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Google's 'Project Owl' -- a three-pronged attack on fake news & problematic content

Google's 'Project Owl' -- a three-pronged attack on fake news & problematic content

Google knows it has a search quality problem. It’s been plagued since November with concerns about fake news, disturbing answers and offensive search suggestions appearing at the top of its results. “Project Owl” is an effort by the company to address

The Epic Rise of SEO: How, Why & Where to Invest - Search Engine Journal

The Epic Rise of SEO: How, Why & Where to Invest - Search Engine Journal

Search engine optimization (SEO) has become a force to be reckoned with through mind, matter, and money. Here are my tools to conquer it. The clear majority of web traffic is facilitated by the heavy hitters of search engines: your Googles, Bings, and

52 Local SEO Strategies for SMBs

52 Local SEO Strategies for SMBs

52 Local SEO Strategies for SMBs Bill Hartzer Search engine optimization for local businesses and SMBs is becoming more difficult and competitive. Local SEO best practices are continuously changing to keep up with new features that search engines add to how

Content and links: It really does take a village

Content and links: It really does take a village

Sign up for our daily recaps of the ever-changing search marketing landscape. Content and links: It really does take a village Columnist Julie Joyce explains how clients' and other stakeholders' involvement can greatly improve the success of your

How to Beat Google's Mobile Page Speed Benchmarks - Search Engine Journal

How to Beat Google's Mobile Page Speed Benchmarks - Search Engine Journal

Google recently unveiled mobile page speed industry benchmarks and analyzed customer behavior to figure out how the two lined up. That’s a problem. It means the vast majority of mobile websites are losing money, practically forcing customers to bounce and

Separate marketing technology fact from fiction at MarTech Conference in 2 weeks

Separate marketing technology fact from fiction at MarTech Conference in 2 weeks

Sign up for our daily recaps of the ever-changing search marketing landscape. We’re two weeks away from the MarTech Conference in San Francisco, May 9-11 — the world’s largest independent marketing technology conference designed for senior-level

4 ways brands are losing store traffic -- and how to use location marketing strategies to reverse course

4 ways brands are losing store traffic -- and how to use location marketing strategies to reverse course

Many brands continue to be challenged by location-based search despite its importance to customer engagement and store visits. Consider these numbers to understand why brands need to make location a priority: Yet it is common for major brand stores to not

Be a mad scientist to be more successful in local SEO

Be a mad scientist to be more successful in local SEO

With my recaps of the Local SEO sessions at SMX West last month, we had a bit of a break from Greg’s Soapbox. Never fear, it’s back in full force this month! I’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend several large conferences over the

Fundamental growth hacking for new ‘solopreneurs'

Fundamental growth hacking for new ‘solopreneurs'

Successful digital marketing and website optimization = more business. Yes, it’s a fact and that’s great… But what about hacking your way to growth as a new entrepreneur working alone i.e. a ‘solopreneur’? The phenomenon has arrived and it’s