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[ad_1] Google has officially confirmed the completion of its June 2024 spam update, a week-long process aimed at enhancing search result quality by targeting websites that violate the company’s spam policies. The update began on June 20, 2024, and was announced via Google’s Search Central Twitter account. Google’s Search Status Dashboard shows the update finished … Read more

[ad_1] Apple currently ranks as one of the most valuable companies with a market cap of $3.31 trillion. Founded in 1976, the company had a long history of innovations from introducing the iPhone in 2007 to releasing the mixed-reality headset Apple Vision Pro in 2024. Today, there are over 2.2 billion active Apple devices worldwide. … Read more

[ad_1] While it may not have the reach or revenue of big-hitters like Facebook and Instagram, Pinterest is absolutely a social platform worth exploring. With its focus on visual discovery and inspiration, Pinterest occupies its own niche space in the social media landscape, which offers unique opportunities for marketers and brands. Pinterest’s users are active, … Read more

[ad_1] B2B SEO has become an important element of a successful marketing strategy, helping B2B businesses improve their online visibility and credibility. In this post, you’ll find 10 up-to-date B2B SEO statistics for 2024. Let’s dive right in! Internet search results are the primary source for product discovery among B2B buyers in the US (Statista) … Read more

[ad_1] Many people talk about how important it is to have a “low bounce rate.” But bounce rate is one of the most misunderstood metrics in SEO and digital marketing. This article will explore the complexities of bounce rate and why it’s not as straightforward as you might think. You’ll also learn how to analyze … Read more

[ad_1] Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives and take up a sizable share of screen time today. Below you’ll find the latest data on the most downloaded apps worldwide and in select countries, including a breakdown by platform and category. Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll find on this … Read more

[ad_1] While Google has made strides in understanding user intent, Director & Product Manager Elizabeth Tucker says two types of queries remain challenging. In a recent episode of Google’s Search Off The Record podcast, Tucker discussed some lingering pain points in the company’s efforts to match users with the information they seek. Among the top … Read more

[ad_1] Pillar pages are the foundation of an effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategy. At Backlinko, we use pillar pages to secure high search rankings for thousands of keywords. Case in point: Our pillar page for the topic “Link Building for SEO.” This pillar page appears at the top of Google Search results for its … Read more

[ad_1] WordPress plugins continue to be under attack by hackers using stolen credentials (from other data breaches) to gain direct access to plugin code.  What makes these attacks of particular concern is that these supply chain attacks can sneak in because the compromise appears to users as plugins with a normal update. Supply Chain Attack … Read more

[ad_1] In a recent LinkedIn post, Google Analyst Gary Illyes raised awareness about two issues plaguing web crawlers: soft 404 and other “crypto” errors. These seemingly innocuous mistakes can negatively affect SEO efforts. Understanding Soft 404s Soft 404 errors occur when a web server returns a standard “200 OK” HTTP status code for pages that … Read more