New research on AI Overviews and organic search results presents a fresh view on how AIO is evolving and suggests how to consider it for purposes of SEO. Among the findings: Their research showed that the AIO they were tracking showed more volatility than the organic search results, that they were changing at a faster … Read more
Google Ads just rolled out an update to Responsive Search Ads (RSAs), and while it may not seem groundbreaking at first glance, it could have a noticeable impact on how advertisers optimize their campaigns. This update focuses on how Google assembles ad assets, giving marketers more control over messaging while still leveraging AI-driven automation. If … Read more
Google is expanding ‘Circle to Search’ to iPhones, allowing users to search for anything on their screens. Google isn’t calling it by that name, though, because you can use “whatever gesture comes naturally.” If you’ve seen how it works on Android, it essentially does the same thing on iPhones. The big difference is you can … Read more
A lot of marketers are guilty of paying too much attention to keyword volumes and not enough to what the content should cover. As a result, they produce large volumes of content that lack engagement and don’t convert. That’s even true for pieces that are well-written. That’s what happens when marketers ignore keyword intent, which … Read more
Google has shared new details on how it uses the Speculation Rules API to speed up clicks on search results. When searching in Chrome, Google preloads parts of a webpage before you click, leading to faster load times. Here’s an overview of how it works and the benefits Google has observed. How Prefetching Works Google … Read more
Google leads organic search with 94.8% traffic, but AI tools and smaller engines show growing competition. Google still dominates with 94.8% organic traffic. AI tools like ChatGPT are gaining traction in referrals. Bing and smaller search engines show steady growth. Source link
Google has rolled out updated documentation on how to combine data from Google Analytics and Search Console. Unified SEO Insights The new guidelines recommend using Google Analytics and Google Search Console together. Google Analytics tracks user behavior on your website, while Search Console monitors your site’s performance in Google Search. This combination gives you a … Read more
Understanding search engine results pages (SERPs) is critical for anyone serious about increasing their website’s visibility. Search engines use SERPs to display results for user queries, and the primary goal for SERP analysis is understanding why certain pages earn top rankings and what elements contribute to their success. Analyzing these pages can unlock valuable insights … Read more
“How is search changing and how do you react to that change?” This was a question in the prep notes for a podcast interview recently. It’s one that, I think, justifies a longer response than what I can give in just a minute or two on that show. Long before AI became the most newsworthy … Read more
Enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge published results on current AI Search trends, showing that Google AI Overviews (AIO) has expanded its presence by up to 100% in increasingly complex search queries. The changes suggest growing confidence in AI for search, with indications that Google is relying on authoritativeness and greater precision in context awareness for matching … Read more
Google has released its first major update to the Search Quality Rater Guidelines since March. Human evaluators use the Search Quality Rater Guidelines (PDF link) to assess the quality of search results. Although these guidelines don’t directly affect rankings, they provide useful insights into what Google views as high-quality content. This update reflects Google’s evolving … Read more
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This past year was a big one for SEO, with major changes in how Google ranks content. According to SISTRIX’s latest IndexWatch report, the year’s biggest winners were platforms focused on user-generated content (UGC), AI-powered tools, and large ecommerce brands. Reddit emerged as the leader among standout performers, but its dominance raises questions about Google’s … Read more
Google removes breadcrumbs from mobile search results, simplifying URLs to show only domains while keeping breadcrumbs on desktop. Google removed breadcrumbs from mobile search results. Only the domain will show on mobile, but breadcrumbs stay on desktop. No changes are needed for sites using breadcrumb markup. Source link
Google is rolling out updates to the “Circle to Search” tool, making it more helpful for marketers, businesses, and Android users. Circle to Search lets you circle, scribble, or tap on anything visible on your phone screen to instantly search the web without switching apps. With expanded AI Overviews, the tool is better equipped to … Read more
A post on LinkedIn questioned the idea that Schema.org structured data has an impact on what a large language model outputs. Apparently there are some SEOs who are recommending structured data to rank better in AI search engines. Patrick Stox wrote the following post on LinkedIn: “Did I miss something? Why do SEOs think schema … Read more
A report from Modern Retail shows that people who use ChatGPT and Google Gemini for quick summaries also click the links these tools provide. This is important for marketers, as it suggests that AI-driven search may change product discovery and online traffic. While these numbers are self-reported and lack broader data, they offer insight into … Read more
A recent investigation has uncovered a problem for websites relying on JavaScript for structured data. This data, often in JSON-LD format, is difficult for AI crawlers to access if not in the initial HTML response. Crawlers like GPTBot (used by ChatGPT), ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot can’t execute JavaScript and miss any structured data added later. This … Read more
Being successful with restaurant SEO can be a challenge. Whether it is finding the time, wearing a lot of hats, or not having the same type of budget and return on investment (ROI) measurement as other industries, you might be in a tough spot trying to figure out how to get it done. No matter … Read more
