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I hope this summer features at least a few lazy days for you, kicking back in the shade with loved ones and a pitcher of iced tea or a tray…
I hope this summer features at least a few lazy days for you, kicking back in the shade with loved ones and a pitcher of iced tea or a tray…
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…
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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…
In part one, we spoke about who is Menachem Ani and also about how to structure performance max campaigns in Google Ads. In part two, we talk about onboarding new…
Google has finally launched the perspectives filter in the Google mobile search results. There is a ton of confusion around what perspectives is because Google has released or tested a…
Matt Diggity interviewed the two of the six people who ran Conch-House.com, site that completely dominated the Google search results for a couple of months. In short, they posted 6,000…
Bing Chat’s desktop interface now supports voice inputs. That means you can click on the microphone icon in the search box and speak your question.
Google has released a Search Console update to improve the video indexing reporting. Google said this will provide you with more specific issues with clear actions to help you make…
There has been some chatter within the local SEO community over the weekend that reviews are going missing from within Google Local Service Ads listings. Some say Google is cleaning…
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…
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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…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
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…
Google’s Gary Illyes confirmed that Google does indeed check to see if an XML sitemap has a change in it before reprocessing the XML sitemap file.
Google is updated its Google Ads trademark policies to do away with the ability to have industry-wide blocks for trademarked terms. Instead, you will need to do this on the…
This week we had yet another unconfirmed Google search ranking update in the middle of the week. The Google Search Generative Experience AI snapshot answers are now twice as fast….
Google has released its first set of quality updates to the new Search Generative Experience that began to rollout a few weeks ago. The most noticeable update is that it…
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’s Gary Illyes said in an SEO office hours video that having multiple navigation menus will have no impact on your SEO performance. That means no positive or negative impact…
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.
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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…
In today’s episode of Whiteboard Friday, Seer Interactive’s Larry Waddell discusses how you can translate the SEO work you do for your clients into how executives think of value —…
This means that, in theory, signals to the original URL are permanently passed to the new one after a year. If the redirect is removed and the original page is…
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 Ads API…
Google has released a major release for its Google Ads API, version 14. Version 14 brings new recommendation types, account-level negative keywords, offline conversion, GA4 data, and much more.
A few months ago, Google changed when it shows video thumbnails in its search results to only show the video thumbnail when the video is part of the page’s main…
John Mueller from Google said there is no such concept at Google on the topic of “index bloat.” He said Google’s “systems don’t artificially limit the number of pages indexed…
Google’s Gary Illyes said in a SEO office hours video that you may want to consider consolidating pages that end up in a host group in the Google search results….
Google announced that they added Implicit Code Execution to Bard, making Bard 30% more accurate in internal logic challenge tests. It basically made Bard better at math and data analysis….
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…
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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…
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Outsourcing web design can help businesses save time and money while getting high-quality results. Learn how to outsource your web design and find the right partner for your business needs…
There are more website analytics tools than you’ll ever require. So here’s a list of the only six tools you’ll need based on the type of data you should…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
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…
Microsoft has temporarily disabled the share feature in Bing Chat where you can share your chats with friends over email, social, etc. Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO of Bing said on…
Microsoft Bing Search is testing showing fewer options in the search bar menu below the search box. We saw this with Bing Image search before and now we are seeing…
Bing seems to be testing placing labels that describe the search result listing, on the left side bar of the search result listing. It seems the label will help define…
Google Search now labels some of its translations as being verified. When Google Search translates words or phrases, Google may show a “verified” label and write “This translation was verified…
Google seems to be testing a new setting icon on recipe search results. I am not able to replicate it but recipe gear icon shows options for about this receipt,…
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…
Nofollow links don‘t pass link equity. Learn how they impact SEO and how they relate to follow links.
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…
In the fast-paced digital landscape of 2023, having a strong online presence is crucial for B2B companies to drive traffic, generate leads, and stay competitive. SEO is pivotal in achieving…
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…
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. Seems like there…
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…
The Google Ads interface and advertising console is currently down. It has been down for the past 40 minutes or so, going down a bit after 9am ET.
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The new Google Search Generative Experience started to rollout to some users and while there are some legit complaints, overall, it seems like many SEOs are not too impressed with…
Google Search can now show you both e-book and physical hardcover book availability at a library near you. In 2017, Google offered this feature for e-books but now it seems…
The other day we reported that Google was showing 3D product images not just on mobile search but on desktop. Now, Google is testing showing a QR code that the…
It has actually been a couple of weeks since we last reported on a Google search ranking update, May 22/23rd, so it has been a while. But I am seeing…
Google Ads now lets advertisers sync columns and segments across the same or different accounts, using MCC accounts. There is this option to let you choose which account to apply…
Google PageRank measures a webpage‘s importance based on the quality and quantity of links pointing to it.
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…
But with so many KPIs, knowing exactly which ones you should be benchmarking can be challenging. In this article, we will look at which SEO benchmarks matter and why. Many…
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. Bing Chat increased…
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…
Bing Chat now can handle 30 chat turns per conversation, up from 20, and a total of 300 chats per day. Also, the travel results can be more visual and…
In part one, we spoke about who is Menachem Ani and also about how to structure performance max campaigns in Google Ads. In part two, we talk about onboarding new…
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…
Google is testing the ability to click on a word in a featured snippet within Google Search and define that word. You can also copy the word, if you want….
Google Business Profile listings in the Google mobile search results never showed videos in the image portion of the listing that were longer than 30 seconds. Now, it seems Google…
Google posted an update that it is currently working on linking your Google AdSense account with your Google Analytics 4 property as it offers with Universal Analytics 3.
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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…
Are you overwhelmed with managing your social media accounts? Learn how to outsource your social media marketing with our expert guide. From saving time to increasing your online presence, discover…
The purpose of this Jupyter Notebook is to introduce the Moz Links API using Python. This should work on any notebook hosting environment, such as Google Colab. If you’re looking…
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…