Google’s AI Overviews appeared in 13.14% of all U.S. desktop searches in March, up from 6.49% in January. That’s a 102% surge in just two months, according to a new analysis of more than 10 million keywords by Semrush and Datos. Why we care. Google’s introduction of AI Overviews was the biggest shift since the […]
A WordPress bug is causing WooCommerce sites to display a fatal error, crashing ecommerce sites. The problem originates from a single line of code. A workaround has been created. The WooCommerce team is aware of the issue and is working on issuing a permanent fix in the form of a patch. WooCommerce Sites Crashing Someone […]
From answering complex queries to generating creative content, large language models (LLMs) are designed to deliver “zero-click” results – concise, direct answers that eliminate the need for further research. This shift raises a critical question: if users no longer need to visit a website to get the information they want, what happens to web traffic? […]
Google Ads has announced a major update to Search campaigns. The new AI Max campaign setting will roll out globally in beta starting later this month. Per Google’s announcement, advertisers who enable AI Max in their Search campaigns can expect stronger performance through improved query matching, dynamic creative, and better control features. According to Google, […]
Last week, in Part 1 (find it here), we examined whether Google’s AI Overviews are actually changing how people use Search. The data revealed that while users visit Google more frequently with AI Overviews, they: Spend less time per visit. Aren’t crafting significantly longer or more complex queries. Now we turn to an even more […]
Generative AI is changing how people search. The most effective SEO strategies aren’t just AI-enhanced – they’re AI-native. Many SEO teams are moving away from manual tasks and siloed tools toward intelligent, automated systems that learn from data and scale performance across every stage of the search journey. From content creation to site architecture and […]
This week’s question tackles the potential SEO fallouts when implementing faceted navigation: “How can ecommerce sites implement SEO-friendly faceted navigation without hurting crawl efficiency or creating index bloat?” Faceted navigation is a game-changer for user experience (UX) on large ecommerce sites. It helps users quickly narrow down what they’re looking for, whether it’s a size […]
Feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with content demands in a competitive market? Wondering how other businesses are using AI to produce more—and better—content without sacrificing quality? In this article, you’ll discover how to build and scale an AI-powered content team that boosts productivity, drives measurable results, and helps you outpace your competitors—without burning out […]
A new report from Cint reveals that 74% of market researchers are already using AI in their workflows — especially for data analysis (81%) and project setup (78%). For agency and brand marketers that rely on audience insights, testing, and fast-turnaround campaign planning, this shift signals how research partners and internal teams are evolving their […]
New data shows Google keeps users on its site longer. Visitors now make 10 clicks on Google’s site before leaving for another website. This finding comes from a 13-month study comparing Google and ChatGPT traffic patterns. Google Keeps Users In, ChatGPT Sends Them Out Tyler Einberger of Momentic analyzed Similarweb data showing that Google’s “pages […]