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Google Ads has a boatload of policies, like you'd imagine, and some of those policies are around content exclusions like sensitive content, mature content and so on. These labels that are set in Google Ads do not influence the…

When it comes to SEO, keyword research is an important foundational step.It’s easy enough to dismiss keyword research in favor of the more generalized “write great content” strategy.The fallacy with this approach is that “great content”…

In a Financial Times article from a few weeks ago, that mostly covered Google's MUM, there was a bit about Microsoft Bing in there. It had a super interesting stat that reads "the ability to extract answers from text has already…

Trying to scale your SEO strategies but having trouble keeping up?Often, enterprise ecommerce websites and sites that offer SaaS subscription models are challenged with automation and require technical assistance as they scale.Join our next…

This is the second time I interviewed Dan Shure, the first time was in vlog #20, where I went to his office. This time, Dan came to me and we spoke in my office. Dan Shure has been doing SEO consulting for the past 15+ years and has…

A good resume may be the right place to start when evaluating a candidate, but often the certifications, years on the job, and degree can obscure a candidate’s true abilities.Whether that be candidates embellishing their achievements, or…

Marketers, have you ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at how professionals within digital marketing agencies help clients improve their site and content for SEO?In a series we’re calling the “Semrush Reality Show,” we provide you with a…

This is a programming note that Tuesday and Wednesday is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and I will be offline the next two days. I will be offline Tuesday and Wednesday, September 7th and September 8th.There will be stories posted…

Backlinks are a significant ranking factor because of implicit authority signals.But… doesn’t this mean that the top search results will eventually be the sole domain of big brands that can afford to invest in high-end content and backlink…

Your website’s sitemap is more important than you think. A good sitemap helps search engines find and read your website more efficiently, which can impact how your website ranks.If you manage a WordPress website, follow the steps below to…