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Deep dive into index bloat - a critical SEO challenge affecting medium to large websites. Learn how to identify URLs consuming your index quota without delivering traffic, understand the difference between crawl budget and index bloat, and discover practical solutions for cleanup. This Whiteboard Friday video helps you assess your site's index health and implement effective remediation steps, from content consolidation to proper URL handling.| moz (en-US)
Discover how I used AI copilots and the Moz API to turn marketing ideas into real tools. Learn how vibe coding lets any marketer build fast and smart.| moz (en-US)
Why did Google remove the long-standing &num= parameter, and what happens now? We explain the industry-wide impact on SERP scraping costs and detail the specific changes taking effect in Moz Pro.| moz (en-US)
Site migrations can be tricky! Rebecca Yu shares essential strategies for SEO professionals to clearly explain the process and potential impacts to non-SEO clients. Learn how to bridge the communication gap, accurately identify when a migration is happening, and ensure a smoother transition for everyone.| moz (en-US)
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There has been so much going on, it’s a small wonder if you haven’t caught every development, but here’s a list of some of the most interesting ones you should be aware of as we look towards 2023. We’ve got one new interface, two awful bugs, three new GBP features, four review developments, several…| Moz
Are you outranked in Google's Local Pack? Then it's high time for a competitive business audit. Use this example analysis and downloadable spreadsheet to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of multiple businesses and devise a plan to win.| Moz
Through experiments and research, we've learned quite a bit about how Google values things like queries, CTR, and long vs. short clicks. In today's Whiteboard Friday, Rand shows you specifics, and explains what they mean to you.| Moz
URL BEST PRACTICES - It's been a long time since we covered one of the most fundamental building blocks of SEO--the structure of domain names and URLs--and I think it's high time to revisit.| Moz
With LLMs becoming savvier and faster, more marketing teams are looking for ways to implement AI solutions to unlock creativity and untapped potential. Here are five AI-powered workflows that combine the Moz API and Relevance AI to take your marketing efforts to new heights.| Moz
Machine learning might seem far outside the scope of your SEO work. MozCon speaker Britney Muller is back with a special edition of Whiteboard Friday to tell you why that's not true, and to go through a few steps to get you started.| Moz
When you're set up for success, being a mentor can be a rewarding experience for you and your mentee. Miracle’s in-depth framework presented in this week’s Whiteboard Friday covers considerations like building trust, setting boundaries, and the qualities that make a great mentor.| moz (en-US)
Your step-by-step guide for using vector embeddings to identify internal linking opportunities at scale so you can confidently apply these techniques to your SEO strategy.| moz (en-US)
Learn how to analyze behavioral data to improve your search performance. Discover the three levels of diagnostic tools — from basic GSC data to advanced neuromarketing metrics — and how to use them to optimize the entire search journey.| moz (en-US)
Is your traffic strategy too reliant on Google SERPs? Learn how digital PR and brand-led content can diversify your traffic and build lasting visibility beyond search.| moz (en-US)
What's changed in AI and Search since 2020? Well, just about everything. Join Jo and Britney as they talk about AI hype, accessibility, picking the right models, and more in this Whiteboard Friday Revisited.| Moz
Ever wondered about the correlation between site traffic and engagement and Google rankings? How do user-based metrics influence rankings? Dive into the data with SimilarWeb's Roy Hinkis!| Moz
Attending MozCon 2025 in New York? Explore our curated list of 20+ adventures, from iconic landmarks and Broadway shows to local-favorite restaurants and bars near the venue.| Moz
Missed MozCon London 2025? Discover key takeaways from top SEO experts on AI search, brand visibility, and content ROI to future-proof your strategy.| Moz
The Google Panda updates from 2012 hit forum sites hard. In this case study, learn how one site reversed a trend of stalled growth by implementing four on-page SEO fixes (and one non-solution you should avoid).| Moz
If you haven’t yet set up GA4 yet, or are on the fence, now is the time to take a look at what else is out there and how the landscape has changed.| Moz
We use many tools to tailor our Twitter use, but how can we accurately measure the lifespan of a tweet? Peter Bray digs into the data and uses retweets (i.e. the currency of Twitter) to predict just how long your tweet's prime of life will be.| Moz
In this video, we analyze 46,000 keywords to reveal where AI Overviews are actually appearing in search results. Using data from STAT, we break down the differences across markets, search intent, and SERP features to help you understand if and how AI Overviews impact your vertical.| Moz
In this week’s episode of Whiteboard Friday, Tom introduces us to Google's AI Mode, a new tab in Search that offers a conversational, ChatGPT-like experience with longer-form AI-generated responses and the ability to ask follow-up questions.| Moz
SEOs have been talking about structured data for a few years now, but only 17% of marketers are using it. There's still a lot of confusion around what structured data is, what it’s for, and how and when to implement structured data for SEO purposes.| Moz
By comparing top pages data from multiple sources against one another, you can get some really cool, powerful advanced SEO opportunities in your content and keyword targeting. Rand explains how in this Whiteboard Friday.| Moz
You've done your homework, dotted all your i's and crossed all your t's, but have you really fooled Google with your link building campaign? Take a look at some methods we're exploring to root out link manipulation.| Moz
Does JavaScript SEO make your head spin? Use this non-technical approach to diagnose and fix Javascript SEO issues.| Moz
Franchises know how to market at the national level, but often lack the tools for reaching their local consumers. What they need is marketing plan capable of scaling from national priorities to hyperlocal customers — this excerpt from our guide explains how.| Moz
Learn how to build and sustain a strong online presence in 2024 with these actionable tips. Discover strategies to enhance your authority, create valuable content, and optimize your SEO efforts for long-term success.| Moz
Inspired by the Google leaks earlier this year, I’ve had a hypothesis that the HCUs (Helpful Content Updates) — part of Google’s core ranking system since March 2024 — are about something almost completely separate from Google’s messaging, and most SEOs’ tactical understanding.| Moz
Many tout link building as one of the hardest parts of the SEO process. Sure, with spammed to death tactics not being valued any longer (thanks to Panda and Penguin) and seemingly low hanging fruit obliterated I could see some thinking link building is hardest. But after years of manual link…| Moz
Keyword intent is the key to understanding your audience's needs. Discover how to decode search queries and deliver exactly what they're looking for.| Moz
Whether you’re a user or a marketer, Robin will explain to you what you should absolutely know about Large Language Models.| Moz
Struggling with expensive ads and inconsistent leads? Learn how I drive 60,000 monthly visitors using inbound marketing. No ads, just traffic and conversions| Moz
This week, I’m joined by Garrett Sussman as we reflect on his highly valuable Whiteboard Friday episode: "Optimizing for AI Overviews." This topic is more important than ever as we learn more about the impact of AI on the search industry. | Moz
In August 2024, Google published a patent titled "Search With Stateful Chat." The patent outlines Google’s plans to bake conversational memory into search. Michael King, founder of iPullRank, was one of the first to spotlight this patent with a technical breakdown that got the industry buzzing.| Moz
In this Whiteboard Friday, Rand reminds us of link equity's basic principles, covers the 3 most common issues websites face with equity flow, and offers advice on how to actually control and optimize that flow in a way that works.| Moz
Struggling to organize your content for better SEO performance? Learn how topic clusters boost rankings, authority, and conversions—plus grab free templates to start now.| Moz
In this Whiteboard Friday, Garrett discusses AI Overviews and how to optimize your SEO strategy for this new super-charged AI-powered search ranking snippet.| Moz
Is SEO really dead or are fearmongers twisting data to fit their narrative? Chima Mmeje debunks myths and reveals what actually works to dominate search in 2025| Moz
Understanding what your target audience is searching and why is more important than ever. Britney Muller shares everything you need to begin understanding and fulfilling search intent, plus a free Google Sheets checklist download to help you analyze the SERPs you care about most.| Moz
This step-by-step workflow will teach you how to easily find backlink opportunities with Link Intersect in Link Explorer. Compare your backlink profile to your competitors to find link opportunities you may be missing out on.| Moz
To many webmasters, Google’s Disavow Tool seems a lifesaver. If you’ve suffered a Google penalty or been plagued by shady link building, simply upload a file of backlinks you want to disavow, and BOOM - you’re back in good graces. Or, more than likely, nothing at all. To better understand, I used…| Moz
People Also Ask boxes represent growing opportunity in the SERPs, but they're not the most straightforward SERP feature around. Learn all about PAAs and how you can start optimizing for them today.| Moz
Now that tax season is over, it's once again safe to say my favorite A-word... audit! That's right. My name is Steve, and I'm an SEO audit junkie.| Moz
Dive into the future of digital marketing, and discover the key takeaways from our speakers in this day-one recap of MozCon 2024.| Moz
Ignore online reviews at your own peril, as they greatly influence prospects who are looking to do business with your brand.| Moz
In this Whiteboard Friday, Tom discusses why SEOs should measure their brand, with specific reference to Moz’s new metric, Brand Authority.| Moz
Learn more about Moz's new metric, Brand Authority, which solves the difficult task of quantifying brand strength.| Moz
Google Business Profile is both a free tool and a suite of interfaces that encompasses a dashboard, in-SERP editing, local business profiles, and a volunteer-driven support forum with this branding. Share this simple, comprehensive article with incoming clients and team members to get off on the…| Moz
Before I was inundated with the responsibilities of running a company and managing a few hundred emails a day, I used to spend a lot of time testing theories about how the search engines handled certain elements on a site or page. I'd test the engines to find answers to questions like: Does a…| Moz
Sure, PageRank is older than Emperor Palpatine, but a lot of SEOs still use it as their primary metric for link research. Unfortunately, using PageRank exclusively to measure linkbuilding outcomes can yield results as ugly as the Emperor's face. Since Google updates PageRank so sporadically, you…| Moz
Google Keyword Planner has some pretty scary skeletons in its closet! Learn about all the dirty secrets that should make you think twice about relying on Google's volume estimates.| Moz
Today, I'll share with you a case study on how we used remarketing to make our content marketing and SEO efforts up to seven times more effective. In the last two years, we've moved beyond just doing SEO and I'd love to show you the lessons we've learned in the time it took to get here.| Moz
Google's AI search results are meant to quickly deliver information to searchers, but it is delivering misinformation that ranges from plain bizarre to perilous to public health. Miriam rounds up some of the oddest AI overviews we've seen, explains why we’re being exposed to this feature, and…| Moz
The long tail of search demand has been around since the dawn of web search and, since that time, search marketers have been attempting to tap into the powerful stream that high quantities of unique content can provide. I recently came across some great data from Hitwise (about 1 year old, but…| Moz
Moz's Spam Score metric helps quantify the relative risk of penalization/banning by search engines using a series of correlated flags. This post helps explain where you can find Spam Score, how to use it, and the R&D behind its development.| Moz
Is branded search volume as important as link metrics when it comes to ranking? Check out the results of this correlations study and explore how these factors might influence the SERPs.| Moz
Discover the value of Google Search Console for SEO, marketing, and business owners. Learn how this free tool provides insights into your site's performance, engagement, and technical issues. Learn how you can use GSC to make more informed decisions for your website.| Moz
In today’s Whiteboard Friday, Tom explains some of the common mistakes SEOs make when doing keyword research that are easy to fix, many of which come from metrics like search volume, click-through rate, and difficulty.| Moz
Welcome to this refreshed installment of our educational Next Level series! Originally published in June 2016 this blog has been rewritten to include new tool screenshots and refreshed workflows. Together we’ll uncover keywords in the vastness of the long tail.| Moz
In this article, you'll receive tactical advice on how to optimize your pages for capturing featured snippets, helping to improve your traffic and making you more visible on the SERPs.| Moz
In this blog post, Miriam discusses 11 Google Business Profile fields that can have a positive impact on how you rank.| Moz
Tips applicable to local business marketing were wonderfully plentiful at this year’s MozCon. Today, Miriam shares the takeaways that rang bells and lit bulbs for her.| Moz
How should I get listed in my Google Business Profile if I’ve got multiple businesses at the same address? How many listings am I eligible for if I’m running more than one business at my location? Get answers to your top questions in this comprehensive FAQ.| Moz
How many words are in the average query? What percent of queries are phrased as questions? Are people really starting more searches on YouTube than Bing? Rand uses clickstream data to answer all the questions about searcher behavior that Google doesn't provide.| Moz
People Also Ask boxes have grown by 1,723% since July 2015. Google has also launched infinite PAAs so searchers can more deeply explore topics they're searching for. What's the future of PAAs and how is machine learning powering them?| Moz
In this Whiteboard Friday, Tom touches on four particular insights gleaned from the recent Google documentation leak.| Moz
If you've been looking to ramp up your local SEO work without busting your budget, this is the post for you. Local SEO expert Miriam Ellis shares over 25 free tools, spreadsheets, resources, and more to make your job easier in the year ahead.| Moz
Search engines call it different things, but we know they both measure and reward satisfaction in very significant ways. In fact, I highly suspect satisfaction is one of Google's most important metrics used to judge the performance of its own search results. Knowing how this works can help our own…| Moz
Search marketers can't get our important work implemented if we can't prove that it's worth the investment to our higher-ups. With that in mind, Moz’s own SEO Manager, Kavi Kardos, is going to give you the numbers and the talking points you need to justify the return on investment of your SEO work.| Moz
In this post, we'll walk you through 20 principles of link valuation that have been observed and tested by SEOs.| Moz
We surveyed 1,400 respondents to better understand how they search. Here's what we learned.| Moz
With the erosion of keyword intelligence and the move to strings-not-things for the user, Google is pushing all marketers to focus more on their target audience. This post will teach you how to understand that audience, the future of Google, and how to build data-driven personas step by step.| Moz
With the year quickly coming to an end, we're republishing the top tips Crystal forecasted for 2024. Originally published in March of this year, it was no surprise that the main theme we expected to see was how to manage SEO in an AI landscape.| Moz
This summer BuzzSumo teamed up with Moz to analyze the shares and links of over 1m articles. We wanted to look at the correlation of shares and links, to understand the content that gets both shares and links, and to identify the formats that get relatively more shares or links.| Moz
The eternal question: How much time does it take for a link to affect rankings? Kristina Kledzik breaks out the entire process from start to finish.| Moz
Your choice of your primary and secondary categories contributes a lot to Google’s understanding and handling of your business. With so much riding on proper categorization, let’s empower you to research your options like a pro today!| Moz
Using Moz's Link Explorer, Stone Temple conducted a study to see how much links really matter as a ranking factor.| Moz
Google shook up the SEO world by announcing big changes to how publishers should mark nofollow links. The changes — while beneficial to help Google understand the web — nonetheless caused confusion and raised a number of questions. We've got the answers to many of your questions here.| Moz
Discover the top SEO and content predictions amongst 27 industry experts for the coming year.| Moz
Featured Snippets have increased 5X since their launch two years ago, and are here to stay. Find out why they represent a real organic search opportunity and how to put them to work for your sites.| Moz
In 2018, Google reported an incredible 3,234 improvements to search. That's more than 8 times the number of updates they reported in 2009 and an average of almost 9 per day.| Moz
If we're talking about creating "good, unique content" and are hoping for it to rank in competitive SERPs, we're not setting the right bar. In today's Whiteboard Friday, Rand shows us what we should be going for instead.| Moz
Do search engines collect and utilise user behaviour data for ranking purposes? We've got a deep-dive into the data and theories behind user behaviour, search visibility, and more.| Moz
Personally I hate SPAM with a passion and I’m sure many of you will agree that you hate it also. Some time ago, I had a client ask me if there was a way for us to eliminate the SPAM that was generated from his web form. I went to the usual places to see if I could find the answer and was a little…| Moz
The perfect blog post length or publishing frequency doesn't actually exist. "Perfect" isn't universal — your content's success depends on tons of personalized factors. It's all explained in this week's edition of Whiteboard Friday.| Moz
Does organic CTR data impact page rankings? Sharing recent research findings, Larry Kim makes the case that RankBrain and higher organic click-through rates are deeply intertwined.| Moz
This week's Whiteboard Friday covers links in headers and footers, in navigation versus content, and how that can affect internal and external links, link equity, and link value between your site and others.| Moz
Engagement is a huge but often ignored opportunity, and may be an important aspect of Google's machine learning algorithms. Larry Kim shares new findings to support the theory that these algorithms reward high user engagement.| Moz
Do website engagement rates like bounce rate, time on site, conversion rates, and dwell time impact organic rankings? Larry Kim examines the data and gives you some promising ways to boost website engagement rates.| Moz
We've all been there. Trying to improve our organic rankings so we can get more traffic from the search engines. And every time we do that, we are left with some big questions in our minds, like: How much traffic would I actually get if I rank on the first page? This post offers a new study of…| Moz
When a third of all searches performed in Google are for images and 12.5% of SERPs show Image Pack results, you know it's not a facet of SEO to be trifled with. Today's episode of Whiteboard Friday is densely packed with all the image SEO tips you could ever want, from the bare basics to ranking factors to important next-steps. | Moz
Are you wasting time with inefficient outreach emails that get ignored? By testing three tweaks to an existing template, the folks at Directive Consulting were able to more than triple their reply rate and win more guest posting opportunities.| Moz
A new Conductor study dove into just what it is about headlines that really resonates with readers: a clear indication of what they can take away from the articles. In this post, Conductor's director of research details how they arrived at that conclusion.| Moz
