What Is Duda Website Platform And Is It A Good Fit For Agencies?
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…
How To Set Up Scroll Depth Tracking In GA4
By tracking scroll depth, gain insights into user engagement and behavior, understand how much content users are consuming, and optimize accordingly. The post How To Set Up Scroll Depth Tracking…
Tools Of The Trade: When To Use ChatGPT And When To Use Google
Discover when to use ChatGPT vs Google, plus other applications for the AI that recently took the industry by storm. The post Tools Of The Trade: When To Use ChatGPT…
I’ve Optimized My Site, But I’m Still Not Ranking — H...
In her last piece, Jo took you on an adventure diving for treasure in the long tail of search. This time around we’re answering the call for help when you…
Multi-Channel Marketing: How to Get Customers From Everywhere
If you want to maximize sales and minimize marketing costs, a multi-channel approach can help you capture customers you may otherwise never reach. But what is multi-channel marketing, really? And…
Local Visibility Index: How To Succeed In Search, Reputation &...
Discover a range of powerful performance metrics relevant to your industry, plus find out how much low visibility could ultimately cost you. RSVP now. The post Local Visibility Index: How…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 23, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
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.
Google Site Names Now Supported On Subdomains On Mobile Devices
Google now supports the site names feature on subdomains, Google said subdomains on mobile devices is supported. Site names are still not supported on the subdirectory level.
Bing Search Tests Blue Highlighted Text In AI Chat Answers Within...
Microsoft Bing is testing highlighting portions of the AI chat answer in blue, the one embedded in the Bing Search results. Bing Search started to test embedding its Bing Chat…
Google Tests Services Button First In Local & Map Search Resu...
Google seems to be testing displaying the “services” button as the first action button in the local and maps search result listings. Usually, the first action buttons would be the…
Google Rich Results Test Tool Gains Brings Back Code Button
Google has added back the edit code button to the Rich Results Test tool. Ryan Levering from Google posted this news on Mastodon saying, “Excited for this new button in…
Google Featured Snippets Puts Vertical Lines Between Answer &...
Google now shows vertical lines between the featured snippet text and the featured snippet images. This is on the full-width featured snippet, which has a horizontal line below the featured…
Google Topic Authority: An SEO Ranking System For News Sites
Google introduces ‘Topic Authority’ ranking system to deliver relevant and expert content, favoring local publications and original reporting. The post Google Topic Authority: An SEO Ranking System For News Sites…
Google Marketing Live 2023: What To Expect In AI Advancements
Google Marketing Live 2023 will showcase generative AI advancements for Google Ads, Performance Max, and Product Studio for advertisers and merchants. The post Google Marketing Live 2023: What To Expect…
5 Tips & Best Practices For Marketplace Ecommerce Sellers
These 5 best practices will help you to give yourself the best chance of doing well on Amazon Marketplace. The post 5 Tips & Best Practices For Marketplace Ecommerce Sellers…
22 Of The Best ChatGPT Chrome Extensions To Try
Check out our top 22 picks for the must-try ChatGPT Chrome extensions to enhance your browsing experience and boost productivity. The post 22 Of The Best ChatGPT Chrome Extensions To…
How to Structure Your Website’s Architecture for SEO
But how do you do that? Website architecture is how information on your site is structured, interlinked, and designed. For example, for an e-commerce website, it may look like this:…
How We’ve Built Over 1,000 Links Per Month With This 6-Month Spri...
Discover how even small teams have been able to build 1,000 backlinks per month. The post How We’ve Built Over 1,000 Links Per Month With This 6-Month Sprint appeared first…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 22, 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…
White Hat SEO: How to Play by the Rules
In this post, you’ll learn what white hat SEO is, how it compares to black hat SEO, and how to implement a few white hat SEO tactics. White hat SEO…
Vulnerability in WordPress Google Analytics Plugin Hits +3 Millio...
MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin XSS vulnerability affects up to +3 million websites The post Vulnerability in WordPress Google Analytics Plugin Hits +3 Million Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Bing Chat Doubles Character Chat Limit
Microsoft has doubled the character limit of Bing Chat from 2,000 characters to now 4,000 characters. This is still rolling out for some users, but I personally see it in…
Google 3D / AR Images On The Desktop Search Interface
Google is now testing displaying the 3D/AR or 360 product images on desktop. This was live for mobile search for a while but not Google is testing it on the…
Unusual AMP Crawl Issues Reported In Google Search Console Starti...
If you still use AMP on your site, then go to the AMP enhancements report in Google Search Console and filter by “crawl issues.” You may see a spike in…
Google Bulk Mobile-First Indexing Switch Batch Today (Last Batch ...
I am hearing reports from SEOs that Google did another batch switchover from desktop-first indexing to mobile-first indexing for many sites. As you know, Google started the mobile-first indexing over…
Vlog #224: Glenn Gabe On Fixing Sites Hit By Google Core Updates,...
In part one with Glenn Gabe, we talk about Bing chat and Google Bard and also the use of AI-generated content, in part two we dig more into E-E-A-T and…
Google: Incorrect Last Modification Date In HTTP Header Does Not ...
Google’s John Mueller felt the need to post a PSA that said having an incorrect date set in your last modification date within your HTTP header won’t hurt your SEO….
Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup—May 2023
Are you feeling on top of the competition now that you’re nearly halfway through the year? If not, this roundup should give you the edge you need with the latest…
DIY SEO: 6 Steps Anyone Can Follow to Get Results
Read through our handy DIY SEO guide to help you get started on building your own SEO strategy.
Google Policy Agenda Reveals AI Regulation Wishlist
Google’s AI policy agenda suggests ways government regulation can find balance for innovation and economic progress The post Google Policy Agenda Reveals AI Regulation Wishlist appeared first on Search Engine…
A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Segments And Audiences In GA4 Wi...
Discover new ways to perform behavioral analysis with the help of Google Analytics 4. Here’s your step by step guide to unlock them. The post A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating…
Linktree SEO Case Study: The Rise, Fall, & Future
Let’s find out. Linktree says it has over 35 million users. It built its brand by creating a platform where content creators can share multiple links to their social…
How to Submit a Sitemap to Google (in 4 Simple Steps)
Learn how to submit a sitemap to Google Search Console and how to detect common XML sitemap issues.
Neeva, The Ad-Free Search Engine, Announces Closure
Neeva, the subscription-based, ad-free search engine, announces shutdown due to sustainability challenges; plans pivot to enterprise applications. The post Neeva, The Ad-Free Search Engine, Announces Closure appeared first on Search…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 19, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Conversion Optimization for PPC: Delivering On The Promise From A...
Learn the art and science of turning ad clicks into valuable conversions with PPC expert Navah Hopkins. The post Conversion Optimization for PPC: Delivering On The Promise From Ad To…
Google: SSL Certificate Does Not Boost SEO
Google’s John Mueller says that an SSL certificate won’t boost your SEO The post Google: SSL Certificate Does Not Boost SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Microsoft Bing Cars For Sale Adds “No Accidents” Labe...
Microsoft Bing Search has cars for sale feature that shows cars they have listed in the Microsoft Autos site. Now, Bing is showing a green label named “No Accidents” for…
Google Documents Supported Languages For Translated Search Result...
Google has added to its support documentation the specific languages the Google Search translated search results feature works for. Specifically, Google added a “feature availability” section and moved some content…
John Mueller Of Google On Gambling With SEO Shortcuts
For the past 20 years, I’ve seen the SEO line; well, this SEO trick that is against Google’s guidelines works for this website, why shouldn’t I do it for my…
Google Business Profiles Expanding Language Assistance Selection
Google Business Profiles seems to be expanding which businesses can add and edit the languages they offer support it. This is the language assistance option that Google first introduced in…
Google Business Profile Edit Posts Bug
For the past few days, Google Business Profiles has a bug when you try to edit existing Google Posts or Google Updates. I confirmed this myself when writing this story…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Helpful Content Update Promo...
This week we learned that the upcoming Google helpful content update would soon promote content, not just demote content. Google also pushed out a search ranking algorithm update, but it…
What is Organic SEO and How to Get Started
Organic search engine optimization (organic SEO) describes actions to improve your search engine rankings without paying for ads.
WordPress Update 6.2.1 Causing Sites To Break
WordPress 6.2.1 security update causes shortcodes to break, taking down critical functionality The post WordPress Update 6.2.1 Causing Sites To Break appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
NFTs & Copyright: What Do You Own?
Whether you create or buy them, don’t use your NFTs for commercial gain without the proper licensing. Learn about what you’re entitled in this article. The post NFTs & Copyright:…
Top Tips for Non-Spammy Link Building — Whiteboard Friday
In December of 2022, Google announced that they did a link spam update, and they told us that they tried to nullify “spammy” links at scale. So, how do we…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 18, 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. We are seeing…
AI Regulation: Is It Too Late To Prevent Potential Harm?
Can AI be regulated? Explore the latest efforts by various U.S. government officials and agencies to mitigate the potential risks of emerging AI technology. The post AI Regulation: Is It…
Google & Other Tech Giants Not Liable For Terrorist Content
Supreme Court rules tech giants not liable for terrorist content, sending Gonzalez v. Google case back for reconsideration. The post Google & Other Tech Giants Not Liable For Terrorist Content…
Guest Posting In 2023: 15 Tips To Increase Your Brand Awareness
In this guide, learn how to leverage guest posting; not only does it help to improve SEO but to help your brand reputation, too. The post Guest Posting In 2023:…
A Look Inside The New ChatGPT iPhone App From OpenAI
Discover generative AI on your iPhone. The new ChatGPT app from OpenAI accepts text and voice input for instant answers, advice, and professional tasks. The post A Look Inside The…
YouTube Introduces Non-Skippable 30-Second TV Ads
YouTube introduces 30-second non-skippable ads on connected TVs, capitalizing on consumption shifts. The post YouTube Introduces Non-Skippable 30-Second TV Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Bing Chat Rolling Out Not Signed In Access With Limited Chat Sess...
Microsoft is rolling out allowing “unauthenticated” access to Bing Chat. This means, if you are using Microsoft Edge and you are not signed into your Microsoft account, you may be…
Microsoft pubCenter, Google AdSense Alternative, Looking To Expan...
Microsoft might be looking to expand its Google AdSense alternative, Microsoft pubCenter to more publishers. I believe Microsoft pubCenter might try signing up smaller publishers.
Google Tests New Product Details & Links In Web Search
Google seems to be testing an updated user interface for the product and shopping results in web search. You can see the “Visit Website” and “View Details” links and the…
Google Sharable Links For Recent Searches & Local Packs
Google lets you create a link of your recent searches that you can share with your friends or colleagues. So if you are planning a road trip with friends, you…
Google Search Algorithm Ranking Volatility Around May 17th (Uncon...
For the past couple of days or so, maybe starting as early as May 16, 2023 through today, May 18, 2023, I am seeing significant signs of another unconfirmed Google…
TikTok Faces State-Level Ban In Montana
Montana Governor signs bill banning TikTok, marking the first such state-level ban in the US, with mixed reactions and implications. The post TikTok Faces State-Level Ban In Montana appeared first…
Google Ads Requirements: Update For EEA & UK
Find out if Google’s newest requirement in the EEA and UK affect your existing Consent Management Platform and ad serving eligibility. The post Google Ads Requirements: Update For EEA &…
How much should an influencer marketing campaign cost? A marketer...
With the power and reach of social media, influencer marketing is the quickest way to get visibility. Dive into influencer marketing campaign costs, and start planning your very own influencer…
Google To Remove Inactive Accounts
Google will start removing inactive accounts that have been dormant for two years. Read more about the policy change and implications. The post Google To Remove Inactive Accounts appeared first…
How To Find Low Competition Keywords (Using Free Tools)
Discover how to extract lower competition keywords that remain a valuable part of marketing campaigns with this efficient approach. The post How To Find Low Competition Keywords (Using Free Tools)…
How Much Should PPC Management Cost?
Not sure if you’re paying your PPC agency correctly? Learn the types of payment models and what to expect in this month’s Ask A PPC. The post How Much Should…
How to improve your agency’s workflow when working with inf...
Discover how influencer marketing is changing, and how agencies can stay atop of the shift with the savviest tools.
A Timeline of Bing and Bard Features
Microsoft is tweaking The New Bing constantly, grooming it to be the heir apparent to the traditional, or Top-10 blue links model that first appeared in its modern form 25…
13 Effective (And Low-Cost) Ways to Promote a Product
But the good news is you don’t need to spend a ton of money to get your product in front of the right audience. We’ll start with things you…
3 Exciting Ways To Safely Embrace AI-Generated Content & Oppo...
Learn how to integrate AI-powered content marketing into your workflow to create compelling SEO copy that outperforms competitors on SERPs. The post 3 Exciting Ways To Safely Embrace AI-Generated Content…
Consulting for Equity and Avoiding the SEO Hamster Wheel – ...
You provide more than just SEO. Learn how consulting for equity can help you get paid for the value you provide. The post Consulting for Equity and Avoiding the SEO…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 17, 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 rolled…
Bing Chat Rolls Out Some Features It Announced Earlier This Month
Earlier this month, I covered a “big” press event Microsoft held announcing some new features and removing the waitlist for Bing Chat. Yesterday afternoon, Bing announced that these features are…
New Googlebot: Google-InspectionTool Added To Crawler User Agents
Google has added a new user agent to the list of Google crawlers, Googlebots. This one is named Google-InspectionTool and goes under both the Googlebot user agent and also the…
New Google Search Settings Design
Since last week, Google has been rolling out a new search settings design interface. It looks more like the material design interface, with rounded and shaded borders. This is compared…
Google Search Console Insights Data Change Notice For Google Anal...
Google Search Console Insights is posting a notice that says there may be data changes in its reports when the Google Analytics 4 migration starts on July 1, 2023. The…
Google Search Tests Circled-In Favicon Design
Google is testing circling-in, drawing a circle around, the favicons displayed in the mobile search results. I am not sure I like this but hey, Google is always testing.
Example Of Microsoft Start Partner Label In Bing Chat Results
A couple of months ago we reported that Microsoft may share revenues with publishers that help it create content for Bing Chat. It was under he Microsoft Start Partner program….
43 SEO tasks you can complete in SE Ranking today
Whenever SEO experts are asked what they do for a living, most of the time the answer you hear is: “I optimize websites so they rank higher in search engines…
6 Best WordPress Review Plugins For 2023
Using a WordPress Review plugin gives you an extremely easy way to provide dynamic professional-looking reviews on your website. Here are our best six plugins. The post 6 Best WordPress…
How To Blend Data In Looker Studio With Practical Examples
SEO pros and digital marketers, this guide is useful when you need to compare data from different sources. The post How To Blend Data In Looker Studio With Practical Examples…
Top-of-the-Funnel Marketing Explained: How to Attract Customers
Each marketing funnel is split into three stages: Today, we’ll be talking about top-of-the-funnel marketing. Top-of-the-funnel marketing refers to the marketing strategies and tactics used to create awareness of your…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 16, 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…
Sam Altman On AI Oversight: Balancing Risks & Advancements
Highlights from the pivotal Judiciary Committee hearing with lawmakers and AI experts, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The post Sam Altman On AI Oversight: Balancing Risks & Advancements appeared first…
Google: No Plans For Historical Data With Search Console to BigQu...
Google’s John Mueller clarified that there are no plans to enable historical data exports with the Google Search Console to Google Big Query automated bulk data export feature.
Google New Maps Sponsored Listing Box, Business Profile Pending L...
Google has been rolling out or testing a few new Google Maps, Google Business Profile and local features that I wanted to share. They include a new sponsored listing box,…
Google Helpful Content Update Can Demote & Now Promote Conten...
The other day we reported how Google will be releasing an update to the helpful content system that can identify “hidden gems” deep within the web and promote that in…
Google Bard Now Shows Citations Like Bing Chat
Google announced last night that it is now better at showing citations, by adding a number by the line of text and when clicked, it shows the source and links…
Google Shopping Ads & Free Listing To No Longer Restrict COVI...
Google said starting in June 2023, the Google Merchant Center policy will stop disallowing the listing of COVID-19-related terms for Google Shopping Ads and free listings. This is an update…
Microsoft Unveils New Mobile-First Experiences For Bing & Edg...
Microsoft enhances the Bing mobile experience, integrates cross-platform chats, and adds innovative features to SwiftKey and Skype. The post Microsoft Unveils New Mobile-First Experiences For Bing & Edge appeared first…
What Is A Digital Marketing Strategy? 5 Steps To Create One
Don’t confuse short-term tactics with an overall strategy. Create a successful digital marketing strategy for the long run with these five steps. The post What Is A Digital Marketing Strategy?…
Google PageRank Explained for SEO Beginners
All SEOs should have a good grasp of what PageRank was, and what it still is. Read on to level up your understanding. The post Google PageRank Explained for SEO…
Why SEO Is Important: 8 Reasons (And How to Get Started)
No matter your line of work, people are searching for your business online. Let’s look at a few reasons why search engine optimization (SEO) is important. Look at these SEO…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 15, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Bard Update Enhances Source Content Visibility
Google’s Bard chatbot receives an update, enhancing summarization and source visibility. The post Google Bard Update Enhances Source Content Visibility appeared first on Search Engine Journal.