Google Is Still Gen Z’s Top Search Engine, Study Shows

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A recent report shows that while Gen Z increasingly turns to social media platforms for information searches, Google remains the primary starting point for a significant portion of this age group. The data published by Axios shows that 46% of internet users aged 18-24 begin their online queries on Google, compared to 58% of those … Read more

New Study On Perplexity AI Offers Good News For SEO

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Research by BrightEdge shows that traffic is surging to Perplexity and where the opportunities lie for optimizing for traffic, particularly for ecommerce . What Is Perplexity AI? Perplexity is a self-described Answer Engine founded by researchers and engineers from OpenAI, Facebook, Quora, Microsoft, and Databricks. It has backing from many of the most influential investors … Read more

Study Reveals Potential Disruption For Brands & SEO

Study Reveals Potential Disruption For Brands & SEO

A new study by Authoritas suggests that Google’s AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE), currently being tested with a limited group of users, could adversely impact brand visibility and organic search traffic. These findings include: When an SGE box is expanded, the top organic result drops by over 1,200 pixels on average, significantly reducing visibility. 62% … Read more

Broadband Speeds Influence Social Media Use, Study Finds

Broadband Speeds Influence Social Media Use, Study Finds

What dictates your internet usage, specifically your time spent on social media? You’re likely to think of factors such as free time, personal interest, or maybe even employment that require you to be online a lot. However, have you ever considered how your broadband speed may influence these habits? An intriguing new study has discovered … Read more

Google Case Study Reveals Search Console Evolution Via APIs

Google Case Study Reveals Search Console Evolution Via APIs

New Google case study shows how Search Console APIs allows data to be reviewed and manipulated within a CMS or a proprietary SEO dashboard. While the article is a case study, a call to action at the end of the article reveals how Google is using APIs to transform search console from a SaaS to … Read more

TikTok Gains Traction As A Search Engine Among Gen Z [STUDY]

TikTok Gains Traction As A Search Engine Among Gen Z [STUDY]

TikTok is increasingly being used as a search engine by consumers looking for information, recipes, music, and more, according to a new study by Adobe. The research involved surveys of over 800 consumers and 250 business owners to understand how TikTok is reshaping search behavior and marketing strategies. The Rise Of TikTok As A Search … Read more

How To Do Keyword Research For Very Specific, B2B Audiences (A Case Study)

How To Do Keyword Research For Very Specific, B2B Audiences (A Case Study)

I’m taking you behind the scenes of a particularly tough keyword research brief we tackled. I’ll break down our approach, share our strategies, and reveal how we executed the research with a dash of our signature flair. By the end of this, you’ll have a blueprint for navigating complex keyword research, particularly in the tricky … Read more

What Are Good Google Ads Benchmarks In 2023? [STUDY] (Festive Flashback)

What Are Good Google Ads Benchmarks In 2023? [STUDY] (Festive Flashback)

Celebrate the Holidays with some of SEJ’s best articles of 2023. Our Festive Flashback series runs from December 21 – January 5, featuring daily reads on significant events, fundamentals, actionable strategies, and thought leader opinions. 2023 has been quite eventful in the SEO industry and our contributors produced some outstanding articles to keep pace and … Read more

Baidu Ranking Factors for 2024: A Comprehensive Data Study

Baidu Ranking Factors for 2024: A Comprehensive Data Study

As China’s largest search engine and a global AI and Internet technology leader, Baidu is a powerhouse of innovation. The ERNIE language model, surpassing Google’s BERT in Chinese language processing, positions Baidu at the cutting edge of technological advancement. In our comprehensive Baidu SEO Ranking Factors Correlation Study*, we analyzed the SERPs for 10,000 Chinese … Read more

How to Write a Case Study: Bookmarkable Guide & Template

How to Write a Case Study: Bookmarkable Guide & Template

Earning the trust of prospective customers can be a struggle. Before you can even begin to expect to earn their business, you need to demonstrate your ability to deliver on what your product or service promises. Sure, you could say that you’re great at X or that you’re way ahead of the competition when it … Read more

Can AI Make Social Media Less Toxic? A Chatbot Study Shows Promise

Can AI Make Social Media Less Toxic? A Chatbot Study Shows Promise

Artificial intelligence (AI) may offer solutions to reduce activity on social media that is seen as toxic and polarizing. In a recent study, researchers suggest that tweaking how social networks surface content could reduce partisan divisions and lead to more positive interactions. The study was conducted by a team led by University of Amsterdam professor … Read more

How Plural Keywords Impact Search Intent For Ecommerce [Data Study]

How Plural Keywords Impact Search Intent For Ecommerce [Data Study]

When SEO pros are trying to optimize content, they have a choice to make: Do I choose the singular version or the plural one as my primary keyword? Can I rank for both versions of the keywords on the same page, or do I need a new one? Having worked in SEO for over a … Read more

Google Launches Digital Futures Project To Study Impact Of AI

Google Launches Digital Futures Project To Study Impact Of AI

In a bid to understand the far-reaching implications of artificial intelligence (AI), Google announced the launch of the Digital Futures Project. The initiative is designed to amalgamate insights from diverse sectors, including academia, public policy, and civil society, to shed light on AI’s opportunities and challenges. At the heart of this endeavor is a $20 … Read more

What Are Good Google Ads Benchmarks In 2023? [STUDY]

What Are Good Google Ads Benchmarks In 2023? [STUDY]

“Is this a good click-through rate for our campaigns?” “Why is our cost per conversion high? Is this in line with our competitors?” “What’s a good conversion rate?” “Why was performance down yesterday?” How many times do you get asked these questions in a week? A month? Nothing’s more frustrating than getting these questions from … Read more

What Diners Write About Most: A Study of Restaurant Review Place Topics

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Marketing a restaurant? You already know what a huge role online reviews play in your reputation, rankings, and revenue, with 98% of US adults reading this content and 86% writing it. You may have read that there’s a demonstrable Google local ranking boost when a brand-new restaurant gets its first ten reviews. You may also … Read more

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