SEO

Google To Deprecate Some Video & Image Sitemap Extension Tags

Posted by admin on 2022/05/07 at 1:20 pm

Google announced on August 6, 2022 it will no longer support some of the video and image sitemap extension tags. These specifically impact the caption, geo_location, title and license tags or attributes within image sitemaps and category, player_loc[@allow_embed], player_loc[@autoplay], gallery_loc, price[@all] and tvshow[@all] within video sitemaps.

Google Ads Tests Quick Help Beta

Posted by admin on 2022/05/07 at 10:38 am

Google Ads is testing a new help feature named “Quick Help.” It is currently in beta and those who see it can access it by looking for the hovering help icon at the bottom right corner of the Google Ads console.

Google: Duplicate Content Issues? Then Focus On Adding Value.

Posted by admin on 2022/05/07 at 6:03 am

One of the oldest and still most talked about SEO topic is duplicate content. While there has never really been a duplicate content penalty, Google does not want to rank to 5 identical pieces of content in the first five positions in Google search. So what do you do if you have content that is similar or the same as your competitors?

Google Answers if Meta Description Matters for Rankings via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Posted by admin on 2022/05/07 at 3:58 am

Google’s John Mueller answers if the Meta Description tag matters for ranking purposes The post Google Answers if Meta Description Matters for Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Google Maps Business Redressal Form Adds "Business Doesn’t Exist" Option

Posted by admin on 2022/05/07 at 2:39 am

Google has added a new option in the Business Redressal Complaint Form under the “Identify the content on Google Maps that you claim might lead to fraudulent activity” drop down. The new option is “this business doesn’t exist” and the local SEO community are super happy about this addition.

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 6, 2022

Posted by admin on 2022/05/07 at 12:23 am

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.

LinkedIn Changes How It Ranks Content via @sejournal, @BrianFr07823616

Posted by admin on 2022/05/06 at 8:00 pm

Changes to LinkedIn’s feed algorithm aim to provide users with better, more relevant content and spark discussion. The post LinkedIn Changes How It Ranks Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Google "More About" Search Carousel

Posted by admin on 2022/05/06 at 7:43 pm

Google has a carousel in both desktop and mobile search that leads with “more about.” For example, for a query on [apply business loan] you will find a carousel that reads “More about small business loans” with stories to publishers and government websites.

Accelerate customer journey automation with this CDP roadmap

Posted by admin on 2022/05/06 at 5:18 pm

Leading companies are focused on creating stronger customer experiences that span multiple channels and feel cohesive and meaningful to end-users. But many teams struggle to effectively combine legacy tools and emerging technologies required to build effective omnichannel experiences.

LinkedIn changing feed, will show less low-quality content, polls

Posted by admin on 2022/05/06 at 2:57 pm

LinkedIn is now reducing the visibility of several types of content in its feed, including polls and engagement bait. Here’s what LinkedIn announced it is changing.  Less “low-quality content.” Any posts that explicitly ask for or encourage engagement, such as comments or reactions, will have less visibility in the feed. LinkedIn said users find these types of posts that exist solely to boost reach “misleading and frustrating.”