Google can now show six top stories in a uniform gird format in the top of the desktop Google Search results. We normally see four top stories but if we see more, it is not normally in a uniform grid format. I am not sure if this is new but Shalom Goodman thinks it is…
Earlier this month, we reported that Google was testing three-different citation and link formats in the Search Generative Experience AI-generated answer. It seems that as of yesterday, Google has pulled back that test and removed the links from those answers. Britney Muller noticed they went away yesterday afternoon and posted about it on Twitter. “Have…
For the original iTunes version, click here. Google launched some new Search Generative Experience features, like SGE while browsing and definitions in the SGE answers. Google seems to have stopped testing displaying links in SGE AI-generated answers. Google said navigational queries shouldn’t trigger an SGE answer. Google said if you are using AI to…
Many search marketers now leverage AI tools to support their SEO efforts, according to International SEO Consultant, Aleyda Solis. However, while Google has confirmed that AI-generated content is OK as long as it’s high-quality, original and useful, the search engine has also indicated that expertise and content based on real human experience will be rewarded…
The search and content landscape has significantly changed since the start of 2023. As the usage of generative AI applications soars and search engines integrate AI into the SERP results, a fresh content battleground has emerged. Consequently, content optimization is evolving, shaped by the dynamic interplay between people, processes, and technology. This process is becoming…
Google began testing links within the Search Generative Experience AI-generated snapshot answers earlier this month. Well, it seems that test is over. Google is no longer showing links or citations in its AI-generated answers. Link test. Here is a screenshot of the links/citations in these answers. Please note our original coverage showcased three different formats…
If you want to be relevant in the search engine results pages, creating content the aligns with search intent is important. A user’s intent is the reason behind their query. Search engines aim to provide results that best satisfy the intent for a particular query. Here are my tips on optimizing for search intent and…
Amazon Sponsored Product ads will now appear on third-party premium apps and websites. Pinterest, BuzzFeed, Hearst Newspapers, Raptive and Ziff Davis brands like Lifehacker and Mashable are among the brands that are partnering up with the retail giant to increase reach for its Sponsored Product ad product. The news comes after Amazon announced a multi-year…
IPG Mediabrands advised its clients to temporarily pause campaigns using Google’s Performance Max. The company issued a “privacy alert” email in response to allegations in a new report that YouTube ads may have led to improperly tracking children. Brands using PMax may inadvertently violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) as a result, according…
The practice of relying solely on search volume as the defining metric for keyword research is becoming a relic of the past. While it can provide a glimpse into the popularity of a keyword, search volume doesn’t necessarily equate to relevance, nor does it ensure a successful content strategy. Future-proofing keyword research requires a more…