Google began rolling out the new Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) to people on the Search Labs waitlist. SGE adds generative AI capabilities to Google Search results. Here’s a look inside the SGE on desktop and mobile and how SGE results compare to typical Google SERP features. How To Get Access To Google SGE Via […]
YouTube Stories To Be Discontinued
In a recent announcement, YouTube confirms discontinuing its Stories feature, a tool similar to Snapchat’s and Instagram’s disappearing messages. The feature, which allowed creators to post updates that would remain live for seven days, will officially be phased out on June 26, 2023. The Rise and Fall of YouTube Stories Launched in 2018, Stories were […]
Inside The Decentralized Social Media Platform
Are you interested in the new social media platform aiming to compete with Twitter? Bluesky is a decentralized social network led by CEO Jay Graber, with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey on its board of directors. What Is Bluesky? In December 2019, Dorsey announced through a series of tweets that Twitter would fund a small independent […]
Optimizing News Sites Using Google Search Console Reports
In a new video tutorial, Google Search Advocates Daniel Waisberg and Cherry Prommawin explain how to leverage Google Search Console’s reports for managing and optimizing news websites. The video provides comprehensive information about using Search Console data to achieve greater success on Google’s platforms. Performance Report: The Key To Analyzing Search Presence Waisberg begins by […]
How To Use Search Console Bulk Data Export
Google Search Advocate Daniel Waisberg recently presented an in-depth video on bulk data exports, a feature that allows you to export, store, and analyze Search Console data. This novel solution surpasses capabilities and makes managing enormous data volumes a breeze. Here’s how. An Overview of Current Data-Exporting Solutions Before introducing the bulk data export feature, […]
AI Search Engine Neeva Acquired By Snowflake
Former search engine Neeva was acquired by data cloud platform company Snowflake, hinting at future integration of the Neeva AI search technology into their products. Neeva Neeva was founded by two former Google executives with a vision to create a search engine that didn’t show ads or sell user data. Their path to monetization was […]
Bing Integrates With ChatGPT
Marking a significant step forward in AI-powered search, Bing announced at Microsoft Build 2023 that it’s integrating with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. ChatGPT will now feature Bing as its default search engine, providing users with a search experience that delivers more timely and up-to-date answers. This integration enables ChatGPT to ground its responses in search and web […]
An SEO Ranking System For News Sites
Google has announced a ranking system called ‘Topic Authority.’ This system aims to deliver more relevant, expert, and knowledgeable content in Google Search and News for queries on specialized topics. Why Topic Authority? The inception of Topic Authority is an attempt to address a common challenge Google users face when seeking authoritative coverage on specific […]
What To Expect In AI Advancements
At today’s Google Marketing Live, Google is expected to announce several new generative AI advancements for Google Ads, Performance Max, Product Studio, and Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Search Labs. Google hopes to make it easier for advertisers and merchants to create customized product imagery, manage creative assets, improve ad relevancy, and scale campaigns. We […]
Vulnerability in WordPress Google Analytics Plugin Hits +3 Million Websites
The National Vulnerability Database announced that a popular Google Analytics WordPress plugin installed in over 3 million was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Stored XSS A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack generally occurs when a part of the website that accepts user input is insecure and allows unanticipated input, like scripts or […]