
Map platforms like Google, Apple, and Bing Maps now drive 20% of local searches, according to new research.
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Google's John Mueller answers a question about diluting the impact of anchor text by using it sitewide.
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GoDaddy's Agency Program offers a high-intent source of leads for freelancers and web agencies
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/godaddy-is-offering-leads-to-freelancers-and-agencies/545645/
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Unlock the secrets of AI Overviews and realign your SEO strategy for improved visibility and relevance on Google.
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Google Discover desktop data is already trackable in Search Console. Here's how to prepare ahead of the full rollout.
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Google says AI Overviews are changing search. The data? Not so fast. See what 5 billion queries reveal about user behavior.
The post The Data Behind Google’s AI Overviews: What Sundar Pichai Won’t Tell You appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/data-behind-googles-ai-overviews/545559/

Explore how brand building can align with your business goals and create lasting value, even if it initially reduces traffic.
The post Ask An SEO: How To Convince C-Suite To Support Brand-Based SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ask-an-seo-c-suite-to-support-brand-based-seo/545274/

Google updated the Googlebot-News documentation to remove wrong information
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-clarifies-googlebot-news-crawler-documentation/545575/

XML sitemap date manipulation won't improve SEO, says Google's John Mueller. Learn why this common tactic wastes resources and what to do instead.
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Google now allows top-performing ads to appear at the bottom of search results, offering more visibility while reinforcing the importance of ad quality.
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