Google’s recent leak highlighted engagement as part of the ranking system, alluding to the importance of influencing audience behavior to drive SEO-specific metrics, like ranking or organic visibility. That said, I’ve been using simple variations of these measures for a while to evaluate the impact of integrated PR and SEO campaigns. I don’t think the … Read more
At the MozCon industry conference this week, Rand Fishkin, the outspoken former CEO of Moz and founder of SparkToro, shared his opinion on how SEOs and marketers should potentially adjust strategies based on his interpretation of the recent Google API leaks. In a packed session with Dr. Pete Meyers, Fishkin laid out specific ways he … Read more
Google has officially acknowledged that some internal documents recently leaked online are authentic. The files containing details about data Google collects and potentially uses in its search ranking algorithms ignited speculation and analysis within the SEO community. Now, there’s a question of whether the leak will cause Google to tighten its already restricted communication channels. … Read more
Many SEOs are coming to the conclusion that the alleged Google data leak was not a leak, did not contain ranking algorithm secrets, was five years out of date and it did not show anything new. While that’s not how everyone feels about it, SEOs in general don’t tend to agree about anything. As SEJ … Read more
Over the United States holidays some posts were shared about an alleged leak of Google ranking-related data. The first posts about the leaks focused on “confirming” beliefs that were long-held by Rand Fishkin but not much attention was focused on the context of the information and what it really means. Context Matters: Document AI Warehouse … Read more
An apparent leak of Google Search API documentation has sparked intense debate within the SEO community, with some claiming it proves Google’s dishonesty and others urging caution in interpreting the information. As the industry grapples with the allegations, a balanced examination of Google’s statements and the perspectives of SEO experts is crucial to understanding the … Read more
It only took twenty four hours after Google’s Gemini was publicly released for someone to notice that chats were being publicly displayed in Google’s search results. Google quickly responded to what appeared to be a leak. The reason how this happened is quite surprising and not as sinister as it first appears. @shemiadhikarath tweeted: “A … Read more
Major announcements expected from OpenAI at tomorrow’s DevDay conference could revolutionize the landscape for artificial intelligence developers and companies leveraging AI technology. openai devday is in a week–11/6 at 10 am we have some great new stuff for you! will be livestreamed on https://t.co/VaGG9g2o5x — Sam Altman (@sama) October 30, 2023 The company behind ChatGPT … Read more
In a striking revelation, more than 100,000 OpenAI ChatGPT account credentials have surfaced on illicit dark web marketplaces within the span of a year, from June 2022 to May 2023. According to a report by Group-IB, these credentials were unearthed within logs of stolen information which were subsequently offered for sale on underground cybercrime platforms. … Read more
