The author’s views are entirely his or her own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz. In 2021, earned media coverage is more valuable than ever for your business. Even if your brand is active on social media and your website is optimized for SEO, you’re still …
The author’s views are entirely his or her own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz. Does Google use engagement signals to rank web pages? Certainly yes. Google even says so in their official How Search Works documents: Source (emphasis added) Exactly how Google uses engagement signals …
On February 19, 2021, we measured a dramatic drop in Featured Snippets on Google SERPs in the US. Like any responsible data scientist, I waited to make sure it wasn’t a fluke, did my homework, and published when I was sure I was onto something. Then, this happened (30-day view): C’MON, GOOGLE! I did all …
Website analytics can tell us a lot about our audience and how they interact with our site. Oftentimes, we rely heavily on these analytics for reporting. But what if I told you that Google Analytics provides data that can be used as a strategy tool? In this post, we are going to quickly look at …
Come one, come all to the hottest ticket in virtual! We’re packing up the MozCon big top and bringing all the MozCon magic straight to your front door. Last year we took MozCon to the virtual stage for the first time, and we loved it so much, we’re doing it again! Only this time, we’re taking …
The author’s views are entirely his or her own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz. Is a high bounce rate bad? The answer is: it depends, but yes, sometimes it can be. Is a high bounce rate bad for SEO? That’s where it gets a little more complicated. In …
The author’s views are entirely his or her own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz. The events of 2020 have shown us just how important empathetic marketing is for businesses both large and small. The world has changed and businesses need to adapt to the new …
The author’s views are entirely his or her own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz. As SEO professionals, we can easily fall behind on the latest Google search engine result page (SERP) features. Frequent updates keep us on our toes, and also keep our jobs interesting. …
The Beginner’s Guide To Link Building We are going to share with you the best beginner`s guide to link building to keep your link building strategy on track. Link building isn’t always easy, but if you want to rank with SEO, it’s usually the price of admission.Links remain one of the few established ranking criteria, despite Google’s opinion that SEOs often lay too much weight on them. In fact, every study conducted in the last decade has discovered a strong correlation between ranking and links. While links alone cannot guarantee a top Google ranking, previous research has shown that ranking without them is exceedingly difficult. Many people struggle with link building. Squandered link-building efforts, inadequate outreach approaches, and a lack of results upset people.This doesn’t have to be the case. The content owner, the linker, the audience, and search engines all profit from good link building. Google analyses links in so many different ways that it wouldn’t be able to run its search engine without them. Link building encourages the creation of useful content as well as the use of ethical marketing methods. When done right, link building can be a lot of fun (and money!). 1. Instant Classic Update The Beginner’s Guide to Link Building was initially released by Moz in 2014. Back then, the SEO community was still adjusting to the consequences of Google’s Penguin Algorithm, which penalised sites that used deceptive link-building tactics. The SEO industry was aiming to shift to more holistic, value-added types of link development that wouldn’t conflict with Google’s efforts to clean up the web of unethical tactics.Paddy was already a well-known link builder at the time, having written one of the few solid books on the subject. Aira, the digital marketing agency that would propel him and co-founder Matt Beswick to new heights, was founded the same year. Paddy was asked to create the first edition of Moz’s Beginner’s Guide to Link Building, and he felt honoured. Paddy has done it yet again in 2021.Since 2014, a lot has changed in link building, yet strangely, a lot has kept the same. Along with Google’s algorithm (rel=ugc anyone? ), many of the tools and methods have evolved.As we worked with Paddy to update this edition of the guide, we noticed how many of the foundations of link building are still relevant now as they were when we initially published it. As Paddy puts it …
It’s the unfortunate truth: like much of tech, SEO has long been a male-dominated industry. Recent surveys indicate men outnumber women in SEO two-to-one. But even in its earliest days, women were moving and shaking, making their impact on our industry known — and that impact has only grown with time. Today, I reflect on …
Editor’s Note: The quote on the whiteboard from Paddy Moogan should say: “Do they have the ability to link?”. This is fixed in the image below. Britney’s back with the third and final installment in her link building series, this time covering the do’s and don’ts of link building outreach (with bonus tips from the …
The author’s views are entirely his or her own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz. Image credit How should you handle Google My Business listings when circumstances force a multi-location brand to consolidate? This question is one I’m now increasingly receiving from local enterprises. Brands which …