
A message pops up that reads, “Your destination may be closed by the time you…
Will You Adapt and Evolve With Google?
Do you ever read an article where you find yourself thinking, “I couldn’t have said it better”?
This Search Engine Land article written by Trond Lyngbø (Head of SEO at MediaCom Norway) caught my attention as I found myself agreeing,…
Google Says Secure HTTPS Sites Rank Higher
For a number of months now we've suspected an https ranking factor and that Search Engines will slowly start to prefer HTTPS/ SSL websites. Recently, Google officially confirmed HTTPS as a ranking signal:
Security is a top priority for Google.…
What You Need to Know About Google's Pigeon Algorithm Update
Google is at it again with their algorithm updates.
This time they've gone after local search results and Search Engine Land has affectionately nicknamed the update “Pigeon” in its early days.
While there is still a lot of speculation…
Part 3: Your Action Plan for the Hummingbird Algorithm Update
In Part 3 of our Hummingbird Algorithm Update series we will focus on practical actions you can do within your SEO and content strategy to benefit from Google's Hummingbird algorithm update. Let’s dive right in.
1. Be mobile-friendly.
If…
Why Web Pages End Up In Google’s Omitted Results
Are omitted pages within Google's search results preventing your website from gaining the organic search engine exposure that you deserve on Google?
In order to maximize your search engine rankings you need to have content (web pages) that…