Columnist Joy Hawkins discusses how you can fix issues with old business locations being marked “Permanently closed” — and what Google may be doing to address the issue. The post Google Is Fixing The “Permanently Closed” Problem appeared first on Search Engine Land.

Google may be getting itself into hot water again with paid links. In 2012, Google Chrome was caught buying links and they ended up penalizing themselves for it…

When it comes to providing SEO for local businesses, it’s crucial to set realistic expectations. Columnist Jenny Foster discusses three points she likes to drive home with clients to ensure a strong relationship and a smooth campaign.

Why are the reports in the Google Search Console delayed? Google explains.

Got burning SEO questions? Now is the right time to Ask an SEO! The post Introducing SEJ’s New Bi-Weekly Column: Ask an #SEO by @wonderwall7 appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Well it’s been a big week for search, I think we can all agree. If you’re a regular Google user ( 65% of you globally ) then you’ll have noticed some changes, both good and bad. I won’t debate the merits of these improvements, we’ve done that already here:  Google kills Right Hand Side Ads  and here:  Google launches Accelerated Mobile Pages , but there’s a definite feeling of vexation that appears to be coming to a head.

Why are brands using celebrity endorsements in social media campaigns? Because it works. Discover which five campaigns paid off big time.

The music.

If you search for any term that brings up a local based knowledge graph in Google, such as [rustybrick]…

If you’re involved with SEO, you’ve no doubt thought about all sorts of ways and means to boost your site in the search rankings. But if your site isn’t web accessible, your efforts will be in vain for 1/5 of your potential visitors. Web accessibility is the name given to making websites and online materials usable to people with disabilities, removing barriers to the way they experience the internet. From physical disabilities like loss of mobility, blindness and deafness to learning difficulties like dyslexia, a wide range of disabilities affect the way that someone accesses the internet