Cloudflare: We Will Get Google To Provide A Way To Block AI Overv...
A week or so ago, Cloudflare announced it would block AI bots by default and offer a new pay per crawl initiative to compensate you all for your content that…
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): How to Win in AI Search
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is quickly becoming one of the most important new topics in search. As large language models (LLMs) change how users discover brands and make decisions, GEO…
Google’s Quality Rankings May Rely On These Content Signals
Content that delivers a meaningful experience with these 7 factors is more likely to earn links, shares, and higher rankings. The post Google’s Quality Rankings May Rely On These Content…
Google Explains How Long It Takes For SEO To Work
Google’s John Mueller explains what site owners should expect after implementing SEO changes. The post Google Explains How Long It Takes For SEO To Work appeared first on Search Engine…
Claude vs. ChatGPT: Choosing the best AI for your SEO needs
See hands-on test results on how Claude and ChatGPT perform across key SEO tasks like content creation, data analysis, schema markup generation, and so on.
Google Seems More Biased Towards Big Brands Than ChatGPT and Perp...
I looked at the top 50 websites mentioned in Ahrefs Brand Radar for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. This is across ~76.7M AI Overviews, 957k ChatGPT prompts, and 953.5k…
Google June 2025 Core Update Leading To Some Partial HCU Recoveri...
It has now been ten days since the Google June 2025 core update began rolling out. It will probably take another ten or so days to finish rolling out, but…
AI-Generated Content Does Not Hurt Your Google Rankings (600,000 ...
If you think about it, there is no clearer signal than the fact that Google has rapidly rolled out AI Overviews (and now AI mode), both of which are basically…
Google Explains Why Link Disavow Files Aren’t Processed Right Awa...
Google’s John Mueller clarified that submitting a link disavow file does not trigger immediate action and explained the reason why. The post Google Explains Why Link Disavow Files Aren’t Processed…
How Enterprise Search And AI Intelligence Reveal Market Pulse
As AI reshapes buying behavior, marketers need smarter insights. Here’s how to keep up. The post How Enterprise Search And AI Intelligence Reveal Market Pulse appeared first on Search Engine…
Does Being Mentioned on Highly Linked Pages Influence AI Mentions...
These are prominent pages on the web and those that other websites have deemed worthy of linking to. Having your brand present on these pages means you likely have more…
Run An Ecommerce SEO Audit in 4 Stages [+ Free Workbook]
An ecommerce SEO audit is a 360-degree review of your website’s SEO performance in terms of technical setup, on-page optimization, site structure, backlink profile, and more. Think of it like…
Google Clarifies Structured Data Rules For Returns & Loyalty ...
Google updates its structured data documentation to clarify how merchants should implement return policies and loyalty programs. The post Google Clarifies Structured Data Rules For Returns & Loyalty Programs appeared…
Google Search Rolls Out AI Mode In India Without Labs
A couple of weeks ago, Google rolled out AI Mode via Search Labs in India and now Google is fully rolling it out, without opting into it in Search Labs…
New Google Search Console Discussion Forum Search Appearance Filt...
Google Search Console now gives you the ability to track the performance of your Discussion forums rich results within the Google search results. Google added a new search appearance filter…
Google’s Advice On Hiring An SEO And Red Flags To Watch For
Google explains when it’s time to hire an SEO and cautions about a major red flag to watch for. The post Google’s Advice On Hiring An SEO And Red Flags…
Google AI Mode Comes To Circle to Search and Lens
Google announced yesterday that AI Mode now works with Circle to Search and Google Lens. Google’s Rajan Patel wrote on X, “Today, we’re taking your visual searches to the next…
Google Says AI Mode Rolling Out To Workspace Accounts
Google’s Nick Fox said that AI Mode has begun rolling out to Workspace accounts in the US. Nick Fox said this started on July 2nd but he clarified later that…
Google Business Profiles Drops Utility Bill As Evidence For Appea...
Google has removed from the Google Business Profiles help documentation the ability to use a utility bill as evidence for submitting an appeal. I am not sure why it was…
Bing Local Pack With See More Button At Top
Microsoft is testing showing the “See more” button at the top of the Bing local pack, instead of the bottom of the local pack. I suspect this is a test…
Google Ads Defends Hidden Search Terms As Solely Privacy Driven
Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, defended why so many search terms are hidden within the Google Ads advertiser console and reports. She said, “the threshold increase was solely privacy-driven.” She…
This Is Why AI Won’t Take Your Job (Yet)
Think AI will replace you? Not so fast. New research shows your human instincts still matter, especially in marketing and content. The post This Is Why AI Won’t Take Your…
The Marketing Funnel: What It Is & How It Works
A marketing funnel is a model of the customer journey that represents the buying stages people go through.
Microsoft Bing Tests Delivery Truck Icon In Search Ads
Microsoft is testing using a blue delivery truck icon in some of the ads in the Bing Search results. I guess it is to symbolize that they offer delivery?
Be Careful With Google When Publishing AI Content
A recent study from Ahrefs said that AI-generated content does not hurt your Google rankings. And while the study really shows this to be true, there are plenty of sites…
How To Get The Perfect Budget Mix For SEO And PPC
PPC drives results fast. SEO builds over time. Here’s how to budget for both with realistic expectations and measurable business outcomes. The post How To Get The Perfect Budget Mix…
Google Search Ads People Also Consider Carousel Format
In February, we covered the new Google Ads “people also consider” ad format for sponsored search results. Then, on mobile, it was in a list format. Now, Google is testing…
Google AI Mode Shows Different Sources For The Same Query
It seems that the links/citations you see in Google AI Mode can be very different when you search on desktop versus mobile. In fact, it seems like the sources can…
Google Tests Zoom Effect In On Images Within Search Results
Google is testing a zoom effect when you place your mouse cursor over the images in the search result snippets. Normally, these images do not move, but in this test,…
Stop Retrofitting. Start Commissioning: The New Role Of SEO In Th...
SEO expert Bill Hunt outlines how better integration, early involvement, and semantic focus support performance in AI search. The post Stop Retrofitting. Start Commissioning: The New Role Of SEO In…
Ask An SEO: Should I Hire Candidates Who Can Use AI Tools Or Have...
What makes a great SEO hire in today’s market? Helen Pollitt covers which skills count and where AI fits on this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Ask An SEO:…
How to Write a Blog Post: A 12-Step Guide
Learn how to write a blog post that attracts the right visitors and drives real results, step by step.
Kevin Indig: SEO Has Changed Forever. What Marketers Need To Know...
Katie Morton sits down with Kevin Indig to discuss what AI Overviews research reveals about clicks, trust, and evolving SEO strategy. The post Kevin Indig: SEO Has Changed Forever. What…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 11, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google local rankings…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 10, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Beyond Keywords: Leveraging Technical SEO To Boost Crawl Efficien...
Crawl optimization isn’t optional in 2025. It’s the foundation. Fix crawl traps, JavaScript blocks, and redirect issues to stay competitive in AI-driven search. The post Beyond Keywords: Leveraging Technical SEO…
What in the World Is API, and How Do I Use It?
Application Programming Interface (API) is a method of gathering raw data from Semrush without using the standard website interface. You can get data faster than by using the interface and…
Google Tests Low, Typical, High Price Labels In Search Result Sni...
Google is testing labeling search result snippets with “low price,” “typical price” and I assume “high price” directly in the search results. We’ve seen these for product grid results before,…
Google Ads Generating Fewer Clicks? Why?
The folks at PPC Hero noted that Google Ads CPCs increasing and there is a decline in ad click volumes within Google Search. The question is why? More competition? Higher…
Google Keyword Planner Update Gives Breakdown By By City, Region ...
Google has pushed out an update to its keyword planner tool that gives you new forecast views to get predictions on your keywords by regions and device/platform. The update also…
OpenAI Quietly Adds Shopify As A Shopping Search Partner
OpenAI has added Shopify to ChatGPT’s shopping search as a third-party data source. The post OpenAI Quietly Adds Shopify As A Shopping Search Partner appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google AI Mode Follow Up Questions With Suggestions
Google AI Mode also has search suggestions in the follow-up section. After you ask Google AI Mode a question and scroll down to ask a follow-up, Google may show you…
Google Ads Editor Version 2.10 Is Out With 20 New Features
Google has released the new version of Google Ads Editor, version 2.10. This version has over 20 new features, which is a lot of a version update for Google Ads.
Google Ads To Update Its Political Content Policy
Google will be updating its political content policy this month, if not already. Specifically, the content on the Google Ads Political content policy page and Election Ads verification page will…
10x Traffic by going global with SEO: The Medicai + Ahrefs Succes...
Medicai used Ahrefs to accelerate their organic traffic against their competitors using a combination of programmatic and content-based strategies. About Medicai Medicai is a VC-backed healthcare startup that develops cloud-based…
Bing Search Image Box Tests Explore Image & Visual Search But...
Microsoft is testing expanding its image search box within the Bing Search results to let you “explore” images in a deeper way. Part of this test brings you into Bing’s…
Google AI Overviews Target Of Legal Complaints In The UK And EU
Independent publishers want the option to opt out of Google’s AI Overviews without being excluded from the search results. The post Google AI Overviews Target Of Legal Complaints In The…
Google: Order Of Disavow Link File Does Not Matter
Google’s John Mueller said the order of the URLs or sites you list in your disavow link file does not matter. He added that the file is not processed in…
Google Search Console Performance Report Average Position Bug?
Google Search Console may have a weird glitch in the performance report average position data. For some reason, many are seeing huge declines in average position in the chart but…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 8, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 7, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Human-Centered SEO: How To Succeed While Others Struggle With AI
Machines cannot replace skilled marketers who understand the role of human behavior signals that drive rankings. The post Human-Centered SEO: How To Succeed While Others Struggle With AI appeared first…
Google Local & Business Profiles Drops June 25th – Repo...
Starting around June 25, 2025, many are noticing huge declines in impressions and clicks from their local rankings in Google. This is from the Google Business Profiles performance reports and…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 9, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
6 Types of Ecommerce Business Models + Examples
Learn about types of ecommerce with examples, including business-to-business and business-to-consumer.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Helpful Content Recoveries W...
This week we covered the ongoing Google June 2025 core update and how we are finally seeing some recoveries with the past helpful content updates, and some core updates. Google…
Google Ads With Nearby Hotel Placement Units
Google seems to be testing a new ad unit for hotel or nearby listings that have big blue buttons to book at the site being listed. I am honestly not…
Internet Marketing Ninjas Acquired By Previsible
Previsible has acquired Internet Marketing Ninjas to expand its link building and digital PR services, with both operating as separate brands The post Internet Marketing Ninjas Acquired By Previsible appeared…
HTTP Status Codes Explained: Full List & Impact on SEO
Learn what HTTP status codes are, what different codes mean, and how they impact search visibility.
Google Business Profiles Reverification After Suspensions Increas...
A number of local SEOs are stating that Google is now requiring businesses that had their Google Business Profiles suspended to reverify at a higher rate than normal. Meaning, the…
Yoast SEO Functionality Is Now Available Within Google Docs
Yoast SEO breaks free of the CMS paradigm and now provides readability and keyword feedback within Google Docs. The post Yoast SEO Functionality Is Now Available Within Google Docs appeared…
How To Use New Social Sharing Buttons To Increase Your AI Visibil...
AI share buttons that are easy to configure may help increase a site’s exposure in ChatGPT and Google AI Mode. The post How To Use New Social Sharing Buttons To…