Google Ads introduced a quiet but impactful change last week to how ads can show up on the search results page. High-performing ads that used to be eligible only for top-of-page positions can now also appear at the bottom. This means advertisers can show up more than once on the same results page: once at … Read more
OpenAI has added several new features to ChatGPT’s search tool. You can now shop for products, search through WhatsApp, and see improved source citations. These updates build upon the real-time search features introduced in October, demonstrating OpenAI’s increasing challenge to Google and other search engines. New Shopping Features Now Available The most significant addition in … Read more
In the SEO world, when we talk about how to structure content for AI search, we often default to structured data – Schema.org, JSON-LD, rich results, knowledge graph eligibility – the whole shooting match. While that layer of markup is still useful in many scenarios, this isn’t another article about how to wrap your content in … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question on Reddit that showed an easy way to completely remove an entire website from Google’s search index without a search console verified account. The person who started the discussion on Reddit had an old website that they wanted to remove a Canva website from Google’s search results. They wrote: … Read more
The next phase of the DOJ’s antitrust case against Google started Monday. Both sides presented different views on the future of search and AI. This follows Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling last year that Google illegally kept its dominance by making exclusive deals with device makers. DOJ Wants Major Changes to Break Google’s Control Assistant Attorney … Read more
Just like with SEO, it can be tempting to use clever hacks to optimize for AI search. But the problem with hacks is that, as soon as they’re discovered, changes will be made that make those hacks ineffective. Consider the Rank Or Go Home Challenge, where Kyle Roof managed to get his website a top … Read more
For over two decades, Google has been the search engine that most people use for everyday searches, product research, and staying up to date on the latest news. Because of this market dominance, Google has also been the main search engine of focus for SEO and marketing professionals. However, following the introduction of ChatGPT and … Read more
A new study tracking 768,000 citations across AI search engines shows that product-related content tops AI citations. It makes up 46% to 70% of all sources referenced. This finding offers guidance on how marketers should approach content creation amid the growth of AI search. The research, conducted over 12 weeks by XFunnel, looked at which … Read more
Google leaders shared new insights on AI in search and the future of SEO during this week’s Google Search Central Live conference in Madrid. This report is based on the thorough coverage by Aleyda Solis, who attended the event and noted the main points. The event featured talks from Google’s Search Relations team, including John … Read more
Google recently filed a new patent for a way to provide search results based on a user’s browsing and email history. The patent outlines a new way to search within the context of a search engine, within an email interface, and through a voice-based assistant (referred to in the patent as a voice-based dialog system). … Read more
Google has announced plans to bring Discover to desktop search. This move could change how publishers get traffic from Google. The news came from the Search Central Live event in Madrid and was first shared by SEO expert Gianluca Fiorelli on X. More about Perspective.Also interesting Discover expanding to desktop and even more personalization on … Read more
I own a digital agency that has existed for 20 years and did branding until just two years ago. It wasn’t until we stopped doing branding that I came across a number of meaningful connections and “needs” search and branding teams have that enhance the efforts of both. Search marketers are often at the other … Read more
Google Search Console’s new Merchant Opportunities Report lets retailers manage payment methods, ratings, and shipping policies. Google is renaming and enhancing the Search Console Shopping tab report. It’s now called the “Merchant Opportunities Report” It has new features for payment methods, store ratings, and shipping/return policies. Source link
Google AI mode now understands images, allowing you to upload photos and ask questions about them. AI Mode is rolling out to more people. Google has added image search capabilities to AI Mode in Search. You can upload pictures and ask questions about them. AI Mode is being rolled out to more users in the … Read more
Microsoft launches Copilot Search in Bing, offering AI-powered summaries with clear links to sources for fast, conversational answers. Copilot Search is now available in Bing, combining AI summaries with traditional results. Verify information through transparent source attribution and citation links. Navigate topics conversationally without starting over. Source link
For over a decade, E-A-T (expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) has played a role in search rankings, first introduced in Google’s Search Quality Rater Guidelines in 2014. But with the rise of AI-generated content and AI-synthesized answers, E-E-A-T (now including experience) is no longer just a good idea. It has become the defining factor in determining … Read more
At Search Central Live NYC, Google’s John Mueller revisited the statistic that 15% of search queries Google sees are completely brand new and have never been encountered. He also addressed what impact the advent of AI has had on the number of novel search queries users are making today. Understanding Language Understanding language is important … Read more
Google’s John Mueller discussed the impact of AI on SEO at Search Central Live NYC, explaining what it means for SEO and reassuring the audience that search is not going away anytime soon, echoing the words of VP of Search Liz Reid who said something similar. AI Is Not Replacing Search John Mueller was talking … Read more
