Are you interested in the new social media platform aiming to compete with Twitter? Bluesky is a decentralized social network led by CEO Jay Graber, with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey on its board of directors. What Is Bluesky? In December 2019, Dorsey announced through a series of tweets that Twitter would fund a small independent … Read more
In a new video tutorial, Google Search Advocates Daniel Waisberg and Cherry Prommawin explain how to leverage Google Search Console’s reports for managing and optimizing news websites. The video provides comprehensive information about using Search Console data to achieve greater success on Google’s platforms. Performance Report: The Key To Analyzing Search Presence Waisberg begins by … Read more
Google Search Advocate Daniel Waisberg recently presented an in-depth video on bulk data exports, a feature that allows you to export, store, and analyze Search Console data. This novel solution surpasses capabilities and makes managing enormous data volumes a breeze. Here’s how. An Overview of Current Data-Exporting Solutions Before introducing the bulk data export feature, … Read more
Former search engine Neeva was acquired by data cloud platform company Snowflake, hinting at future integration of the Neeva AI search technology into their products. Neeva Neeva was founded by two former Google executives with a vision to create a search engine that didn’t show ads or sell user data. Their path to monetization was … Read more
Marking a significant step forward in AI-powered search, Bing announced at Microsoft Build 2023 that it’s integrating with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. ChatGPT will now feature Bing as its default search engine, providing users with a search experience that delivers more timely and up-to-date answers. This integration enables ChatGPT to ground its responses in search and web … Read more
Google has revealed new information about a ranking system called ‘Topic Authority.’ This system aims to deliver more relevant, expert, and knowledgeable content in Google Search and News for queries on specialized topics. Why Topic Authority? The inception of Topic Authority is an attempt to address a common challenge Google users face when seeking authoritative … Read more
At today’s Google Marketing Live, Google is expected to announce several new generative AI advancements for Google Ads, Performance Max, Product Studio, and Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Search Labs. Google hopes to make it easier for advertisers and merchants to create customized product imagery, manage creative assets, improve ad relevancy, and scale campaigns. We … Read more
The National Vulnerability Database announced that a popular Google Analytics WordPress plugin installed in over 3 million was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Stored XSS A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack generally occurs when a part of the website that accepts user input is insecure and allows unanticipated input, like scripts or … Read more
Google published an AI Policy Agenda paper that outlines a vision for responsible deployment of AI and suggestions for how governments should regulate and encourage the industry. Google AI Policy Agenda Google announced the publication of an AI policy agenda with suggestions for responsible AI development and regulations. The paper notes that government AI policies … Read more
In an unexpected turn of events, Neeva, the ad-free and privacy-focused search engine, has announced plans to shutter its consumer search operations. The company, co-founded by former Google executives Sridhar Ramaswamy and Vivek Raghunathan, announced on its website today. Neeva’s Journey Launched in 2019, Neeva aimed to disrupt the search engine market by offering an … Read more
Google’s John Mueller deflated the suggestion that an SSL certificate would “boost” a website’s SEO, unambiguously stating that an SSL certificate does not boost your SEO. Post on Mastodon About SSL and SEO The encounter happened on Mastodon, where a member called EncryptedFence posted: “Boost your website’s SEO and reputation with a must-have security measure: … Read more
A recent WordPress security update featuring multiple security fixes is also causing some sites to stop functioning, causing one developer to exclaim, “This is chaos!!” The update removed a key functionality that caused numerous plugins to stop working on site that use the WordPress blocks system. Affected plugins ranged from forms to sliders to breadcrumbs. … Read more
It seems like just yesterday (though it’s been almost six months) since OpenAI launched ChatGPT and began making headlines. ChatGPT reached 100 million users within three months, making it the fastest-growing application in decades. For comparison, it took TikTok nine months – and Instagram two and a half years – to reach the same milestone. … Read more
The Supreme Court decided today that tech companies aren’t liable for terrorist content posted on their platforms. The lawsuit, initiated by the family of a victim of a 2017 ISIS attack, argued that Twitter, Facebook, and Google should be held accountable for allowing the terrorist organization to utilize their platforms in its terrorism efforts. However, … Read more
OpenAI released the first official ChatGPT app for iOS users. The iPhone app allows ChatGPT users to log in to their accounts, access their chat history, and converse in an ad-free environment. Screenshot from ChatGPT App, May 2023 The app will help all users with instant answers, personalized advice, inspiration, professional tasks, and educational opportunities … Read more
YouTube is introducing 30-second non-skippable ads for connected televisions (CTVs), merging two consecutive 15-second ad slots into a single longer-form ad. Responding To A Shift in Creation & Consumption The format of YouTube content has expanded broadly, from 15-second Shorts to 15-hour live streams. The latest Nielsen Gauge Report shows YouTube’s viewership has significantly increased. … Read more
In an unprecedented move, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill banning the popular social media app TikTok from the state. The law, the first in the United States, is expected to set the stage for potential legal disputes and has drawn widespread attention domestically and internationally. Governor’s Motivation and Rationale Governor Gianforte signed … Read more
Google updated its inactivity policy for personal Google accounts. It’s important to note how this could affect business protocols when using a Google account. Read on to understand the new policy and any measures you should take. The Policy Update Explained According to the policy, accounts that haven’t been used or signed in for two … Read more
