Google has updated its documented ranking systems page over here to remove four ranking systems from the list, including removing three ranking systems. Google has removed the page experience system…
Remember a few weeks ago; I showed a test where Google Ads allowed some advertisers to use AI to generate ad copy for their search ads? Well, the Financial Times…
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For the past several weeks, publishers have been complaining about an issue with Google AdSense reporting that their Google AdSense ads have been getting zero clicks. This has become known…
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Reddit introduces paid API access and updated developer terms to stop companies from profiting from and training with Reddit user content. The post Reddit Follows Twitter’s Lead, Announces Paid Access…
Google expands Bard’s capabilities to include support for programming tasks in 20+ languages and debugging assistance. The post Google Bard Adds Coding Capabilities appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
AmazonSmile was sunset end of February 2023. Here is a list of the best alternatives that can integrate charity donations for an ethical shopping experience. The post 5 Alternatives To…
Which new channels can you add to your marketing mix to maximize ROI? Find out in this on-demand webinar recap! The post Think Beyond Search: Top Channels & Emerging Trends…
Large Language Models have taken the world by storm in recent months. In today’s episode, Tom goes over some of the new threats to Google from recent advances in machine learning…
If you’ve been in SEO for a while or you’ve already done some research, you’ve probably come across claims that social signals are an SEO ranking factor. That’s not true,…
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 has said…
Google creates a more powerful unit called Google DeepMind to accelerate the progress of AI innovation The post Google Announces Internal Shakeup To Create Google DeepMind appeared first on Search…
I find myself going back to traditional search over asking AI-based search for answers, and I was curious if I am alone or not. So I created a number of…
In the coming months, Google will deprecate the page experience report within Google Search Console, the mobile usability report, and the mobile-friendly testing tool. The core web vitals and HTTPs…
Google has launched some goodies for news publishers, including a new Reader Revenue Manager within the Google Publisher Center and a Subscribed content report in Google Search Console.
Yesterday, Google announced it made some changes to its guidance around what makes content considered helpful, including adding in good page experience to the equation. Google also made some other…
Google Bard is rolling out an update to make the draft responses more distinct from each other, while Bing Chat has rolled out cleaner and nicer formatted math formulas.
Google has added a new crawler to its list of Google Crawlers and user agents, this one is named GoogleOther. It is described as a “generic crawler that may be…
Google Bard’s latest update enhances creative exploration with diverse, distinct draft options. The post Google Bard’s Latest Update Boosts Creativity With More Drafts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google introduces GoogleOther, a new web crawler, to optimize operations, streamline R&D tasks, and reduce strain on Googlebot. The post Google Introduces New Crawler To Optimize Googlebot’s Performance appeared first…
Visitors usually see a 404 page after clicking on a non-existing URL. It informs users that the page they have been searching for is missing. It may seem plain and…
For SEO to truly promote growth in an organisation we need to break down siloes, encourage training and keep SEO top-of-mind. The post SEO-First Thinking: How to Promote SEO For…
Are ChatGPT, Bard and Dolly 2.0 trained on pirated books and is that even legal? The post Are ChatGPT, Bard and Dolly 2.0 Trained On Pirated Content? appeared first on…
Here are seven evidence-based reasons why content needs compelling visuals to fully and efficiently convey a message, tell a story, and create a connection. The post 7 Reasons Why Content…
Discover which 5 foundational SEO techniques can truly help you increase your ROI. Watch the on-demand webinar, now! The post 5 Actionable Ways To Drastically Improve The ROI Of Your…
This usually means higher-quality leads, which makes SEO a fantastic lead-generation channel. However, it doesn’t mean you can create any piece of content, gate it, and hope that you drive…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
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Google is rolling out a new “Subscribed Content” report in Search Console for publishers using Reader Revenue Manager. The post Google Search Console Launches “Subscribed Content” Report appeared first on…
Find out why nine more states have joined the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Google over anti-competitive practices surrounding its ad technology. The post Google’s Antitrust Showdown: 17 States Involved In…
Google posted an update that now Google Ads will import fractional, cross-channel web conversion credits from Google Analytics 4 properties. Google said this is even if the last non-direct click…
Google seems to have rolled out pricing overlays on top of some product thumbnail images within the search snippets. For example, if you search for [diamond bands] and look at…
There is reportedly a confirmed bug with the Google Business Profile Manager where some business profiles are not showing up in the list. This can happen even when you search…
Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ad Liaison, said on Twitter that there is “ongoing work to surface search term data in privacy-preserving ways.” This also includes bringing “more functionality to search terms…
Google updates helpful content creation guidance, emphasizing page experience, and revamps Search Console reports for improved alignment with ranking systems. The post Google Updates Helpful Content Guidance, Streamlines Search Console…
Google Search is testing adding a color swatch to the product grid layout in its search results. Google is showing colors in small boxes and a “+ more” label if…
LinkedIn’s new value-centric tools aim to connect job seekers with companies sharing their values for a purposeful career. The post New LinkedIn Features Empower Value-Based Job Searches appeared first on…
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Discover the dos and don’ts of Google Shopping ads and how to improve your return on ad spend (ROAS) while working smarter than your competition. The post Google Shopping: 5…
A big part of this success comes from backlinks. So in this guide, I will show you the link building methods that we used to achieve this massive growth. HARO…
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Here are those features: But how many SaaS companies make use of them all? And are they using them well? To find out, we studied the Twitter profiles of 100…
This step-by-step tutorial teaches how to successfully set up the new Google Ads customer acquisition goal for new and existing campaigns. The post Google Ads Tutorial: Setting New Customer Acquisition…
Google Ads now supports fractional, cross-channel conversion imports, allowing you to improve optimization & maximize returns. The post Google Ads Update: Enhanced GA4 Conversion Imports appeared first on Search Engine…
Bing Chat may soon be able to process book-size documents, not just a page or two of a PDF of web site, but a whole book. Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO…
Google’s vehicle ads, which launched as a beta in January 2022 and then became available to all US advertisers in March 2022, are now available to Canadian advertisers this month.
Google announced that it can now show expanded shipping and return information in the Google search results snippets. Google also added new Search Console reporting to help merchants debug these…
There has been another wave of Google Ads disapproval across Google Ads and Merchant Center. Google’s Ads Lisiason, Ginny Marvin, said the Google Ads team is aware of this and…
Google’s John Mueller went on a bit of a rant on Reddit on the topic of having your internal search result pages crawlable and indexable. As you know, in general,…
YouTube updates policies on eating disorder content, collaborating with experts to promote recovery and protect vulnerable viewers. The post YouTube Updates Policies On Eating Disorder-Related Content appeared first on Search…
Debunking the Samsung-Bing rumor. Here’s why Google will remain Samsung’s default search engine in the US. The post Why Google Will Remain Samsung’s Default Search Engine appeared first on Search…
Google updated the documentation for the product structured data to now include product returns policy markup The post Google Updates Product Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
From chatbots to augmented reality, here are the top 10 trends for the year that you need to keep an eye on. The post Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends For…
Starting as Moz’s SEO Director has been a bit daunting. As a search engine marketer, how can I add value to an organization that has been a thought leader in the…
Learn 8 SEO & AI best practices that can help get your website to the top of Google and other search engines. The post 8 Powerful Steps To Outrank Your…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
An interview with Google CEO Sundar Pichai explores Bard, its creative feats, challenges like hallucination, job automation, and AI’s mysteries. The post Google’s Sundar Pichai Envisions A Future With Bard…
In part one, we learned about who is Igal Stolpner and now in part two we dive into the topic of international SEO. He said while hreflang is important for…
Google will now report inline data URLs that are used as video URLs as “Invalid video URL” in the video indexing report within Google Search Console. This may lead to…
Gary Illyes from Google spoke about the topic of a website dropping in rankings for a single keyword or single keyword phrase while ranking fine for others. Can it happen?…
The New York Times reported yesterday that Google is working on an “all-new search engine” while also working on Project Magi, aimed to add AI-based features to the existing search…
On April 12th at noon, while I was offline, Google released the April 2023 reviews update that expanded the product reviews update to go beyond just products and also impacted…
Google seems to be showing fewer FAQ snippets for many sites starting on April 5th. Over the holidays, I received several questions about this but didn’t have time to write…
Google races to develop AI-powered search engine “Magi” amid rising competition and potential Samsung contract loss. The post Google Scrambles To Keep Up With AI-Powered Search Rivals appeared first on…
Learn more about the new Search Ads 360 platform and what advertisers need to do before April 2024. The post Google To Advertisers: Upgrade To New Search Ads 360 By…
Google expands shipping and return info in Search, helping retailers optimize the user experience and boost online sales. The post Google Enhances Shipping & Return Info In Search Results appeared…
Explore an exciting new list of SEO podcasts for 2023, offering the busy SEO professional an easy way to keep up with news and trends. The post Top 14 SEO…
Tracking keyword rankings is an essential part of any SEO strategy and helps inform how changes you’ve made to your site have made an impact. No matter how many keywords…
Ensuring your website is accessible to everyone may not be a direct ranking factor. Still, if you’re driving traffic to a website and the users with disabilities can’t access and…
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. While I was…
Google is testing a version of the Android app that include additional search buttons, many of which the iOS app has had since last year. These buttons include solve homework,…
Google said starting on May 23, 2023, Google will disallow and prohibit ads that sell products with a concentration of more than 10% sodium nitrite. I am sure this may…
This week in search, we covered the new April 2023 reviews update that goes beyond just product reviews. We also covered the possible impact the Google March 2023 broad core…
If you do some translation-based queries in Google mobile search, you will not just see a Google logo icon but also Google testing a camera icon, to search by camera.
In this guide, we’ll discuss the importance of featured snippets and offer ways to improve your chances of ranking at the top of Google.
Google announced it will remove the video thumbnail image from the search results snippet when that video is not the main content of the page. Google said this change will…
Google’s John Mueller said that when it comes to links SEO make to manipulate search rankings and gain ranking position in Google, those links are mostly ignored by Google Search….
If you own a brick-and-mortar business, like a bar or restaurant, you need SEO to be found by potential customers in your area. When people search for a service or…
New technologies continue to become part of the content marketing landscape. Discover the seven biggest trends you should keep an eye on. The post 7 Content Writing Trends For 2023…
Any time you have to present your SEO work to other departments or executives, you’re going to have different groups of stakeholders with different interests, so you need to approach…
In this article, I’m going to walk you through each tool and when to use it. Setting up your website for success means starting with the basics: making sure…
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 says just…
An update to GA4 brings greater flexibility in conversion counting, allowing you to choose between two different methods. The post GA4 Update: “Once Per Session” Conversion Counting Method appeared first…
On the heels of the March Broad Core Update rolling out, Google is now rolling out the April 2023 Reviews Update. And you’re reading that correctly. ‘Product’ has been removed…
Greg Sterling ran a poll on Twitter asking, “Are you now branching out from Google as a search/discovery tool?” Almost 30% of those who answered, which are primarily SEOs/SEms, said…
Google may be testing only showing images in the local finder, the local search results in Google Maps, for listings that are ads. The rest, may only show a map…
A couple of weeks ago, I reported how Google tested a thumbnail image slider in the product grid results in the Google Search results on the desktop interface. Now Google…
Google’s John Mueller said on Twitter that just because a site appears to be doing super well in terms of Google ranking and SEO today that it won’t one day…
We saw Google label some car types as electric and hybrid a year ago. Now Google has this car carousel in the mobile search that lets you filter by many…
TikTok is not the only technology potentially affected by the RESTRICT Act. Find out what other software and tech products have ties to foreign adversaries. The post 11 Popular Apps,…
Microsoft and Roku join forces, enhancing ad buying and optimizing performance with unique cross-channel data insights. The post Microsoft & Roku Unite To Enhance The Ad-Buying Experience appeared first on…
Google’s updated guidance announces they changed what will trigger video thumbnails to appear in the SERPs The post Google Reduces What Triggers Video Thumbnails In The SERPs appeared first on…