“I tried using AI for our marketing content, but it just doesn’t sound like us.” I hear this constantly from marketing leaders who’ve experimented with AI tools only to get results that feel generic or off-brand. The problem? Most are approaching AI wrong, treating sophisticated technology like a vending machine. Insert prompt. Receive output. Hope … Read more
WordPress interviewed a member of the newly formed WordPress AI Team who shared how AI can be integrated into WordPress, outlining a future in which the platform supports AI agents and content consumption while enabling new kinds of functionality. To achieve this, the team is focusing on developer tools that allow third-party developers and services … Read more
Google’s Search Liaison explained limitations in Google’s ability to return web pages from a prior date, also noting that date-based advanced search operators are still in beta. He provided one method for doing this but omitted discussing an older, simpler method that almost accomplishes the same thing. How To Find Articles By Older Published Date … Read more
Over the last year, I’ve seen AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT transform from cool tech novelties into total game-changers. These technologies are no longer nice-to-haves — they’re critical for any organization looking to stay competitive. Of course, implementing new AI-powered tools is often easier said than done. In this article, I’ll share some common … Read more
The AI model races are heating up. Right on the heels of DeepSeek-R1’s release, the industry is reeling from yet another powerful AI model hitting the market. I test drove the latest iteration of Alibaba’s Qwen models — Qwen 2.5. In this post, I’ll break down what Qwen 2.5 is, how you can use it, … Read more
At the recent Search Central Live NYC, Google’s John Mueller discussed the third-party quality raters they use to evaluate changes to Google’s search algorithms. Although it wasn’t stated explicitly, the nuance was implied: keeping a human in the loop remains an important factor in fine-tuning your SEO decisions. Third Party Quality Raters Hopefully by now … Read more
Jono Alderson, former head of SEO at Yoast and now at Meta, spoke on the Majestic Podcast about the state of SEO, offering insights on the decline of traditional content strategies and the rise of AI-driven search. He shared what SEOs should be doing now to succeed in 2025. Decline Of Generic SEO Content Generic … Read more
In a recent podcast interview, Matt Mullenweg shared his informal plans for ensuring the future of WordPress. He outlined several areas where WordPress is taking advantage of technological changes, including security, AI integration, and reducing technical debt. He also addressed the long-term future of WordPress leadership, emphasizing the importance of decisive vision. Mullenweg outlined four … Read more
Pop quiz! What do Meow Wolf, Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, Disney Imagineering, and Ringling Bros. have in common? They’ve all sought out today’s guest as a consultant. But today’s master is… actually not a master of marketing at all. In fact, he’s never worked a day in marketing. But he literally wrote the … Read more
There’s a lot you can do to boost your chances of success on social media — optimize your content for engagement, find your perfect posting times, master the art of thumb-stopping hooks… But even these smart tactics don’t guarantee success. Few things do when it comes to navigating social media algorithms and ever-changing audience behavior. … Read more
Search Engine Journal spoke with Paula Ximena Mejia, VP of Enterprise Marketing at Wix, about building high-performing enterprise marketing teams. She shared actionable strategies to achieve marketing goals and identify what holds a team back. The discussion focused on multiple topics, including: Telltale signs of misaligned goals and inefficiencies How to overcome resource constraints Stakeholder … Read more
Google’s John Mueller shared his insights on how to approach SEO for AI Search in an interview published on YouTube. The discussion also touched on what SEOs should do in 2025 given the realities of what users want. The video discussion was hosted by Mike Grehan on his new marketing podcast titled, Inside Marketing With … Read more
In a recent Google Search Central YouTube video, Martin Splitt from the Google Search team shared three SEO tips for multilingual websites. The video focuses on three aspects of website internationalization: Website structure Hreflang attributes Language selection Here’s what Splitt advises when managing these three components. 1. Website Structure Splitt discussed three ways to structure … Read more
In a new installment of its “SEO Made Easy” video series, Google provides three simple guidelines for utilizing internal linking to improve SEO. The video, presented by Google’s Martin Splitt, offers valuable insights for improving site structure and user experience. Strategic internal linking highlights your most valuable content, ensuring users and search engines can identify … Read more
LinkedIn shared insights with Search Engine Journal about how to effectively plan and roll out new features based on their experience planning and rolling out new AI features. The insights are useful whether you’re planning a content strategy or adding new features to your business. I spoke with Prashanthi Padmanabhan, Head of Engineering for LinkedIn … Read more
In a recent Yext Summit, 27-year search marketing expert Duane Forrester shared advice on how to become a better SEO and develop the skills to better anticipate where search marketing is headed. Who Is Duane Forrester And Why His Advice Matters Duane Forrester is one of the rare search marketers who has experience on both … Read more
Google Ads Liaison Ginny Marvin recently highlighted critical updates regarding Google’s enforcement of its EU User Consent Policy. Google is strengthening enforcement around consent requirements for European Economic Area (EEA) traffic. As part of this, the company has introduced consent mode version two (v2), which includes parameters for ad personalization and remarketing consent signals. Advertisers … Read more
In 2023, the WordPress community witnessed a significant milestone in website performance, with Core Web Vitals (CWV) showing significant improvements for both mobile and desktop users. This article delves into the specifics of these improvements, exploring their implications and the evolving landscape of web performance within the WordPress ecosystem. What Are Core Web Vitals? Core … Read more
