Daily Search Forum Recap: July 20, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Bing Chat In Dark Mode Coming In A Couple Of Weeks
For the past couple of months now, Microsoft has been saying dark mode is coming to Bing Chat. But now they are putting a timeline on it – dark mode…
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: Expect A Confirm Google Algorithm Update This Summer
I think everyone in our industry is surprised we have not had a confirmed Google search ranking update since April 2023. But you should expect Google to confirm a search…
Google Search Console Link Report Showing Drastically Fewer Links
Google Search Console has a link report and that link report has become less and less useful over the years. This morning, it seems like Google pushed an update or…
Google: Journalistic Awards Are Not A Direct Search Ranking Signa...
As you may remember, Google has a news topic authority ranking system, which has been around for a while but Google recently disclosed to the public. Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search…
Screenwriters, Authors, and Journalists Respond To Threat Of AI
Writers from various sectors respond to the threat of generative AI technology. Explore the reasons why screenwriters, authors, journalists, and others writers want regulation. The post Screenwriters, Authors, and Journalists…
ChatGPT Gets A Memory: New Feature Remembers Your Preferences
OpenAI introduces custom instructions for ChatGPT, allowing it to remember user preferences and provide personalized responses. The post ChatGPT Gets A Memory: New Feature Remembers Your Preferences appeared first on…
WooCommerce Merchants Can Now Sell Directly On TikTok
WooCommerce and TikTok announce opportunity for merchants to be among the first to sell directly in TikTok Shops The post WooCommerce Merchants Can Now Sell Directly On TikTok appeared first…
9 Top Client Management Software & How to Choose One
Explore the best CRM options to manage sales, marketing, and customer service for your business type.
68 SEO Experts To Follow On Threads
Curious about Threads as a digital marketer and eager to learn some SEO tips? Follow the growing SEO community on Threads with this list. The post 68 SEO Experts To…
Content Creation: What It Is & How to Do It in 2023 [Tips + T...
Content creation involves creating media to share with and engage a target audience. Learn how to do it.
The Ultimate Guide To SEO Audit Tools
Want to track your site’s performance, analyze keywords, and ensure mobile-friendliness? Discover the best tools for performing a comprehensive SEO audit in this guide. The post The Ultimate Guide To…
Researchers Find That OpenAI ChatGPT Quality Has Worsened
Researchers discover that ChatGPT quality has become worse over the course of several months The post Researchers Find That OpenAI ChatGPT Quality Has Worsened appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Managing Successful SEO Migrations
Set your migration up for success and a better user experience. From an initial drop in traffic to redirects, here’s everything you need to know. The post Managing Successful SEO…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 19, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
OpenAI Increases GPT-4 Message Cap To 50 For ChatGPT Plus Users
ChatGPT Plus users can now enjoy an expanded limit of 50 messages every three hours on the GPT-4 model, enhancing conversation depth. The post OpenAI Increases GPT-4 Message Cap To…
Twitter To Launch Job Listings For Verified Organizations
Twitter is about to launch new features for Verified Organizations to post jobs listings to Twitter profiles. The post Twitter To Launch Job Listings For Verified Organizations appeared first on…
Rumored ‘Apple GPT’ AI Chatbot To Compete With Big Tech Rivals
Apple is reportedly developing its own AI chatbot, “Apple GPT,” to compete with big tech companies and many productivity tools in the App Store. The post Rumored ‘Apple GPT’ AI…
Bing Chat Now Supports Visual Search
A month ago we saw Bing Chat testing visual search. Well now it is available for all who want to snap a photo or upload an image to Bing Chat.
Google: AI Content Is Not Well Received By It’s Algorithms
Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, responded to Vox Media’s claim that AI content is currently “well-received by search engines.” Sullivan said, “It’s still not correct that AI content will be…
Survey Says Most SEOs Noindex Category/Tag Archive Pages
Joe Hall posted a poll on Twitter asking SEOs how they typically handle category and/or tag archive pages for SEO. The results said that most noindex those pages so search…
Google Drops Support For Related Search Operator
Google has removed the related search operator from its “overview of Google search operators” help documentation. The related search operator would show you pages that are related to a specific…
Google: A Good Page Experience Doesn’t Fix Other SEO Proble...
Google’s John Mueller was asked again about page speed and how important of a ranking factor it is, if at all. John replied, saying page speed is a vague term…
Essential GA4 Reports You Need To Measure Your SEO Campaigns
GA4 is here and there are essential reports for SEO measurement and reporting to know. Here are the reports you need to get familiar with The post Essential GA4 Reports…
How to Get More Local Business Reviews from Travelers
Image credit: JPreisler.com Call me a hopeless romantic, but I delight in extending the enjoyment of travel by writing reviews of the places I’ve been after returning home. It’s almost…
8 Ways To Supercharge Your Alt Text SEO Strategy
Boost your SEO with strategic alt text. Learn how to optimize your images, save time, and improve your ranking potential with an AI SEO tool. The post 8 Ways To…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 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. Just when you…
Microsoft Doubles Down On AI To Transform How People Work & S...
Microsoft unveils new AI features for Bing, Microsoft 365 to enhance consumer and business search, productivity, and data insights. The post Microsoft Doubles Down On AI To Transform How People…
Google’s Tips To Enhance Your Business Reputation & Trust
Google offers a checklist for businesses to build customer trust through establishing legitimacy, transparency, reputation management, and professional design. The post Google’s Tips To Enhance Your Business Reputation & Trust…
Meta And Microsoft Release Llama 2 Free For Commercial Use And Re...
Meta and Microsoft announce expanded AI partnership to release Llama 2, an open-source LLM, free to global partners and supporters. The post Meta And Microsoft Release Llama 2 Free For…
Did Google Search Volatility Break Rank Tracking Tools?
Some of the Google Search rank-checking tools are so far off their scales that they look broken to me. Did Google’s insane volatility break the automated Google Search volatility tracking…
Google Search Tests Boxed-In Favicon Design
Google Search is testing boxed-in favicons for snippets. That is, instead of the favicon as is, Google is placing them in a square box.
Should You Trust An AI Detector?
With generative AI advances, can technology discern human vs. AI-generated content? We review research claiming built-in biases and accuracy gaps in AI detectors. The post Should You Trust An AI…
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,…
Google News Suggested For You – To Find News Sources
Google News seems to be testing a new section in the “for you” section named “Suggested for you.” This section shows you news sources that you can follow within Google…
Google’s John Mueller On Keyword Research For SEO
Google’s John Mueller was asked if keyword research helps SEO. John immediately replied, “no,” but then explained why he said no. It is not the task keyword research that helps…
Crawlability & Indexability: What They Are & How They Aff...
Crawlability refers to a search engine‘s ability to access web content and index it for ranking in search results.
Skyscraper Technique in SEO: What It Is & How It Works
Skyscraper technique SEO is creating a better version of popular content & working to inherit its backlinks.
Why Brands Should Prioritize Bottom Of Funnel Keywords In SEO
Save resources by optimizing your use of bottom of funnel keywords (BOFU). Learn its importance and how to measure conversion in this guide. The post Why Brands Should Prioritize Bottom…
8 Types of Bad Links to Avoid
In the world of SEO, links are a crucial ranking factor. With that comes a temptation for many website owners and marketers to resort to manipulative tactics to acquire links,…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 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. This past weekend…
Vlog #232: Fabrice Canel Of Microsoft Bing On Indexing Quality
Fabrice Canel is someone most of you who watch my videos know already, he has been with Microsoft for 26 years and is now the Principal Program Manager at Bing…
Google Search “Updates For You” Section
Here is a Google Search treatment that feels old but I can’t see any coverage of this feature on this site or on other sites. There is a carousel section…
Google Still Working On Improving Preferred Language Search Issue...
In January, Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liason, said that Google Search has issues showing the searcher’s preferred language on the search results page. He said this is a priority for…
Google Quality Rater Traffic In Analytics From Raterhub.com
Have you ever spotted a Google quality rater visiting your website? It is not as uncommon as you thought. I even saw it on this website. You can spot it…
Confirmed: Google News Indexing Bug Fixed After 3 Weeks Of Issues
Google confirmed an indexing bug with Google News publishers that went on for about three weeks. It started around June 21st and was officially fixed on Friday, July 14th.
Google Merchant Center: How To Build Trust With Your Customers
Google has posted a new document in the Google Merchant Center area on how to build trust with your customers. The document goes through your business identity, your transparency, your…
Meta Enhances Video Capabilities On Facebook
Meta enhances Facebook video tools, centralizes content in new Video tab, and deepens integration with Instagram Reels for wider reach. The post Meta Enhances Video Capabilities On Facebook appeared first…
Brave Browser Under Fire For Alleged Sale Of Copyrighted Data
Brave browser faces criticism for allegedly selling copyrighted data for AI training, sparking debates on ethical data usage and transparency. The post Brave Browser Under Fire For Alleged Sale Of…
ChatGPT Boosts Productivity 40% For Writing Tasks [STUDY]
New study finds ChatGPT increases productivity 40% for professionals doing common writing tasks but broader economic impacts remain unpredictable. The post ChatGPT Boosts Productivity 40% For Writing Tasks [STUDY] appeared…
Underneath Google’s Bard AI: A Peek Into The World Of Human Train...
Contractors under pressure and low pay crucially shape Google’s Bard AI chatbot, raising concerns over AI product quality. The post Underneath Google’s Bard AI: A Peek Into The World Of…
Wix AI Site Generator Creates Entire Website: Images, Text – Ever...
Wix AI Site Generator can create an entire website, including text and images. It also analyzes business trends and suggests strategies The post Wix AI Site Generator Creates Entire Website:…
A Beginner’s Guide to URL Parameters
URL parameters are query strings that provide additional information and data for a given URL.
Semantic Keywords: What They Are & How to Find Them
In SEO, semantic keywords are words or phrases that are conceptually related to a given keyword or topic.
Google Answers How To Get Discover Traffic Back After It Dries Up...
Google’s Martin Splitt says that there is no easy answer but mentions the role of demand and habits of users. The post Google Answers How To Get Discover Traffic Back…
Topic Clusters for SEO: What They Are & How to Create Them
SEO topic clusters are groups of webpages used to establish authority around a particular subject.
Google’s Mueller To Those Who Create Fake Personas: You’re Deludi...
Google’s John Mueller makes it clear that fake personas and LinkedIn profiles aren’t fooling anyone The post Google’s Mueller To Those Who Create Fake Personas: You’re Deluding Yourselves appeared first…
What’s a 302 Redirect? And When Should You (Actually) Use It?
Confused about when to use 302 redirects? Learn best practices & common mistakes in our in-depth guide.
10 Best Social Media Interaction Posts
Social media interaction, done right, helps you learn more about your audience, build interest and engagement, and ultimately earn their trust and loyalty. The post 10 Best Social Media Interaction…
Boost Your SEO: How To Identify & Eliminate Keyword Cannibali...
Unlock your SEO potential! Find out how to conquer content cannibalization and upgrade your keyword rankings. Access the on-demand webinar here! The post Boost Your SEO: How To Identify &…
Your GA4 Migration: 10 Things You DON’T Want to Miss
Universal Analytics is officially done collecting data. Cue one single tear running down every marketers’ cheek. Now all of your site data will flow solely through Google Analytics 4. Are…
Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update & Volatility Explodes ...
I often post about Google ranking volatility and search ranking algorithm updates but I rarely post about them on a weekend. But I just had to this Sunday morning; the…
How To Navigate Social Media Trends & Emerging AI Technologie...
AI is coming whether you want it to or not. Here’s how to prepare your social media team. The post How To Navigate Social Media Trends & Emerging AI Technologies…
ByteDance Releases CapCut Plugin For ChatGPT
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, created a ChatGPT plugin for CapCut that generates everything you need for viral video content in moments using generative AI. The post ByteDance Releases CapCut Plugin…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 14, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Search Practice Speaking Feature For Specific Countries
Google Search seems to be testing a new feature to help searchers learn to speak in English (and maybe other languages). It is called Practice Speaking and can be triggered…
Bing Tests New Snippet Questions Result Box
Microsoft Bing has this feature where you can see “people also ask” like results under search result snippets, I am not sure what Microsoft calls them, but they provide additional…
Will Google Confirm A Future Search Algorithm Update?
With all these unconfirmed Google search ranking updates over the past couple of months and the Google results being super volatile, we are all asking when will Google confirm the…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Search Volatility, Google Ne...
For the original iTunes version, click here. Surprise, surprise, we had another unconfirmed Google search ranking update. Google confirmed it had a Google News indexing bug for weeks and just…
Google: Don’t Change Your Redirects In A Week (If You Can A...
Google’s John Mueller responded to a question on Reddit about how to “undo” a 301 permanent redirect. In short, John said you can just change the redirect but he does…
Google Images Tests “See More Like This” Button
Google is testing an icon or button overlayed on images in the image search results to “see more like this.” I personally do not see this myself, so it must…
WordPress 6.3 Will Improve LCP SEO Performance
WordPress 6.3 helps publishers achieve better SEO with improvements to Largest Contentful Paint scores The post WordPress 6.3 Will Improve LCP SEO Performance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
134 Social Media Statistics You Need To Know For 2023
What social networks should you spend your time and marketing budget on in 2023? Find out using this list of over 130 social media statistics. The post 134 Social Media…
How SEOs and Content Writers Can Work Better Together — Whiteboar...
This is part two of a three-part series of Whiteboard Fridays with Helen Pollitt on how to work better with folks within your company. Learn all about how SEOs and…
How to Improve SEO: 15 Tactics to Boost Your Rankings (That Don’t...
But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any low-hanging opportunities to improve your SEO. Not only will the tactics below improve your rankings, but they also don’t need you to create…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 13, 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’s search results…
OpenAI CEO Responds To FTC Investigation As AI Concerns Rise
See comments from OpenAI CEO on the leaked FTC investigation document and how OpenAI plans to respond to allegations that it violated the FTC Act. The post OpenAI CEO Responds…
Is ChatGPT Getting “Dumber”? Usage Drops As Users Complain
ChatGPT’s viral popularity wanes as website traffic and downloads drop; users complain AI chatbot’s performance is worsening. The post Is ChatGPT Getting “Dumber”? Usage Drops As Users Complain appeared first…
Google Search Tests Snippets With Translation Drop Downs
Google is testing translating search results snippets with a “Translated by Google” drop-down feature under that specific search result snippet. It shows you that Google can translate the result from…
Poll Shows We’re Using Google Search Generative Experience ...
The new Google Search Generative Experience started to roll out to some users in late May but we are already seeing a decline in usage for these generative AI search…
Google Bard Gains New Features & Available To More Users
Just when updates to Google Bard were getting stale, Google announced a boatload of new things for its generative AI tool, Bard. In short, Google added several new features to…
Google Search To Release New Improvements To Site Names
Google is going to release its second batch up improvements for Site names in the search results “in the near future,” Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison said.
Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update & Volatility On July 1...
Hey there – it is me again – reporting about another unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update. This one seemed to start yesterday, July 12th. I am seeing a lot…
SEO Web Design: 10+ Tips to Build a Better Website
Follow these 10+ SEO web design tips as you build your website to set your business up for success.
How UHS uses Semrush to elevate digital marketing team’s performa...
We run all our digital marketing projects with Semrush. We started with three colleagues using Semrush, and now we are up to 11.
Google Bard Expansion: New Features, New Languages, New Countries...
Google Bard rolls out major expansion with new features, languages, and availability in additional countries. The post Google Bard Expansion: New Features, New Languages, New Countries appeared first on Search…
Bluehost Unveils AI-Powered WordPress Platform
New platform makes it easy and fast to create an online presence with WordPress The post Bluehost Unveils AI-Powered WordPress Platform appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Do Categories & Structure Matter More For SEO Than Just Conte...
Content silos aside, discover the impact of categories and structure have on your SEO efforts in this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Do Categories & Structure Matter More For…
How to Use Yoast SEO to Improve SEO
Fortunately, there are tools available that can help simplify the process and improve your results. One such tool is Yoast SEO, a WordPress SEO plugin. In this article, we will…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 12, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
xAI: Elon Musk’s Endeavor To Unlock Mysteries Of The Universe
Elon Musk announced xAI with AI experts from DeepMind, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. Will it unlock the code to reality or create another ChatGPT clone? The post xAI: Elon Musk’s…
Google Search Explore Section Gains Ads
Google’s explore section, which we first found a year ago and is now live for all, now seems to be showing Google Ads or sponsored listings. I have not seen…
Google John Mueller: If You Weren’t Buying Links, Don’...
John Mueller, a Search Advocate at Google, was asked when you should use the link disavow too. He said on Twitter, “Essentially — if you weren’t buying links, don’t disavow.”