We are now a few days into the two October Google Search algorithm updates, the October 2023 spam update and the October 2023 core update and the Google search results are getting…
Google-Extended Robots Directive Does Not Work For Search Generative Experience
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
A couple of weeks ago Google released a new robots.txt directive to tell Google not to use your content for Bard or other AI Google projects – Google-Extended. The Google Search Generative…
Google Lens Can Trigger Search Generative Experience AI Answers
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Did you know that a search through Google Lens can trigger an AI-generated response in the Search Generative Experience? I guess it makes sense, Google Lens is generally just triggering a query…
Google People Also Ask Card Carousels
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google Search’s people also ask is now showing cards in carousels. This has been going on for several weeks, I believe, but I never covered it. Basically, Google is adding a carousel…
Microsoft Advertising Releases Holiday Season Marketing Guide
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Microsoft Advertising’s new guide offers strategic insights for maximizing holiday ad reach and conversions in the 2023 season.
Google Search Local Results Expandable Refinement Feature
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google can show local pack results in the mobile interface with these expandable refinements section. So if Google is not sure if you want one type of business category, it might show…
Google wants to be at the center of all your climate change decisions
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Improved search results and better predictive tools.
White YouTube Jump Suits
Source: moz (en-US)
YouTube had some event at the Google Pier 57 NYC offices and they had some staff in YouTube branded white jumpsuits. It reminds me of the Google-looking jumpsuits from some time ago.I…
The Pixel 8A is curvy and colorful in these first-look leaks
Source: Search Engine Land
No specs or price yet.
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 9, 2023
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
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’s October 2023 spam update…
Google will stock Pixel 8 spare parts for seven years
Source: Search Engine Land
This will likely be the law in California soon.
Google-Extended does not stop Google Search Generative Experience from using your site’s content
Source: Search Engine Land
Instead, you need to block SGE by blocking Googlebot completely.
Google testing more subtle Search Generative Experience design
Source: Search Engine Land
This “lite” version as some are calling it fits better with the current traditional search results.
X (Twitter) users report new ad format that can’t be blocked or reported
The new ad product cannot be liked or shared, does not carry an ‘ad’ label and has no associated accounts to identify who the advertiser is.
Overstock’s Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand: The SEO impact
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Merging two websites is difficult and complex. Find out how Bed, Bath & Beyond did – plus SEO considerations for a migration.
9 salary negotiation tips for search marketers
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Get empowered in your marketing salary negotiations. Learn how to negotiate fair compensation with these practical tips and insights.
Vlog #244: Chris Long On Helping SEOs On LinkedIn & SEO Career Change
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
In part one, we learned about Chris Long and also spoke about his co-worker, the profession of SEO, Bill Slawski. In part two we dig into helping people in SEO on social…
How the Google antitrust lawsuit can impact advertisers
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Explore the potential impact of the Google antitrust lawsuit on advertisers and the digital advertising landscape.
Google Search Generative Experience Lite Version Test
Source: moz (en-US)
Google is testing a lightweight version of the Search Generative Experience. This version shows a more subtle AI-generated answer box, without all the color and with just a few lines, which you…
Google’s October 2023 Spam Update Starting To Target Spam Sites
Source: Lenny's Newsletter
I am hearing reports that the Google October 2023 spam update that touched down on October 4, 2023, at around 12:50 p.m. ET is starting to do its job. This means people…
Google Discover Showing E-Commerce Products Section
Source: Lenny's Newsletter
Google is showing some folks an e-commerce or products section in their Google Discover feed. Glenn Gabe was shown a
Google Local Services Ads Leads Can Now Be Texted To Your Phone
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Google has added a new way to retrieve leads from Google Local Service Ads – text message. Google use to send these
Google Tests Line Divider Between Site Name, URL, Favicon & Snippet Description
Source: Search Engine Land
Google is testing a line divider between the site name, URL and favicon and the snippet’s description. I am not sure I like this and I know Google has tested these line…
Wooden Google Mobile Cart Car
Source: The SEO MBA
We have seen a bunch of cars or transportation vehicles inside Google buildings. But I don’t think I’ve seen one made of wood. This photo was taken inside the Google Brazil office.I…
How to Avoid Search Budget Cannibalization For A Better Share Of Spend
Source: Search Engine Land
Shared budgets have been around for a long time, but do they end up limiting your potential return? Find out when they’re best suited to use in this guide.
How to optimize PPC customer acquisition cost for B2B
Improve your B2B PPC campaigns by understanding CAC, using offline conversion imports and improving lead-to-customer tracking.
7 Key Metrics In Measuring Content Effectiveness
Source: Search Engine Land
Watch this webinar on demand if you’re looking to maximize your marketing efforts and create content that both captivates and converts.
How To Use AI To Enhance Your SEO & Create Better Content
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
If you’re looking for ways to use AI to create high-ranking, effective content for your business, you’ll want to watch this on demand webinar.
Upgrade Your SEO & Content Strategy With Pillar Pages & Topic Clusters [Webinar]
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Register for this webinar to learn how building around topic clusters and pillar pages can help you maximize content performance and unlock SEO success.
Navigate The Digital Landscape With These Upcoming Trends in Paid Search [Webinar]
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Join us and learn the top trends in paid search advertising so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
5 Google Analytics Reports Every PPC Marketer Needs To Know About
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Supercharge your PPC campaign performance with GA4 reports that provide meaningful trends over time.
The AI gadgets are coming
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
We’ve got the games, apps, shows, and everything else you need to know about this weekend.
Search Data Strategist (SEO) ~ Botify ~ Hybrid London (UK)
Source: Search Engine Land
Botify thrives on the success of our customers. We are looking for a strategic, results-driven SEO Search Data Strategist (SDS) to engage and enable Botifys customers to deploy and fully utilize the…
Syndicated Content: Is It A Ranking Factor?
Source: Search Engine Land
Syndicated content’s effect on search rankings: outranking originals, possible spam. But is it a search ranking factor? Learn more in this article.
Page Speed As A Google Ranking Factor: What You Need To Know
Source: General SEO - SEO Blog by Ahrefs
Can a page’s loading time impact its SEO? If it can, how strong of a signal is it? Find out as we investigate the claims around page speed.
The Epic v. Google witness list: Andy Rubin, Sundar Pichai, and more to testify
Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
The trial will begin on November 6th.
Google Confirms Resolution Of Indexing Bug
Source: BrightEdge blogs
Google confirms there’s an ongoing issue delaying search indexing for newly published content.
Hisense’s affordable, HDR-ready U6K TV has hit an all-time low
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better TV for the price.
Quick fix: what are those circles on my Chrome tabs?
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Chrome is saving memory with inactive tabs.
What’s up with the Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor?
Source: Search Engine Land
Right now, it’s a party trick. But eventually, it might be a real body thermometer.
How AI Search Will Impact SEO
Source: Search Engine Land
A thoughtful consideration of how AI search engines are evolving and what that means for SEO
The Pixel 8 and the what-is-a-photo apocalypse
Source: SEO - Practical Ecommerce
Google’s new AI photo editing tools could be a slippery slope.
Senior SEO Manager ~ GoodRX ~ $131k-229k ~ Hybrid – Seattle, San Fran or New York (US)
Source: SEO - Practical Ecommerce
GoodRx is Americas healthcare marketplace. Each month, millions of people visit goodrx.com to find reliable health information and discounts for their healthcare and weve helped people save over $60 billion since 2011. We…
The best phone to buy right now
Source: Search Engine Land
Don’t let buying a new phone become a chore.
GA4 Unveils New Way To Redact Personally Identifying Information
Source: General SEO - SEO Blog by Ahrefs
New documentation for GA4 Data Redaction Feature that’s turned on for new properties but must be manually configured for existing ones
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 6, 2023
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 shocked us by releasing…
Google Keyword Planner drops keyword forecasting
Source: General SEO - SEO Blog by Ahrefs
Individual and ad group keyword forecasting were quietly removed weeks ago due to low usage, according to Google’s Ginny Marvin.
Google Ads stops forecasting individual and ad group keywords
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ad Liaison, confirmed that the platform has stopped maintaining these features in Keyword Planner.
Google’s seven-year Pixel update promise is historic — or meaningless
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google picks who gets features.
The Pixel Watch 2’s switch to pin charging highlights wearable design challenges
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
It’s back to pins, baby.
