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Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, has confirmed that the search engine hasn’t launched algorithmic actions targeting site reputation abuse. This clarification addresses speculation within the SEO community that recent traffic…
A keynote at Google’s Marketing Live event showed a new AI-powered visual search results that feature advertisements that engage users within the context of an AI-Assisted search, blurring the line…
In its nearly 20 years of existence, Reddit has built a robust, dynamic, and highly engaged community. It has cemented itself as not only one of the key influencers for…
This month’s “Ask A PPC” question is particularly significant because the job market has been quite volatile. “How do I get a job with a PPC agency when I have…
This post was sponsored by DebugBear. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Keeping your website fast is important for user experience and SEO. The Core Web…
Header tags are a fundamental element of web design and SEO, influencing user experience and search rankings. While often overlooked, these HTML tags provide a hierarchical structure to content, enhancing…
WP Rocket, the WordPress page speed performance plugin, just announced the release of a new version that will help publishers optimize for Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), an important Core Web…
Google I/O 2024 was all about one thing: the launch of AI Overviews (short: AIOs). You might know the Gemini-powered direct answers as AI Snapshots from Google’s public beta environment…
Historically, Google has rolled out core algorithm updates two or three times a year – but last year, we saw a record four updates. We’ve also just experienced a 45-day…
Speakers at Google’s Marketing Live event demonstrated how they will utilize user search queries and AI Overviews content to show interactive shopping ads that will push organic search results even…
With AI-powered call attribution, you can gain valuable insights into which channels are driving the most conversions. How Call Attribution Works Step 1: Assign – Select unique call tracking numbers…
Wix recently announced the addition of three new image editing tools to their suite of AI-based website building tools. The combination of the new AI image generation and editing tools…
Job listings for SEO roles dropped 37% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year. Analysis by specialty job board SEOJobs.com compiled data from over 80,000 job listings…
WordPress has rolled out an update with version 6.5, introducing native support for the lastmod element in sitemaps. This move streamlines search engine crawl efficiency, potentially enhancing website visibility. The…
The SERPs are a volatile place right now. Since March 2024, the SEO industry has seen significant disruptions, with Google rolling out its latest algorithm changes. From the deindexing of…
In a recent interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sidestepped questions about whether the company would provide website owners with more granular data on traffic from AI-generated search previews. As Google…
Getting your international SEO strategy right can be an elusive feat. There are a lot more factors at play than people give credit for, and it’s often a thankless job.…
Here’s a challenge: search “SEO RFP” on Google. Click on the results, and tell me how similar they are. We did the same thing every other SEO does: We asked,…
AI can help brands and marketers be more efficient and productive and do things quicker, but it is not perfect and does have some drawbacks. With the rise and adoption…
As digital platforms multiply and user engagement becomes more and more fragmented, understanding how to effectively distribute your content across various touchpoints is more crucial than ever. So how do…
A new study by Pew Research Center reveals the fleeting nature of online information: 38% of webpages from 2013 are no longer accessible a decade later. The analysis, conducted in…
Duda has announced the addition of new AI assistant features that help digital agencies scale their website creation and optimization, making it easier for them to handle more clients without…
In a recent interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussed the company’s implementation of AI in search results and addressed concerns from publishers and website owners about its potential impact on…
A 16-year Google veteran is raising concerns about the company’s current focus on AI, labeling it a “panic reaction” driven by fear of falling behind competitors. Scott Jenson, who left…
In today’s internet-driven world, having an online presence is a make-or-break necessity for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Billions of searches happen every day on search engines like Google…
At the start of the March Core and Spam updates, Google claimed it intended to reduce unhelpful content in search by 40%. After the conclusion of the March Core Update…
Google’s John Mueller indicated the possibility of changes to sitewide helpful content signals so that new pages may be allowed to rank. But there is reason to believe that even…
Google’s John Mueller says the Search team is “explicitly evaluating” how to reward sites that produce helpful, high-quality content when the next core update rolls out. The comments came in…
Google revealed details of two new crawlers that are optimized for scraping image and video content for “research and development” purposes. Although the documentation doesn’t explicitly say so, it’s presumed…
YouTube unveiled four new content and ad offerings at its 13th annual Brandcast at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Key announcements include: WNBA Friday night games: Google and Scripps Sports…