Google launched two updates in December that rolled out in succession like waves carrying happy surfers to the beach and a tsunami to the unlucky few. Many SEOs who braced for SERP drama were met with a surprising impact. Facebook Groups: The Update Was Good! A common theme in Facebook and forum posts is that … Read more
As a content professional with almost a decade in the game, I have been a part of several content marketing teams and projects. While each project came with its own objectives and obstacles, one thing remained constant: a consistent underestimation of what a content marketing team achieves for the organization at large. The natural assumption … Read more
Microsoft has announced updates to Bing’s search infrastructure incorporating large language models (LLMs), small language models (SLMs), and new optimization techniques. This update aims to improve performance and reduce costs in search result delivery. In an announcement, the company states: “At Bing, we are always pushing the boundaries of search technology. Leveraging both Large Language … Read more
A new study shows that Google’s AI Overviews appear in nearly half of all search results and take up to 48% of mobile screen space. Conducted by Botify and DemandSphere, the research analyzed over 120,000 keywords across 22 websites. The study, conducted between August and September, finds that traditional SEO metrics like click-through rates may … Read more
![The Tiny Layout Tweak That Led to 20% More Conversions [Test Results]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rebecca-hinton-social-proof.webp.webp "The Tiny Layout Tweak That Led to 20% More Conversions")
One tiny little layout change netted us an almost 20% increase in on-page conversions. They say a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a rainstorm on the other side of the Earth. Well, today’s story makes me think that maybe that’s true. Conjurer of conversion, Rebecca Hinton, is back with another test you can try … Read more
Microsoft announced an update to GraphRAG that improves AI search engines’ ability to provide specific and comprehensive answers while using less resources. This update speeds up LLM processing and increases accuracy. The Difference Between RAG And GraphRAG RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) combines a large language model (LLM) with a search index (or database) to generate … Read more
The role of AI in SEO has kept rapidly evolving over the past few months. Google formally launched AI Overviews in May, and Bing launched its generative search pilot in July, with a full launch at the start of October. On July 25, OpenAI announced a SearchGPT prototype. Then, on October 31, it launched ChatGPT … Read more
Google expands store ratings in search results to Australia, Canada, India, and UK. Google expands store ratings in search results to more countries. Feature allows shoppers to see merchant ratings in search results. Merchants can participate via Google’s review program or independent reviews. Source link
Google is introducing AI-organized search results pages in the United States. The new feature, set to launch this week, returns a full page of multi-format results personalized for the searcher. Google’s announcement states: “This week, we’re rolling out search results pages organized with AI in the U.S. — beginning with recipes and meal inspiration on … Read more
Today’s Ask An SEO question comes from Michal in Bratislava, who asks: “I have a client who has a website with filters based on a map locations. When the visitor makes a move on the map, a new URL with filters is created. They are not in the sitemap. However, there are over 700,000 URLs … Read more
In a recent interview with Aleyda Solis, Google Search Liaison Danny Sullivan discussed the increasing prominence of user-generated content (UGC) in search results. Explaining the motivation behind the shift, Sullivan cites a growing demand for UGC, and a rise of “terrible” content created by marketers. Sullivan explained that, through surfacing UGC, Google aims to provide … Read more
Google has announced a new feature integrating links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine within its search results. This update, rolled out globally today, allows searchers to access archived versions of webpages directly from Google’s search interface. How To Access The Feature The new functionality is part of Google’s existing ‘About this page’ feature. You … Read more
This post was sponsored by SERPs. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Providing SEO services to businesses with numerous locations can be challenging without a refined process. Multi-location SEO can be a drain on efficiency, impacting your ability to take on bigger projects or more clients. However, delivering high-quality, Google-compliant SEO … Read more
Back in 2012 Google applied for a patent called “Ranking Search Results” that shows how Google can use branded search queries as a ranking factor. The patent is about using branded search queries and navigational queries as ranking factors, plus a count of independent links. Although this patent is from 2012, it’s possible that it … Read more
During Reddit’s Q2 2024 earnings call, CEO Steve Huffman revealed the company is exploring implementing AI-powered search results on its platform. Though details remain limited, this feature could enhance content discovery. Huffman stated during the call: “Later this year, we will begin testing new search result pages powered by AI to summarize and recommend content.” … Read more
In an SEO Office Hours podcast, Google’s John Mueller answered the question of how to get more product rich results to show in the search results. John listed four things that are important in order to get rich results for product listings. Product Rich Results Product search queries can trigger rich results that presents products … Read more
According to new research, Google’s AI-generated overviews have undergone significant adjustments since the initial rollout. The study from SE Ranking analyzed 100,000 keywords and found Google has greatly reduced the frequency of AI overviews. However, when they appear, they’re more detailed than they were previously. The study digs into which topics and industries are more … Read more
Writing a headline can be harder than writing a 1,500-word article. But that’s no excuse for writing bad ones, especially when help is so easy to come by. Like email subject line testers, headline analyzers can help you get more clicks by using algorithms to assess factors like SEO, word count, and sentiment (is it … Read more
