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Has Google Gotten Worse? Here’s What New Data Says
“Google is getting worse” is almost a meme at this point. Go into any forum or subreddit that mentions search results, and you’ll find someone complaining that SEO has ruined Google Search. Joke’s on them. SEO has been ruining Google Search for 26 years. I was there for keyword stuffing, cloaking, and link farms. The idea that Google is somehow getting worse is a claim I’ve rolled my eyes at in both my official capacity as a marketer and as a consumer. Only now, marketing news headlines are breathlessly claiming that a study from Germany has proven Google is getting […]
What Belongs on Your Local Business’ About Page?
Nearly every business has an About page, but too often, its content is an afterthought. Turn that around with key real-world examples of local brands getting it right.
Google Launches AI-Powered Chrome Update For More Personalized Experience via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google rolls out new Chrome update with AI features for smarter, more personalized browsing. The post Google Launches AI-Powered Chrome Update For More Personalized Experience appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
LinkedIn Retires Lookalike Audiences, Urges Shift To New Targeting via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
LinkedIn to discontinue lookalike audiences in February, recommends Predictive Audiences and Audience Expansion instead. The post LinkedIn Retires Lookalike Audiences, Urges Shift To New Targeting appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WordPress File Manager Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Websites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
High severity vulnerability in File Manager Plugin for WordPress makes it possible for attackers to access sensitive information The post WordPress File Manager Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Launches Gemini-Powered Search Ads To More Advertisers via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google integrates its Gemini AI model into Google Ads to streamline campaign creation. The post Google Launches Gemini-Powered Search Ads To More Advertisers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
8 Retention Strategies to Keep Your Best SEO Talent From Fleeing
Reduce turnover and improve agency performance with our 8 proven strategies to retain your SEO talent. And discover the main reasons why they may be leaving.
Meta Lets Users Separate Facebook & Instagram Accounts In Europe via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Meta gives European users the option to separate their Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of EU tech regulations. The post Meta Lets Users Separate Facebook & Instagram Accounts In Europe appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
15 Best WordPress Survey Plugins in 2023 (Hands-On)
On the hunt for the best WordPress survey plugin? Whether you’re looking to improve the user experience on your website, increase your customer satisfaction, or simply learn more about your visitors, embedding a survey on your website is the fastest way to get the feedback you need. To help you find the best WordPress survey plugin, I went hands-on with as many options as possible. Then, I curated my picks for the 15 best options based on that. Here are all of the plugins installed on my site, so you can be confident that I tested them all. Let’s dig […]