SearchCap: Google AMP, Bing top searches & ranking factors

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Google’s HTTPS algorithm still only looks at the URL to give ranking boost

Believe it or not, insecure web pages can still get the HTTPS ranking boost. The post Google’s HTTPS algorithm still only looks at the URL to give ranking boost appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Results from the Local SEO Ranking Factors Study presented at SMX East

Wonder what factors correlate with strong local rankings? Contributor Christine Churchill summarizes the results of a recent local ranking factors study presented at SMX East 2016. The post Results from the Local SEO Ranking Factors Study presented at SMX East appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google downplays the Google algorithm ranking update this week as “normal fluctuations”

Was there a major Google algorithm change this week? Many webmasters believe so. The post Google downplays the Google algorithm ranking update this week as “normal fluctuations” appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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New Google ranking study shows links are incredibly important to the ranking algorithm

Despite many thinking that links are a declining ranking signal in Google’s algorithm, this new study shows links are even more important than ever. The post New Google ranking study shows links are incredibly important to the ranking algorithm appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Brief change suggests local SEO ranking factors are different for branded queries

What are the differences between branded and non-branded local packs in Google, and how might ranking factors be weighted differently for each? Columnist Joy Hawkins shares her observations. The post Brief change suggests local SEO ranking factors are different for branded queries appeared first…

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Google says keywords in the TLD part of your URL are ignored for ranking purposes

After a controversial sponsored post on Search Engine Land, Google has said that they ignore the keywords in the TLD portion of your domain names. The post Google says keywords in the TLD part of your URL are ignored for ranking purposes appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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The big picture guide to local SEO: ranking in 2016 & beyond

Columnist Marcus Miller provides a comprehensive look into ranking factors for local search, including negative ranking factors and ways to differentiate yourself from the competition. The post The big picture guide to local SEO: ranking in 2016 & beyond appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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SearchCap: Bing News PubHub, AdWords features & ranking tips

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5 ways to maintain your SEO ranking

You’ve worked hard to reach the top spot on Google — now you have to defend your position. Columnist Daniel Faggella provides his advice for staying on top. The post 5 ways to maintain your SEO ranking appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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