Bing & Bing Chat Will Remain Free

With Microsoft announcing the enterprise version of Bing Chat, some are worried that the free version might disappear. Well, it won’t. Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO of Bing at Microsoft, said on Twitter, “Bing will stay free, of course.” Of course, those who want to gain the extra features, privacy and security of the paid version…

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Google Search Compare Systems & Savings

Google Search is testing a new carousel search feature that shows products from EnergyStar.gov and Energy.gov, governmental websites, on products that you can buy to save with tax credits from the government. This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani, who posted a screenshot of this in action on Twitter. I should add that I tried to…

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Google Ranking Updates, News Indexing Bug, AI Content, Trust, Awards, Page Experience, Links, Related & Bing Chat

For the original iTunes version, click here. Every week, the Google Search volatility keeps getting hotter, but Google did say we should have a confirmed update this summer. Google fixed the News indexing bug late last Friday. Google said AI-generated content is not, by default, well received by Google’s ranking algorithms. Google said journalistic…

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Meta shares guidance on how to ‘integrate brands on Threads’

Meta has been advising creators on what content they should post on Threads. The social network reportedly provided extensive guidelines on how marketers can integrate their brands on the platform in a leaked email. The message allegedly provided creators with content suggestions, engagement ideas, feature recommendations and specific examples of what makes a good post…

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28 growth strategies from 12 leading agencies

Agency owners and employees face significant challenges in managing clients, projects, and attracting new business. Without a clear guide, it can be overwhelming to navigate these tasks. In addition, rising costs and labor shortages make it crucial to prioritize growth while maintaining sustainability and profitability. In this guide, Vendasta has brought together the best of…

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An SEO guide to understanding user intent

User intent is the foundational piece of strategic SEO efforts. It’s the tool that can help your brands move beyond chasing consumers to delighting them with your content.  This article what exactly user intent is, why it plays such a pivotal role in search, and how you can incorporate it into your SEO strategy.  Understanding…

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