Google Cleaning Up Local Service Ads Reviews?
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…
Is Reddit Down? Why Your Favorite Subreddits Went Private
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…
13 Best WordPress SEO Plugins (Free & Paid)
These 13 SEO plugins for WordPress can help you optimize your website and bring in more traffic via SEO.
Meta Robots Tag & X-Robots-Tag Explained
Robots meta tags tell search engine bots how to crawl, index, and serve your site’s pages in the SERPs.
ChatGPT’s Humor Isn’t Quite Human Yet, Study Finds
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 Invites More Users To Try Search Generative Experience Aft...
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…
Researchers Warn That ChatGPT Can Be Used To Spread Malicious Cod...
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 9, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google’s Fight Against Ad Policy Violations: An Interview with Al...
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…
Decoding Ads Policy: Google’s Head of Ads Safety Talks Clicks and...
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:…
Bing AI Voice Chat Comes to Desktop
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 Checks To See If XML Sitemaps Change Before Reprocessing
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 Ads Industry Wide Blocks For Trademarks Going Away July 24
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…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Search Ranking Update, Googl...
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 Search Generative Experience Gets Quality Updates & Ma...
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…
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: Multiple Navigation Menus Has No Impact On Your SEO Perfo...
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 Unveils Messaging Inbox For Company Pages
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.
How to Get on the First Page of Google (Without Paying for Ads)
Want to rank on the first page of Google for free? You have to earn your spot. Learn how with these SEO tips.
The Metaverse: What Is It?
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…
How to Explain the Value of SEO to Executives — Whiteboard Friday
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 —…
Is It OK to Remove 301 Redirects After a Year? We Tested It
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 8, 2023
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 Ads API Version 14 Now Available
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.
Google: Video Doesn’t Have To Be First Element But Should B...
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…
Google: Index Bloat – No Such Thing
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: You May Want To Consolidate Pages That Show Indented In G...
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 Bard With Implicit Code Execution & Export Tables To S...
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 Debunks The “Index Bloat” Theory
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…
How To Control Googlebot’s Interaction With Your Website
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…
WWDC 2023: How Apple Could Revolutionize The Way We Work
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…
After I/O: What To Know Following Google’s Big Month – Ep. ...
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…
Gmail Glitch Sending Newsletters To Spam, MailChimp Confirms
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 Go Global & New Features Revealed
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…
Content Strategy Template [Free Download + Instructions]
Use our content marketing template to build a plan tailored to your business needs, resources, and goals.
Google Answers If Security Headers Offer Ranking Influence
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.
Why Google’s Structured Data Validator Shows Errors While Officia...
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…
10 YouTube Marketing Strategies & Tips (With Examples)
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…
How To Start Optimizing Your Offline Conversions With Google Ads ...
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…
Outsourcing Web Design: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Process
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…
6 Web Analytics Tools to Level up Your Site
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 7, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Cloud Introduces Generative AI Support In Vertex AI
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…
Bing Chat Temporarily Disables Share Chat Button
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…
Bing Search Tests Short Search Menu With Fewer Options
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 Tests Search Result Listing Side Labels
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 Contains Verified Translation Label
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 Search Tests Recipe Setting Icon
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 Enhances Bard’s Reasoning Skills
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 Boosts Analytics & Global Reach In June...
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 vs. ‘Follow’ Links: All You Need to Know
Nofollow links don‘t pass link equity. Learn how they impact SEO and how they relate to follow links.
WordPress Now Has An AI Content Generator – Free Access Available...
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…
Website Development: In-Depth Guide For Beginners
Understanding web development is fundamental to improving online success. The post Website Development: In-Depth Guide For Beginners appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Why U.S. Brands Lose $2.4B A Year From Local Invisibility
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…
B2B SEO in 2023: What’s New and How to Adapt Your Strategy ...
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…
5 Ways To Stop Clients From Leaving Your SEO Agency
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 6, 2023
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…
Apple Safari 17’s Hidden Gems: JPEG XL & Font-Size-Adjust
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…
Google Ads Advertiser Console Currently Down
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.
58 SEO Interview Questions + Example Answers
This list of 58 common SEO interview questions can help you prepare for your next SEO job interview.
Survey: Most SEOs Not Too Impressed With New Google Search Genera...
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 Local Library Book Availability
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…
Google View In 3D Product Results With QR Code To View On Mobile
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…
Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update Volatility Around June 6th
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 With Sync Columns & Segments Across MCC Accounts
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Google PageRank
Google PageRank measures a webpage‘s importance based on the quality and quantity of links pointing to it.
How Gen Z Are Using Social Media
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…
What Are SEO Benchmarks, & Which Ones Actually Matter?
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 5, 2023
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…
New Ecommerce Exploit Affects WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento
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 Election Misinformation Policy
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 Increased Limits, Added More Travel Visuals & Expan...
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…
Vlog #226: Menachem Ani On New Google Ads Clients & E-Commerc...
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: 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…
Google Featured Snippets Tests Define Option On Words
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 Profiles Now Display Long Form Videos
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 Working On AdSense & Google Analytics 4 Link
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.
What Is AMP? A Beginner’s Guide to AMP Pages & SEO
AMP is a framework that helps create fast-loading mobile-optimized webpages. Learn all about AMP pages!
Google’s John Mueller On Domain Selection: gTLDs Vs. ccTLDs
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
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…
11 Tips To Get The Best Out Of Performance Max Campaigns
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…
How to Effectively Outsource Your Social Media Marketing
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 Moz Links API: Touch Every Endpoint in Python
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…
History Of ChatGPT: A Timeline Of The Meteoric Rise Of Generative...
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:…
Claude Instant With 100k Tokens Outperforms Leading Generative AI...
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 2, 2023
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 may be…
Snapchat My AI Snaps: Send Photos And Receive AI-Generated Images...
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…
Google Rolling Out Multiple Featured Snippets On Desktop Search
Google Search is now rolling out more featured snippets, this is not the new perspectives that it said would be coming at its Google I/O event, despite what I wrote…
Google Search Generative Experience Results Are Not Really Person...
Google’s all-new search engine, the Search Generative Experience, which began to rollout for some, is really not more personalized than what you get from Google’s traditional search results. Google is…
Google Ads Prescription Animal Medications Policy Updated
Google has updated its Google Ads healthcare and medicines policy, specifically around animal medications. Google said it clarified the restrictions around prescription animal medications that are not prone to human…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google SGE Goes Live, Bing Chat Lin...
I posted the monthly Google webmaster report for June and as you can imagine, it was a big month. Google launched the Search Generative Experience for some…
June 2023 Google Webmaster Report
As expected, with Google I/O this month, we had a pretty busy month. We saw the all new Google Search Generative Experience demoed, and a few weeks later, Google started…
Microsoft: Bing Chat To Work On All Browsers Soon
Microsoft will bring Bing Chat to all browsers and not force you to use Microsoft Edge to use Bing Chat, in the near future. When exactly, we are not sure,…