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Google Treats Hreflang in Sitemaps and HTML the Same

Google Treats Hreflang in Sitemaps and HTML the Same

In a recent Twitter exchange, John Mueller informed us that Google sees and processes hreflang tags in sitemaps and page HTML the same way. What doe that mean for SEO?

By Sam Gooch 13/06/2018

Google: GDPR Compliance is No Excuse for Intrusive Popups

Google: GDPR Compliance is No Excuse for Intrusive Popups

During a Google Webmaster Central hangout, John Mueller explained how Google handles all those GDPR compliance updates and how to avoid penalties for intrusive interstitials.

By Sam Gooch 31/05/2018

Are You Generating Enough Leads From SEO?

Are You Generating Enough Leads From SEO?

Businesses spend a decent amount of money to have an SEO-friendly site that ranks higher in the search results and helps to generate lots of relevant and high-quality leads.

Joydeep Bhattacharya

By Joydeep Bhattacharya 22/05/2018

Google Changes Search Snippet Length Yet Again

Google Changes Search Snippet Length Yet Again

Just 5 months after increasing snippet length, Google has reversed course. Average snippet length is back to 160 characters, but still more change could be coming.

By Sam Gooch 15/05/2018

How Much Money is Your Site’s Bad Link Experience Losing You?

How Much Money is Your Site’s Bad Link Experience Losing You?

In ecommerce, your website must meet a user's expectation and intent when they click through to your site from a link. However, 18% of websites don't handle 404 backlinks in an optimal way.

By Adam Lynch 02/05/2018

Suggested Clips: What Are They? How Do You Get Them?

Suggested Clips: What Are They? How Do You Get Them?

Suggested clips are featured snippets that recommend a YouTube video that answers a user's "how to" Google query. To claim one of these snippets, create and optimize your videos to serve users.

By Courtney McGhee 16/04/2018

Someone Could Steal Your Link Juice Without You Knowing!

Someone Could Steal Your Link Juice Without You Knowing!

Tom Anthony from Distilled discovered that Google Search Console's sitemap ping URL followed open redirect URLs, allowing him to use hreflang tags to steal a website's ranking power.

By Sam Gooch 12/04/2018

What's the SSL Apocalypse and How Can You Avoid It?

What's the SSL Apocalypse and How Can You Avoid It?

Google Chrome will stop trusting Symantec SSL/TLS certificates issued before June 1, 2016 or after December 1, 2017. Check if your certificate falls in that range and avoid the potential fallout!

By Sam Gooch 11/04/2018

Welcome Anne, Our New Musician and Adventurer!

Welcome Anne, Our New Musician and Adventurer!

WooRank is happy to announce a new member of the team - Anne Dorko! Originally from California, Anne is bringing her unmatched digital skills to us from Germany!

By Courtney McGhee 04/04/2018

Choose Your Preferred Domain

Choose Your Preferred Domain

Choosing between the www vs. non-www version of your domain consolidates link juice and prevents duplicate content. Choose your preferred domain via Google Search Console.

By Boris Demaria 29/03/2018