How To Search The Web With 40 ChatGPT Plugins
The ChatGPT plugin store now offers almost 550 plugins. Find out how to search the web for specific content using ChatGPT plugins. The post How To Search The Web With…
How to Become a Better Writer (Beginnner’s Guide)
Let’s start with the basics: Who are you writing for? Do you know your audience? There may be a difference in who you think you are writing for vs. who…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 22, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
LinkedIn Reveals AI Image Hunter That Catches Fake Profiles
LinkedIn shares details of new AI image detector that successfully identifies fake profile images at a rate of 99.6% The post LinkedIn Reveals AI Image Hunter That Catches Fake Profiles…
Google Merchant Center Timeout & Crawl Issues Bug?
I am hearing reports of issues with Google Merchant Center, specifically DNS issues, timeout issues, 404 issues and other crawl issues being reported by Merchant Center when there are no…
Google Pushes Non-Last-Click Rules-Based Attribution Models Depre...
Google has pushed off the date when data-driven attribution (DDA) will be deprecating. It was supposed to be this month, but it was pushed to mid-July, so a month later.
Google Ads Automatically Created Assets For Performance Max Campa...
Google Ads seems to be testing the Automatically created assets setting for Performance Max campaigns. And Google Ads is replacing the “Final URL expansion” setting for some accounts, as well.
Google’s Gary Illyes: Don’t Use AI & LLMs To Diag...
Gary Illyes from the Google Search team said on LinkedIn that you should avoid using LLMs and AI for diagnosing potential SEO issues or other issues with your site. Gary…
Google Ads: Upgrade From Dynamic Search Ads To Performance Max
Google Ads is asking advertisers to “upgrade” from dynamic search ads (DSAs) to Performance Max (PMax) campaigns. Many PPCers think that DSAs will not last and will ultimately be replaced…
Microsoft Unveils Predictive Targeting, AI-Based Advertising Tool...
Microsoft unveils Predictive Targeting, an AI-based advertising tool enhancing conversion rates, streamlining targeting, and offering flexible audience strategies. The post Microsoft Unveils Predictive Targeting, AI-Based Advertising Tool appeared first on…
17 Of The Best Social Media Marketing Courses in 2023
Level up your social media marketing skills with these top 25 courses and certifications and stay ahead of the game. The post 17 Of The Best Social Media Marketing Courses…
Enhancing SEO Content Writing With AI: Opportunities & Challe...
Boost SEO & ramp up content strategy using AI. Learn how to effectively integrate AI into your content marketing. Watch on-demand, now. The post Enhancing SEO Content Writing With AI:…
How to Use PageSpeed Insights
PageSpeed Insights works by analyzing a webpage’s HTML, CSS, fonts, and JavaScript, and provides suggestions to optimize the performance of the page. This includes things like compressing images, minifying code,…
5 Powerful Ways Marketers Are Using AI To Boost SEO & Content...
Discover the power of AI in marketing. Learn how to automate insights, optimize campaigns, and unlock your marketing potential. The post 5 Powerful Ways Marketers Are Using AI To Boost…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 21, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Analytics 4 Rolls Out New Conversion Attribution Settings
Google Analytics 4 introduces customizable attribution settings, offering marketers improved insights into their Google Ads campaign’s ROI. The post Google Analytics 4 Rolls Out New Conversion Attribution Settings appeared first…
Google Analytics 4 Adds Google Ads Conversion Credit Selection El...
Google Analytics announced that you can now select which channels are eligible to receive conversion credit for web conversions shared with Google Ads. The default channel is Google paid channels,…
Google Search Console Adds INP To Core Web Vitals Report
Google prepares for 2024’s Core Web Vitals update by adding Interaction to Next Paint (INP) reporting to Search Console. The post Google Search Console Adds INP To Core Web Vitals…
Microsoft: Bing Image Creator Will See Big Improvements In A Mont...
Bing Image Creator will get some big improvements in about a month. Microsoft Bing CEO, Mikhail Parakhin said this on Twitter the other day, saying the language model for Bing…
INP Core Web Vitals Report Now Live In Google Search Console
Google has just launched the new INP report within the Core Web Vitals reporting in Google Search Console. As a reminder, INP, Interaction to Next, is replacing FID, First Input…
Google Ads Brings Store Sales Reporting & Bidding To Performa...
Google announced that store sales reporting and bidding are now available across Performance Max Campaigns within Google Ads. This means advertisers can “measure total sales wherever customers prefer to shop…
Google Mobile Search Results With Business Profile Listing & ...
Google mobile search results can show the Google Business Profile listing in one section and the reviews later down in another section. I am pretty sure I’ve seen this on…
Google Ads Postpones Data-Driven Attribution Switch To Mid-July
In July, Google is removing outdated Google Ads attribution models, favoring its AI-driven model for optimized, adaptable ad performance. The post Google Ads Postpones Data-Driven Attribution Switch To Mid-July appeared…
How to Outsource SEO: a Step-By-Step Guide
Choosing to outsource SEO means enlisting a third party to execute your SEO strategy.
How To Make A Video Go Viral
In this article, Greg asked video marketing experts to share their thoughts on how to make a video go viral, including best practices and examples. The post How To Make…
MozCon Field Guide: Exploring Summertime Seattle
MozCon 2023 is fast approaching (taking place August 7 & 8), and we here at Moz are so excited to see all the IRL and virtual attendees! As the event…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 20, 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 goes…
Meta Expands Reels Ads To Instagram, Tests AI Features
Meta is enhancing Reels with Instagram ads, app promotions, and AI-optimized music to boost engagement and broaden advertiser reach. The post Meta Expands Reels Ads To Instagram, Tests AI Features…
Massive Leak Of ChatGPT Credentials: Over 100,000 Accounts Affect...
Over 100,000 ChatGPT accounts were breached by info stealers, prompting calls for enhanced password practices and two-factor authentication. The post Massive Leak Of ChatGPT Credentials: Over 100,000 Accounts Affected appeared…
Bing Search Tests Larger Favicons That Animate
Microsoft is testing showing larger favicons that also animate in the Bing Search results. The favicons look a lot larger in this test, here are side by side comparisons so…
Google Price Range Product Slider With Store Names
Google is now showing the product price range slider with a store name overlayed. I know the slider is not new, it shows you the price range of that product…
Google: Launching A New Domain Before Migrating Content To It Red...
Google’s John Mueller said it “reduces some risk” to launch a new domain prior weeks before migrating your site to it. John said this helps both with internal site risks…
Google Business Profiles Adds More Detailed Notification Settings
Google Business Profiles seems to have added more options to when you should be notified from the platform. The list includes 13 different notification categories you can turn on or…
OpenAI Considers ‘App Store’ For ChatGPT
OpenAI explores launching an ‘app store’ for AI models, potentially challenging current partners and expanding customer reach. The post OpenAI Considers ‘App Store’ For ChatGPT appeared first on Search Engine…
Free MozCon Ticket Info Inside: Are You Ready For The Ultimate Se...
Digital Marketers of all stripes are invited to look to The Future of Search! Learn from industry experts and network with peers in this unique two-day experience. The post Free…
Bing Chat Gets Significant Performance Improvements
Microsoft’s Bing CEO, Mikhail Parakhin, said that Bing Chat has received significant performance improvements last week that makes Bing Chat more responsive and faster. Bing also reworked voice SDK in…
Google’s John Mueller Warns Against Custom Elements In Head
Custom elements in document heads can disrupt Google’s rendering, potentially harming SEO; JSON-LD offers a flexible alternative. The post Google’s John Mueller Warns Against Custom Elements In Head appeared first…
Google E-E-A-T: Should We Search For Other Articles With High Bac...
How important are backlinks as a metric when it comes to making sure your content has E-E-A-T? Tony Wright tackles this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Google E-E-A-T: Should…
Link Prospecting: How to Find Quality Backlinks for Your Website
This is where the process of link prospecting comes in. Finding and evaluating the quality of a potential site is essential for link building success. In this article, we…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 19, 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 result…
Google’s Personal Info Removal Process: Insights From John Muelle...
Get an in-depth view of Google’s content removal process. With insights from John Mueller, learn how to remove your personal info from search. The post Google’s Personal Info Removal Process:…
The Trade Desk Launches New Programmatic AI Platform
The Trade Desk announced its cutting edge AI programmatic platform to their DSP. Advertisers can expect advanced retail data measurement, easier integration and more. The post The Trade Desk Launches…
Google Sues Rank And Rent Marketer
Google sues a member of a Rank and Rent Facebook Group for breach of contract for creating hundreds of fake Google business profiles The post Google Sues Rank And Rent…
Study: Removing The Address In Google Business Profiles Will Make...
A recent small study by Joy Hawkins showed that if you remove the address from your Google Business Profile listings your rankings in the local pack and in Google Maps…
Vlog #228: Amy Toman’s History & Passion With Local &am...
Amy Toman and I met at a beach in New Jersey on a stormy rainy day, because we wanted to be weather reporters. Amy is a local SEO specialist at…
Google Search Ranking Volatile Super Heated Over Father’s D...
On June 14th we reported on a Google Search ranking algorithm update and since then the Google search results have not stopped with its larger than normal volatility. It is…
Google Ordered To Sell Off Part Of Ad-Tech In EU Ruling
A two-year investigation in the EU comes to a close, ordering Google to divest portions of its ad tech business. The post Google Ordered To Sell Off Part Of Ad-Tech…
The Mysterious Appearance Of “Local Guide Program” Qu...
Google’s Local Guide Program queries are showing up in Google Search Console across sites, always ranking number one, mostly for desktop queries, and for many landing pages.
Google Sues Business Over Alleged Fake Business Profiles & Re...
Google had filed a lawsuit against a company that allegedly created fake Google Business Profiles and tons of fake reviews. Google said it filed the suit “to help put an…
AI Topics From Google Search Central Live Tokyo
Google on Friday held the Google Search Central Live event in Tokyo, they do this event around the world and Google’s last stop was Tokyo. The topic, at least from…
Google Is Forming A Policy On AI Content And E-E-A-T
Googlers offer feedback on Google’s policies on AI content at Search Central Live Tokyo 2023 The post Google Is Forming A Policy On AI Content And E-E-A-T appeared first on…
A Guide To Linkable Assets For Effective Link Building
This article aims to get you started creating linkable content so you can build a natural link profile in less time. The post A Guide To Linkable Assets For Effective…
How and Why You Should Create Informational Content with POVs
Informational SEO content, by itself, only drives traffic. It’s the ideas you put inside that determine whether it’ll drive anything else besides that (say, conversions, revenue, etc.). But unless you’re…
NTIA Receives Over 1,450 Comments On AI Accountability
Learn more about the NTIA’s request for information about AI accountability, including responses from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. The post NTIA Receives Over 1,450 Comments On AI Accountability appeared first…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 16, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Generative AI Insights From Google Search Central Live In Tokyo
See what Google Search shared on generative AI at the Search Central Live event in Tokyo on June 15 – 16. The post Generative AI Insights From Google Search Central…
Leveraging WordPress To Tell Your Brand’s Story – Ep. 313
Find out what WordPress’ Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy has to say about Open Source, the future of the CMS, Brand Stories & more. The post Leveraging WordPress To Tell…
How Google Search Handles 103 Early Hints HTTP Server Response
Gary Illyes from Google posted information on how Google Search handles the 103 early hints HTTP server status response. He said, “Googlebot will ignore the 103 and wait for the…
2023 Google Merchant Center Product Data Specification Updates
Google has done its yearly update for its Merchant Center product data specification. Some of the changes listed below went into effect yesterday, some go into effect July 18, 2023…
Google Maps iOS App Also Gets Business Tab
In February, Google added a “Business” tab to the Android Google Maps app for those who have verified Google Business Profiles. Now that feature is live in the iOS version…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Ranking Fluctuations, Perspe...
This week, we had yet another pretty hot and unconfirmed Google search ranking update in the middle of the week. Google finally launched that perspectives filter in the mobile US…
Google: Products Within Google Business Profiles Not Going Away
There was some concern that products were going away within Google Business Profiles and being moved fully to Google Merchant Center Next. Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, said on…
Google Ads Location Setting To Use Media From Google Business Pro...
Google Ads has a setting named “automated locations” that has a subsetting to grant Google Ads access to your media and photos from your Google Business Profile. You can turn…
Top Semrush Updates You Won’t Want to Miss
The best Semrush updates of the year that you might have missed—and how you can use them to boost your visibility, beat your competition, and delight your audience.
Startpage: The World’s Most Private Search Engine
Learn about the 20-plus-year-old search engine that claims to not track, target, or keep the search history of its users. The post Startpage: The World’s Most Private Search Engine appeared…
How TikTok Is Reading Your Mind — Whiteboard Friday
Explore the role of demographics, engagement, and personalized recommendations in how TikTok surfaces content. Discover how TikTok attempts to avoid echo chambers and gain valuable insights into its inner workings….
Google Domains Agrees To Be Acquired By Squarespace
Google Domains has agreed to be acquired by Squarespace, including approximately 10 million domains The post Google Domains Agrees To Be Acquired By Squarespace appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Best SEO Software for Digital Agencies
Are you an agency looking to improve your clients‘ SEO strategy? Check out our guide for an in-depth review of the top SEO software tools for agencies. From keyword research…
Finding a Good Blog Niche (The Easy Way)
In my experience, identifying a good blog niche is usually determined by three things: If you can find a niche with these elements, it’s likely a good blog niche. Using…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 15, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Announces Google Analytics 4 & AdSense Integration
Google announces the integration of GA4 properties with AdSense accounts, a game-changer in the realm of monitoring website performance. The post Google Announces Google Analytics 4 & AdSense Integration appeared…
Trust In Online News Shifting From Reporters To Influencers
Reuters’ 2023 Digital News Report reveals rising influence of internet celebrities in news, growing distrust in algorithms, and increasing news avoidance. The post Trust In Online News Shifting From Reporters…
Instagram Broadcast Channels Roll Out Globally: What You Need To ...
Instagram Broadcast Channels are rolling out globally. Discover how to find interesting channels and create a channel for your followers or subscribers. The post Instagram Broadcast Channels Roll Out Globally:…
Google’s New Search Quality Feedback Form
Google has released a new spam or as they call it, search quality feedback form. This form allows you to submit feedback around not just spam but paid links, malicious…
Google Search For Clothing Adds Virtual Try-On Models
Google announced it is rolling out a feature to try on clothing and products on models virtually. This virtual try-on uses generative AI to show you clothes on a wide…
Google Bard Gets Lens, Lens Detects Skin Conditions & Helps Y...
Google announced a slew of things yesterday around Google Lens, the big items is that Google Lens is coming to Google Bard. Also, Google Lens can detect skin conditions, help…
Google Search Generative Experience Sources Reviews & Photos ...
Google announced it upgraded the Google Search Generative Experience experiment to now also bring in reviews and photos from not just the web but also from Google Business Profiles. This…
Finally: Google AdSense Integrates With Google Analytics 4
After many promises and just two weeks before the Google Analytics 4 deadline, AdSense now links and integrates directly with GA4. You can finally link your AdSense earnings data with…
Keyword Clustering in a Flash: An Update to the Keyword Manager T...
Clustering keywords lets you target more than one keyword, which can lead to more traffic. To help you get there faster, we just added automatic clustering to our Keyword Manager…
Top Trends in Ecommerce for 2023 & Beyond
Ready to shape your ecommerce strategy for 2023 and beyond? Semrush‘s new ecommerce report has the ecom trends data you need to grow your ecommerce strategy and drive your business…
Vulnerability In WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway Plugin Affect...
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway plugin vulnerability allows hackers to steal sensitive customer information The post Vulnerability In WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway Plugin Affects 900,000+ Websites appeared first on Search Engine…
Top 5 Video Editing Tools: Pros And Cons
When it comes to editing video, you’re spoiled for choice with free software around. We’ve listed the pros and cons to help you decide quickly. The post Top 5 Video…
The Small Business Guide To Reputation Management
Plan what to do in a PR emergency and learn how to proactively protect your brand. The post The Small Business Guide To Reputation Management appeared first on Search Engine…
Build an SEO Report in Seconds with Domain Overview
How to generate a snapshot SEO report in seconds with Domain Overview Time. Resources. No matter the day, month, year, or algorithm update, these are 2 commodities of which SEOs…
First Input Delay (FID) – Defined, Measured, & How to Fix
Example interactions include: Some events like scrolling or zooming are not counted. Let’s look at how fast your FID should be and how to improve it. A good FID value…
Google’s Latest Easter Egg: A Katamari Minigame
Google’s newly discovered Easter egg, a Katamari minigame, offers a fun distraction and pays tribute to the popular series. The post Google’s Latest Easter Egg: A Katamari Minigame appeared first…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 14, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): Defined, Measured, & How to F...
The first impression users have of your site is how fast it appears to be loaded. The largest element is usually going to be a featured image or maybe the…
Google’s Bard Paused in the EU. What’s Behind the Delay?
Google’s AI chatbot Bard faces launch delay in Europe over data privacy concerns amid stricter EU regulations. The post Google’s Bard Paused in the EU. What’s Behind the Delay? appeared…
Google Aims To Improve Search Quality With New Feedback Form
Google’s new search spam report form expands reportable issues, emphasizing the role of user feedback in improving search quality. The post Google Aims To Improve Search Quality With New Feedback…
Google Search Console Breadcrumb Report May Show More Warnings Af...
Google updated the Search Console rich results report for breadcrumbs starting on June 8, 2023. The report now shows warning when sites use the HTML id attribute to specify an…
Google Merchant Center Tests New Checkout Button
Google is sending out emails to some on Google Merchant Center asking them if they want to beta test a new call-to-action button to send searchers who are ready to…
Bing Chat Tests Image Recognition & Visual Search
Microsoft is testing image recognition and visual search features in Bing Chat. This is where you can upload an image and ask Bing Chat questions around that image.