Rap Genius returns to Google after link penalty In 2014, 10 days after being penalized for “unnatural links” that it helped create, lyrics site Rap Genius returned to Google’s search results. On Dec. 24, 2013, Google confirmed it was looking into an “affiliate” program Rap Genius created in order to get unnatural links pointing to […]
In search, one of your most effective and profitable strategies is to leverage your most valuable asset – your brand. People searching for products by brand name are further along in their buyer journey than those that don’t – a fact often overlooked. Making the most of your brand in paid search can lead to […]
Commerce Components by Shopify (CCS) is the latest innovation from Shopify that gives large ecommerce retailers direct access to its component infrastructure. CCS is Shopify’s composable stack for enterprise retail. Why we care. Advertisers and retail brands could see higher conversion rates when they integrate with Shopify’s new features such as 99.99% checkout uptime, one-click […]
TikTok has announced five new ways to help keep teens safe on the platform. The new enforcement policies will also make borderline or “suggestive” content ineligible for recommendation into TikTok For You feeds. What’s new. TikTok is increasing their enforcement of nudity, sexual activity, and sexually explicit content, including content that directs to adult websites […]
SEO content writing, what exactly is it? And how does it differ from typical content writing? Is SEO content writing better than more traditional content writing? In this article, we’ll answer these questions and a lot more. You’ll learn: The difference between content writing and SEO content writing. Three content tactics that can trump SEO […]
An About Us page is an integral piece of content to have on your website. Every single successful business has one, no matter their industry or what they sell. After all, every brand has a story – and your About Us page helps you tell yours. That’s important because, these days, story and connection matter […]
Google’s sponsored post campaign forces Google to penalize Google Chrome’s home page In 2012, Google’s sponsored post campaign to promote its Chrome browser produced posts that violated its guidelines against “thin” content and potentially those against buying links. A day later, we found out what happened, according to Google. In Google: Yes, Sponsored Post Campaign Was […]
Google’s jaw-dropping sponsored post campaign for Chrome In 2012, Google – a search engine known for fighting against paid links and “thin” content – seemed to be behind a campaign that generated both on behalf of its Chrome browser. A search for [This post is sponsored by Google] returned more than 400 pages, written apparently as part […]
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first installment of what will be a daily, ongoing feature here on Search Engine Land in 2023 – This day in search marketing history. Search Engine Land has been the publication of record for all things search and search marketing since launching in 2006. And the founders of that […]
Since Search Engine Land launched, we have given SEO experts a platform to share their in-depth knowledge and timely insights – with the goal of helping you solve problems, manage challenges and understand the constantly shifting SEO landscape. That’s why one of my top priorities this year was to help relaunch the Search Engine Land […]
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