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Are Reviews Shaping What LLMs Say About My Local Business?
Discover how customer reviews directly influence what Large Language Models (LLMs) say about your local business in AI-powered search results and better understand how sentiment, volume, recency, and keyword relevance in reviews shape AI-generated recommendations.
Google’s Mueller Advises Testing Ecommerce Sites For Agentic AI via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller advises checking whether your ecommerce store is accessible to AI agents. The post Google’s Mueller Advises Testing Ecommerce Sites For Agentic AI appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Ask An SEO: How Can We Recover A 30% Drop In Organic Traffic From A Site Migration? via @sejournal, @kevgibbo
Your site lost 30% of organic traffic after a migration. Kevin Gibbons answers why and shares how to get rankings back. The post Ask An SEO: How Can We Recover A 30% Drop In Organic Traffic From A Site Migration? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
I built my backlink strategy on guest blogging — here’s exactly how it drove results
If I were looking for the best way to divide a room full of marketers, I’d bring up the topic of guest blogging and link building. Without a doubt, I’d start a heated debate. Some will argue that digital PR is the best way to earn backlinks. Others will call purposeful link building a waste of time. But in the end, every marketer out there will agree there’s no way to rank in SERPs without quality backlinks — and guest blogging. However, I must warn you that only a well-crafted guest blogging strategy will effectively fuel your site’s growth. Here’s […]
The SEO Industry Is Teaching The Wrong Skills via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester
The gap between traditional SEO and AI-first search is growing. Duane Forrester shows what to cut, what to keep, and what to start doing. The post The SEO Industry Is Teaching The Wrong Skills appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Which Marketing Jobs Are Most Affected by AI? via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Microsoft analyzed 200,000 AI workplace conversations to learn how AI is reshaping marketing and sales roles. Here’s what the data shows. The post Which Marketing Jobs Are Most Affected by AI? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google: Soft 404s Use Crawl Budget Despite 200 OK Status via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google clarifies that soft 404 pages consume crawl budget, even when they return a 200 OK status. Here’s how this affects your site. The post Google: Soft 404s Use Crawl Budget Despite 200 OK Status appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Warns: CSS Background Images Aren’t Indexed via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google says images styled with CSS won’t be indexed in Image Search, advising developers to use HTML tags for important visuals. The post Google Warns: CSS Background Images Aren’t Indexed appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
5 best accounting software CRMs for small businesses in 2025
Managing client relationships in the accounting world involves much more than keeping contact info in one place. For small business accountants, it means staying on top of recurring deadlines, securely handling sensitive financial data, and ensuring no client communication falls through the cracks. These unique needs make it essential to have a CRM that’s not just flexible but tailored to the specific demands of accounting work. That’s where a specialized CRM can really make a difference. The right tool doesn’t just track leads or send reminders — it helps you automate invoicing, keep tabs on client documents, and sync effortlessly […]
5 best CRMs for cleaning businesses in 2025
Running a successful cleaning business in 2025 goes far beyond spotless floors and sparkling windows — it requires seamless communication, efficient scheduling, and reliable customer management. Yet, finding the right tools to keep everything organized is a challenge; here’s why: the CRM needs of cleaning businesses are uniquely demanding, blending field service logistics with customer service, recurring job tracking, and quick invoicing. Unlike generic CRM systems, cleaning companies need platforms that accommodate mobile crews, on-the-go updates, and repeat customer interactions. This is where Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software becomes essential. The right CRM doesn’t just store contact information; it helps […]