Google answers how long it takes for a site to become eligible to regain search rankings after quality issues are fixed The post Google Answers How Long It Takes To Recover From Algorithmic Penalty appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s John Mueller said on Mastodon that using AI or ChatGPT blindly for title tag generation is not a great idea. But he did add that if you are running out of ideas and need some inspiration, you can leverage the tools for some ideas.

There are reports in the Local Search Forum that in the past few weeks or so, Google has been offering fewer verification methods via postcards than other verification methods, compared to the past.

Microsoft Bing is at it again, this time testing a sitelink interface that zooms in and expands as you hover your mouse cursor over the link. It is pretty cool to see this zoomable sitelink interface.

There’s a reason why AI tools are popular. This is what you need to know about using AI for SEO and content. The post AI For SEO: Can You Work Faster & Smarter? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

This comprehensive guide teaches you what market intelligence is, how to collect data, and how to use it for your brand. The post Market Intelligence: What It Is & How To Use It appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

It’s not enough to simply create and publish content. Keep up with the industry by knowing the latest in best practices, expectations, and trends. The post 30 Content Marketing Statistics You Should Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

ChatGPT developer OpenAI is reportedly considering a tender offer valuing the company at $29 billion, making it one of the most valuable US startups. The post ChatGPT’s Popularity Boosts OpenAI’s Value To $29 Billion appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Webmaster Tools adds ‘unnatural links’ and ‘cloaking’ spam warnings In 2011, Google Webmaster Tools started sending out two new types of warnings – for “unnatural links” and “cloaking.” The messages were sent out when Google detected pages on websites that were using techniques that were outside of its quality guidelines. At the time, Google had been talking about wanting to increase its outreach to webmasters. See this video (published Dec. 18, 2010), in which Google’s Matt Cutts (featuring Danny Sullivan) mentioned that Google wanted to make communication a priority in 2011. Read all about it in Google Adding New […]

Getting started in SEO? Looking to boost your skills? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of the best online SEO courses available. The post Best SEO Courses Online – Free & Paid Options appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Google stresses the importance of including multiple date indicators on webpages to ensure that the correct date appears in search results. The post Google Recommends Multiple Date Signals On Webpages appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Consumers in a 12-year-long class action lawsuit against Google say that Google shared their queries with third parties without their permission. What happened. The lawsuit alleged that Google violated both the Stored Communications Act, a federal law that governs access to records held by internet service providers, and state laws in California. The settlement. Details of the settlement can be found here. In addition to the $23 million payout, which still needs court approval, it also requires Google to provide added disclosures to consumers about the sharing of search terms. Dig deeper. Read the full announcement from Bloomberg. Why we […]

I have a new recommendation for Google Ads advertisers in 2023: Turn off and pause the use of all Google Ads recommendations.Why? On Jan. 4, Google Ads fundamentally changed the definition of a recommendation that users previously implemented. And Google is only giving advertisers two weeks before the change hits. Before we begin here, the moral of this article is neither that the content in recommendations is bad, nor that you should blindly dismiss all recommendations. The goal here is to make less work for you while increasing account performance.  Google Ads recommendations: what changed? Nicole Farley covered an astounding […]

Microsoft has just announced Store Ads to promote desktop apps on Windows 10 and 11 devices on desktops. When you create the ad on the Microsoft Advertising Platform, you can see it in the Microsoft Store, allowing your customers to click, download, and then start using your app. The Microsoft Store in action. The Microsoft Store, for those Apple users, is where PC users go to learn about games, apps, and new software from Microsoft. The new Microsoft Store Ads s all desktop traffic, with mission-driven users that have a high intent to download a desktop app. Instead of limiting […]