What is semantic search: A deep dive into entity-based search

Since 2013, Google has been gradually developing into a 100% semantic search engine. What exactly is semantic search? You can find plenty of explanations when you search Google for an answer to that question – but most of those are imprecise and create misunderstandings. This article will help you comprehensively understand what semantic search is. … Continue reading What is semantic search: A deep dive into entity-based search

Search Through Time

Over the years, the web and the world have changed. Since our launch in 1997, Google Search has continued to evolve to help you find the information you’re looking for. — Read on http://www.google.com/search/howsearchworks/our-history/

Google Ads NEW Monthly Spend Limits: What You Need to Know | WordStream

Finally—you can now set monthly spend limits at the account level! Learn how the Google Ads spend limit works, how to set one up, and what you need to know to get the most out of this feature. — Read on http://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2021/05/26/google-ads-monthly-spend-limit

Breaking: Google Ads to Phase Out Modified Broad Match

Google announced today what is potentially a large change for certain paid search managers: the broad match modified version of keywords will be going away. This change will start rolling out in two weeks. — Read on http://www.searchenginejournal.com/breaking-google-ads-to-phase-out-modified-broad-match/395129/amp/

8 major Google algorithm updates, explained

In this post, we will be counting down eight of the most critical search algorithm changes. We will look into why these updates were introduced, how they work and what adjustments we had to make to our SEO strategies in response. — Read on searchengineland.com/8-major-google-algorithm-updates-explained-282627

10 Bad Links That Can Get You Penalized by Google

Every SEO professional worth their salt knows that links (along with content) are the backbone of SEO. Links continue to remain a significant ranking factor. What happens when you get bad links on enough of a scale to harm your site? Your site can get algorithmically downgraded by Google – or worse, you get a … Continue reading 10 Bad Links That Can Get You Penalized by Google

Here’s what you need to know about Google’s newest local algorithm update

Google’s biggest local algorithm update since 2016 will require businesses and agencies to be more vigilant about fighting spam in affected areas. — Read on searchengineland.com/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-googles-newest-algorithm-update-possum-2-0-324927

Find your audience on YouTube

Another cool tool from Google. Use the Find My Audience tool to discover audiences on YouTube and learn how to reach the ones most relevant to you. Read on http://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/feature/findmyaudience/

On Google’s 21st birthday, a look back in time

Google’s exact “birthday” remains a mystery, but the official line is that September 27, 1998 was the day the startup launched. Today marks the 21st anniversary of the company that has grown into one of the world’s largest companies, now considered by most to be a tech titan. — Read on searchengineland.com/on-googles-21st-birthday-a-look-back-in-time-322721

Millions of fake Google Maps listings hurt real business and consumers

Google Maps carries approximately 11 million illegitimate local listings, with hundreds of thousands more getting created each month, the Wall Street Journal reported this week. These fake listings push real businesses further down the local search results, impacting their ability to reach customers and make unsuspecting users easy targets for scammers. Google says it is … Continue reading Millions of fake Google Maps listings hurt real business and consumers