Bing announced an update to the Bing AI Chat that brings voice chat capabilities to the desktop search user interface. Voice interaction is two-way and is available in five languages. Bing Chat is an AI chat experience powered by OpenAI GPT-4 that enables a more conversational search experience. The AI surfaces answers to questions and … Read more
In a significant step towards reinforcing direct corporate-client interaction, LinkedIn is launching a messaging inbox for company pages. This will allow businesses to send and receive direct messages (DMs), fostering an immediate line of communication. The rollout coincides with a global shift in business priorities, with a heightened focus on brand building and attracting new … Read more
Google’s John Mueller debunks the “Index Bloat” theory, stating there’s no limit on the number of pages indexed per site. In a recent episode of the ‘Search Off The Record’ podcast, Google’s Search Relations team addresses questions about webpage indexing. A key point of discussion was the concept of “Index Bloat,”—a theory that has garnered … Read more
During the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple revealed its latest hardware and software advances for professionals using popular devices like Mac desktops, laptops, iPad, and iPhone. Here’s a look at the WWDC 2023 announcements that could change how we work with machine learning (ML) models, spatial computing, augmented reality, and more. How Apple Could Succeed Where … Read more
An ongoing issue with Google’s Gmail is disrupting the normal functioning of email newsletter services. The issue is causing many emails to be redirected to subscribers’ spam folders instead of their primary inboxes. This problem came to light at Search Engine Journal in early June when our email newsletter open rates nosedived from our usual … Read more
Microsoft Store Ads expand globally, introducing new features to streamline advertising and broaden reach, as demonstrated by Miracle Games’ success. Microsoft is announcing the expansion of Microsoft Store Ads to over 150 regions worldwide. Introduced at the company’s annual Microsoft Build conference, the expansion was just one of several updates to the Store Ads platform. … Read more
A recent Google SEO Office Hours featured a question about whether a security header conferred a ranking influence. It’s not as far out a question as it first appears because a security header like the HSTS header plays an important role in assuring a secure HTTPS connection and HTTPS is a light-weight Google ranking signal. … Read more
In a Google SEO Office Hours, Google’s Martin Splitt answered a question about structured data validation and how Google’s validator can show different results than the Schema.org validator. Structured Data Validation Both Google and Schema.org offer tools for validating if structured data is correct. Google’s tool is called the Rich Results Test. Schema.org’s tool is … Read more
Google is rolling out an update to its cloud-based machine learning platform, Vertex AI, which brings support for generative capabilities. This addition makes making advanced generative AI models accessible to individuals and businesses beyond the realm of data science and engineering. Enabling Access To Advanced Generative AI Models Generative AI support on Vertex AI provides … Read more
Google’s language model, Bard, is receiving a significant update today that aims to improve its logic and reasoning capabilities. Jack Krawczyk, the Product Lead for Bard, and Amarnag Subramanya, the Vice President of Engineering for Bard, announced in a blog post. A Leap Forward In Reasoning & Math These updates aim to improve Bard’s ability … Read more
Microsoft Advertising details several important updates and expansions in its June product roundup. The new tools and features aim to enhance website performance analytics, improve cross-device conversion tracking, expand into new global markets, and integrate more seamlessly with other platforms. Introducing Universal Event Tracking Insights This month’s standout news is the introduction of Universal Event … Read more
Jetpack unveiled a new WordPress plugin that integrates AI directly into the WordPress editor, allowing publishers to generate content within the WordPress publishing workflow. Jetpack by Automattic Automattic is a software development company that is behind many widely used plugins, software and websites, like WooCommerce, WordPress.com, Tumblr, Akismet and Jetpack. Founded by Matt Mullenweg, the … Read more
Apple’s recently announced Safari 17 brings several key updates that promise to enhance user experience and web page loading times. Unveiled at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC23), two new features of Safari 17 worth paying attention to are JPEG XL support and expanded capabilities of font-size-adjust. As Safari continues to evolve, these updates highlight … Read more
A serious hacking attack has been exploiting ecommerce websites to steal credit card information from users and to spread the attack to other websites. These hacking attacks are called Magecart style skimmer and it’s spreading worldwide across multiple ecommerce platforms. Attackers are targeting a variety of ecommerce platforms: Magento Shopify WooCommerce WordPress What Does the … Read more
In a significant policy shift, YouTube announced it wouldn’t remove content suggesting that fraud, errors, or glitches occurred in the 2020 US Presidential and other US elections. The company confirmed this reversal of its election integrity policy on Friday. In this article, we’re diving deep into YouTube’s decision. What led to this point? It’s not … Read more
Google Search Advocate, John Mueller, has shed light on the difference between generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), offering practical advice to businesses and SEO professionals. His comments arrive amidst the recent update by Google that categorizes .ai domains as gTLDs, moving away from their previous association with Anguilla, a British … Read more
Google Search Advocate, John Mueller, has turned to Twitter seeking advice on what to consider when hiring an SEO consultant. He posed the question on behalf of someone running an animal park, indicating the need for a local SEO consultant to enhance their online presence. “Does anyone have recommendations in terms of people/companies & things … Read more
At the end of 2022, OpenAI introduced the world to ChatGPT. Since its launch, ChatGPT hasn’t shown significant signs of slowing down in developing new features or maintaining worldwide user interest. Screenshot from Similarweb Pro, June 2023 Continue reading the history of ChatGPT with a timeline of developments, from OpenAI’s earliest papers on generative models … Read more
