Bing Integrates With ChatGPT
Bing integrates with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, expands plugins ecosystem, and enhances AI-powered search across Microsoft’s platforms. The post Bing Integrates With ChatGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Should I Pay for Backlinks?
Ever wonder if you can pay for backlinks? Check out our handy guide to learn the pros and cons of buying your links.
Google Search Data Reveals Top Trending Careers
A report from Google looks into search data to discover what careers people are pursuing following a record number of resignations over the past year. The post Google Search Data…
How to Get Backlinks: An Honest Answer
First, we have someone offering us to pay for it: Then there’s someone else, framing their backlink request as a “guest post opportunity”: And finally, here’s the most professional one…
Real-World SEO: How People Search, Shop & Buy Online
Google wants to provide content that is useful and helpful to the consumer. Find out how this can help increase your ecommerce conversions. The post Real-World SEO: How People Search,…
How To Premiere A Video On Facebook Live
Premiering a video on Facebook allows your business to enter the world of livestreaming without the pressure of broadcasting live footage. Here’s how. The post How To Premiere A Video…
TikTok Dominates Short-Form Content, Instagram Reels Not Far Behi...
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…
LinkedIn Rolls Out 3 Updates To Pages
LinkedIn rolled out three updates to pages that allows businesses to facilitate more meaningful communication with their audience. The post LinkedIn Rolls Out 3 Updates To Pages appeared first on…
Google Updates Shopping Ads, Free Listings Policy Center & Ho...
Google had updated the Shopping ads Policy Center and free listings Policy Center to “better explain” the policies and how Google enforces those policies, the company posted.
Daily SEO Fix: Competitive Link Research
Link research is an essential pillar of an SEO strategy, but competitive link research can help you get a leg up. It’s vital for websites to not only know about…
Some Recent Weird Google Search Interface Bugs
Over the past couple of days, I’ve seen a few recent complaints about weird interface bugs in Google Search. To be honest, I know some of these are browser extension…
Google: Don’t Pick Cheap Domain On TLDs Overrun With Spam
Google’s John Mueller said on Reddit, when it comes to SEO, do not pick a cheap domain on a TLD that is overrun with spam. The question that was asked…
What I’m Learning About Local Sustainability from Renowned Market...
Heart-on-my-sleeve: I’m stricken over climate change and wondering how I can help. What have I been doing about it lately? Listening to two remarkable women interview some outstanding experts on…
Google Shopping Adds Short Title Attribute
Google Merchant Center has added support to Google shopping feeds for a short title attribute. You can use the short title [short_title] attribute to briefly and clearly identify the product…
US To Get Google News Showcase & Updated Google News Follow ...
Google announced a few news-related updates, including that the Google News Showcase is finally coming to US news publishers, an updated follow tab in the Google News app, and survey…
Google Ads Rolls Out Enhanced Conversions For Leads
As reported by George Nguyen, Google is now officially launching enhanced conversions for leads. Google has enhanced conversion for web for about a year, but recently added this for leads.
Quickly Access Bing Chat At chat.bing.com
Did you know you can quickly access Bing Chat by going to chat.bing.com? I didn’t know that until Mikhail Parakhin from Microsoft mentioned it on Twitter.
Google Business Profiles Edit Ticket Prices Feature Added
Google has added some new features around attraction and tour operators including the ability to edit your ticket prices directly in Google Business Profiles.
PSA: Google Top Stories Eligibility For All Pages, Not Just AMP O...
This is just a reminder, since I covered this back last April but I forgot myself, there is really no top stories eligibility requirements in Google Search anymore. It use…
NTIA Receives Over 1,450 Comments On AI Accountability
Learn more about the NTIA’s request for information about AI accountability, including responses from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. The post NTIA Receives Over 1,450 Comments On AI Accountability appeared first…
Google Ads Has Three New Reporting Columns
Google Ads announced three new reporting columns including results, results value and conversion goals columns. Google said these columns are available on the Campaigns page for tables and charts, as…
Google Ads Sitelink Unknown Eligibility Bug
Google Ads has an issue with some sitelink assets where it shows the sitelinks are eligible but “limited” and the reason says “unknown.” Google’s Ads Liaison said, “the team is…
Global SEO: How To Strategize For Multinational Businesses
Going global with SEO: Discover how to create a successful multinational SEO strategy by considering cultural norms, user behavior, and market-specific factors. The post Global SEO: How To Strategize For…
Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant
In a sign of the critical importance of cybersecurity for all businesses, Google Cloud announces acquisition of leading cybersecurity firm Mandiant The post Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant appeared first…
Meta Lets Brands Search Facebook & Instagram For Stolen Conte...
Meta is introducing new ways for brands to discover whether other accounts use their intellectual property (IP) on Facebook and Instagram. The post Meta Lets Brands Search Facebook & Instagram…
Google: We Mostly Just Ignore Widget Links And Not Penalize For T...
As you know, Google has a webmaster guideline against widget links, despite what some SEOs want to tell themselves. But the good news, and we knew this, that Google will…
8 Brands Using Twitter Effectively
No two tweet strategies are alike. Take a look at some brands that use Twitter effectively and learn what makes them so successful. The post 8 Brands Using Twitter Effectively…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heated Again (June 28 & 29th...
We are back with you with another report of another unconfirmed Google Search ranking algorithm update. This one seemed to have kicked off yesterday, June 28th and is heating up…
15 Best Affiliate Marketing Tools & How to Use Them
I’ve been building and growing affiliate websites for nearly a decade and have recently made a “multiple six-figure” exit from one of my websites. If it wasn’t for the following…
Google Search Settings Not Sticking; Dark Mode Sees The Light
There are numerous complaints in the Google Search Community Forums that the Google Search settings are not sticking. The most obvious example is when you have the dark theme set…
Bing Chat Improves Efficiency & Reduces Latency Issues By 25%
Bing Chat has made some big efficiency improvements and reduced latency issues for some queries by 25%. Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO of Bing, said on Twitter, “yesterday we released a…
Google November 2024 Core Update Is Now Rolling Out – What ...
Google has begun rolling out the third core update for the year, the November 2024 core update. This update started to roll out on November 11, 2024 at around 3:30…
March 2022 Search Volume Study: Details & Methodology
Today we announced an improvement to our search volume accuracy in our US database. This post explains the technical details of how we did it.
Google’s Universal Analytics 3 Still Collecting Data For Mo...
Google’s Universal Analytics 3 which was supposed to stop collecting data over a week ago, on July 1st, is still collecting data for most, if not all, UA3 profiles. Every…
Vlog #196: Rick Mariano On Automation and Human Touch For Marketi...
In part one we spoke about how Rick Mariano has helped build LocalEdge to provide high volume digital marketing services at a low cost. In this next part…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 23, 2022
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 Bard Goes Without Updates For 5 Weeks
Google has not published a new update for Google Bard for five weeks now. The last update published was on June 7, 2023 and since then it has been quiet.
How to do Subdomain SEO without Jeopardizing Your Rankings
Wondering how subdomains impact SEO? Check out this guide to learn all the best practices and strategies for achieving SEO success with subdomains.
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 14, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Is Bounce Rate A Google Ranking Factor?
Does Google use bounce rate to rank webpages? Let’s take a look at what the experts say. The post Is Bounce Rate A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…
Top Digital Marketing Trends For 2022: Oracle Survey Results
Looking for industry benchmarks to inform your marketing strategy and upcoming campaigns? Oracle survey results reveal what’s trending in digital marketing today. The post Top Digital Marketing Trends For 2022:…
Google: Making Up Fake Online Profiles Is Awkward & Cheap; Yo...
Google’s John Mueller seemed to get annoyed the other day around people faking who they are with fake personas. He posted a PSA, public service announcement, on Twitter Monday saying,…
TikTok Offers New Resources & Ad Credits For Small Businesses...
TikTok is launching several initiatives to support small businesses, including tips from successful creators and $100 in ad credits. The post TikTok Offers New Resources & Ad Credits For Small…
Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI
As UK search habits evolve, Google’s reach softens slightly while concerns about AI-powered search results persist. The post Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI appeared…
Google Explains How AI Keeps Search Safe Via MUM & BERT
Google shares new information on how it has reduced “unexpected shocking” search results with BERT and the role MUM plays in safe search. The post Google Explains How AI Keeps…
How to Find & Analyze Competitor Keywords
Competitor keywords are search engine queries that rivals rank for. Learn how you can rank for them, too.
Microsoft: Bing Chat To Work On Any Browser In A Week Or Two
Several weeks ago, Bing’s CEO, Mikhail Parakhin said that Bing Chat will soon work on any browser – that you don’t have to use Microsoft Edge to run Bing Chat….
Google: We Pick Up On URL Patterns That Don’t Work But Shou...
Google’s John Mueller confirmed that GoogleBot will crawl and pick up on URL patterns that simply do not work on your site. I mean, we have all seen this happen…
Google Gemini Testing New & Improved Link Sources
Google’s Gemini is testing a new format for showing sources and links, a format that gives publishers and content sources more visibility in its AI answer engine. Google Gemini’s AI…
SEO Is More Than A Checklist
SEO Checklists and best practices are not the same as defined goals and a strategy. There are 7 key differences to factor into your SEO. The post SEO Is More…
Bing AI Chat And Copilot For Search Available In Google Chrome
Bing AI chat and AI copilot for search results, previously exclusive to Microsoft Edge and Bing app users, is now accessible on Google Chrome browsers. The post Bing AI Chat…
SEO for single page apps: The nuts and bolts
Learn effective SEO strategies for optimizing single-page applications and get key insights into tackling issues with JavaScript-based sites.
YouTube AdSense: How to Earn Money from Your Videos
Learn how to set up your YouTube Adsense account and tips to boost your earnings.
HTML Tags List: HTML Cheat Sheet
In this guide, we break down how HTML tags work, how to use them, and the most common tags you need to know.
How To Earn High-Authority Links That Drive Rankings
My agency, Fractl, was founded at the dawn of content marketing, when Google launched its war against paid link networks, and SEOs were scrambling to figure out how to earn…
Search By Image & Text With Google Multisearch
Google has launched a new way of searching by image with Google Lens named “multisearch.” Multisearch lets searchers search by image and then refine that image search with a text…
Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup – April 2021
The first quarter of the year is closing soon. Now is the time to think about what’s working, what isn’t, and how you’re going to end the year on top….
OpenAI Files Trademark Application for GPT-5
OpenAI files for GPT-5 trademark, indicating continued advancements in AI, natural language processing, and machine learning. The post OpenAI Files Trademark Application for GPT-5 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Do Brand Positioning: A Value-Based Approach
VBBP, or a value-based brand perception framework, is a great strategy for streamlining your company‘s branding and brand positioning. Learn more about it here.
Google Ads Users Experience Temporary Disruption To Services
Google Ads users received an error when trying to access the advertising platform, an incident quickly resolved by Google. The post Google Ads Users Experience Temporary Disruption To Services appeared…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google SGE Gains Links & Videos...
This week we covered a possible Google algorithm updater yesterday and today. We also covered how the new Google Search Generative Experience now can show both links to sources and…
New Google New Global Campaign Summary For Aggregate Reporting On...
Google Ads has added a new report that will help you see how well your campaigns are performing across multiple campaigns across multiple accounts. Google said it has also made…
Why First-Party Data Should Lead Your Organic Search Strategy [We...
Join our next webinar and discover how first-party data can inform your SEO strategy and drive more profitable and sustainable revenue. The post Why First-Party Data Should Lead Your Organic…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 7, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Mozilla Acquires Pulse, A Hybrid-Workplace Collaboration Company
Acquisition of hybrid workplace collaboration company strengthens Mozilla’s plans for growing their suite of products The post Mozilla Acquires Pulse, A Hybrid-Workplace Collaboration Company appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Organic Marketing vs. Paid Marketing: What’s the Difference?
Both have their uses, and one isn’t inherently better than the other. In this guide, you’ll learn why that is and how to create an organic marketing strategy: Basics of…
Google Local Listing “At This Place” Shows Businesses...
Google Local listings has a feature that shows what else is in that venue, it is called “at this place.” This reminds me of Google showing mall directories and what…
YouTube Begins Adding Chapters to Videos Automatically
YouTube is now automatically adding chapters to videos by default — a new feature that can be turned on or off from the settings panel. The post YouTube Begins Adding…
Google Podcast Discusses SEO Expertise
Googlers discuss the expertise of SEO gurus who ask questions that “don’t make sense” The post Google Podcast Discusses SEO Expertise appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Can AI Perform SEO? Experimenting With OpenAI’s GPT-3
If you’ve ever wondered if AI can do SEO and perform as well as human experts, you’ll want to check out this experiment. The post Can AI Perform SEO? Experimenting…
24 Effective Link Building Tactics That Work In 2024
Discover how to outrank competitors by building superior backlinks and enhancing your site’s SEO with these advanced tips & expert insights. The post 24 Effective Link Building Tactics That Work…
Google Ads Beta AI Generated Help Guide
Google Ads is testing a new AI-generative solution for help guides and answers. Google is inviting some advertisers “to try AI-generated answers in help guide,” it emailed some advertisers.
Improve Rankings With This Off-Page SEO Checklist For Restaurants...
Tick all the items on this off-page SEO checklist for restaurants to increase your eatery’s online visibility and rank higher in search. The post Improve Rankings With This Off-Page SEO…
How to Use SERP Features to Inform Your Content Strategy
With a little digging, you can now mimic the keyword topics, style, and format of the SERP features for your target keywords, creating content that engages your audience exactly where…
Google Product Search Results With Information Boxes That Expand
Google Search has been super busy with tons of unique and different interfaces for shopping and product-related search results. Here is one, that I am honestly not sure is new…
Tips For Creating A Successful SEO Mentorship
Advance your SEO career with the help of your mentor. From avoiding common mistakes to setting schedules, here are the best practices to follow. The post Tips For Creating A…
How to Use GMB Posts & Facebook Events for Local Marketing
Learn how to use Facebook Events and Google My Business Posts to promote your in-store and virtual events, sales, promotions, and more. The post How to Use GMB Posts &…
Bing Search Tests Verified Label
Bing is testing a “Verified” label in the search result snippets. This is a new label that is placed next to the URL in the search result that says “verified.”
Google: No Core Update During Remainder Of The Year
Google’s John Mueller said that Google has no plans to release another core update in 2022. This was in response to a number of SEOs worrying that Google might release…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: AI Lawyers Demanding Links, Google ...
This week in search, a reporter uncovered that sketchy SEOs are making up fake lawyers using AI to send out fake DMCA requests demanding links to their sites…
An In-Depth Guide To Get Started With Looker Studio (The New Goog...
Google rebranded its Data Studio product to Looker Studio. Here’s an in-depth guide to help you navigate Google’s free data visualization tool. The post An In-Depth Guide To Get Started…
Google Partners With The AP To Gain Real Time Data
Google has partnered with The Associated Press to provide more real time data for Gemini. Google said “the AP will now deliver a feed of real-time information to help further…
HubSpot WordPress Plugin Vulnerability
HubSpot WordPress Plugin, used by over 200,000 publishers, patched a Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability The post HubSpot WordPress Plugin Vulnerability appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What PPC Management Is & How to Get Started
PPC management involves overseeing everything related to a business‘s pay-per-click ad campaigns.
Google Ads To Migrate Vehicle Ads From Smart Shopping To Performa...
Google announced that starting next month, in September, existing vehicle ads campaigns created through Smart Shopping campaigns will be automatically migrated to Performance Max.
9 Marketing Report Templates & Examples for SEO, SEM & Mo...
Here are 9 free marketing report templates for your daily, weekly, and monthly reporting. Check them out!
10 Most Important Meta Tags You Need To Know For SEO
HTML tags are crucial for SEO more than ever before. In this post, I’m sharing the top 10 HTML meta tags you need to know. The post 10 Most Important…
Google Ads Is Not For Small Business Anymore. Here’s Why.
Google gave small businesses the impression they will succeed if they just use the Google Ads platform. Learn why that may not be so anymore. The post Google Ads Is…
Google’s Digital Marketing Certificate Recommends Keyword Density...
Google’s Digital Marketing Training Course recommends a maximum 2% keyword density, a minimum word count and where to seed keywords on web pages The post Google’s Digital Marketing Certificate Recommends…
How to Build an SEO Topical Map (With Template)
It helps you: Make it easier for users to navigate your website Signal to search engines that your content comprehensively covers a topic Become an authority in a given industry…
Conversion Rate Optimization for B2B
When compared to a typical B2C business, the sales cycle in B2B means that users will be visiting your site multiple times throughout their sales cycle before making a final…
Google Crawl Stats Report Doesn’t Show Location Of Googlebo...
As you know, Google can now crawl from locations outside of the United States. We know this is rare, it is used in specific situations. But if you want to…
46 SEO Job Interview Questions to Assess a Candidate’s Knowledge
Hiring in SEO is notoriously difficult. Use these questions to determine candidates’ level of knowledge and whether they are a good fit. The post 46 SEO Job Interview Questions to…