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Learn about the 20-plus-year-old search engine that claims to not track, target, or keep the search history of its users. The post Startpage: The World’s Most Private Search Engine appeared…

Google Domains has agreed to be acquired by Squarespace, including approximately 10 million domains The post Google Domains Agrees To Be Acquired By Squarespace appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google announces the integration of GA4 properties with AdSense accounts, a game-changer in the realm of monitoring website performance. The post Google Announces Google Analytics 4 & AdSense Integration appeared…

Reuters’ 2023 Digital News Report reveals rising influence of internet celebrities in news, growing distrust in algorithms, and increasing news avoidance. The post Trust In Online News Shifting From Reporters…

Instagram Broadcast Channels are rolling out globally. Discover how to find interesting channels and create a channel for your followers or subscribers. The post Instagram Broadcast Channels Roll Out Globally:…

WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway plugin vulnerability allows hackers to steal sensitive customer information The post Vulnerability In WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway Plugin Affects 900,000+ Websites appeared first on Search Engine…

When it comes to editing video, you’re spoiled for choice with free software around. We’ve listed the pros and cons to help you decide quickly. The post Top 5 Video…

Plan what to do in a PR emergency and learn how to proactively protect your brand. The post The Small Business Guide To Reputation Management appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s newly discovered Easter egg, a Katamari minigame, offers a fun distraction and pays tribute to the popular series. The post Google’s Latest Easter Egg: A Katamari Minigame appeared first…

Google’s AI chatbot Bard faces launch delay in Europe over data privacy concerns amid stricter EU regulations. The post Google’s Bard Paused in the EU. What’s Behind the Delay? appeared…

Google’s new search spam report form expands reportable issues, emphasizing the role of user feedback in improving search quality. The post Google Aims To Improve Search Quality With New Feedback…

Executives remains focused on profits while popular Reddit communities maintain support for developers forced to shut down popular Reddit apps over API changes. The post Popular Reddit Communities Support These…

Google Ads announced a significant worldwide update to its trademark policy. Read on to see if your brand will be affected. The post Google Ads To Update Trademark Policy Worldwide…

Google recently announced the expansion of the Confirming Gross Revenue tool for buyers and publishers in a move towards greater ad transparency. The post Google Expands ‘Confirming Gross Revenue’ Tool…

Google research paper shows how they created a dataset for training language models for open-ended dialogue The post Google Research: Is This Dataset Used For Google’s AI Search? appeared first…

Website crawling is fundamental to SEO. Help the search engine bots discover your content more efficiently when you follow these top 5 tips. The post Website Crawling: The What, Why…

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Learn the ultimate cost of content cannibalization as 2 industry experts guide you through how to remedy it. RSVP for this webinar, now! The post The Cost Of Cannibalization: How…

Google announces Demand Gen and Video View, AI-powered ad campaigns to enhance mid-funnel reach and offer business insights. The post Google’s New AI-Powered Ad Campaigns: Demand Gen & Video View…

Learn more about updates to OpenAI’s API, GPT-3.5 Turbo, and GPT-4 models and how they could lead to enhanced generative AI applications for business. The post OpenAI Updates API, GPT-3.5…

Google’s John Mueller offers feedback about links from non-English to English language websites The post Google: Links From Non-English To English Language Sites Are Not Bad? appeared first on Search…

Mark Zuckerberg reveals his vision for AI across Meta’s products, transforming advertising, enhancing social interactions, and simplifying Metaverse coding tasks. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Plan: Integration Across All Meta…

YouTube lowers the threshold for monetization and expands its affiliate program, creating new revenue opportunities for content creators. The post Making Money On YouTube Just Got Easier appeared first on…

Google enhances Search Console’s video indexing report, providing precise feedback to optimize video visibility. The post Google Enhances Video Indexing Report In Search Console appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover the latest AI news, top generative AI tools, and the best tips for integrating new AI technologies. The post From Science Fiction To Marketing Reality: Exploring The Impact Of…

Learn about different hosting types to find the best option for your company’s WordPress site. Here are our top recommendations for each type. The post Your Guide To Hosting Types…

How is pagespeed related to helpful content in Google? Expert Adam Riemer answers this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Will Improving Page Speed Count For Helpful Content In Google?…

Get your free Complete Technical SEO Audit Workbook – SEJ’s all-inclusive guide and SEO audit template for performing a technical SEO audit. The post Your Ultimate Guide To A Successful…

Developers have created a total of almost 400 plugins, now available to ChatGPT Plus users. Here are 25 ChatGPT plugins for marketing. The post 25 ChatGPT Plugins For Marketing Included…

Discover why thousands of subreddit moderators joined the protest of the upcoming Reddit API changes, restricting access to millions from June 12 – 14. The post Is Reddit Down? Why…

ChatGPT’s capacity for humor shows promise, but struggles with originality and scope, posing implications for digital marketers. The post ChatGPT’s Humor Isn’t Quite Human Yet, Study Finds appeared first on…

Google invited more users to try Search Generative Experience after recent speed and quality improvements. Here are some changes to the AI overviews we noticed. The post Google Invites More…

Security researchers publish proof of concept of how ChatGPT can be used by hackers to spread malicious code The post Researchers Warn That ChatGPT Can Be Used To Spread Malicious…

Google’s Director of Ad Safety speaks to increasing efforts to combat ad policy abuses, suspending millions of accounts, and launching the Ads Transparency Center. The post Google’s Fight Against Ad…

Lots of PPC professionals say a lot about PPC and paid search. Sort the myths from the magic in this episode of the SEJ Show. The post Decoding Ads Policy:…

Microsoft annoucned that users can now interact with Bing AI Chat with voice on the desktop The post Bing AI Voice Chat Comes to Desktop appeared first on Search Engine…

LinkedIn launches a messaging inbox for company pages, enhancing direct communication amid economic shifts. The post LinkedIn Unveils Messaging Inbox For Company Pages appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Much like the internet in the 90s, the metaverse has great potential to shape businesses and people’s lives. The post The Metaverse: What Is It? appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s John Mueller debunks the “Index Bloat” theory, stating there’s no limit on the number of pages indexed per site. The post Google Debunks The “Index Bloat” Theory appeared first…

Google’s Search Relations team provides insights into controlling Googlebot’s interactions with webpages on the latest ‘Search Off The Record’ podcast. The post How To Control Googlebot’s Interaction With Your Website…

Discover Apple’s latest innovations at WWDC 2023 for work including Microsoft apps in augmented reality workflows, desktops that can handle machine learning workloads, and more. The post WWDC 2023: How…

Google I/O and industry regulation chatter is everywhere. Here’s what you need to know. The post After I/O: What To Know Following Google’s Big Month [Podcast] appeared first on Search…

An issue with Gmail is redirecting newsletters to spam, affecting open rates, MailChimp confirms. The post Gmail Glitch Sending Newsletters To Spam, MailChimp Confirms appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Microsoft Store Ads expands globally, introducing new features to streamline advertising and broaden reach. The post Microsoft Store Ads Go Global & New Features Revealed appeared first on Search Engine…

Does a security header that enforces an HTTPS connection also provide a ranking influence? The post Google Answers If Security Headers Offer Ranking Influence appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s Martin Splitt explains why Google’s structured data validator is different from the Schema.org validator The post Why Google’s Structured Data Validator Shows Errors While Official Schema Version Doesn’t appeared…

Discover examples of other brands who have posted successful marketing campaigns on YouTube to help yours reach new audiences. The post 10 YouTube Marketing Strategies & Tips (With Examples) appeared…

Boost your Google Ads ROI. Learn to optimize offline conversions at our live webinar. Transform ad strategies, maximize returns. The post How To Start Optimizing Your Offline Conversions With Google…

The latest update to Google’s Vertex AI platform brings accessible and powerful generative AI models to a broader audience. The post Google Cloud Introduces Generative AI Support In Vertex AI…

Google’s Bard language model enhances reasoning abilities and adds Google Sheets export functionality. The post Google Enhances Bard’s Reasoning Skills appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Microsoft Advertising announces Universal Event Tracking Insights, cross-device attribution model, global expansion, and integration with Pinterest. The post Microsoft Advertising Boosts Analytics & Global Reach In June Update appeared first…

WordPress now has an AI Assistant to help with writing content, titles, summaries and even spelling & grammar. The post WordPress Now Has An AI Content Generator – Free Access…

Understanding web development is fundamental to improving online success. The post Website Development: In-Depth Guide For Beginners appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Learn how local “invisibility” causes businesses to lose $2.4B per year, and how you can avoid doing the same. The post Why U.S. Brands Lose $2.4B A Year From Local…

Discover 5 ways to mitigate client churn and increase profits. Understand why clients leave and learn effective strategies to retain them. The post 5 Ways To Stop Clients From Leaving…

Safari 17 introduces JPEG XL and enhanced `font-size-adjust`, potentially improving webpage loading times and layout consistency. The post Apple Safari 17’s Hidden Gems: JPEG XL & Font-Size-Adjust appeared first on…

Engage Gen Zers on social media by rethinking your approach. Here’s what you need to know. The post How Gen Z Are Using Social Media appeared first on Search Engine…

Hackers exploiting ecommerce websites to steal credit card data using Magecart style exploit The post New Ecommerce Exploit Affects WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube reverses policy on election misinformation, impacting advertisers and content creators, as free speech and misinformation issues intensify. The post YouTube Reverses Election Misinformation Policy appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s John Mueller discusses TLD nuances; Google reclassifies .ai domains as gTLDs, impacting SEO strategies and user targeting. The post Google’s John Mueller On Domain Selection: gTLDs Vs. ccTLDs appeared…

Google’s John Mueller seeks advice on hiring SEO consultants; experts emphasize experience, customization, and ethical practices. The post Google’s John Mueller Seeks Advice On Hiring SEO Consultants appeared first on…

Use 11 tips to optimize your Performance Max campaigns and expect better results while also benefiting from the time savings promised by automated campaign types. The post 11 Tips To…

Learn more about the history of ChatGPT, from OpenAI’s earliest paper on generative models to reaching 100 million users, 1.6 billion visits, and 200 plugins. The post History Of ChatGPT:…

Compare task results from Claude-instant-100k, Anthropic’s AI chatbot with an expanded context window, to ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google Bard in three examples. The post Claude Instant With 100k Tokens…

Everything you need to know about Snapchat My AI Snaps: how to send photos to My AI, receive AI-generated images, and explore potential advertising opportunities. The post Snapchat My AI…

Read this blog for tips and techniques to improve the technical SEO structure of multilingual websites. The post 4 Technical SEO Tips For Multilingual Websites appeared first on Search Engine…

In this on-demand webinar, Meza shares what it takes to form an effective content strategy while keeping up with modern times. Watch now. The post Is Content The King In…

Looking to add AI-generated content to your SEO strategy? Check out our upcoming webinar with Conductor to learn ways you can overcome these challenges. The post How To Use AI…

The secret to a powerful brand story? Ikigai. Find out what it is and how it works in this SEJ Show podcast episode. The post Content & Brand Storytelling: Be…

Dynamic rendering can be an ideal temporary solution. Find out when to use it and questions you need to ask first with this detailed guide The post Dynamic Rendering: Should…

What is Wix Website builder and why you should be paying attention to how it’s changing the business of building websites The post Wix Changed How Websites Are Built And…

Discover how the Instagram algorithm tailors your Stories, Feeds, Reels, and Explore experiences, and learn about the factors that influence what content you see first. The post How The Instagram…

Google’s Search Relations team discusses the potential impact of Web3 on SEO, highlighting challenges and emerging use cases. The post Google’s Search Relations Team Explores Web3’s SEO Impact appeared first…

Google’s recent automatically created assets feature takes the copy writing headache away for advertisers. This tutorial breaks down how and when to use it. The post Google Ads Tutorial: Using…

Here’s everything marketers need to know about Google’s updated Digital Marketing Playbook, focused on user privacy updates. The post Google Unveils Digital Marketing Playbook Amidst Privacy Changes appeared first on…

Google’s upgraded Search Console Insights provides new details about content performance, even for properties with a Google Analytics association. The post Google Search Console: New Report Details Content Growth appeared…

Free AI Domain Name Generator uses OpenAI technology to brainstorm domain names – No need to sign up or register The post AI Domain Name Generator & AI Writer Announced…

Make sure that each new piece of content you create is optimized for the platform you’ll be using it on. The post Repurposing Content: A Guide With 5 Examples appeared…

YouTube’s algorithm prioritizes audience satisfaction, benefits from long-term creator-audience relationships, and is evolving with emerging technologies. The post YouTube’s Algorithm: What You Need To Know In 2023 appeared first on…

A study finds TikTok outperforms Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in user engagement and content frequency, while Reels leads in watch time. The post TikTok Dominates Short-Form Content, Instagram Reels…

Pew survey reveals 58% of US adults know ChatGPT; only 14% have used it, with mixed opinions on its utility. The post Americans Know About ChatGPT But Few Use It,…

Before you invest a lot in creating Location Pages, you need to have a strategy. Determine local intent first with this guide. The post Local Landing Pages: A Strategy For…

Try these 8 tried and testing tactics to generate law firm leads with video. The post Video Marketing For Law Firms: 8 Tactics For Lead Gen Success appeared first on…

Learn more about new website insights available through Microsoft’s Universal Event Tracking tag to help advertisers understand user engagement from ad campaigns. The post Microsoft Introduces Insights For Universal Event…

AI is changing the world of SEO rapidly. It is important to balance the changes while also sticking with what works today. The post How To Focus On What Matters…

Failing to regularly monitor and analyze your data can lead to missed opportunities and make it difficult to identify and address issues on time. The post 7 Common Google Analytics…

Experience the future of search with Google’s innovative Search Generative Experience (SGE) and explore the effectiveness of AI-powered overviews against standard SERP features. The post Google Search Generative Experience: A…

YouTube is discontinuing Stories, focusing instead on Shorts and Community posts, which drive more engagement. The post YouTube Stories To Be Discontinued appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Learn how to take your SEO consulting or marketing career (and your income) to the next level with alternative compensation models. The post How To Consult For Equity And Get…

Interview with Executive Director of WordPress on how the guiding principles of free, open source software is the secret to its continued success The post Executive Director Of WordPress On…

Learn the benefits and effectiveness of different types of YouTube marketing, tools, and use them to your advantage. Here’s where you should start. The post A Beginner’s Guide To YouTube…

A multi-channel, holistic approach to search marketing is a must in today’s digital marketing space. Learn what your approach should look like. Watch now. The post 3 Steps To Building…

Dive into the beta features of Bluesky Social, a new decentralized social media platform that offers a Twitter-like microblogging experience. The post Bluesky Social: Inside The New Decentralized Social Media…

Google’s Daniel Waisberg and Cherry Prommawin explain how news sites can optimize performance and engagement using Search Console reports. The post Optimizing News Sites Using Google Search Console Reports appeared…

Google explains how to use Search Console’s new bulk data export feature, which enables analysis of large data sets via Google BigQuery. The post Google Explains: How To Use Search…

Keyword research is a vital part of SEO. Here is a look at some of the best platforms you can use to find new opportunities. The post 16 Best Keyword…

Eleven WordPress plugins that deserve a place on virtually any shortlist, including some that may improve your current site. The post 11 WordPress Plugins Every Site Should Have appeared first…

Data cloud company Snowflake acquires AI technology company Neeva, a company founded by ex-Googlers The post AI Search Engine Neeva Acquired By Snowflake appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

This is why SEO and web development agencies aspiring to service thousands of clients should consider Duda The post What Is Duda Website Platform And Is It A Good Fit…