Google Ads New Left Side Bar Design Rolling Out
Google has announced that it has picked a new design navigation for the Google Ads advertiser console. It has been testing new designs since early March and now picked the…
June 14th Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update & Fluctuatio...
I am seeing some early signs of another Google search ranking algorithm update, as the Google search results seem more volatile than normal and there has been an increase in…
Popular Reddit Communities Support These App Developers In Prolon...
Executives remains focused on profits while popular Reddit communities maintain support for developers forced to shut down popular Reddit apps over API changes. The post Popular Reddit Communities Support These…
Google Ads To Update Trademark Policy Worldwide
Google Ads announced a significant worldwide update to its trademark policy. Read on to see if your brand will be affected. The post Google Ads To Update Trademark Policy Worldwide…
Google Expands ‘Confirming Gross Revenue’ Tool In Ad Platform
Google recently announced the expansion of the Confirming Gross Revenue tool for buyers and publishers in a move towards greater ad transparency. The post Google Expands ‘Confirming Gross Revenue’ Tool…
Google Research: Is This Dataset Used For Google’s AI Search?
Google research paper shows how they created a dataset for training language models for open-ended dialogue The post Google Research: Is This Dataset Used For Google’s AI Search? appeared first…
Website Crawling: The What, Why & How To Optimize
Website crawling is fundamental to SEO. Help the search engine bots discover your content more efficiently when you follow these top 5 tips. The post Website Crawling: The What, Why…
How To Drive Product Page Rankings With A Funnel Of Content &...
Boost product page rankings! Unleash power of link building & SEO content marketing with our innovative full-funnel approach. #eCommerce #SEO #LinkBuilding The post How To Drive Product Page Rankings With…
The Cost Of Cannibalization: How Conflicting Content Is Impacting...
Learn the ultimate cost of content cannibalization as 2 industry experts guide you through how to remedy it. RSVP for this webinar, now! The post The Cost Of Cannibalization: How…
Google’s New AI-Powered Ad Campaigns: Demand Gen & Video View...
Google announces Demand Gen and Video View, AI-powered ad campaigns to enhance mid-funnel reach and offer business insights. The post Google’s New AI-Powered Ad Campaigns: Demand Gen & Video View…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 13, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) – Defined, Measured, & How to F...
CLS is calculated during the five-second window where the most shifting occurs. Here’s how it’s measured: layout shift score = impact fraction x distance fraction Or said in a more…
OpenAI Updates API, GPT-3.5 Turbo, And GPT-4 For Enhanced Generat...
Learn more about updates to OpenAI’s API, GPT-3.5 Turbo, and GPT-4 models and how they could lead to enhanced generative AI applications for business. The post OpenAI Updates API, GPT-3.5…
Google: Links From Non-English To English Language Sites Are Not ...
Google’s John Mueller offers feedback about links from non-English to English language websites The post Google: Links From Non-English To English Language Sites Are Not Bad? appeared first on Search…
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Plan: Integration Across All Meta Products
Mark Zuckerberg reveals his vision for AI across Meta’s products, transforming advertising, enhancing social interactions, and simplifying Metaverse coding tasks. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Plan: Integration Across All Meta…
LinkedIn SEO: Optimize Your Profile for Improved Visibility
Find out how to practice LinkedIn SEO for better engagement and higher profile rankings with this guide.
Google: It’s Not A Priority To Fix The Search Console Deskt...
As a reminder, Google said it moved its last batch of sites over from desktop-first indexing to mobile-first indexing in late May. But there was a reporting bug that shows…
Quickly Access Bing Chat At chat.bing.com
Did you know you can quickly access Bing Chat by going to chat.bing.com? I didn’t know that until Mikhail Parakhin from Microsoft mentioned it on Twitter.
Google Adds Derivatives, Integrals & Limits Examples To Math ...
Google has added a bunch of examples to the potentialAction.mathExpression-input section of the Math Solver help documentation. These examples explain how to handle derivatives, integrals, and limits in that field.
Beta Google Ads Broad Match Keywords Campaign Setting To Drop Mat...
Google Ads seems to have launched a beta campaign setting named “broad match keywords.” It seems this setting removes the match types, specifically phrase and exact match keywords and converts…
Google Investigating Disappearing Search Results Bug
Google is investigating a possible bug where the Google Search results are disappearing from the search results page. This seems like it is happening to some searchers on iPhone devices…
Making Money On YouTube Just Got Easier
YouTube lowers the threshold for monetization and expands its affiliate program, creating new revenue opportunities for content creators. The post Making Money On YouTube Just Got Easier appeared first on…
Understanding long-tail keywords: how to find the best ones and u...
Anyone who has ever conducted keyword research is well aware of the term “long-tail keywords”. But at the same time, it may not be crystal clear to everyone what they…
Google Enhances Video Indexing Report In Search Console
Google enhances Search Console’s video indexing report, providing precise feedback to optimize video visibility. The post Google Enhances Video Indexing Report In Search Console appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
From Science Fiction To Marketing Reality: Exploring The Impact O...
Discover the latest AI news, top generative AI tools, and the best tips for integrating new AI technologies. The post From Science Fiction To Marketing Reality: Exploring The Impact Of…
Your Guide To Hosting Types For Your WordPress Website
Learn about different hosting types to find the best option for your company’s WordPress site. Here are our top recommendations for each type. The post Your Guide To Hosting Types…
Google Search Operators: 35+ Search Operators & Usage Tips
Google search operators are special commands you can use in Google search to get specific results.
Will Improving Page Speed Count For Helpful Content In Google?
How is pagespeed related to helpful content in Google? Expert Adam Riemer answers this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Will Improving Page Speed Count For Helpful Content In Google?…
6 Local SEO Tasks for Summer Success
I hope this summer features at least a few lazy days for you, kicking back in the shade with loved ones and a pitcher of iced tea or a tray…
Your Ultimate Guide To A Successful Technical SEO Audit [Workbook...
Get your free Complete Technical SEO Audit Workbook – SEJ’s all-inclusive guide and SEO audit template for performing a technical SEO audit. The post Your Ultimate Guide To A Successful…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 12, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
25 ChatGPT Plugins For Marketing Included In Expanded Plugin Stor...
Developers have created a total of almost 400 plugins, now available to ChatGPT Plus users. Here are 25 ChatGPT plugins for marketing. The post 25 ChatGPT Plugins For Marketing Included…
Vlog #227: Menachem Ani on PMax With Lead Generation & Google...
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 Finally Launches The Perspectives Search Filter
Google has finally launched the perspectives filter in the Google mobile search results. There is a ton of confusion around what perspectives is because Google has released or tested a…
The SEO Conch House Story: Scrapped Amazon Content That Ranked In...
Matt Diggity interviewed the two of the six people who ran Conch-House.com, site that completely dominated the Google search results for a couple of months. In short, they posted 6,000…
Bing Chat On Desktop Now Supports Voice Inputs
Bing Chat’s desktop interface now supports voice inputs. That means you can click on the microphone icon in the search box and speak your question.
Google Search Console Improved Video Indexing Reporting
Google has released a Search Console update to improve the video indexing reporting. Google said this will provide you with more specific issues with clear actions to help you make…
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…