Google Update Brewing, Quality Improvements Still Coming, Ranking Confusion & Bing Deep Search

For the original iTunes version, click here. This week we covered a new possible Google search ranking update that started brewing on Wednesday, February 7. Google’s Danny Sullivan said again, search quality improvements are coming in the near future. Google said it will clarify E-E-A-T and its search quality raters. Google explained the differences…

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 9, 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 removed Web Stories from image search results and the carousel view. Google-Extended does not impact Google Search. Google Business Profiles added events and activities. Google is…

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What to know about CTV buying in Google Ads

Google Ads recently introduced the ability to buy Google TV inventory programmatically. This new connected TV (CTV) placement allows advertisers to expand their video advertising to the living room alongside existing options like YouTube TV. This article covers how Google TV differs from YouTube TV, the implications of this addition for media buyers, and recommendations…

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Google Ads gambling and games policy updated

Google Ads is updating its gambling and games policy U.S. country-specifics. Starting February 8, Google will start accepting and running sports betting ads from certified, state-licensed entities with certificates of compliance in North Carolina You must apply for certification to be eligible to promote these ads. Why we care. Advertisers who want to run sports betting…

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Create letter providing SGE guidance and tips

Best of the SearchBot showcases Search Engine Land’s SearchBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. The language model is based on content from Search Engine Land layered on top of ChatGPT. The editors of Search Engine Land selected this response for its usefulness and have supplemented it with additional relevant content. I am the first generative AI…

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Is TikTok a search engine? Why meeting searchers’ needs matters more than semantics

The debate around whether TikTok should be considered a search engine continues to divide the SEO community. But here’s the thing – users don’t care about definitions or technicalities. For many, especially younger audiences, TikTok is a go-to place to search and discover information. So, while we argue semantics within the SEO community, brands that…

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TikTok pushing users to add Search shortcut

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