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Discover how to get things done quickly, make your SEO work more efficient, and turn setbacks into stepping stones. The post Secure Your 2024 SEO Budget With These Tips For…

Quality content is the top factor influencing Google’s indexing and crawling decisions, per a discussion in a recent podcast. The post Google Confirms: Quality Is Foremost Factor In Search Indexing…

SEO strategy is important for many reasons ranging from maximizing return to having an organized plan to manage tactics and the work overall. The post The Importance Of Starting Your…

Google confronted over search deals in first week of landmark antitrust trial. The post Google Antitrust Trial Week 1: Feds Paint Picture Of Search Bully appeared first on Search Engine…

This original data study reveals impact on search intent, aiding smart decisions for product and category pages. Refine your ecommerce strategy with fresh insights. The post How Plural Keywords Impact…

Google is simplifying the SERPs by removing the How-To rich results from desktop and mobile search in all languages The post Google Completely Removes How-To Rich Results appeared first on…

Google’s September 2023 Helpful Content Update contains two algorithm changes that affect how sites are ranked The post Google September 2023 Helpful Content Update – Changes To The Algorithm appeared…

Get organizations to see the value in your business. Discover how to apply for grants and grow your community-based business with this guide. The post How I Secured $300k In…

Our State Of SEO survey is split into 2 separate reports to address distinct challenges and opportunities faced by an agency or in-house professional. The post State Of SEO: Agency…

Google updated official crawler documentation to fix a typo in a user agent string that could cause errors in crawler identification The post Google Updates Crawler Documentation To Fix A…

In this study and learn to provide better estimations and communications with non-SEO stakeholders of their migration projects. The post How Long Should An SEO Migration Take? [Study] appeared first…

Explore the latest updates to Google Search Console’s Shopping tab and how merchants can use them to optimize product listings. The post Google Updates Search Console Shopping Tab Listings Report…

Now that the August 2023 core update is complete, here’s a quick recap of some of the biggest updates to Google search in 2023. The post Google Completes Rollout Of…

Google’s John Mueller offered advice about the use of Google site for SEO purposes. The post Google Confirms Google Sites Are “Not Ideal For SEO Purposes” appeared first on Search…

Unlock the secrets to high-performance websites that are legal and accessible. Elevate user experience and stay ahead in SEO. Read the full article now. The post 4 Tested Website SEO…

Google is designated a “gatekeeper” under EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA); here’s what that means and how it impacts Google products. The post Google Designated A “Gatekeeper” Under EU…

Google’s John Mueller suggests a better approach to paid guest posts The post Google On Right Way To Do Paid Guest Posts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Learn more about common website errors reported through Google Search Console that visitors encounter and where administrators can find solutions for them in story format. The post Google Search Central…

Discover what predictive AI can do to move your business forward and to deliver an enhanced customer experience. The post Exploring The Marketing Potential Of Predictive AI appeared first on…

Want to stand out in today’s competitive job market? Read on and learn relevant career insight and tips based on our State Of SEO report. The post Competition In The…

Google is enhancing SGE with more webpage links in summaries, and expanding availability to India and Japan. The post Google Adds More Links In SGE’s AI-Generated Summaries appeared first on…

Instagram confirmed that it is testing the ability to upload Reels up to 10 minutes long, allowing it to compete with TikTok, X, and YouTube. The post Instagram Testing 10-Minute…

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YouTube makes its Partner Program accessible to more creators globally with lower subscriber thresholds. The post YouTube Lowers Barriers To Join Partner Program In More Countries appeared first on Search…

Explore the recent announcement from Perplexity inviting Pro users to research the web with AI assistance from Anthropic’s latest model, Claude-2. The post Perplexity Adds Claude-2 To AI Model Selection…

Critical vulnerability rated 9.8/10 affects Forminator WordPress Contact Form installed in over 400,000 websites The post Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 400,000+ Websites appeared first on Search Engine…

YouTube now allows creators to eliminate policy strikes through completion of educational courses on its Community Guidelines. The post YouTube Now Allows Creators to Remove Community Guideline Strikes appeared first…

Most Americans remain unfamiliar with ChatGPT; and few anticipate major impact on jobs, Pew study finds. The post ChatGPT’s Reach Limited Among U.S. Adults, Pew Research Shows appeared first on…

WordPress releases a free course that teaches how to create a membership site and start earning cash The post WordPress Releases Free Course On Building & Monetizing Membership Sites appeared…

Google announced the availability of Duet AI for Workspace users. Explore the generative AI features for content creation, meetings, and global collaboration. The post Google Workspace Users Can Request No-Cost…

Google unveils new SynthID tool to detect AI-generated images using imperceptible watermarks. The post Google Unveils New Tool To Detect AI-Generated Images appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Explore the features of the new version of ChatGPT for enterprises, including enhanced security and unlimited access to the best version of GPT-4. The post ChatGPT Enterprise Now Available From…

Google updated the technology that powers PageSpeed Insights The post Google Updates PageSpeed Insights With Lighthouse 11 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Avoid the confusion that is common around entities, keywords, and phrases, and use this guide to leverage “Entities” in SEO. The post Entities In SEO: What Are They And Why…

Structure your website to help customers understand the site’s hierarchy and also shows the resources available within the section. The post When To Create Localized Folders And Pages For SEO…

YouTube explains how its Shorts algorithm recommends quality videos viewers want, not those aimed at exploiting the system. The post YouTube Explains How Shorts Algorithm Works appeared first on Search…

Google updates flight searches to help find cheaper fares with price insights, tracking alerts, and guarantees. The post Google Updates Flight Search Results To Help Find Cheaper Fares appeared first…

Google’s Martin Splitt discusses AI Content in the context of quality control at the time of crawling and rendering The post Google On How Googlebot Handles AI Generated Content appeared…

Learn what the industry thinks about the impact of generative AI on content creation and how you can use it to your advantage. The post Content Creation In An AI…

Search engines constantly change how they rank websites. Improve your SEO with these 5 up to date concepts. The post 6 SEO Concepts To Focus On Right Now appeared first…

WordPress announced that it is offering 100-year domain name registrations, available right now The post WordPress Announces 100-Year Domain Name Registrations appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Explore Anthropic’s plans to launch paid plans for Claude.ai, including a survey to determine what users will pay for a premium version of Claude. The post Anthropic To Launch Paid…

Google now indexes CSV files. This is in addition to previously using them via structured data for enhanced search appearances The post Google Is Now Indexing CSV Files appeared first…

Explore the latest announcements from Perplexity including updates to AI-assisted search with GPT-3.5 Turbo fine-tuning and access to Code Llama, Meta’s open-source LLM for coding. The post Perplexity Announces AI…

It’s easy to blame PPC when leads aren’t converting to customers. But there are many reasons outside of PPC that this problem exists. The post 5 Reasons Why Your PPC…

Explore the latest round of investments for Hugging Face that demonstrate big tech’s continued interest in open-source AI advancements and collaborations. The post Hugging Face Receives $235M Investment Raising Value…

Google is automatically upgrading vehicle ad campaigns to Performance Max starting in September. The post Google Automatically Upgrading Vehicle Ads To Performance Max appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover Code Llama, Meta’s latest large language model (LLM) for coding. Learn how it could shape the future of programming, along with risks it poses. The post Meta AI Introduces…

LinkedIn bolsters newsletters with a revamped interface, multiple newsletters per account, and automatic follows for subscribers. The post LinkedIn Rolls Out New Features To Enhance Newsletters appeared first on Search…

LinkedIn enhances its home feed recommendation algorithm with AI for a more personalized experience. The post LinkedIn’s Feed Is Getting Smarter Thanks To AI appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Expand your B2B business into international markets with Google Ads and and focus on holistically localizing your strategy with this step by step guide. The post How To Scale Your…

Get your copy of State Of SEO 2023 for our full findings on the emergent SEO factors you should pay attention to this year. The post 3,890 SEOs Shared The…

Google announces AI-powered security for their Workspace suite of tools The post Google Workspace Announces AI-Powered Security appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Find out what content marketers can learn from the Associated Press’ recent guidance on covering AI topics and using AI tools. The post Associated Press Offers AI Guidance For Content…

Microsoft announces its newest global partnership with Httpool by Aleph, enabling advertisers in select European markets to leverage localized experts and resources for campaign planning. The post BREAKING: Microsoft Announces…

Google Analytics 4 taps AI to surface insights, enable custom metric tracking, and provide data-driven recommendations. The post How Google Analytics 4 Uses AI To Enhance Your Marketing Data appeared…

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Learn what hinders your email marketing success and cross-check if any of these is happening with you or your team. The post 19 Email Marketing Mistakes Affect Open, Click, Conversion…

Elevate your success in 2023 with Google’s updates, AI integration, and online reputation tactics. Ready to thrive? Read on for expert insights. The post Essential Google Algorithm & AI Updates…

Learn how Core Web Vitals are changing and what you can do to score well on Interaction to Next Paint, Google’s new page experience metric. The post Google’s New Core…

Elon Musk plans a major shift in how links are displayed in X posts by removing headlines and descriptions. How will this affect content marketers? The post Elon Musk Confirms…

OpenAI allows developers to customize GPT-3.5 Turbo through fine-tuning, improving performance on specialized tasks. The post OpenAI Lets Developers Customize GPT-3.5 Turbo With Fine-Tuning appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s Search Off The Record podcast sheds light on the search engine’s evolving ranking systems and updates. The post Google Podcast Sheds Light On Ranking Systems & Updates appeared first…

The web interface for Threads is coming to desktop browsers this week, making it easier for marketers to reach target audiences on the Instagram platform. The post Threads By Instagram…

Google announces rollout of August 2023 core search update, which may take weeks to complete. The post Google Launches August 2023 Core Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s newest AI-powered campaign type, Demand Gen campaigns, is now in beta for advertisers. The full rollout is expected to start October 2023. The post Move Over Google Discovery Ads,…

Don’t let irrational fears about AI and outsourcing worry you about job security. Help out HR, customer support, and the C-suite with this guide. The post Your SEO Skills Are…

Are your competitors stealing your traffic, keywords, and even your brand? Find out if your paid search campaigns are leaving you vulnerable. The post How To Keep Your Paid Search…

YouTube and Universal Music Group announced a partnership to develop generative AI tools that foster creativity while protecting artists’ creative authenticity and rights. The post YouTube Announces Music Industry Partnerships…

Have a question about Google Performance Max brand safety controls? Google AdsLiaison offered clarification about the options available for advertisers to protect brand reputation. The post Google AdsLiaison On Performance…

Learn how to make your ecommerce business gain visibility across channels, especially when you’re managing an extensive product catalog. The post How To Drive More Sales: The Ultimate Multichannel Ecommerce…

Google’s John Mueller explains the purpose of the ARTICLE semantic HTML element The post Google Answers Question About The “Impact” Of ARTICLE Semantic HTML Element appeared first on Search Engine…

What is Instagram’s Threads app and is it a better way to X-Twitter? The post Threads: What Is The New Social App From Instagram? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

New report accuses Google of targeting ads at children and harvesting their data, potentially breaching federal privacy laws. The post Is Google Collecting Children’s Data For Ads? New Report Sparks…

Google’s John Mueller answers whether it’s okay to use the noindex tag to remove an unwanted page from the sitelinks The post Google Answers If Noindex Is Okay For Altering…

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Make sure your content is up to spec to capture your audience. Tailor visuals to your social media platforms’ requirements with this handy guide. The post Social Media Image Size…

Explore separate announcements from Adam Mosseri, Instagram CEO, about changes to how Threads displays reposts and a new audio notes feature in development for Instagram. The post Threads Adds Reposts…

Google’s John Mueller offers advice about inability to rank despite good SEO The post Google Answers Why A Site Doesn’t Rank Despite Good SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Diversifying your ad platform strategy is crucial for growth. Read on to discover top alternative platforms to Google Ads. The post 5 Best Google Ads Alternatives To Diversify & Grow…

Google now allows businesses to add social media links to their Business Profiles, helping companies improve visibility across Google products. The post Google Lets Businesses Add Social Media Links To…

Amazon has added AI-generated customer review summaries to select products. Learn about the benefits and risks of AI-generated content in ecommerce for Amazon sellers. The post Amazon AI-Generated Customer Review…

Want to create GA4 reports in Google Sheets? Check out the new GA4 Reports Builder for Google Analytics add-on for Google Workspace from Google. The post GA4 Reports Builder For…

Google Analytics 4 enables exporting audience and engagement data to BigQuery for deeper insights. The post Google Analytics 4 Rolls Out New User Data Export To BigQuery appeared first on…

Google launches a pilot program offering premium customer service and support for select small business Google Ads clients. The post Google Courts Small Advertisers With Premium Support Pilot appeared first…

Consider practical tips to implement effective content marketing strategies to boost brand awareness, establish online authority, engage customers and drive business growth. The post Why Do Local Businesses Have To…

OpenAI unveils an AI moderation system using GPT-4 to reduce the mental burden on human moderators. The post Can GPT-4 Reduce The Human Cost Of Content Moderation? OpenAI Thinks So…

Google doesn’t use third-party SEO tool scores for search rankings, but the tools still provide useful optimization insights. The post Google: We Don’t Use Third-Party SEO Tool Scores For Rankings…

Google introduces updates to its AI-powered search experience to aid learning and education. The post Google Rolls Out AI Search Upgrades Focused On Education appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Link building for SaaS companies requires leveraging unique content resources and implementing strategic techniques. Discover 19 tried and tested list building techniques today. The post 19 List Building Techniques For…

As businesses grapple with inflation, layoffs, and budget cuts, you may be under more pressure than ever to deliver tangible SEO results with limited resources.  And in today’s challenging economic…

Rene Ritchie, YouTube’s Creator Liaison, debunks misconceptions and provides new insights into YouTube’s algorithm. The post YouTube Algorithm: Insights From Creator Liaison Renee Ritchie appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Generative AI adoption is surging, especially among young people, presenting opportunities and risks for marketers. The post Generative AI Adoption Rate Eclipsing Smartphones & Tablets appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s John Mueller discusses domain names and SEO The post Google: Domain Name Is Never Going To Make Or Break Your SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Gain insight from 3 important events that revealed YouTube’s multidimensional approach – so you can adapt your own video marketing strategy. The post YouTube Strategic Direction Revealed Over Three Key…

Instagram adds new features for photo carousels, collaboration with other users, and the ability to invite your audience to submit user generated content. The post Instagram Unveils Carousel Music, Collabs,…

Learn how marketing automation works to help you create a seamless, delightful customer experience without the manual hassle. The post What Is Marketing Automation And How Does It Work? appeared…

Learn the five key performance marketing trends you must master to captivate your audience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The post Unleash Your Campaign’s Potential: Elevate Your Performance Marketing…