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TikTok takes U.S. ban challenge to the Supreme Court

TikTok takes U.S. ban challenge to the Supreme Court

TikTok today took its battle against the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to block a law that would go into effect on Jan. 19, the day before Inauguration Day. The court filing. TikTok said the law violates the First Amendment: “The Act will shutter one […]

ChatGPT search is now available to all free users

ChatGPT search is now available to all free users

All free, logged in ChatGPT users can now search the web with ChatGPT search, OpenAI announced today. ChatGPT search is available globally to all users on every platform. What they’re saying. During a 12 Days of OpenAI livestream today, Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s chief product officer, said: “I can’t imagine ChatGPT without Search now. I use […]

Top 10 Google Ads mistakes to avoid in 2025

Top 10 Google Ads mistakes to avoid in 2025

Google Ads is constantly changing and evolving. With these changes come fresh mistakes PPC advertisers make in optimizing and managing their campaigns.  This article examines the most common mistakes made in 2024 so you can avoid making the same mistakes in the new year. Mistake 1: Inconsistent conversion tracking setup Optimization decisions are made from […]

Beware Of Fake Googlebot Traffic

Beware Of Fake Googlebot Traffic

Google’s Developer Advocate, Martin Splitt, warns website owners to be cautious of traffic that appears to come from Googlebot. Many requests pretending to be Googlebot are actually from third-party scrapers. He shared this in the latest episode of Google’s SEO Made Easy series, emphasizing that “not everyone who claims to be Googlebot actually is Googlebot.” […]

Google Ads tests AI-powered reporting tool

Google Ads tests AI-powered reporting tool

Google Ads is rolling out a beta feature that uses AI to simplify report generation, letting advertisers create custom reports by typing natural language prompts. Why we care. The AI-powered reporting tool simplifies data analysis, saves time, and makes insights more accessible, enabling faster and more informed decision-making for campaign optimization. By allowing you to […]

Exploit reveals how and why Google ranks content

Exploit reveals how and why Google ranks content

An exploit discovered by Mark Williams-Cook has revealed more than 2,000 properties Google uses to classify queries and websites, as well as specific classifications such as consensus scoring and query types. Why we care. The findings of this exploit give us even more insights into how Google search works. Earlier this year, we learned a […]

Essential WordPress Plugins Every Site Should Have

Essential WordPress Plugins Every Site Should Have

WordPress is the most popular CMS with majority market share. Out of the box, it’s a powerful platform, but it’s the WordPress plugins that really add the functionality and versatility to be configured in many different ways. The WordPress plugin community is what really brings the platform to life and enables publishers and developers to […]

The hidden threat to your brand

The hidden threat to your brand

Many marketers consider coupon sites allies in driving sales and enhancing brand visibility. However, a deeper examination reveals that these platforms can significantly undermine your marketing budget and brand integrity.  This article delves into the risks associated with coupon sites and illustrates how Bluepear can help brands navigate these challenges. The problem with coupon sites  […]