Focusing deeply on the audience’s needs will fundamentally change how you develop SEO strategies and improve both long-term and short-term brand performance. A bold statement? I don’t think so. Google is integrating AI into the ranking system, making the algorithm evaluate like a human. You’ll have no choice but to understand audience needs as Google […]
Generative AI and the introduction of AI Overviews to SERPs have dominated this year as search has changed more in the last year than in the last 10 or 20 years. But it might be that many of these changes are coming in spite of Gen AI and not because of. SEO has been maturing […]
Although YouTube is owned by Google, it’s a unique platform with a different approach to algorithms and discovery to Google Search. YouTube’s systems take a viewer-first approach, evaluating a user’s preferences and interests based on the data it has about their viewing habits and pulling lists of videos unique to that user. It also prioritizes […]
Running a successful PPC campaign today requires more than just getting ads in front of people; it’s about reaching the right audience with precision. Whether you’re aiming for local shoppers or a global audience, ad targeting plays a pivotal role in maximizing your ROI. When targeting users through platforms like Google Ads or Microsoft Ads, […]
Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, was interviewed by Andrew Ross Sorkin at the New York Times DealBook Summit, where he discussed what to expect from Google Search in 2025 but also struggled to articulate Google’s concern for content creators. When asked to compare where Google is today relative to the rest of the industry and whether […]
Google has updated its latest blog post, the one about expanding its site reputation abuse policy, with several frequently asked questions. The questions can be found over here and they cover what is third-party content, questions about freelancers, affiliate content, moving content, noindexing content and more. FAQs: Here are the list of FAQs posted on […]
Google simplifies analytics tracking with new one-click key event features in GA4, powered by machine learning. Google released one-click event tracking in GA4 with two features: “Mark as key event” and “Create key event.” Machine learning identifies important site events automatically, eliminating manual setup time. These features are now available for all GA4 properties and […]
Buckle up, again? Google Search will continue to change profoundly in 2025, according to Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who was interviewed during the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit. Google Search in 2025. Typically elusive on substance and details, here’s the quote from Pichai: “Search itself will continue to change profoundly in [2025]. I think […]
Google stresses the importance of using actual user data to assess Core Web Vitals instead of relying only on lab data from tools like PageSpeed Insights (PSI) and Lighthouse. This reminder comes as the company prepares to update the throttling settings in PSI. These updates are expected to increase the performance scores of websites in […]
Video content is everywhere, but SEO-savvy short-form videos are rare. Thanks to platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, these bite-sized videos, typically 15 seconds to two minutes long, strive to capture attention quickly and drive engagement. Creating video content can feel overwhelming, as success requires more than just creativity, storytelling and staying on […]