Since the first broad core algorithm update, there has been much confusion, debate, speculation, and questions about what exactly it is. How does a core update differ from a named update that many SEO pros are used to? Google’s acknowledgment of core updates is usually vague, offering little detail beyond the fact that the update … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Google Integrates Real-Time Search Into Gemini AI Platform. Google has added real-time search to its Gemini AI, allowing developers to build applications using up-to-date information from Google Search. This integration supports AI-enhanced tools with fresh data for … Read more
Microsoft upgrades Bing Webmaster Tools with extended data access, new recommendations system, and AI assistant in limited testing phase. Bing Webmaster Tools extends historical data to 16 months. “Insights” becomes “Recommendations” with enhanced features. AI-powered “Copilot” assistant enters limited testing. Source link
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Meta unveils new AI tool Movie Gen, challenging OpenAI’s media generation models. Meta introduced Movie Gen, an AI model designed to generate realistic video and audio clips, positioning it as a competitor to OpenAI and ElevenLabs. Movie … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Google enhances AI in search to allow voice questions about images. Google has updated its search engine with more AI features, allowing users to voice questions about images through its Lens tool. This AI-powered feature builds on … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): FTC targets deceptive AI businesses in new crackdown. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched Operation AI Comply, focusing on deceptive AI practices. The FTC has taken action against companies promoting misleading AI tools, including AI-generated fake … Read more
Squarespace announced updates to their Blueprint AI, automating website creation, and enhancing their tool suite—further strengthening their website building platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Squarespace Squarespace is known for their easy to use drag and drop interface that allows user to select a template, modify it with a few clicks and to drag and … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): YouTube Shorts adds Google AI model Veo for enhanced video creation. YouTube is integrating Google DeepMind’s Veo video generation model into YouTube Shorts, allowing creators to generate high-quality backgrounds and six-second standalone video clips. This AI-powered feature … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): OpenAI introduces new ‘o1’ AI models with advanced reasoning capabilities. OpenAI has launched a new family of AI models named “o1,” including the o1-preview and o1-mini, designed for complex tasks in science, healthcare, and technology. The o1-preview … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Salesforce acquires AI voice agent firm Tenyx to boost AI capabilities. Salesforce has announced the acquisition of Tenyx, a startup specializing in AI-powered voice agents, to enhance its AI-driven solutions. The deal, expected to close in Q3, … Read more
Google’s Danny Sullivan explained the recent update, addressing site recoveries and cautioning against making radical changes to improve rankings. He also offered advice for publishes whose rankings didn’t improve after the last update. Google’s Still Improving The Algorithm Danny said that Google is still working on their ranking algorithm, indicating that more changes (for the … Read more
Google has rolled out changes to Analytics, adding features to help you make more sense of your data. The update brings several key improvements: You can now compare up to five different metrics side by side. A new tool automatically spots unusual trends in your data. A more detailed report on transactions gives a closer … Read more
Are Google’s Helpful Content Updates affecting your rankings in unexpected ways? It might not be just about your content. As the August update rollout wraps, we can expect some winners and some losers, but why? Tom Capper digs into the data and reveals the surprising reality of what sites impacted by the Helpful Content Update … Read more
Google has announced the completion of its August core update. Website owners and SEO professionals can now fully assess the update’s impact on search performance. This roll-out is now complete. — Google Search Central (@googlesearchc) September 3, 2024 The August core update, launched on August 15, is part of Google’s ongoing effort to improve the … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): OpenAI and Anthropic sign agreements with US government for AI testing. AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic have signed landmark agreements with the US AI Safety Institute for research, testing, and evaluation of their AI models. These deals … Read more
Google recently rolled out two changes that affected website rankings: the August 2024 core update and a fix for a separate ranking problem. These happened around the same time, making it tricky for SEO experts to figure out which change caused what effect on their sites’ search rankings. John Mueller, Senior Search Analyst at Google, … Read more
Google recently rolled out its August 2024 core update, which appears to be Google responding to feedback from the community and surfacing more small and independent sites in search results. However, there’s an ongoing problem with Google Search rankings that is impacting a significant number of search results. Google has identified the root cause of … Read more
Google has updated its guidance on core algorithm updates, providing more detailed recommendations for impacted websites. The revised document, published alongside the August core update rollout, includes several additions and removals. New Sections Added The most significant change includes two new sections: “Check if there’s a traffic drop in Search Console” and “Assessing a large … Read more
