SEO Differences Between Google and Other Search Engines
On almost all SEO guides you see online, you will notice that everyone talks about SEO in regards to Google. Every post is about how to gain rank on Google or best SEO practices that rank well on Google. Let’s review why Google is given such importance when it comes to web search tools and…
Why Social Signals Are Important To Search Engine Ranking
Does Google search factor in our social media activity? Currently, their algorithm does not directly measure your networks. But it does pick up on social signals, which are generated from conversations, shares, retweets, and content. Any links that are included with your marketing have the potential to be clicked on and shared. Thus, they create…
Making Your Guest Posts More SEO-Friendly
Guest posts are a way for your business to provide high-quality content in exchange for a backlink. Having more backlinks from relevant and authoritative websites is a proven way to raise your Google profile. However, there’s more to submitting a well-written, effective guest post than just writing an excellent article and posting it on someone…
How to Optimize Your Website for Voice Searches
You know something has crossed over from early adopters to the mainstream when you hear your parents shout (because they cannot use a smartphone in a normal speaking voice), “Hey Siri” (or Alexa or Cortana). It’s a clear indicator that voice search is increasing in use. Did you know that 20% of all mobile searches…
Mobile-First Indexing: What Google Wants You To Know
Google added another chapter in their efforts to deliver a better user experience. And this time, the focus is on mobile users. Back in 2015, mobile internet usage surpassed desktop usage. This was a landmark shift, and the search engine giant knew exactly what it needed to do to deliver a better experience. This was…
Get Ready – Google’s Mobile-First Indexing is Upon Us
On March 26, Google announced that it was beginning to roll out its “mobile-first indexing” – something that it has been planning and testing for well over a year. The decision was certainly based upon a number of studies, like the recent one from Stone Temple Consulting, showing that more than 55% of web traffic…
Don’t Just Rank Better, Standout in Google Using Schema Markup
Google rarely makes direct announcements about their search algorithm. When they do, everyone pays attention! Recently John Mueller, Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google, answered some questions on Reddit. There he mentioned that Google uses schema as a ranking factor. Before we go any further, for those of you who are wondering about what schema is, you…
How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact SEO and Search
Artificial Intelligence is changing SEO and therefore search. Shelly Kramer details how these changes are taking shape. It is another in our “Great Articles You may have missed” series. The AI Impact on Search There is no shortage of topics to discuss when we’re talking about artificial intelligence (AI). It’s hot for a good reason: AI changes the…
Voice Search: It’s Not Just for eCommerce
If you’re like me, you enjoy the convenience of your voice assistant. It’s great to tell Alexa, “order cat food”, and it arrives in two days. This is a convenience that is spoiling me. Alexa is training me to rely on her on a daily basis. Clearly, this is the future for companies that sell products. Is…
Curatti Best Articles of 2017 – Part Two
4 years and going strong! And we couldn’t have done it without our readers, our contributors and our good friends. As with any website, you will see our evolution if you go to earlier posts. No doubt, this will continue into 2018. The last year has seen a site redesign. The most obvious changes that…
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