There’s a lot to know about search intent, from using deep learning to infer search intent by classifying text and breaking down SERP titles using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, to clustering based on semantic relevance, with the benefits explained. Not only do we know the benefits of deciphering search intent, but we also have … Read more
Search is changing. I hate saying that (again) because it feels cliche at this point. But, cliche or not, it is true and it is seismic. With the rollout of AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and conversational search interfaces like ChatGPT and Perplexity, SEO is no longer just about traditional rankings; it’s about representation and visibility. … Read more
Google claims that search results with AI Overviews generate the same amount of advertising revenue as traditional search results. This claim was made during Google Marketing Live when the company revealed plans to expand AI Overview ads to desktop users and more English-speaking markets. If true, this could reshape how marketers perceive Google’s AI-powered future. … Read more
Google co-founder Sergey Brin says AI is transforming search from a process of retrieving links to one of synthesizing answers by analyzing thousands of results and conducting follow-up research. He explains that this shift enables AI to perform research tasks that would take a human days or weeks, changing how people interact with information online. … Read more
You’ve finally cracked the first page of Google for your target keywords, but your sales numbers aren’t budging. Sound familiar? As marketers, we’ve all been there. That disconnect between impressive rankings and disappointing revenue is one of the most frustrating puzzles in SEO. Rankings don’t pay the bills. Real SEO success happens when your efforts … Read more
Google executives are trying to reframe the conversation about AI-powered search features as industry data reveals significant website traffic reductions. During a recent Google Marketing Live press session, executives indicated that while clicks may be down, the visits that do happen are supposedly of higher quality. The session featured a panel including Jenny Cheng, Vice … Read more
Search marketer Michael Bonfils recently discussed how AI is disrupting search marketing and shared insights into what he feels is an appropriate response to one of the most difficult search environments he’s seen in his thirty years of experience. Michael Bonfils (LinkedIn profile) has worked in digital marketing since virtually the dawn of it all, … Read more
At its annual I/O developer conference, Google announced upgrades to its AI-powered Search tools, making features like AI Mode and AI Overviews available to more people. These updates, which Search Engine Journal received an advanced look at during a preview event, show Google’s commitment to creating interactive search experiences. Here’s what’s changing and what it … Read more
Microsoft Bing published an announcement stating that the IndexNow search crawling technology is a powerful way for ecommerce companies to surface the latest and most accurate shopping-related information in AI Search and search engine shopping features. Generative Search Requires Timely Shopping Information Ecommerce sites typically depend on merchant feeds, search engine crawling and updates to … Read more
There’s a lot to know about search intent, from using deep learning to infer search intent by classifying text and breaking down SERP titles using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, to clustering based on semantic relevance, with the benefits explained. Not only do we know the benefits of deciphering search intent, but we also have … Read more
Google’s John Mueller has clarified that all links within AI Overviews (AIOs) share a single position in Google Search Console. SEO consultant Gianluca Fiorelli asked Mueller how Search Console tracks position data for URLs in Google’s AI-generated answer boxes. Mueller referenced Google’s official help docs, explaining: “Basically an AIO counts as a block, so it’s … Read more
Google has long held a firm grip on the search engine landscape, but that dominant veneer is starting to show cracks. In recent months, regulatory scrutiny, public mistrust, and rising anxiety around AI have pushed digital privacy into the spotlight. Millions of users are now evaluating their relationship with “big tech” and actively seeking alternatives, … Read more
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Trying to regain lost visibility in AI-powered search results? As AI Overviews and answer engines continue to reshape how search works, organic visibility can disappear overnight. If your traffic has taken a hit, you may need a more complete strategy to recover and grow. Join us for “Own The Total SERP: How To Regain Lost … Read more
As brands compete for market share across a whole range of AI platforms, each with its own way of presenting information, brands are on red alert. The three pillars of presence, perception, and performance that I discuss in this article may help marketers navigate new times. This is especially true as search and AI undergo … Read more
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Google took the unusual step of issuing a response to news reports that AI search engines and chatbots were causing a decline in traditional search engine use, directly contradicting testimony given by an Apple executive in the ongoing U.S. government antitrust lawsuit against Google. Apple Testimony That Triggered Stock Sell-Off Google’s stock price took a … Read more
Apple is reportedly planning to redesign Safari to focus on AI search engines. According to recent testimony in the Google antitrust case, this comes as the company prepares for possible changes to its profitable Google deal. Apple Signals Shift In Search Strategy Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, testified that Safari searches dropped … Read more
ChatGPT leads the AI search race with an 80.1% market share, according to fresh data from Similarweb. Over the last six months, OpenAI’s tool has maintained a strong lead despite ups and downs. Meanwhile, traditional search engines are struggling to grow as AI tools reshape how people find information online. GenAI Traffic Share update — … Read more
