Google Cautions On Blocking GoogleOther Bot
Jul 26, 2024
Gary Ilyes cautioned that blocking GoogleOther "might affect a wide range of things across the Google universe"
Search Engine Journal
Reddit Limits Search Engine Access, Google Remains Exception
Jul 26, 2024
Reddit blocks major search engines from recent content, except Google, sparking debate on data access and AI training practices.
Search Engine Journal
Reddit launches Lead Generation Ads
Jul 26, 2024
Lead Generation Ads let you capture leads directly on Reddit, potentially improving conversion rates across various industries.
Search Engine Land
What Can AI Do For Healthcare Marketing In 2024?
Jul 26, 2024
How can you use AI to enhance your your marketing efforts while prioritizing privacy, compliance, trust, and service?
Search Engine Journal
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 26, 2024
Jul 26, 2024
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 Gemini added related content and verification links. OpenAI launched its search engine called SearchGPT. Google says don't use LLMs for SEO advice. Google has a related image carousel below the image box. Google local has this book online button that leads to call business. And I posted the weekly SEO video recap...
Search Engine Roundtable
How blogging builds trust and brand loyalty in the age of AI
Jul 26, 2024
Is business blogging truly dead? Learn why and how every business should integrate blogging into their digital marketing strategy.
Search Engine Land
DIY reactive digital PR: How to earn media coverage on a budget
Jul 26, 2024
Implement these DIY reactive PR strategies to share your expertise and build media relationships without breaking the bank.
Search Engine Land
Google Gemini Adds Links To Related Content & Verification
Jul 26, 2024
Google pushed out a large update to Gemini (formerly known as Bard) and this update includes more links to both related content and also links to verify the content that Gemini is responding with.
Search Engine Roundtable
SearchGPT - OpenAI's New AI Search Tool
Jul 26, 2024
OpenAI has announced SearchGPT, its AI search tool that looks and feels a lot like ChatGPT but gives you more sources and answers through links. OpenAI wrote, "We’re testing SearchGPT, a temporary prototype of new AI search features that give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources."
Search Engine Roundtable
Google Says Don't Use LLMs For SEO Advice
Jul 26, 2024
Google's John Mueller said on LinkedIn he does not recommend you use LLMs (AI tools) for SEO advice. He wrote, "please don't use LLMs for SEO advice." "They learn from all the bad SEO information out there," he added.
Search Engine Roundtable
Google Related Images Carousel Below Image Box In Search
Jul 26, 2024
Google is testing showing a related images carousel right below an images box in the mobile search results. As you scroll through the search results, you are presented with an images box and if that is not enough for you, Google Search shows you a related images carousel right below that.
Search Engine Roundtable
Google Local Book Online Button For Call Business
Jul 26, 2024
Google seems to be testing a new option for the Book Online call to action option that does not use an online booking service but rather lets you call the business directly. The button says "call business" and then will dial the business from your mobile phone.
Search Engine Roundtable
Find Keyword Cannibalization Using OpenAI's Text Embeddings With Examples
Jul 26, 2024
Learn how to identify keyword cannibalization using OpenAI's text embeddings. Understand the differences between various models and make informed SEO decisions.
Search Engine Journal
How To Draft A Social Media Policy
Jul 26, 2024
Draft an airtight social media policy to prevent PR disasters and legal issues. Here's your guide including a free pdf.
Search Engine Journal
Top 7 Most Emotionally Engaging Olympics Ads (P&G Campaigns Are Winning)
Jul 26, 2024
Discover the most emotionally engaging Olympics and get inspiration for your video content. Find out which ads have elicited intense positive emotions.
Search Engine Journal
Study Backs Google's Claims: AI Search Boosts User Satisfaction
Jul 25, 2024
An independent study finds that AI boosts search satisfaction. Google leads, but competitors gain. Social media also sees modest improvements.
Search Engine Journal
OpenAI Launches SearchGPT: AI-Powered Search Prototype
Jul 25, 2024
OpenAI launches SearchGPT, an AI-powered search prototype offering direct answers with citations.
Search Engine Journal
OpenAI starts testing SearchGPT prototype, here's what it looks like
Jul 25, 2024
SearchGPT is a temporary prototype. ChatGPT plans to ingegrate search features from SearchGPT into ChatGPT in the future.
Search Engine Land
SEO Industry News: July 2024
Jul 25, 2024
What happened in SEO news this month? Read the top headlines from the SEO industry in this July 2024 news roundup from Lumar.
DeepCrawl
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Search Engine Roundtable
Elevating author and publisher entities in SEO
Jul 25, 2024
Gain a competitive edge in SEO by understanding the significance of author and publisher entities. Read more about it here!
Yoast
Web Accessibility Industry News: July 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Website accessibility industry news round-up for July 2024 — explore the latest a11y news and ensure your site is compliant with the latest regulations.
DeepCrawl
How to START building a modern digital marketing plan
Jul 25, 2024
Learn how to craft a robust digital marketing plan using the START framework to stay focused and adaptable.
Search Engine Land
Google Says Again, Google To Test Ads In AI Overviews
Jul 25, 2024
Google said it again, it will soon test ads within its AI Overviews. Philipp Schindler, senior vice president and chief business officer for Google, said this in the earnings call on Tuesday night. He said, "soon we'll actually start testing search and shopping ads in AI Overviews for users in the U.S."
Search Engine Roundtable
Bing Generative Search Experience
Jul 25, 2024
Microsoft announced yesterday it has begun testing its new Bing generative search experience - so Bing GSE (versus Google SGE). "By combining the power of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) with the search results page, Bing’s generative search creates a bespoke and dynamic response to a user’s query," Microsoft wrote.
Search Engine Roundtable
Reddit Blocked Bing Search But Not Google
Jul 25, 2024
On July 1, 2024, Reddit updated its robots.txt file to prohibit most search engine and AI crawlers from accessing its content - including blocking Microsoft Bing. Reddit did not block Google Search, which we covered here a few weeks ago.
Search Engine Roundtable
Moving From Niche Sites & Affiliate To Agency Owner
Jul 25, 2024
Find out how to take your career from creating niche sites into a thriving SEO agency and get inspired to take your SEO skills to the next level.
Search Engine Journal
Apple Maps Launches On Web (Beta)
Jul 25, 2024
Apple has launched a public beta version of Apple Maps on the web after launching the mobile app back almost 12 years ago on September 19, 2012. "Apple Maps on the web is available in public beta, allowing users around the world to access Maps directly from their browser," Apple wrote.
Search Engine Roundtable
Google Local Service Ads Expanding To Show Phone Number
Jul 25, 2024
Google Local Service Ads can now show the business's phone number in the ad unit when you hover over your mouse cursor over the ad. It will then dynamically expand the ad to show the advertiser's phone number.
Search Engine Roundtable
Brand Protection: The complete guide
Jul 25, 2024
Discover essential tactics to catch click theft, protect brand integrity and maximize ROI.
Search Engine Land
Bing's Updated AI Search Will Make Site Owners Happy
Jul 25, 2024
Bing's updated AI Search will be a welcome change for SEOs and site owners because the layout maintains clicks to websites
Search Engine Journal
Agile SEO: Moving From Strategy To Action
Jul 25, 2024
Ditch the lengthly SEO documents. It's not getting read. Learn how to prioritise impact over proposals with agile SEO.
Search Engine Journal
How does web accessibility impact SEO – PART 2
Jul 25, 2024
We are joined by Billie Geena, Damien Robert, Heba Said and Heike Knip for part 2 of the conversation on how web accessibility impacts SEO.
Majestic
Microsoft confirms Reddit blocked Bing Search
Jul 25, 2024
Reddit updated its robots.txt file prohibiting Bing and some other search engines from crawling its site.
Search Engine Land
Data strategies for unlocking customer lifetime value
Jul 24, 2024
Discover how predictive analytics and AI convert raw data into actionable insights, eliminate data noise and forecast emerging trends.
Search Engine Land
Google To Upgrade All Retailers To New Merchant Center By September
Jul 24, 2024
Google to roll out new Merchant Center for all retailers by September, featuring AI tools and enhanced analytics to boost e-commerce capabilities.
Search Engine Journal
How WooCommerce Plans To Boost Developers & Merchants
Jul 24, 2024
WooCommerce announces roadmap for the future that gives developers what they need to build faster and better
Search Engine Journal
Bing testing new generative search experience
Jul 24, 2024
Microsoft said this "combines the power of LLMs and SLMs with Bing’s search results to generate a more delightful and efficient UX layout."
Search Engine Land
Google’s AI push reshapes ad landscape as privacy concerns linger
Jul 24, 2024
Google is making a significant investment in AI-driven advertising innovations, while navigating privacy concerns.
Search Engine Land
Google Search Revenue Grows 14% In Q2 2024
Jul 24, 2024
Alphabet reports strong Q2 2024: Google Search revenue up 14%, Cloud surpasses $10 billion. AI innovation remains key focus.
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