Hi there! It's Olga Zarr from SEOSLY. It's been two weeks since you last heard from me. I had to take a short break to recharge after overworking myself again. Now, I'm back with a refreshed mind and body, ready to dive back into SEO and share my passion with you! 😁 The best news? I'll be dedicating more time to sharing my knowledge through YouTube videos, articles, and my SEO course. Today, I bring you a recap of the most important SEO updates and must-see resources. Plus, keep an eye out...
1 day ago • 8 min read
THE LATEST IN SEO August 2024 Core Update Survival Guide: What to Do & What Not to Do In this video, I dive into the details of Google’s core algorithm updates, with a specific focus on the August 2024 core update. I explain what these updates are, how they impact your website's traffic, and why they should not be seen as penalties but rather as algorithmic adjustments. I offer practical advice on how to approach these updates, what to avoid, and the importance of waiting until the update...
22 days ago • 5 min read
THE LATEST IN SEO The SEO news this week are all dominated by Google. Google August 2024 Core Update Rolling Out On August 15, 2024, Google launched its latest core update, set to roll out over approximately four weeks. Google claims this update aims to "show more content that people find genuinely useful and less content that feels like it was made just to perform well on Search." The update considers recent feedback and aims to better recognize site improvements, potentially benefiting...
29 days ago • 6 min read
THE LATEST IN SEO/GOOGLE Google Discover Sends More Traffic to Publishers as Search Traffic Declines A Newzdash report analyzing 8.1 billion clicks found that Google Discover's share of traffic to news publishers increased from 41.6% to 55.6%, while Google Search traffic declined from 46.5% to 36%. John Shehata, Newzdash founder, noted, "These percentages represent the share of traffic from each search type, not absolute traffic numbers." Google's Effingo Tool Transfers Data at Incredible...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hi there! I’m so excited to tell you that the enrollment for my SEO Audit Mastery course is about to close, and wow—I’m blown away by how many of you have signed up! The interest has been way bigger than I ever expected. Because of this amazing response, I’ve decided to put even more time and effort into the course than I originally planned. This means more modules, more interactive sessions, and a lot more content. Right now, there are already 25+ videos in the course, and that’s just 5% of...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
THE LATEST IN SEO Google Ruled a Monopoly: Federal Judge's Verdict Sparks Uncertainty for Tech Giant A US federal judge has ruled that Google is a monopoly in general search services and search text ads, violating antitrust laws through its exclusive distribution agreements with device manufacturers. The case now enters the remedy phase, which could potentially lead to significant changes in Google's business practices or even a breakup of the company, though Google plans to appeal the...
about 1 month ago • 9 min read
THE LATEST IN SEO OpenAI unveils SearchGPT prototype for enhanced web searching OpenAI is testing SearchGPT, a prototype AI search feature that aims to provide quick, accurate answers with clear sources by combining AI models with real-time web information, while also partnering with publishers to ensure proper attribution and content discovery.From OpenAI Google's earnings soar thanks to Search and AI Google reported nearly $85 billion in revenue this quarter, with significant growth driven...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Hi there! They say you never work a day in your life when you do what you love. For me, that love is SEO. Creating my first SEO course has been an amazing experience. SEO is my passion, and I've put more into this course than I ever thought possible. This past weekend, I dedicated myself entirely to working on the course, and it feels awesome. I’ll be spending many more weekends on it to make sure it becomes the best course in SEO auditing on earth. To celebrate SEOSLY's fourth birthday, I'm...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
THE LATEST IN SEO New Google core update expected in weeks Google has announced that a new core update to its search algorithm is expected to be released in the coming weeks, though an exact date has not been set. Many websites affected by previous updates, particularly the September 2023 helpful content update, are hoping to see recoveries with this upcoming core update.From Barry Schwartz Billions of Google redirects to stop working next year Google has announced that its URL shortener...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read