As you read any SEO tips or advice online, you should always remember this:
Do not trust everything you read. While these SEO blogs and publications are usually pretty reliable and accurate, again, it is important to think about and test any strategies, tactics, or ideas you learn. Every brand, business, and website is unique
There is not a one size fits all solution.
Below is a list of some of the best blogs and publications to learn about SEO.
Google Webmaster Central Blog
Get news straight from Google at the Webmaster Central Blog. Google shares updates about crawling, indexing, and ranking on this blog.
In addition, you’ll discover when new features are coming to the organic search results; get helpful reminders on topics like hacking and following Google’s Webmaster Guidelines; and learn about the latest updates to popular tools like the Search Console.
Bonus resource: Check out Google’s Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide (PDF). The info you’ll find is definitely worth a read.
- • Using page speed in mobile search ranking
- • Introducing the new Search Console
- • Launching SEO Audit category in Lighthouse Chrome extension

Search Engine Journal
Founded in 2003 by Loren Baker, Search Engine Journal. Provides industry news, analysis, insights, and guides for search marketers
Our core editorial focus is all things SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, and content marketing.
Every day, you’ll find a steady stream of stories featuring tips and advice from SEJ staff, as well as a variety of respected and experienced voices from the search community
We also run regular webinars on today’s hottest topics and talk to the top industry authorities, experts, and influencer on our Search Engine Nerds podcast
In addition, SEJ also hosts SEJ Summit, an intensive one-day conference filled with quality education and networking.
- • 47 Experts on the Top SEO Trends That Will Matter in 2018
- • Google Releases A Website Builder for Small Businesses
- • 29 Experts on the Most Important 2018 Social Media Trends
Search Engine Land
Launched in 2007 by Danny Sullivan (one of the most influential people in the history of the search industry) after he left Search Engine Watch
Search Engine Land provides daily breaking news and coverage of all aspects of the search industry
In addition to having an experienced editorial team, SEL features a variety of industry experts who share tips, tactics, and strategies, mainly on the topics of SEO and PPC
SEL’s parent company, Third Door Media, also runs a popular conference series, SMX.
- • Google officially increases length of snippets in search results
- • Google has dropped Google Instant Search
- • 5 successful B2B AdWords best practices for any company
Search Engine Roundtable
Barry Schwartz created Search Engine Roundtable in 2004 as his personal notebook about the SEO industry
This site is all Barry, all day, as he provides brief daily updates and opinions on the latest industry news, events, and social media discussions.
- • Google Fred Update Targets Ad Heavy, Low Value Content Sites
- • Google Search Console Adds A Years Worth Of Data On Beta
- • Google Extends Search Results Snippets To Max 320 Characters
SEO: The Movie
Ignite Visibility was launched in 2013 by co-founders John Lincoln and Krish Coughran. The agency is based in San Diego, CA and is one of the top digital marketing agencies in the United States. John Lincoln has created an SEO movie told by industry pioneers like Danny Sullivan, Rands Fishkin, Jill Whalen, Brett Tabke, Rae Hoffman and Barry Schwartz. SEO: The Movie explores the rise of the Internet marketing industry and showcases a timeline history of SEO.
The SEM Post
Respected industry veteran Jennifer Slegg is editor of The SEM Post, which she founded in June 2014.
In addition to providing daily news updates on the latest in SEO, Slegg regularly spots many features with Google and Bing. She often takes a deep and comprehensive dive into major algorithm updates and changes to Google’s quality rater guidelines.
- • Google Drops Regular Organic Result For Pages Shown as Featured Snippet
- • How Hackers are Hiding Content & Links via PNG Files
- • Google Tackles Fake News, Inaccurate Content & Hate Sites in Rater Guidelines Update

GSQi Blog
Glenn Gabe, president of digital consulting service G-Squared Interactive, writes the GSQi blog
You’ll find posts on digital marketing strategy, PPC, social media advertising, and Analytics
However, Gabe mainly writes on advanced technical SEO topics. He also is constantly watching Google’s algorithm for updates and fluctuations
Whenever a major algorithm update happens, you’ll want to check out Gabe’s analysis.
- • Should You Remove Low-Quality Or Thin Content Versus Improving It? Seeing The Forest Through The Trees
- • Enter The Hornets’ Nest – Exploring The Wild Google Algorithm Updates and Volatility In The Fall of 2017
- • From Inbound Links To The Rater Guidelines To AdSense, 7 Important Facts About Google Algorithm Updates As Told By Googlers
The Moz Blog
The Moz Blog, published by popular SEO software provider Moz, features tips and advice on the topics of SEO, social media, and content
Typically, you can expect to find four to five posts a week here. One of their most popular features is Whiteboard Friday, where an expert (usually Moz co-founder Rand Fishkin) will break down a large topic via a whiteboard
- • How to Rank in 2018: The SEO Checklist – Whiteboard Friday
- • What Do Google’s New, Longer Snippets Mean for SEO? – Whiteboard Friday
- • Launching a New Website: Your SEO Checklist – Whiteboard Friday

SEO Theory
Michael Martinez, president and co-founder of Reflective Dynamics, started SEO Theory in 2006
Here, you’ll find lots of great posts that all aim to explain how SEO and search works. Fair warning: the stuff you’ll read here isn’t aimed at beginners.
Understanding Google My Business & Local Search / LocalU
This has been the go-to place for local businesses since 2006. It’s all local, all the time. Mike Blumenthal’s blog will keep you up to date on all the latest developments in local search. For even more of Blumenthal, check out his weekly video recaps at Local University.
- • Google MyBusiness Website Builder Released Worldwide
- • Google My Business Now Officially Supports Video
- • Google Posts Rolling Out Worldwide
State of Digital
Founded in 2010 by Bas van den Beld, State of Digital offers articles on SEO and more digital marketing topics (social, content, etc.)
Although this site is more geared toward a European audience, you’ll find lots of great insights here. Plus, the concept of State of Digital is pretty brilliant.
- • JavaScript and SEO: The Difference Between Crawling and Indexing
- • Automating Google Analytics reporting via Google sheets
- • Is Google AMP Worth It? Three Real-World Case Studies
Portent
Portent is a Seattle-based digital marketing agency run by Ian Lurie (one of my personal favorite writers in SEO).
On the Portent blog, you’ll find tips, guides, and some unique takes on all things SEO and digital marketing.
- • Don’t Panic: Google Site Search Replacements
- • 20 Bits of Marketing Jargon, And What They Mean
- • Dark Social – The Marketer’s Guide

SEMrush Blog
The SEMrush blog comes from the maker of the popular keyword and competitive research tool.
Covering SEO, PPC, and content marketing, you’ll find a new article post here every day from members of the SEMrush team and industry experts.
- • HTTP vs HTTPS: How Security Affects Your SEO
- • How Leading E-commerce Companies Drive Traffic to Their Websites
Go Fish Digital Blog
You’ll find Bill Slawski (of SEO by the Sea fame) writing here, often about patents,
as well as other members of the Go Fish Digital team about once a week on various search and digital marketing topics.
- • The 5 Best SEO Tools Of 2017
- • Click a Panda: High Quality Search Results based on Repeat Clicks and Visit Duration
- • Better Organic Search Results at Google Involving Geographic Location Queries
Beanstalk Internet Marketing Blog
If you don’t have a lot of time to read the hundreds of posts being published every week on SEO, PPC, and social media,
the Beanstalk Internet Marketing blog has you covered.
Yoast SEO Blog
Yoast, founded by Joost de Valk, is best known for its popular (and free) Yoast SEO for WordPress plugin,
but they also have a blog that mainly focuses on WordPress SEO, technical SEO, and content.
- • SEO for a new website: the very first things to do
- • What is cornerstone content?
- • How to reduce HTTP requests to speed up your WordPress site
Distilled
This blog comes from online marketing agency Distilled, founded by Will Critchlow.
Once or twice a week you’ll find a post from a Distilled team member about SEO, mobile, social, CRO, and other digital marketing topics.
- • Hey E-commerce Managers, Amazon Loses Their 1-Click Patent This Year
- • Early Results from Split Testing JavaScript for SEO
- • What Executives Need to Know About Google’s Mobile-First Index

WebmasterWorld
Is one of the longest-running and most trusted forums among SEO professionals and webmasters.
You’ll find up-to-the-minute discussion and debate on the latest news, as well as questions from webmasters trying to solve problems and improve their SEO.
Backlinko
Typically, you’ll find one or two new or updated posts per month on the blog,
usually featuring actionable tactics and data-backed case studies.
- • We Analyzed 1.3 Million YouTube Videos. Here’s What We Learned About YouTube SEO
- • How to Get 260.7% More Organic Traffic In 14 Days (New Strategy + Case Study)
- • Video SEO: The Definitive Guide
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