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Improve local SEO with Google My Business/Business Profile

Every business owner with a website is looking for ways to get noticed in the search results. There are loads of tactics to rank well as a local business, but unfortunately, there is no silver bullet. As with most things SEO, this is a combined effort. One of the ways to get noticed is by …

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How to use Google Search Console: a beginner’s guide

Do you have a website or maintain the website of the company you work for? Of course, to do this right, you need to keep a keen eye on the performance of your website. Google offers several tools to collect and analyze data from your website. You probably have heard of Google Analytics and Google …

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Enhance keyword research with Yoast SEO and Semrush

In SEO, using top tools is key. Yoast and Semrush have joined forces to combine their technologies. This integration benefits WordPress and Shopify users by improving their SEO work. Yoast SEO offers easy-to-use SEO features, while Semrush brings solid data that can be used for keyword research. This article will explore the Related Keyphrase feature, …

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What is search intent and why is it important for SEO?

SEO is a way to get more traffic to your website. By ranking high on Google, you attract more people to your site, which leads to more sales and returning visitors. You must optimize your content for the right words to get people to your site. However, you should consider search intent to increase your …

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Yoast x Semrush: Keyword difficulty and intent straight in your Yoast SEO

Take your content strategy to the next level with expanded Semrush insights in the Yoast SEO plugin! Simplify your SEO process and focus on what matters the most: crafting and optimizing content that resonates and ranks. The Yoast Semrush integration means all Yoast SEO users can access keyword intent, and keyword difficulty and track and …

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What is ChatGPT Search (and how does it use Bing data)?

Last week, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Search — a new way to search the web using AI inside a chatbot interface. Thanks to the integration of Microsoft Bing real-time data and other interesting sources, this could challenge traditional search engines. What is ChatGPT Search? ChatGPT Search is a helpful tool that makes it easier to find …

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App store optimization: A guide to enhance your app’s visibility

App store optimization (ASO) helps your app stand out in busy marketplaces. It’s about making your app more visible and increasing downloads. This guide will provide strategies for both Google Play and Apple App Store, perfect for those starting or looking to improve. What is app store optimization? App store optimization is an important process …

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Why you should use synonyms and related keywords

Using the right keywords is essential in SEO. Because using the words your audience searches with will help your posts and pages rank. That’s why we always tell you to try to find the perfect keywords for optimizing your articles. So, after finding the perfect keyword, why shouldn’t you use it repeatedly? Why would you …

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Favicons and your online brand: Make sure you stand out!

Favicons are those little icons you see in your browser tabs. When you have many open tabs in your browser, they help you recognize and find the page you were looking for. They are important for your branding because Google shows them in the mobile and desktop search results. So, let’s take a closer look …

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Google Merchant Center: A guide for ecommerce retailers

Ecommerce businesses always look for ways to improve their online presence to drive sales. Google Merchant Center (GMC) is an essential tool for achieving this, as it helps businesses showcase their products across Google’s ecosystem. This guide aims to provide retailers with an understanding of GMC. It offers useful insights on optimizing product listings and …

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How to write conversational content

People nowadays are uninterested in cold and business-like pieces of content. They want something authentic. They want conversations with people. That’s partly why Reddit is grabbing top spots in the search results because people know they’ll be reading something authentic. Hence why it’s smart to create more conversational content. But how do you do that? …

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12 reasons your page won’t rank – even though it’s optimized

What could be the matter if your perfectly optimized post isn’t ranking? Is the problem that your site is not on Google, or is something else going wrong? What is keeping your content from reaching that coveted #1 position? In this post, we’ll discuss many possible reasons why your page is not ranking, even though …

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Dropshipping SEO makes your Shopify store successful

Over the years, Shopify has become a leading platform for entrepreneurs looking to tap into the dropshipping model. This approach allows sellers to offer a wide range of products without the hassle of managing inventory or logistics. Understanding how to use SEO effectively is crucial if you want to fully take advantage of the opportunities …

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Understanding shopping cart abandonment

As webshop owners, we continuously refine our checkout process by monitoring shopping cart abandonment and running A/B tests. Why do some users fail to make purchases even after adding products to their carts? This article explores that question while considering diverse perspectives about abandoned shopping carts. What is shopping cart abandonment? Shopping cart abandonment occurs …

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Improve your Shopify store’s visibility with AI in Yoast SEO

Standing out in the crowded marketplace is crucial for any online store. For Shopify merchants, optimizing SEO titles and meta descriptions is an important step in gaining visibility and attracting potential customers. AI-driven tools like Yoast SEO for Shopify have made this process more efficient and impactful. The role of SEO titles and meta descriptions …

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Learn why Yoast SEO for Shopify will boost your results

Our mission at Yoast is ‘SEO for everyone,’ and we believe that Shopify merchants can benefit greatly from SEO. That’s why we built an app that helps you attract more people to your online store: Yoast SEO for Shopify. This app stands out from the crowd because we built it with a team with many, …

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New feature: Yoast AI Generate released on Yoast SEO for Shopify!

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: today, Yoast AI Generate launches on Yoast SEO for Shopify! Yoast SEO’s AI features are designed to ensure all our customers can benefit from smarter SEO solutions that save time and effort. The tool is perfect for adding finishing SEO touches to your content.  What does Yoast …

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The critical role of UX in ecommerce SEO

Online retailers work hard to make their stores stand out from the competition. One of the main points they should focus on is offering the best user experience. Combined with a proper SEO strategy, this can lead to great results. Search engines like Google prioritize user satisfaction, so integrating UX and ecommerce SEO helps improve …

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How conversational content can help your marketing efforts

Another way to market your product or service? Really? Yes, we’re really looking into something new today. But don’t worry. It’s not groundbreaking. If you look at how the internet and your audience’s interests have changed, you’ll understand why conversational content might be worth investing in. Does this interest you? That’s the big question you …

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7 common technical ecommerce SEO mistakes to prevent

Ecommerce mistakes are as common as shopping carts filled to the brim during a Black Friday sale. Why is that, you ask? Well, the ecommerce world is complex. It’s easy for online retailers to trip over unexpected — but also quite common — hurdles. But fear not! Identifying and correcting these technical SEO mistakes helps …

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No, AI-powered search is not built on theft: debunking misconceptions

AI-powered search tools like SearchGPT have sparked both excitement and concern among SEOs. Recently, industry prognosticators have expressed fears about AI-driven tools undermining traditional traffic sources. They worry that widespread adoption of these tools will divert so much traffic away from previously profitable websites that the decline in visibility will “unalive” those sites completely. It’s …

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Mastering Google Trends to improve your SEO

Staying on top of things and beating your competitors means staying on top of trends and consumer behavior. Over the years, Google quietly developed a tool that has become a staple in many SEO toolkits: Google Trends. This tool provides invaluable insights into what people are searching for. The latest update of Google Trends brings …

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Social media ads vs. organic strategy: which is better for SEO?

Even if you’re a new or experienced business owner, you can’t ignore the impact of social media on your business. It’s great for marketing, brand awareness, and SEO. But it’s quite a hassle to keep track of your social media accounts, website, blog, and your product(s). To save you time and money, we’ll be looking …

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Google ruled a monopoly; search industry braces for change

In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has declared Google a monopoly, citing the tech giant’s anticompetitive practices in maintaining its dominant position in the search engine market. This decision could have significant impacts on the search industry and digital marketing writ large, potentially reshaping the landscape for SEO strategies and paid search. As Google …

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New feature: Introducing Yoast AI Optimize

Today, we’re welcoming Yoast AI Optimize to our family of AI features. These features are designed to make SEO tasks easier than ever by harnessing the power of AI. The tool is perfect for marketing professionals, freelance writers, and content strategists. This brand-new feature ensures your carefully crafted content is search engine friendly. What does …

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Accessibility trends in 2024

Accessibility is still as important as ever in 2024. Not just because it makes your website accessible to everyone, ensuring you’ll be able to reach your entire audience, but also because Google thinks accessibility is important. After all, they want to provide helpful content to their users. And what’s more helpful than content that everyone …

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Elevating author and publisher entities in SEO

The SEO community has been buzzing following the release of internal Google documents, revealing more details about how author and publisher entities influence search rankings. These insights help you strategically optimize your author and publisher profiles. This article will explore these entities and give you some actionable strategies to incorporate their optimization into your existing …

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Google’s reversal on third-party cookies: what it means for you

In a happy yet surprising move, Google has announced it will not be phasing out third-party cookies as previously planned. This decision has significant implications for website owners, digital marketers, and SEO practitioners, particularly those using tools like Yoast SEO to optimize their WordPress sites. Here’s a closer look at what this means for Yoast …

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What is Search Experience Optimization (SXO)?

Today, you have to think beyond simply ranking high on search engines. Users want more than just a simple website visit. Your visitors and customers are looking for an engaging experience. Search Experience Optimization (SXO) can help provide this. This merges SEO with user-centric design to help you attract visitors and keep them engaged. The …