April 2025 / 157 posts found
Did HubSpot Really Lose 80% of Blog Traffic? Here’s What Actually Happened — and What It Means for Marketers
Earlier this year, HubSpot went viral — and not exactly in a good way. A few companies posted data suggesting that we had lost 80% of our blog traffic. Overnight, the news was all over X and LinkedIn. As marketers ourselves, we know better than anyone that hot takes drive clicks. But, what actually happened to our traffic? Have we really reached the end of SEO as we know it? And is this really the downfall of HubSpot’s core strategy? As one of the people who built HubSpot’s SEO strategy from the ground up, I’d like to think I can […]
Google Maps Gets An Upgrade To Combat Fake Reviews via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google Maps content moderation now uses Gemini to detect fake reviews and suspicious profile edits. Learn how these new tools protect businesses. The post Google Maps Gets An Upgrade To Combat Fake Reviews appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Adds Image Search To AI Mode, Expands To More Users via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google AI mode now understands images, allowing you to upload photos and ask questions about them. AI Mode is rolling out to more people. The post Google Adds Image Search To AI Mode, Expands To More Users appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
AI with Agency: How Autonomous Agents Solve Business Problems & Improve Customer Experience
When you hear the word agent, what do you think of? A real estate agent, an insurance agent, or even an FBI agent? Far beyond an assistant following rote instructions, an agent has the power and ability to make things happen on your behalf. Wouldn’t it be great if we had technology that could carry out independent tasks and take work off your plate? Autonomous agents are rapidly becoming a reality, capable of completing tasks for humans ranging from mundane to complex. In 2024, just 1% of software included autonomous agents, but by 2028, that number may rise to 33%. […]
Reddit’s Growth Advisor on Finding Your Vertical-Specific SEO Strategy
Once upon a time, SEO was just SEO. (Cue Mr. Incredible meme.) Whether you were a billion-dollar national brand or a teen with a Spice Girls Tumblr, you played the same game: Trying to get your page in those ten blue links. Now, two marketers might not even be playing the SEO game on the same field, let alone with the same rules. So how do they hope to win? If you’re in SEO, today’s master needs no introduction. If you’re not, all you need to know is that he’s done SEO for more big brands than you have fingers […]
Kinsta WordPress Updater Prevents Failed Plugin Updates via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Kinsta stops bad WordPress plugin updates from going live by rolling them back automatically when problems are detected. The post Kinsta WordPress Updater Prevents Failed Plugin Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Microsoft Launches Copilot Search in Bing via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Microsoft launches Copilot Search in Bing, offering AI-powered summaries with clear links to sources for fast, conversational answers. The post Microsoft Launches Copilot Search in Bing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
A Beginner’s Guide To Elementor Editor For WordPress via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Elementor helps users design custom websites without coding knowledge using these three basic elements. The post A Beginner’s Guide To Elementor Editor For WordPress appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Secret To Great Presentations? Connection Over Perfection via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras
Build presentations that do more than inform. These presentation techniques will help you create meaningful connections, drive engagement, and leave a lasting impression. The post The Secret To Great Presentations? Connection Over Perfection appeared first on Search Engine Journal.