Google’s Danny Sullivan disputed the assertions made in a Reddit discussion that Google is showing a preference for Reddit in the search results. But a Redditor’s example proves that it’s possible for a Reddit post to rank in the top ten of the search results within minutes and to actually improve rankings to position #2 … Read more
A post in the r/SEO subreddit by Google’s Danny Sullivan that was meant to dispel a misinformed observation was apparently removed by a moderator with zero explanation and then it returned. This isn’t an isolated incident, posts by John Mueller have also been removed without explanation, giving a perception that the r/SEO moderation is biased … Read more
Google dramatically increased the amount of Reddit answers in the search results in order to surface actual user opinions but it’s becoming increasingly apparent that it’s having a negative effect on the quality of search results. Everyone seems to know it but Google. Lack of Expertise But Makes Sense User generated content that is typically … Read more
Vetted.ai is one of many AI chatbots that are gaining traction in Google search. It’s not much, maybe 10,000 monthly visits, but Google found the site to be the best result for ~100 keywords. Trend: growing. Organic traffic and top 3 keywords for vetted.ai (Image Credit: Kevin Indig) A click on one of Vetted AI’s … Read more
Google announced a deal with Reddit to gain access to real-time access to all of its content so that Google can show even more Reddit content than it already does and to gain access to all of its content for training models. The agreement between Google and Reddit is explicit that this will result in … Read more
First, think of how vast the internet is, and how impossible it is to reach every crack, corner, and crevice. Now, imagine a place where millions of people endlessly sift through this vastness, promoting what’s worthy of the front page and removing what’s rubbish. That’s Reddit. If you’ve spent only a few minutes redditting, you … Read more
Headlines: Reddit is reviving an older collaborative project called r/Place. r/Place allows users to edit pixels on a giant canvas. Most Reddit users believe that r/Place is being brought back by the company at the wrong time due to concerns with the pricing of the Reddit API. If you’ve loved using r/Place a long time … Read more
In the wake of recent Reddit blackouts, top executives at Google have reportedly acknowledged user discontent with the current search experience. In response, Google is taking action to improve its search engine results. Recently, Google rolled out a new “Perspectives” feature to give searchers more comprehensive answers. Perspectives surfaces content from forums and videos on … Read more
Reddit is in a standoff with some of its users. The platform announced plans to limit access to its API for third-party developers, charging for access to data. The decision to charge is an effort to increase profitability for the platform, which is preparing for a potential IPO. However, the change could further derail the … Read more
What began as a planned two-day event for popular Reddit communities to protest planned changes that will put an end to popular Reddit apps has turned into an indefinite standoff between Reddit moderators and executives. Hundreds of subreddits maintained private status beyond the end of the Reddit boycott and planned to do so indefinitely. A … Read more
Thousands of popular subreddits joined the Reddit boycott from June 12 – 14 in response to planned changes to the Reddit API. Reddit laid out its vision for the future of the Reddit API in April, which included implementing a premium pricing structure to access it. These changes could ruin third-party apps users rely on … Read more
John Mueller, a Google Search Advocate, recently engaged in a candid discussion on the r/BigSEO subreddit, addressing questions on various SEO tactics and offering advice for aspiring digital marketers. Mueller addressed topics such as geotagging images, blogging frequency, and the pursuit of online money-making shortcuts. In a thread titled “incoming dumb question barrage,” a Reddit … Read more
