New Google Update March 2017 - Possibly targets links, content quality.
There is major chatter in the SEO community of a Google Update targeting Links, and also possibly content quality as well.
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Is an Aged or Old Domain an SEO Ranking Factor?
We look at how Google used to take Domain Age into account when ranking websites, whether that still applies to day, and if so, to what extent.
60 percent of Online Searches from mobile devices
According to a recent report from Hitwise, nearly 60 percent of all Online Searches are now carried out on a mobile device, with some sectors reaching 72 percent.
If your rankings drop after submitting Disavow file, remove less shady links
In a recent Twitter conversation with Google's Gary Illyes, it was recommended that if your rankings drop after submitting a disavow file then you may wish to remove some of the less shady links from your disavow file.
Google "disrespects" President Trump with bad portrait image in search
Google has been accused of disrespecting President Trump by using a bad portrait photograph in the carousel that is displaying when searching for "Presidents".
Google's Gary Illyes "Did You Know" tweets reveal some interesting insights
For the last couple of weeks, Google's Gary Illyes has been tweeting interesting facts about SEO and search. We have collated all the facts for your viewing pleasure.
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Google's Mobile First Index Coming Soon, but no date yet
Gary Illyes revealed at the recent Friends of Search conference that they are moving toward the launch of the Mobile First Index, but may still be a few months out.
Google sends Outdated Software Notices to users
Google has sent out alerts to its users warning that they are running outdated versions of Joomla and WordPress, advising them to upgrade as soon as possible.
Google Update Targets Japanese Search Quality
Google has announced a specific update for the Japanese Search Engine on its official Google Blog. The update only affects the Japanese search and targets content quality.
Google Update: February 2017 - Rumors it targets PBNs, Links or Penguin?
There are rumors of another update during the first week of February that targets Private Blog Networks, Links, or possibly a Penguin related tweak.
Google Crawl Budget: Explained
Google has recently clarified what the term "Googlebot" means, and how it may affect SEO. We take a detailed look at what they had to say.
Not All Backlinks Count but Google will Never Tell You Which Ones Do
Google Webmaster Trends Analyst, Gary Illyes, responds to a question as to whether they ever intend to show which links they ignore in the Search Console.
Was there a Google Update this January 2017?
There has been an uptick of chatter that a Google Update has recently been rolled out. A specific date of the 24 January has been mentioned, but the volatility appears long-running.
Google Testing "Back to Top" button on Mobile SERPs
Over the last month Google has been seen testing two different styles of "Back to Top" button at the bottom of the mobile search results.
Is Page Speed a Google Ranking Factor?
Detailed discussion on whether Page or website Speed is a Google Ranking Factor, the extent of its impact, and other factors to consider.
Google Testing Ways to Make AMP More Visible in Mobile Search
Google is currently testing ways to make Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) more visible in the mobile search results, as well as educating the user what AMP means.
Google: Rich Cards now extended to 4 types of content
Rich Cards, the new mobile search result format for Recipes and Movies, has now been extended to cover Local restaurants and Online courses.
Google quells concerns over new Mobile-first Indexing Update
Google has confirmed that they will be publishing a detailed post about the new Mobile-first indexing changes in due course.
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