Keyword cannibalization happens when you have two or more pages ranking for the same keyword. It is generally considered undesirable.  This article will help you decide whether you have a keyword cannibalization problem and, if so, how to solve it. Is keyword cannibalization always problematic? Before fixing keyword cannibalization, check whether it is a real problem for your site. Sometimes, two pieces of content ranking can be favorable, especially with an indented SERPs. For Delish, these two pages ranking on page 1 are beneficial. In one search, they’ve got two pieces of content ranking. The indented SERP gives Delish more […]

Microsoft Bing is testing a feature to set the tone you get from Bing AI Chat. You can select precise, balanced and creative tones.

Microsoft Bing now shows if the content is medically reviewed by a medical professional for health-related search queries. So if you search for [heart burn] or other health-related queries, Bing will show you which doctor reviewed the content and even link you to their LinkedIn profile.

Gary Illyes from Google noted that the list of Googlebot IP addresses that Google started to publish in 2021 and has updated last month is actually maintained in real-time by pulling directly from the “production systems’ configuration files,” he said.

Microsoft is testing a new setting for “tone” in the new Bing AI search and chat experience. You can sent the tone to be creative, balanced, or precise – this way, you can tailor the type of responses you get from the Bing AI chat. What it looks like. Here is a screenshot that was posted by Mike Davidson, Corporate Vice President, Design & Research at Microsoft, on Twitter: What it does. Mike Davidson said, “some users will see the ability to choose a style that is more Precise, Balanced, or Creative.” I personally do not see this feature yet, so […]

AIOSEO WordPress plugin contains two vulnerabilities affecting versions up to and including 4.2.9 The post All In One SEO WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 3+ Million appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Tracking form submissions is a crucial aspect of marketing success as it allows organizations to gather valuable data about their audience and their preferences. The post Form Tracking With Google Analytics (Via WordPress And GTM) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google expands mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal In 2015, Google announced it would expand its use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal, beginning April 21. This algorithmic change would have a “significant impact” in the mobile search results, impacting all languages worldwide, Google said. However, when April came, the general consensus was that Mobilegeddon was fairly insignificant, for all the hype and panic their Feb. 26 announcement created. Google also announced that apps indexed by Google through App Indexing would begin to rank better in mobile search. Google said this only will work for signed-in users who had the app installed on […]

SEOs upset over Google dropping attribution in featured snippets In 2019, SEOs were not happy about a Google featured snippet format that didn’t immediately show the source of the content. For the Found on the web card, searchers had to click to expand the featured snippet and then scroll through various sources to see the publisher. Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison said Google’s support of the overall ecosystem (searchers, advertisers and publishers) is important. “We don’t thrive & users don’t thrive unless the ecosystem thrives.” This is an incredible search result from Google: • Answers a fairly complex question • […]

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…

Google is sunsetting Universal Analytics (UA) on July 1st. Starting in March, Google will automatically create Google Analytics 4 (GA4) properties for any customer who does not set up a GA4 property with basic settings. If you do not opt-out of auto migration by February 28, 2023, Google will transition your UA account to GA4 without any custom strategy. To ensure accurate tracking and analysis, you should make the switch to GA4 now and customize the setup as needed. GA4 is much more than just a new “version” of Google Analytics. It’s a completely new platform – built from the […]

The Google Maps app for Android has seem to add a new tab to manage your business profile(s). The tab shows a store icon with the word “Business” below it. Clicking it, lets you manage your Google Business Profile listing directly in the app.

Google Ads announced four new features coming soon to Performance Max, including campaign-level brand exclusions, page feeds, video creation tools and more reporting. Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liason, said on Twitter, “you likely saw account-level negative keywords started rolling out next month for brand suitability & other purposes.”

Gathering online is a popular way to connect with a wider community that defies geography. That’s true whether you’re chatting in Slack with coworkers, tuning in for a live stream, or attending an online event or webinar. The pandemic accelerated the shift to online events. They’re still going strong and are more common now than ever. One of these online events is especially relevant to brands and marketers – the webinar. What is a webinar? How do you set one up and host it? What are some successful examples of webinars? It’s all in this guide. What is a webinar? […]

So much to discuss this week in the SEO video recap – just so much. Let’s start with a new confirmed Google update, and the February 2023 Google product reviews system was updated to support more than just the English language…

AI is shaking up search. Here are some Google alternatives you can try, offering better search experience and higher levels of privacy. The post 21 Great Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google appeared first on Search Engine Journal.