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Google is postponing the enforcement date of new advertising policies to May 24, allowing extra time to make needed adjustments. The post Google Ads Policy Update: Changes To Government Docs…

Google Search Console adds clicks and impressions reports for product snippets and merchant listings The post Google Updates Search Console With New Merchant Reports appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

New features in Google’s Discovery ads enable brands to captivate consumers with tailored experiences and more accurate data analysis. The post Google Enhances Discovery Ads: Boosting Engagement & Conversions appeared…

Open Source AI movement achieves another milestone with the release of a ChatGPT clone that anyone can use The post New Open Source ChatGPT Clone – Called Dolly appeared first…

With the rollout of Google’s February 2023 Product Review Update, product review sites are kicking it up a notch. Discover more in this in-depth analysis. The post Analyzing The February…

Is paid verification through Twitter Blue and Meta Verified worth it? Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of paying for notability. The post Should You Invest In Paid Verification…

WordPress plugin vulnerability allows full site takeover by unauthenticated attackers. Affects over 500,000 WordPress WooCommerce sites The post WordPress WooCommerce Payments Plugin Vulnerability appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

More content doesn’t equate to better rankings. Here’s the advice straight from SEO pro, Tony Wright, on deciding whether to keep, update, or remove it. The post How Do You…

Intense scrutiny at a US congressional hearing explores privacy, data security, and TikTok’s ties to China. The post TikTok’s US Future Uncertain: CEO Faces Congress appeared first on Search Engine…

Join our next webinar! Get 5 actionable plans that help you uncover the most impactful opportunities for your business and achieve maximum ROI. The post Optimize Your SEO Strategy For…

OpenAI introduces plugin support for ChatGPT. It can now access the web, interpret code, and retrieve data from custom knowledge bases. The post OpenAI Introduces Plugin Support For ChatGPT appeared…

Google has just released Bard, its answer to ChatGPT. Here is everything we know about Bard. The post Google Bard: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Search Engine…

Mozilla announced an open source counterweight against profit-focused AI companies. Will create an open source challenger to ChatGPT and Bard The post Mozilla Open Source AI To Challenge ChatGPT &…

I’ve written about search engine optimization (SEO) for over 20 years. So, I wasn’t shocked when the editors asked me to refresh an article I wrote on October 21, 2020,…

Learn more about tomorrow’s hearing with TikTok CEO about data privacy and creating a safer digital space for younger audiences. The post TikTok CEO To Testify In Hearing On Data…

Opera introduces AI-powered features, enhancing desktop browsing with AI Prompts, ChatGPT, ChatSonic, and plans for a browser AI engine. The post Opera Introduces AI-Powered Features In Desktop Browsers appeared first…

Learn how OpenAI’s latest version of the popular tool has improved to revolutionize marketing and AI-driven communications. The post GPT-4: How Is It Different From GPT-3.5? appeared first on Search…

Microsoft’s new search advertising solution for retailers can improve campaign performance with category-based targeting and boosted bids. The post Microsoft Introduces Category-Based Targeting For Search Ads appeared first on Search…

Get pro tips on how to increase your brand authority by publishing unique, relevant, and authoritative content that gets referenced and cited by others. The post The Top 3 Ways…

TikTok updated its Community Guidelines to include new rules related to AI-generated content and how public figures can be used for artistic and educational content. The post TikTok Updated Community…

Is TikTok the only company that poses a threat to U.S. users? Learn how companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta pose similar risks. The post Should Congress Investigate Big…

LinkedIn’s latest features for business pages aim to enhance brand visibility, audience engagement, and hiring efficiency. The post LinkedIn Rolls Out 4 Updates For Business Pages appeared first on Search…

Google releases BARD, an AI chatbot entering the market to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing Chat. The post Google Launches BARD AI Chatbot To Compete With ChatGPT appeared…

Create visual content instantly with Bing Image Creator, an AI-powered tool in Bing and Microsoft Edge. The post Bing Image Creator: AI-Powered Visual Content By Microsoft appeared first on Search…

Should you be worried that ChatGPT taking over your SEO job? Here’s what to expect about the hot topic in this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Will AI Kill…

Learn how to work more efficiently with smaller in-house marketing budgets by executing SEO strategies that only cost money when they work. The post Enterprise SEO: 4 Ways To Boost…

ChatGPT experienced an outage affecting all users. Find out where to go to get the latest updates from OpenAI. The post ChatGPT Is Down: OpenAI Reports Major Outages For ChatGPT…

Learn about the new feature from TikTok that allows users to refresh the For You feed for fresh content recommendations.  The post TikTok Will Allow Users To Refresh The For…

Google explains why it’s recommended to combine multiple structured data into one script The post Google Explains Why Sites Should Combine Structured Data appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Not a fan of Twitter? Read on and find out why Mastodon can help you make better connections and have more control on your data. The post How Does Mastodon…

How do you create & use SEO personas? Hhow does that translate into better link building? Find out in this episode of the SEJ Show. The post Audience First SEO…

Changing your default search engine is a simple and fast process. Follow this guide and discover a new web-browsing experience. The post How To Change Your Default Search Engine In…

Catch up on this week’s news, including the release of GPT-4, Microsoft Copilot, AI in Google Workspace, and more in search, social, and AI. The post The Search Party: SEJ’s…

Learn how to map out each stage of the sales funnel so you can identify opportunities to refine your content strategy and convert more leads. The post How A Customer…

ChatSpot.ai from HubSpot allows you to use natural language in a chat interface to research competitors, run reports, summarize CRM data, and write effective messaging. The post We Took The…

Explore AI-powered Bing’s potential to transform your content creation efforts, with 5 prompts to boost creativity and streamline workflows. The post Microsoft Shares 5 Starter Prompts For AI-Powered Bing appeared…

Learn about the success of Traffic Think Tank, why it was sold to SEMrush, and career advice for SEO professionals from co-founder Matthew Howells-Barby. The post After Semrush Acquired Traffic…

Microsoft unveiled its groundbreaking AI-powered Copilot, a tool designed to boost productivity and unleash creativity. The post Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI-Powered Tools To Boost Productivity appeared first on Search Engine…

What makes a great SaaS PPC campaign? Check out these recommendations to ensure your account is built to last. The post How To Build A SaaS PPC Campaign That’s Built…

Find out more about LinkedIn’s new AI-powered features to help users optimize their profiles and write better job descriptions. The post LinkedIn Launches AI-Powered Features For Profile Optimization And Job…

Advanced SEO questions? Google’s Martin Splitt shares answers and insights in this special Q&A episode. The post Insights from Google’s Martin Splitt: Q&A on Semantic HTML, Search & Google Search…

A new tutorial from Google explains how to unlock Search Console insights with Looker Studio dashboards and visualize key SEO metrics. The post Google Search Console Tutorial: Monitor Data In…

Google confirms the March 2023 core algorithm update is now rolling out. Here’s what you need to know. The post Google Rolls Out March 2023 Core Algorithm Update appeared first…

What’s in your content marketing toolbox? Today’s consumers are thirsty for great content. But crafting compelling content and pushing it out to the right platforms is often easier said than…

Ready to start generating more sales and outperforming your ecommerce competition this year? Don’t miss this special double-feature event! The post Google Shopping Hacks To Upgrade Your Ecommerce Marketing Strategy…

Learn how you can configure Google Analytics 4 to track offline conversions, such as phone calls, and use CallRail to uncover hidden data. The post Google Analytics 4: A Step-By-Step…

Learn more about the STEM feed coming to TikTok users in March and explore the differences between TikTok and Douyin, China’s version of TikTok. The post TikTok Introduces STEM Feed:…

Learn more about Claude, the new AI assistant from Anthropic, offering a helpful, honest, and harmless AI experience. The post Anthropic Introduces Claude: A Safer AI Assistant appeared first on…

Google Search streamlines access to healthcare information, leverages AI for provider verification, and boosts mental health helpline visibility. The post Google Enhances Healthcare Info Access For US Searchers appeared first…

Open AI launches GPT-4. Discover the capabilities and limitations of the latest AI model, which has human-level performance in various professional and academic benchmarks. The post OpenAI Releases GPT-4: Now…

Google introduces AI-powered features in Google Workspace, making writing easier for users with quick draft creation and editing features to streamline the writing process. The post Google Brings AI-Powered Features…

Zero search volume keywords are worth going after, but only if they’re relevant to your business. The post Should You Focus On Zero Search Volume Keywords? appeared first on Search…

Get access to a free, powerful SEO tool that takes the guesswork out of calculating the return on investment (ROI) of SEO. The post How To Calculate The ROI Of…

Google Ads will use Google Analytics 4’s conversion window settings starting March 31 to ensure consistent reporting. The post Google To Unify GA4 & Google Ads Conversion Windows appeared first…

Learn from Google’s Search Advocate, John Mueller, how to position yourself for success and increase your chances of getting hired at a major tech company. The post Google’s John Mueller…

Google’s John Mueller shares advice on simplifying website structure. Learn why shifting subdirectories isn’t recommended and the benefits of specifying the root homepage as x-default. The post Google’s John Mueller…

Effective customer journey maps can help you enhance touchpoints and streamline the buyer’s journey. Here’s what you need to know. The post How To Create A Customer Journey Map appeared…

Barry Schwartz of Rusty Brick and Search Engine Roundtable joined Loren Baker to talk SEO, business, the search landscape, & hair products. It was legendary! The post Two Search Experts…

OenAI GPT-4 is confirmed and these are the reasons why it’s going to blow minds The post OpenAI GPT-4 Arriving Mid-March 2023 And It’s Huge appeared first on Search Engine…

Compare your social media performance with brands in your industry in the 2023 Social Media Benchmarks Report. The post Social Media Engagement Rates Dropping Across Top Networks appeared first on…

Catch up on this week’s top news stories in search marketing, social media, AI tools, and WordPress security. The post SEJ Sum-Up: Weekly News Recap for Search, Social, And AI…

Glean insights into how your YouTube video performed directly using YouTube Analytics using this detailed step-by-step guide. The post YouTube Analytics: How To Find & Analyze Data appeared first on…

Microsoft shares an upbeat report on continued growth in users and engagement for Bing search and Edge Browser The post Bing AI-Powered Search & Edge Browser Grow Users & Engagement…

Refreshing your existing PPC strategy? Looking for new ways to reach your audience? Explore these areas as you seek to boost your returns this year. The post 6 PPC Strategies…

Watch Google’s Martin Splitt share opinions & insights on various technical SEO topics: semantic HTML, Google Search Console, indexing, client- and server-side rendering, and more. The post Q&A With Google’s…

A new Google Ads feature lets you access the GA4 audience builder directly in the Google Ads UI. The post Google Ads Simplifies Audience Creation W/ GA4 Audience Builder appeared…

Google’s desktop search results will now display favicons and site names, making it easier for users to identify websites listed in search results and ads. The post Google Introduces Updated…

TikTok Series allows creators to monetize their best content by putting it behind a paywall. The post TikTok Introduces Series For Creator Content Monetization appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

DuckDuckGo launches DuckAssist, a new AI-assisted feature that generates natural language answers using Wikipedia. The post DuckDuckGo Enters The AI Race With DuckAssist appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

WP Statistics WordPress plugin, with 600,000+ active installs, patched a CSRF vulnerability The post WP Statistics WordPress Plugin Patches CSRF Vulnerability appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Read the advice from 10 women who have made it in the industry and learn from their wisdom to build your professional SEO career. The post Lessons From 10 Women…

Here are 5 paid media tactics that help you focus on getting the right traffic, not the most traffic. The post Smarter Ads: 5 Cost-Efficient Ways To Get Higher Return…

The RESTRICT Act, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, could ban the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the US. The post Is TikTok Facing A US Ban? appeared…

YouTube now allows more profanity in videos. Moderate profanity is eligible for full ad revenue, while strong profanity may receive limited ads. The post YouTube Updates Ad Policy To Allow…

Performance Max for travel goals is Google’s new AI-powered tool for hotel advertisers, enabling them to create multi-format ads and reach more travelers across channels. The post Google Ads Launches…

Microsoft announces local search ads for Bing and new updates to help advertisers track conversions and create custom audiences. The post Microsoft Launches Local Search Ads For Bing appeared first…

Vulnerability discovered in Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin affects hundreds of thousands of WordPress websites The post Elementor WordPress Contact Form Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Up To 200,000 Sites appeared…

Check out this four-step SaaS SEO strategy to keep a leg up on your competition and ultimately come out on top. The post SaaS Seo: A Four-Step Strategy For Growth…

LinkedIn’s new collaborative articles feature uses AI-powered prompts to encourage users to share knowledge and insights. The post Collaborate On LinkedIn With AI-Driven Articles appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Mark Zuckerberg announces a new top-level product group to turbocharge the Meta platform with generative AI experiences. The post Meta Announces New Top-Level Product Group For Generative AI appeared first…

Learn more about Snapchat’s newest feature, My AI, and how to use it to better engage with your Snapchat audience. The post Snapchat Launches My AI: A New Social Media…

Brave SERPs now feature a rich result created by an AI Summarizer, sometimes summarizing two webpages in a single summary The post Brave Search Engine Summarizing Webpages in SERPs appeared…

Technical SEO tools for agencies abound. What’s in your toolkit and how you use them can mean the difference between great success and great failure. The post 20 Essential Technical…

Job Search Experience rich results in Google search is no longer available in South Korea The post Google Removes Job Search Experience From South Korean Search Results appeared first on…

Should you cut your SEO for PPC? Do your analysis with the whole business in mind with advice straight from expert Tony Wright. The post How Do You Suggest A…

LinkedIn highlights a series of recent updates that can help job seekers find suitable opportunities and catch the attention of recruiters. The post LinkedIn Highlights 5 New Features For Job…

In this article, expert Greg Jarboe digs deeper into a CMI study and gives advice on what content marketers should prioritize. The post You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned…

Ready to get the most out of your leads? Want to drive more sales? Register now and learn how to turn prospects into customers. The post How To Create Content…

This guide will highlight the areas in which each SEO software suite excels to help you navigate the highly competitive landscape of SEO. The post The Top 5 SEO Software…

ChatGPT’s 90% cost reduction offers developers affordable access to cutting-edge technology, while Whisper’s speech-to-text model is now available for on-demand access. The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Whisper API Now Available…

YouTube’s new lead, Neal Mohan, plans to support creators by expanding subscription, shopping, and digital goods offerings while investing in new features and AI. The post YouTube’s Priorities For 2023:…

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) offers a sneak peek at their redesigned website and asks for feedback The post W3C Launches Beta Of New Website Redesign appeared first on…

Stay ahead of the competition and maintain a strong presence on social media with a social media planner. The post Social Media Planner: How To Plan Your Quarter (With Template)…

Learn how organic strategies can help drive paid marketing strategies that will boost your overall ROI. And vice versa. The post 5 Ways To Combine SEO & SEM For More…

Learn how to use quality content promotion, link building, and authentic subject matter expertise to get higher SERP positions & a higher ROI. The post Boost Your Online Authority With…

Learn more about Sounds for Businesses from TikTok, which allows businesses to choose commercially licensed audio for their marketing and ad content. The post TikTok Announces Sounds For Business appeared…

Learn how Google’s keyword-matching system operates, including ad selection, bid calculations, and the importance of grouping keywords. The post Google Ads’ Keyword Matching Process Detailed In New Guide appeared first…

Learn how to optimize websites for Bing’s AI-powered algorithm with insights from Fabrice Canal’s Pubcon keynote. The post Bing’s AI Algorithm: Insights From Fabrice Canal’s Pubcon Keynote appeared first on…

Learn how Google’s safety measures, including automated vetting and store badges, protect shoppers and build trust. The post Trust the Badge: Google’s System For Safe Online Shopping appeared first on…