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Backlinks to your site are usually helpful—until they're not and they start to damage your search results. Here's how to disavow damaging backlinks by using Excel and other easily accessible tools. more
Even without grabbing the top spot in search engine results pages, you can be at the top. How? "Featured snippets"! Here are the various featured-snippet types, along with step-by-step instructions on how to claim your spot at the top of SERPs. more
Most Google initial search engine results pages (SERPs) now include a mix of classic organic results and Universal Search elements, such as informational snippets, images, maps, and videos, according to research from Searchmetrics. more
Here are five ways to overcome low search volume and drive more revenue from your paid search campaigns. more
Content is king, right? Well, not so fast. Technical SEO is vital, too. Follow these tips to make sure your content can be easily discovered online. more
Search engines drove more total traffic than social networks to websites in 2017 for the first time in three years, according to recent research from Shareaholic. more
Exceptionally strong content can help you fulfill many goals at once: increasing website traffic, earning backlinks, and reducing bounce rate. Here's how to create that type of content. more
Many marketers see a return on Google AdWords, but they don't know which keywords are performing best. Here's how you can understand that key info and make your AdWords advertising even more effective. more![The Right Way to Do SEO [Flowchart]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/180309-infographic-lg.jpg)
Does SEO really have to be so complicated? Sometimes, maybe yes, but asking yourself some basic questions can often lead you on a path to SEO success. See where you land on this flowchart. more
Both PPC and SEO are incredibly valuable components of your search engine marketing strategy, but they are even more powerful—and can get you even better results—when they come together. more
If you produce a marketing video but no one watches it, does it have any impact? Videos must be optimized for search to have the reach and ROI you want. Here are three tips to improve your video SEO rankings. more![Keyword Selection: The Key to Earning High Search Ranking [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/180228-infographic-lg.jpg)
If you want to drive high-value prospects to your site, you've got to use the right keywords. Here are some valuable tips and tools to help you improve your website's rankings. more
SEO and content marketing, particularly blogging, are a powerful combination that can build your website's authority and drive valuable search engine traffic to your site. But content marketers tend to make these five SEO mistakes. Here's how you can avoid them. more![The Top Google Search Algorithm Updates of Last Year [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/180206-infographic-lg.jpg)
Google can be secretive about its search algorithm updates. Check out this list of the top 11 updates of 2017 to learn about key changes and to make sure your site isn't being penalized. more
YouTube had the biggest gains in number of searches on Google search last year, and Reddit had the biggest drop, according to recent research from Searchmetrics. more
Marketers say social media, on-site optimization, and content creation are their top search engine optimization (SEO) priorities this year, according to recent research from Clutch. more
Voice search is gaining in popularity, and your brand has just one chance to get to the top of the search results and be the featured answer. This guide explains how to do that and why you'll want to get started today. more![How to Perfect Your Retail 'Google My Business' Listing [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/180119-infographic-lg.jpg)
The Google My Business tool is often your customer's first contact with your brand, so make sure to set it up to optimize the experience. Learn how to claim your listing, and then see what experts advise about how to optimize it. more
Online shoppers looking for purchase ideas and inspiration are increasingly using search queries that include terms like "ideas," "shopping list," and "brands," according to recent research from Think With Google. more
With all the talk about the future of marketing, we sometimes forget about the changes happening right here, right now. Like voice search, which is already affecting search results. Here's how to capitalize on it with the right optimization techniques. more
If you forgot to tend to your technical SEO while you were busy surviving all the recent Google algorithm updates, who can blame you? But now is the time to shore up your technical SEO fundamentals in preparation for 2018. more
Keyword research is vital for success, because it's all about determining user intent. And without user intent, there is nothing guiding the content we create, the backlinks we aim to earn, and the on-page content we optimize. more
Direct website traffic is the factor that most influences how well pages rank on Google's search engine result pages (SERPs), according to recent research from SEM Rush. more
Fully 40% of holiday shoppers begin searching and purchasing before November 1, which means search engine marketers need a game plan now to make some jolly-good sales this season. more
The proportion of clicks on Google paid-search ads originating from smartphones increased significantly between the third quarter of 2016 and the third quarter of 2017, according to recent research from iProspect. more
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