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Why are “srsltid” URLs ranking in Search? Is it related to Google’s August 2024 Core Update?
Starting around the beginning of August 2024, Shopify Plus store owners started noticing these strange “srsltid” query strings appearing at the end of their collection- and product-URLs. If you’re one of the many store owners experiencing this strange occurrence, rest assured that you’re not the only one that’s confused.
The Google API Leak: What Happened, and What's Next for SEO
With Google’s “secret rules” for search now exposed, many marketers, SEOs, and site owners are left wondering, have we been wasting our time (and money) playing in a rigged game? What are the REAL ranking factors for organic search? And most importantly, do we need to change our SEO strategies now that Google’s secrets have been exposed?
Your GTM + GA4 Setup May Not Be Compatible with Shopify's New Checkout
Shopify's newest checkout system is more stable and secure than ever, but new privacy-first features may not be compatible with your current Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager integrations. The mandatory upgrade in August 2024 is fast approaching, so the time to rethink your analytics integration with Shopify is right now.
Your Website Isn't Failing Google's Mobile Usability Test (we promise)
If you’ve managed a website during the past few years, then chances are, at some point you’ve gotten a confusing, stress-inducing email from Google Search Console about your site’s Mobile Usability issues. But regardless of what the email says, we promise, your website (probably) doesn't have any Mobile Usability issues.
Blog Posts: Does Google Even Pay Attention to Them Anymore?
Blog posts can have a significant positive impact on organic rankings, especially if you follow Google's Guidelines on writing useful, helpful, people-first content. Even in the fast-moving age of AI-written content, where anyone can produce a mountain of blog posts rather quickly, blog content is still one of the most useful elements of any marketing campaign.
Say Goodbye to Google Ads Similar Audiences: What You Need to Know
It's time to say goodbye to Similar Audiences. Google is sunsetting Similar Audience Segments in August, and this has created a ripple effect in the eCommerce industry. We'll show you how you can prepare for the change.
Five Reasons Why Your eCommerce Website Needs More Content
Not too long ago, I was knee-deep in the B2B industry. I spent the better part of the last 15 years immersed in B2B content. Over the last few years, I’ve been working in B2C and I am amazed at how many eCommerce websites aren’t publishing fresh content on a consistent basis.
10 Ways to Win at SEO in 2023: Insights, Trends, and Pro Tips
You may have noticed that since December of last year, Google has been rolling out a number of major changes across its platforms, products, and services. Core updates, platform updates, AI-writing tools, and overhauls like the upcoming mandatory switch to Google Analytics GA4 has marketers and business owners scrambling to keep up.
Shopify SEO: Pro Tips for Optimizing Your Shopify Website
Shopify is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms around, and for good reason. Shopify automates the most time- and labor-intensive eCommerce tasks, which means technically-challenged shop owners can spend less time troubleshooting technical issues, and more time running their business.
How to Create a Google Account with Any Email Address
Over the last 20 years or so, Google has launched more than 271 products, tools, platforms, and services—most of them totally free. But even though most of Google's products are totally free to use, there's one small catch: you must have a Google account in order to login and use them.