Metaverse: How We Got Here & Where We Go Next
Learn about the evolution and progression of the metaverse and its potential application to your business. The post Metaverse: How We Got Here & Where We Go Next appeared first…
Learn about the evolution and progression of the metaverse and its potential application to your business. The post Metaverse: How We Got Here & Where We Go Next appeared first…
Landing page SEO is the process of optimizing your landing pages for users and search engines.
Google clears the air about their support for the canonical link element The post Google Issues Statement About Support for Cross-Domain Canonicals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
As SEOs, we tend to come from an audit mindset, to look for things that are wrong and to try and decide what is the best way of doing things….
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google’s Gary Illyes advises focusing on high-quality content and increasing social media popularity to accelerate website indexing. The post Google Indexing Speed: Key Factors Include Quality + Popularity appeared first…
Mozilla acquires AI-based product review analyzer, Fakespot. Intends to integrate it into Firefox browser The post Mozilla Acquires AI Product Review Company appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Microsoft had an event yesterday in NYC showing off some new features for Bing Chat, touting some growth figures and announcing it removed the waitlist for the co-pilot feature.
Google Search is testing up and down arrow buttons in the search bar, so you can click to toggle down or up to autocomplete search suggestions. You can also use…
Google Ads seems like it will not be adding Search Impression Share reporting to Performance Max campaigns any time soon. Google’s Ginny Marvin confirmed that “auction insights and click share…
Google has posted that the Google Merchant Center feeds have issues. The notice is posted here and reads, “We’re investigating reports of an issue with Feeds. We will provide more…
Google’s John Mueller said it is a “terrible idea” to disavow links based on metrics from a third-party tool. In fact, John is not a fan of disavowing links in…
Google changed their guidance on the use of cross-domain canonicals for syndicated content The post Google Updates Guidance on Cross-Domain Canonicals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Microsoft enhances Bing and Edge with improved AI, visual capabilities, multi-session experiences, and third-party developer integrations. The post Microsoft Unveils Next-Gen Bing & Edge: The Future of Search appeared first…
Content amplification is all about making content work harder for your business. Learn how to build a multi-channel strategy that boosts campaign returns.
From voice search to updating local listings, here’s how to update your hotel brand’s SEO strategies for more customers post-pandemic. The post Hospitality SEO Best Practices For 2023 & Beyond…
But there are two types of writers you can become (or hire): A content writer or a copywriter. What are the differences between these two crafts? Which should you learn…
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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. There may be…
Google announces new Top Level Domains including one that has value for law firms The post Google Announces 8 New Top Level Domains Including One For Lawyers appeared first on…
Microsoft Advertising announced many new changes and information yesterday, including a new campaign-level change history report, new code-free conversions for Smart Campaigns accounts with Multi-platform, postponing the Enhanced CPC change,…
Google launched highlighting of text within featured snippets some time ago, after a ton of testing. We saw it also in people also ask and now we are seeing it…
Google Discover generally should not show content or images that Google’s SafeSearch filter would block. Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, said this on Twitter a few weeks ago but this…
Over the past couple of days, I have been seeing signs of a possible Google search ranking algorithm update. It may have started on May 1st, with the chatter within…
Google has updated its help documentation for canonicalization. It removed a line about syndicated content and also updated a line about noindex to prevent selection of a canonical page within…
Keyword clustering is the process of grouping related keywords. Learn how it can boost your traffic.
WordPress opens discussion on possible roles for artificial intelligence The post WordPress Explores AI Integration appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Want to start seeing significant increases in your Google Ads profits? Learn how your specific business can increase profits in this on-demand webinar. The post 3 Simple Google Ads Tweaks…
I’ve been monetizing my blogs with affiliate marketing for over 10 years and even recently sold one of my affiliate-monetized blogs for multiple six figures. It can be a lucrative…
Start maximizing your presence on SERPs by finding synergies in how your paid and organic search channels can work together. Join our next webinar. The post 3 Steps To Building…
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. The big Google…
The Chrome lock icon scheduled to be replaced by another one that is less misleading The post Chrome HTTPS Lock Icon Is Going Away appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
YouTube updates re-application policies for its Partner Program, impacting new applicants and suspended channels seeking monetization. The post YouTube Revamps Partner Program Re-Application Policies appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s John Mueller addresses concerns about WebP image indexing, clarifying its appearance in Google Search Console reports. The post Google’s John Mueller Clarifies WebP Image Indexing Confusion appeared first on…
While last month’s Google webmaster report was filled with the Google March core update, the product reviews update, Bard, AI, sitenames and more; this month was just as packed. We…
Google has been saying for years now that there is no E-A-T (or now E-E-A-T) algorithm, but Google does have factors and signals it looks for that align with the…
Google Search can show video results, including key moments within the videos. But now Google seems to break down the pros and cons, if available, in a video review for…
Google is testing using different lightly colored backgrounds for the shopping ads carousel in mobile search. We saw Google testing lighter variations of this almost a year ago, some with…
Google’s John Mueller said he would “try very hard to avoid having a “coming back soon” page during a revamp.” He said if you must have the “coming back soon”…
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of machines surpassing human intelligence, raises ethical concerns, and departs Google to promote responsible AI development. The post Top 5 Ethical Concerns Raised By AI…
The analysis highlights trends by using recent search data, but also comparing 2022 to 2021 to unpick how people searched, industries performed, and SERPs changed across the world.
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I’ve personally published thousands of articles across dozens of blogs, recorded hundreds of videos, and posted who even knows how many photos. Creating that much content takes a lot of…
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google’s John Mueller demystifies SEO tactics in a Reddit Q&A, emphasizing unique content, dismissing geotagging, and discouraging shortcuts. The post Google’s John Mueller Tackles “Dumb” SEO Questions On Reddit appeared…
A poll on Twitter asks SEOs how they got started doing SEO. The poll showed that most got started in SEO by reading and then practicing alone.
Google has a help document on “Common issues that delay bulk verification” that it updated to add more tips on avoiding delays with Google Business Profile bulk verification.
I finally convinced Glenn Gabe to let me interview him on my vlog, and we spoke for a while on a ton of core SEO topics. Glenn has been doing…
Google Image Search and Google Video Search has historically simply removed content from its search results when you ask it to filter explicit content using SafeSearch. Now it seems Google…
Historically, Google has said you should not use a noindex along with a canonical tag at the same time. But not always. John Mueller of Google said recently, “it depends.”…
Google seems to be testing a new section on the local knowledge panels named “often searched together.” Mordy Oberstein found this and said on Twitter that it is a “great…
Google is enhancing YouTube Shorts advertising, introducing new features for brand visibility amid platform growth and broader revenue challenges. The post Google Bolsters Advertising On YouTube Shorts appeared first on…
Brave Search achieves full independence, operating solely on its own index, bolstering user privacy and transparency in search results. The post Brave Search Cuts Ties With Bing & Goes Independent…
Now’s the time to review your analytics and see if you have benefitted from the search engine share realignment in Asia. The post The Latest Search Engine Trends In Asia…
If there is poor quality information being served up in the SERPs, Google will have a big problem: Users will stop searching, and this hits Google where it hurts —…
Vulnerability discovered in WPCode – Insert Headers & Footers WordPress plugin – Second one this year The post WordPress Vulnerability Hits +1 Million Using Header & Footer Plugin appeared first…
Jetpack WordPress plugin joins a growing list of social sharing apps and services that are leaving Twitter The post Jetpack for WordPress: End of Twitter Auto-Sharing appeared first on Search…
Uncover new social platforms attempting to revolutionize online communication, featuring blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and unique verification methods to challenge Twitter’s supremacy. The post Twitter Alternatives: Can These Emerging Microblogging…
ChatGPT ban ends in Italy after OpenAI meets privacy requirements as the EU AI Act advances, potentially impacting generative AI tools and companies. The post ChatGPT Ban Lifted: OpenAI Complies…
OpenAI ChatGPT can now access the Internet with new plugin functionality The post New ChatGPT Plugins Enable Internet Browsing And Other Features appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Starting on July 3, 2023, Google will prohibit ads for products that carry an imminent, proven, and unresolved risk of death or grievous bodily harm that has been the subject…
With generative AI and the new AI search features, we are not only able to use some generative AI tools to create excellent content, but how searchers access information is…
Google is testing a new version of the “more” results button to make it look more basic and simple. Instead of the larger more results button, Google is testing a…
Google is now saying that page experience, mobile-friendliness, page speed, and secure site are ranking “signals” but were never ranking “systems.” “It just meant these weren’t ranking *systems* but instead…
Google has shared more details on its upcoming deadline for when Universal Analytics 3 will be turning down. The new information is that you will be able to access, report…
This week, we had the Google April 2023 reviews update finish rolling out after 13 days. That update was pretty heated toward the last week of the rollout. Google clarified…
Content syndication is the republishing of your content on other sites. Learn how it can benefit your brand.
White label SEO gives you access to SEO expertise. Learn how and why it can benefit your agency.
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There’s no question that AI has already started to have a meaningful impact on organizations that create content every single day. “The wonderful world of AI is changing rapidly. ChatGPT4…
Learn about the most important Google algorithm updates in history to improve your SEO strategy.
That’s not all. Despite not using outreach, it acquired links from sites like The New York Times and Forbes—on autopilot. How? I spoke with the co-founder, Sol Orwell, to find…
Google tightens its advertising policy to restrict ads for products with imminent risk of death or grievous bodily harm. The post Google Cracks Down On Ads For Products With Risk…
We used ChatGPT to generate FAQs for an e-commerce website that previously did not have any and conducted a split test to evaluate the impact of the FAQ snippet-rich result…
YouTube’s Trust and Safety team addresses content moderation challenges, balancing user safety with creative freedom while minimizing bias. The post YouTube Addresses Bias & Consistency In Content Moderation Policies appeared…
YouTube educates creators on copyright laws, dispels misconceptions, and offers copyright-safe music through Audio Library and Creator Music. The post YouTube Addresses Copyright Concerns, Provides Music Alternatives appeared first on…
Google has released Google Ads API version 13.1, and below is a list of what changed. The big changes include bid simulations retrievals, added several recommendation types related to Shopping…
Google may be sending text messages to business owners to verify that the information they have listed in their Google Business Profile is accurate and up-to-date. This text comes from…
Google is testing showing the number of followers a specific social media account has in the mobile search results. You usually see this information in the snippet itself, but Google…
Google has removed the ability to opt out of Education Q&A carousel in its search results. The original help documentation had a section with a link to a form to…
Google has noted that it now supports 25 more countries for the applicableCountry property within the new return policy information to the Product structured data documentation. Now Google supports 50…
Google’s John Mueller answers question about how many products on a page is best for ranking purposes The post Google On Ideal Number Of Products On A Page In Context…
Hugging Face releases an open source ChatGPT clone trained with similar methodologies used by OpenAI The post Hugging Face Releases Free ChatGPT Clone: HuggingChat appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Want to be a social media manager? The best social media managers will have a combination of these 10 skills. The post How To Become A Social Media Manager appeared…
Of those who make money, not all make a living. And not even all make a decent side income. But what’s also true is that a lot of bloggers…
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…
TikTok Shop allows merchants to sell products through videos, LIVE streams, and profiles. Discover how this changes social commerce for brands and influencers. The post TikTok Shop: Social Commerce For…
Google triumphs in legal action against CryptBot malware distributors, protecting Chrome users and disrupting cybercriminal ecosystems. The post Google Strikes Back: A Legal Victory Against CryptBot Malware Distributors appeared first…
Google Search Console API offers developers four in-depth search performance data methods, enabling data-driven website optimization and improved performance. The post Google Search Console API: A Powerful Tool For Data-Driven…
Some SEOs are seeing Google rewrite more of their titles to something shorter and maybe less descriptive than they would prefer to display in the Google search results.