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Is TikTok a search engine? Why meeting searchers’ needs matters more than semantics

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The debate around whether TikTok should be considered a search engine continues to divide the SEO community. But here’s the thing – users don’t care about definitions or technicalities. Let’s explore why users aren’t interested in our jargon-fuelled definitions and why they treat TikTok as a search engine.

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Google updates policy to tackle abuse of its ad network

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This rule applies to your ads, listings, and any software your site or app hosts or links to, even if not promoted through the Google Network. Compromised sites : A compromised site refers to a site or destination whose code has been hacked to benefit a third party without the owner’s knowledge, often harming users. .

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Understanding the key differences between the top video game ad networks and exchanges

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Both ad networks and exchanges are a useful part of programmatic advertising and can help grow your game or brand. But what’s the difference between an exchange and a network? A video ad network is a company that connects publishers and advertisers. It is not an intermediary. The full spec requirements can be found here.

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Internal link building for an E-E-A-T-focused content strategy

Search Engine Land

These links serve a dual purpose: They guide users to explore related information on your website. They signal to search engines the importance and the interconnectedness of your content. Increased trustworthiness : The clear organization of your website’s content enhances the user experience and builds trust.

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SEO topic clusters: How to create, measure and analyze

Search Engine Land

Many website owners publish content without a cohesive internal linking or content organization strategy, confusing visitors and search engines. This disorganized approach hampers the user experience and makes it difficult for search engines to understand and index the content. But there’s a solution.

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Entities, topics, keywords: Clarifying core semantic SEO concepts

Search Engine Land

What are semantic networks and how do you build them? On a larger scale, for a website about tech reviews, entities such as “smartphones”, “laptops”, and “gadgets” guide its overarching themes, signaling to search engines the primary subject matter. How do entities affect keyword research?

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How to navigate SEO in a multi-platform world

Search Engine Land

Traditionally, SEO was primarily about keyword optimization and links and ranking well on search engines like Google and Bing. While these elements remain important, search engines today evaluate a much more complex set of ranking factors. The very definition of a search engine has evolved.

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