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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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Google Search Console: New Report Details Content Growth
Google’s upgraded Search Console Insights provides new details about content performance, even for properties with a Google Analytics association.
YouTube’s Algorithm: What You Need To Know In 2023
YouTube’s algorithm prioritizes audience satisfaction, benefits from long-term creator-audience relationships, and is evolving with emerging technologies.
TikTok Dominates Short-Form Content, Instagram Reels Not Far Behind
A study finds TikTok outperforms Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in user engagement and content frequency, while Reels leads in watch time.
Americans Know About ChatGPT But Few Use It, Survey Finds
Pew survey reveals 58% of US adults know ChatGPT; only 14% have used it, with mixed opinions on its utility.
YouTube Stories To Be Discontinued
YouTube is discontinuing Stories, focusing instead on Shorts and Community posts, which drive more engagement.
Optimizing News Sites Using Google Search Console Reports
Google’s Daniel Waisberg and Cherry Prommawin explain how news sites can optimize performance and engagement using Search Console reports.
Google Explains: How To Use Search Console Bulk Data Export
Google explains how to use Search Console’s new bulk data export feature, which enables analysis of large data sets via Google BigQuery.
Bing Integrates With ChatGPT
Bing integrates with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, expands plugins ecosystem, and enhances AI-powered search across Microsoft’s platforms.
Google Topic Authority: An SEO Ranking System For News Sites
Google reveals new information about the ‘Topic Authority’ ranking system that delivers relevant and expert content, favoring local publications and original reporting.
Neeva, The Ad-Free Search Engine, Announces Closure
Neeva, the subscription-based, ad-free search engine, announces shutdown due to sustainability challenges; plans pivot to enterprise applications.
Google & Other Tech Giants Not Liable For Terrorist Content
Supreme Court rules tech giants not liable for terrorist content, sending Gonzalez v. Google case back for reconsideration.
YouTube Introduces Non-Skippable 30-Second TV Ads
YouTube introduces 30-second non-skippable ads on connected TVs, capitalizing on consumption shifts.
TikTok Faces State-Level Ban In Montana
Montana Governor signs bill banning TikTok, marking the first such state-level ban in the US, with mixed reactions and implications.
OpenAI CEO On AI Oversight: From Disinformation To Data Privacy
Highlights from the pivotal Judiciary Committee hearing with lawmakers and AI experts, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Microsoft Unveils New Mobile-First Experiences For Bing & Edge
Microsoft enhances the Bing mobile experience, integrates cross-platform chats, and adds innovative features to SwiftKey and Skype.
Google Bard Update Enhances Source Content Visibility
Google’s Bard chatbot receives an update, enhancing summarization and source visibility.
Google’s SEO Best Practices For News Websites
Google’s Search Advocate team shares SEO best practices for news sites, emphasizing content quality and effective use of structured data.
Bing Chat Rolls Out 4 Upgrades
Bing unveils new chatbot features, including images in responses, optimized topic answers, and improved text formatting and copy-paste.
YouTube Blocks Ad Blockers Amid Declining Ad Revenue
YouTube experiments with blocking ad blockers amid declining ad revenue, pushing for more Premium subscriptions.
Google Teases Update To Helpful Content System
Google teased a forthcoming update to its helpful content system at I/O. Here’s what we know so far.
Google Bard Removes Waitlist, Adds Image & Coding Features
Google’s AI tool Bard expands globally, adds image capabilities, enhanced coding, and plans for widespread app integrations.
Google Unveils Search Upgrades At I/O: Generative AI & ‘Perspectives’
Google unveils AI-driven enhancements to Search at Google I/O, including a generative AI feature and a ‘Perspectives’ tool for diverse viewpoints.
Google ‘About This Image’: New Features To Improve Image Verification
To combat misinformation, Google updates search results with “About this image” and AI-generated image markups.
Wix Breaks New Ground With Launch Of Wix Headless
Wix launches Wix Headless, enhancing developer flexibility and scalability by integrating its business solutions across various tech stacks.
How Google’s Hreflang x-default Enhances Website Navigation
Google highlights hreflang x-default’s benefits, including enhanced user experience, improved URL discovery, and increased conversions.
LinkedIn Announces Shift In Global Strategy, Resulting In Job Cuts
LinkedIn announces restructuring affecting 716 roles, refocuses China strategy, and prepares for AI-influenced changes in the global economy.
OpenAI’s U-Turn: Not Training GPT-4 On API Customer Data
OpenAI stops training language models such as GPT-4 with customer API data.
Google Indexing Speed: Key Factors Include Quality + Popularity
Google’s Gary Illyes advises focusing on high-quality content and increasing social media popularity to accelerate website indexing.
Microsoft Unveils Next-Gen Bing & Edge: The Future of Search
Microsoft enhances Bing and Edge with improved AI, visual capabilities, multi-session experiences, and third-party developer integrations.