Tracking organic search performance is about to get comically frustrating. Google has been rolling out a series of AI-enhanced search results over the past 18 months: SEO professionals are battling to determine the extent to which they are stealing visibility and traffic. To further complicate our jobs, more people are using AI search tools like […]
A flaw in a WordPress anti-spam plugin with over 200,000 installations allows rogue plugins to be installed on affected websites. Security researchers rated the vulnerability 9.8 out of 10, reflecting the high level of severity determined by security researchers. Screenshot Of CleanTalk Vulnerability Severity Rating CleanTalk Anti-Spam WordPress Plugin Vulnerability A highly rated anti-spam firewall […]
A new buzzword is making waves in the tech world, and it goes by several names: large language model optimization (LLMO), generative engine optimization (GEO) or generative AI optimization (GAIO). At its core, GEO is about optimizing how generative AI applications present your products, brands, or website content in their results. For simplicity, I’ll refer […]
After much anticipation, ChatGPT has finally entered search. And it’s bringing a new approach to how we find information online. The new ChatGPT search promises to offer timely, relevant answers, provide live updates, deliver visuals like weather and stock prices and share sources for further exploration. This move signals a shift in the search landscape, […]
Robots.txt just turned 30 – cue the existential crisis! Like many hitting the big 3-0, it’s wondering if it’s still relevant in today’s world of AI and advanced search algorithms. Spoiler alert: It definitely is! Let’s take a look at how this file still plays a key role in managing how search engines crawl your […]
WP Engine had their day in court, but it didn’t go entirely in their favor, as Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled the request for a preliminary injunction was too vague. However, the judge said they were “inclined to grant some sort of injunction.” “That’s How You Set A Ransom” The attorney for plaintiff offered new details […]
Google Analytics adds new feature to help merchants identify and fix hidden product listings, improving visibility on Google Shopping. Google Analytics now shows product disapproval alerts directly in its dashboard. Custom Channel Groups now support manual ad content parameters for better tracking. This can help fix product listings ahead of the busy shopping season. #Google […]
The U.S. Justice Department and eight states wrapped up closing arguments on Monday in a landmark antitrust case accusing Google of monopolizing the ad technology market. The outcome could reshape the tech giant’s business model and set a precedent for regulating Big Tech. Driving the news. Lawyers for the DOJ argued that Google has abused […]
YouTube’s latest weekly update highlights new creator features, including expanding longer Shorts, launching images on Quiz posts for Android, and broader access to the Brand Connect tab in YouTube Studio. Longer Shorts Update YouTube has finished rolling out updates allowing Shorts videos ranging from 1 to 3 minutes to be displayed accordingly in the subscriptions […]
Google is beginning a test that will change hotel search results for users in Germany, Belgium, and Estonia. This test will remove features like the map and hotel listings, replacing them with regular blue links to hotel websites and comparison sites. The experiment will only affect users in these three countries, whether searching locally or […]