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Scheduled Downtime Notice for Shavuot Holiday on June 2-3 Planned Offline Period The site will be completely offline on Monday and Tuesday, June 2nd and 3rd, in observance of the Shavuot holiday….

Latest Updates on Google Search Volatility, AI Features, and Advertising Tools Google Search Ranking and Web Publishing Insights Google experienced notable search ranking volatility around May 29th. Despite concerns, Google CEO Sundar…

Google Considering Expanding Search Box to Accommodate Longer Queries Increasing Length of User Search Queries Users are increasingly entering longer search queries, sometimes exceeding 2,000 characters. Currently, the Google Search box limits…

How Googlebot and Search Engine Crawlers Have Evolved Over Time Evolution of Crawling Technologies Google’s Gary Illyes highlighted key changes in search engine crawlers, emphasizing that while the fundamental crawling process remains…

Embracing Search Everywhere Optimization: The Future of SEO Beyond Traditional Search Engines Why Rebranding SEO Is Unnecessary Many professionals attempt to rename SEO with acronyms like AIO, GEO, or LLMEO, but this…

How Pinterest’s Partnership with the New York Liberty Boosts Women’s Sports Engagement Pinterest Enters the Sports Arena with WNBA Sponsorship Pinterest is expanding beyond its traditional focus on fashion and design by…

Learn how Google I/O 2025 announcements impact SEO and what you as an SEO should do about it. Wondering if SEO is dead? I have the answer for you and you may…

Analyzing Meta’s Q1 2025 Transparency Report: Impact of Community Notes on Content Moderation Reduction in Enforcement Mistakes and Community Notes Expansion Meta reports a 50% reduction in enforcement mistakes in the U.S.,…

Recent Surge in Google Search Ranking Volatility Signals Possible Upcoming Update Increased Volatility in Google Search Results Over the past 24 hours, multiple SEO tools and industry chatter indicate a significant increase…

Google Tests New Light Gray Background Hover Effect on Search Results Snippets Overview of Google’s New Hover Effect Google is experimenting with a new hover effect on search results snippets that applies…

Microsoft Bing Experiments with New Labels for Related Searches Feature New Alternative Headers for Related Searches Microsoft is testing various alternative titles for the related searches section in Bing search results. This…

X Direct Messages Overhaul X is temporarily disabling encrypted DMs to implement back-end improvements. Users can still access encrypted messages but cannot send new ones during this period. Upcoming Features and Improvements…

Google AI Overviews Query Expansion Testing Google is experimenting with new features to increase the number of user queries, as the current 10% growth is insufficient. The company is testing query expansion…

LinkedIn’s Update on Custom CTA Buttons Clarification: LinkedIn is not removing custom CTA buttons for Premium Business subscribers but is removing the option to add a URL link to your profile, previously…

AI Mode: A New Era of Search AI Mode transforms Search using Gemini 2.5, employing a query fan-out technique that breaks down queries into subtopics, searches multiple sites, and compiles AI-generated answers….

Meta’s Push for App Store Age Verification Gains Momentum Texas has joined the effort to require app stores to verify users’ ages, with Governor Greg Abbott signing Senate Bill 2420. This bill…

WhatsApp Launches Dedicated iPad App WhatsApp has introduced a dedicated app for iPad, offering an integrated experience designed specifically for the larger screen of the device. This new app addresses long-standing user…

Microsoft Testing Sticky Footer for Bing Related Searches Microsoft is experimenting with a sticky footer feature in Bing Search results that displays related searches. This footer remains fixed at the bottom of…

Bluesky Expands Verification Checkmarks Bluesky is broadening access to its in-app verification checkmarks, allowing more users to gain recognition as trusted, authoritative sources within the app. Verification Checkmark Types Rounded marker: Displayed…

X owner Elon Musk has vowed to give the platform more focus moving forward.