Goodbye FID, Hello INP – Interaction to Next Paint Coming T...
As expected, although it took a lot longer than we thought, Google announced it will be replacing the FID metric with the INP metric for its Core Web Vitals. This…
New Core Web Vitals Metric Coming: Interaction To Next Paint
Interaction to Next Paint upgraded from experimental metric to Pending Core Web Vital Metric The post New Core Web Vitals Metric Coming: Interaction To Next Paint appeared first on Search…
Reddit Marketing: A Guide To Getting It Right
Your Meta or Twitter content simply won’t work for Reddit. Drive respect, appreciation, and loyalty of customers by better understanding how ads on Reddit work. The post Reddit Marketing: A…
YouTube NewFront 2023 Showcased Shorts To Reach Gen Z
Learn more about YouTube’s strategic shift this 2023 and examples of best practices when it comes to long-form content. The post YouTube NewFront 2023 Showcased Shorts To Reach Gen Z…
Google Ranking Dropped Dramatically? (Here’s What to Check)
But before you make any changes, it’s important to check certain things first. Google’s algorithm updates are among the most common ways your website’s rankings can be negatively impacted….
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 10, 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 AI…
Google Bard Removes Waitlist, Adds Image & Coding Features
Google’s AI tool Bard expands globally, adds image capabilities, enhanced coding, and plans for widespread app integrations. The post Google Bard Removes Waitlist, Adds Image & Coding Features appeared first…
Google’s John Mueller Reminds Of Nuance In Nofollow Attributes
Google’s John Mueller reminds of the different choices available when using nofollow link attributes The post Google’s John Mueller Reminds Of Nuance In Nofollow Attributes appeared first on Search Engine…
Google Unveils Search Upgrades At I/O: Generative AI & ‘Persp...
Google unveils AI-driven enhancements to Search at Google I/O, including a generative AI feature and a ‘Perspectives’ tool for diverse viewpoints. The post Google Unveils Search Upgrades At I/O: Generative…
Google Tests “Show More” Button On People Also Ask
Google Search is testing adding a “show more” button on the “people also ask” section of its search results. When you click on the button, it will load more results…
Google I/O Is Today – Watch The Keynote Here
Google I/O kicks off today and we are all expecting really big Google Search-related news today. Typically, I/O is focused on everything but core search but today, we are expecting…
Google: High Quality Content Might Still Be Of Low Value To The W...
Google’s John Mueller had one of his good oneliners again. He posted a reply on Twitter saying, “something can be high-quality content with a lot of information for users and…
Bing Chat AI Improvements Will Improve Bing’s Core Search A...
Did you know that some of the improvements being made to the Bing Chat AI models will lead to improvements to the Bing Search core ranking algorithms? Mikhail Parakhin, the…
Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification
To combat misinformation, Google updates search results with “About this image” and AI-generated image markups. The post Google Launches New Features To Improve Image Verification appeared first on Search Engine…
Google Finally Unofficially Comments On Drop in FAQ Rich Results
Over the past month or so, we’ve been seeing a huge drop in the number of FAQ rich results Google has been displaying both on mobile search and now desktop….
What a Content Writer Is and How to Become One [Research]
Read on to get an in-depth look at content writing based on our analysis of content writer jobs published on Indeed.com. You’ll learn how to become a content writer, what…
18 of the Best Marketing Apps for Professionals in SMBs
Marketing apps can help manage and optimize your campaigns, driving business growth for SMBs. So what are the best apps for marketing pros?
Wix Breaks New Ground With Launch Of Wix Headless
Wix launches Wix Headless, enhancing developer flexibility and scalability by integrating its business solutions across various tech stacks. The post Wix Breaks New Ground With Launch Of Wix Headless appeared…
Paid, Owned & Earned Media: What Is The Difference?
Paid, owned, and earned media can all boost your digital presence, but how do you employ and combine them all effectively? The post Paid, Owned & Earned Media: What Is…
15 Free Keyword Research Tools For 2023
Keyword research is an integral part of your SEO strategy. Learn more about the best free keyword research tools you can use. The post 15 Free Keyword Research Tools For…
Meet Our MozCon 2023 Community Speakers
Major high fives and fist bumps for each and every person who took the time to submit pitches for this year’s community speaker spots! With only two open community speaker…
How to Hire a Link Building Agency: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you don’t have the experience to find high-quality link prospects or can’t spare hours doing outreach, now may be the time to hire a link building agency. A quality…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 9, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How Google’s Hreflang x-default Enhances Website Navigation
Google highlights hreflang x-default’s benefits, including enhanced user experience, improved URL discovery, and increased conversions. The post How Google’s Hreflang x-default Enhances Website Navigation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google On Protecting Anchor Text Signal From Spam Site Influence
Google explains one way it maintains the quality of their anchor text signals The post Google On Protecting Anchor Text Signal From Spam Site Influence appeared first on Search Engine…
Influencer Marketing: What Is It and How to Build a Solid Strateg...
Influencer marketing is a big deal and it only continues to grow; with the industry set to be worth $12 billion by 2022. In this guide, we share our top…
Microsoft: Bing Chat AI Models May Be Updated Three Times Per Yea...
Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO of Bing Search, said on Twitter that Bing Chat’s various AI models take months to train and thus you might see updated models released to the…
Google Business Profile Conversion Actions & Chats In Google ...
Anthony Higman shared a couple new Google Ads and Google Business Profile items yesterday on Twitter. One on Google Business Profile conversion actions within Google Ads and the other are…
Microsoft: Bing Chat Growing Faster Than Servers Can Handle
Microsoft Bing Chat is growing so fast that the team can’t add enough GPUs fast enough to keep up with the growth. This leads to some Bing Chat experiences being…
Microsoft Advertising Ads For AI Chat Solutions
Microsoft Advertising announced a new ad solution for AI-powered chat experiences and solutions. Microsoft said this is a new way to help monetize online services, apps, and publishers monetize chat…
Google Maps With Addresses In Multiple Languages
Google can show your business address in more than one language within Google Maps and the Google local search results. So if you have a hotel, Google might be able…
LinkedIn Announces Shift In Global Strategy, Resulting In Job Cut...
LinkedIn announces restructuring affecting 716 roles, refocuses China strategy, and prepares for AI-influenced changes in the global economy. The post LinkedIn Announces Shift In Global Strategy, Resulting In Job Cuts…
Microsoft Unveils AI Chat Monetization For Digital Partners
Microsoft launches Ads for Chat API, aiming to seamlessly monetize AI chat experiences for partners, consumers, and advertisers. The post Microsoft Unveils AI Chat Monetization For Digital Partners appeared first…
How to Create an Affiliate Marketing Website That Converts
The concept of affiliate marketing involves advertising and promoting other people’s products or services and receiving a commission for each sale. The key is to build a website that…
PPC 101: Expert Insights To Enhance Your Strategy
Get your copy of PPC Expert Tips now and learn pro techniques on how to maximize your ad spend with cost-effective campaigns. The post PPC 101: Expert Insights To Enhance…
PPC Budgets, Testing & Optimization: Expert Tips To Enhance Y...
Get your copy of PPC Expert Tips now and learn pro techniques on how to maximize your ad spend with cost-effective campaigns. The post PPC Budgets, Testing & Optimization: Expert…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 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. With Google I/O…
Bing Search “Learn More On” & Microsoft Edge Deal...
Microsoft Bing is testing a new section named “Learn more on.” This section seems to give you search refinements and expanders to find more information related to your original query….
Is This What Google Search May Be Launching At I/O?
For the past couple of weeks now, we’ve been hearing reports of how Google will change Google Search in the wake of AI and changes in searcher behavior. As many…
Google Local Business Panel: Chat With Live Agent
Google has been rolling out “chat with live agent” buttons in some local business panels within Google Search. This seems to be part of the Google Business Profile messaging platform.
Google: hreflang x-default Can Help Feed URLs To Google It Might ...
Gary Illyes from Google posted on the Google Search blog about some of the more “hidden” advantages of using hreflang x-default value. As Gary noted on LinkedIn, “incidentally, it can…
Google Search Snippet With Visual Explore Features
We have seen the Google Explore feature many times, but here is a similar explore feature but as a sub-feature of a single search result snippet. Google is testing showing…
Vlog #222: Glenn Gabe on AI Content, E-E-A-T & The Future
In part one with Glenn Gabe, we talk about Bing chat and Google Bard and also the use of AI-generated content…
Google Analytics Event Tracking: How To Get Set Up
This guide is here to help you with the migration of your custom events, with a step-by-step on how to set up GA4 custom events. The post Google Analytics Event…
How to Grow Traffic by 60.99% & SEO Topical Authority (Case S...
Whether you’re working on a brand new website, or building your existing site’s organic presence, it’s important to showcase your topical authority to both Google and your audience. They want…
6 Proven Digital Marketing Strategies For Oil And Gas Companies
Oil and natural gas marketing require special considerations when marketing online. Discover 6 strategies to expand your digital footprint and reach more clients. The post 6 Proven Digital Marketing Strategies…
2023’s Top 7 Local Search Ranking Factors, Illustrated and Explai...
Learning to be the best in town at the top seven elements experts feel impact your rankings in Google’s local packs is a smart strategic foundation. Thanks to Darren Shaw…
OpenAI’s U-Turn: Not Training GPT-4 On API Customer Data
OpenAI stops training language models such as GPT-4 with customer API data. The post OpenAI’s U-Turn: Not Training GPT-4 On API Customer Data appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Ray Kurzweil Rebuts Calls To Pause AI Research
Ray Kurzweil explains why there should be no pause in AI development The post Ray Kurzweil Rebuts Calls To Pause AI Research appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 5, 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. The Google May…
Leaked Google Memo Admits Defeat By Open Source AI
Leaked Google memo acknowledges looming defeat at the hands of open source AI and suggests a surprising way to restore dominance The post Leaked Google Memo Admits Defeat By Open…
AI Advancements In Tech And Education Revealed During Latest Earn...
Discover new AI-driven solutions from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and others in education and tech, along with the challenges they face. The post AI Advancements In Tech And Education Revealed During…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Unconfirmed May Google Update, Bing...
This week, I posted the monthly Google webmaster report for May 2023. Google may have pushed out an unconfirmed search algorithm update on May 1st and 2nd…
Google: No Healthy Percentage Of Traffic For Googlebot Activity
John Mueller of Google said there is no percentage of traffic you should expect from your Googlebot activity compared to other bot and traffic activity on your site. Meaning you…
Google Video Structured Data No Longer Requires Descriptions
Google has updated the video structured data to say that the description property is no longer a required field. Instead, Google moved the description property item to the “recommended” section,…
Google Tests Perspectives Search Menu Filter
Google seems to be testing the ability to filter by perspectives. Google is testing a button to filter your query by the perspectives results.
Google Early May Search Algorithm Unconfirmed Update Heats Up
Earlier this week, we reported on an unconfirmed Google search ranking update on May 1st and 2nd. Well, throughout the week, things have heated up a lot more, and we…
Google: We Do Not Trust Links From Spammy Sites
In the latest Google SEO office hours, Google said that Google does not trust outbound links from a site they think is spammy. Duy Nguyen from the Google Search Quality…
March 2023 Core Update Impact
On March 15th, 2023 Google announced the release of the March 2023 Core Update. The update, the first since the September 2022 Core Update, was done rolling out on March…
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…
SEO for Landing Pages: Best Practices to Rank on SERPs
Landing page SEO is the process of optimizing your landing pages for users and search engines.
Google Issues Statement About Support for Cross-Domain Canonicals...
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.
How to Create 8 Million SEO Test Ideas Using ChatGPT — Whiteboard...
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….
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 4, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Indexing Speed: Key Factors Include Quality + Popularity
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 Product Review Company
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 Opens Bing Chat To All With New Upgrades
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 Tests Up & Down Buttons In Autocomplete Search Bar
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: Search Impression Share Not Coming To PMax Campaigns
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…
Confirmed Google Merchant Center Feed Issues
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: It’s A Terrible Idea To Disavow Links Based On Thir...
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 Updates Guidance on Cross-Domain Canonicals
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 Unveils Next-Gen Bing & Edge: The Future of Search
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: What It Is and How to Drive Traffic
Content amplification is all about making content work harder for your business. Learn how to build a multi-channel strategy that boosts campaign returns.
Hospitality SEO Best Practices For 2023 & Beyond
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…
Copywriting vs. Content Writing: Differences & Similarities
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…
Rapid Growth Tactics: A 6-Month Sprint To A Strong Backlink Profi...
Learn how to implement a proven link building process that has built 1,000+ backlinks a month. RSVP for our upcoming webinar! The post Rapid Growth Tactics: A 6-Month Sprint To…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 3, 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. There may be…
Google Announces 8 New Top Level Domains Including One For Lawyer...
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 Gains Campaign-Level Change History, Code-F...
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 Also Highlighting Text In Things To Know Section
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 Won’t Show Content Filtered By SafeSearch, ...
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…
May 1st & 2nd Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update – ...
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 Updates Canonicalization Help Document: Don’t Use Ca...
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…
How to Do Keyword Clustering & Why It Helps SEO
Keyword clustering is the process of grouping related keywords. Learn how it can boost your traffic.
WordPress Explores AI Integration
WordPress opens discussion on possible roles for artificial intelligence The post WordPress Explores AI Integration appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
12 Types of Content Marketing to Leverage for Success in 2023
Content marketing goes well beyond blog posts. These are the most effective content types for your business.
3 Simple Google Ads Tweaks That Immediately Boost Sales
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…
Affiliate Marketing for Bloggers: How to Earn Big
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…
3 Steps To Building A Winning Holistic SEO & PPC Strategy [We...
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 2, 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. The big Google…
Chrome HTTPS Lock Icon Is Going Away
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 Revamps Partner Program Re-Application Policies
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.