Is your site using HTTPS yet? Google is releasing Chrome 68 that will begin marking pages not using HTTPS URLs as not secure: Chrome starts telling users HTTP sites are not secure - Search Engine Land
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Chrome’s long-promised HTTP ‘not secure’ website warnings arrive
Take note if you see the warning, but don't panic: CNET
Local search for small restaurants
This one is for the Marys and Rosies and Colins of the world who do an amazing job of serving up love by the cup or plateful. These are my thoughts on the thoughts, tools, and tactics that small business owners should use to both save time and drive additional internet and foot traffic. After … Continue reading Local search for small restaurants
A Complete SEO Checklist for Website Owners
Ready to grow your audience and increase your organic search rankings? Use this comprehensive SEO checklist to optimize your website: A Complete SEO Checklist for Website Owners
Report: Google’s mobile search results now show image thumbnails 45% of the time
There is a 183% increase in the chances you'll see an image thumbnail in the mobile Google Search Results: Report: Google's mobile search results now show image thumbnails 45% of the time - Search Engine Land
Five Years of Google Ranking Signals
Bill Slawski writes: I have blogged about Google ranking signals in posts on Google patents and include action items to address those ranking signals: Five Years of Google Ranking Signals - SEO by the Sea ⚓
Do Google reviews impact local ranking?
Based on her research, contributor Joy Hawkins thinks reviews may play some part in how a local page ranks. Here is a case study that shows her findings: Do Google reviews impact local ranking? - Search Engine Land
Facebook Fined in U.K. Over Cambridge Analytica Leak
The small business owners guide to conquering SEO: The glossary
Own a small business and struggle with SEO? Contributor Doc Sheldon has created a glossary of essential SEO terms to help small business owners improve their understanding and knowledge of SEO: The small business owners guide to conquering SEO: The glossary - Search Engine Land
Google My Business Insights adds queries used to find your business
Learn how people find your business in Google Maps and local search within Google My Business Insights with this new report: Google My Business Insights adds queries used to find your business - Search Engine Land