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Reddit launches AI-powered search feature to help people find answers from community discussions, testing with US audience.
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that Google Search will profoundly change in 2025 and struggled to articulate concern for web content creators
Google simplifies analytics tracking with new one-click key event features in GA4, powered by machine learning.
Google advises prioritizing field data over lab data for Core Web Vitals, as PageSpeed Insights throttling is adjusted.
OpenAI announces o1, the “world’s smartest language model” and a Pro tier offering unlimited usage and more computing power.
Google reveals it uses about 40 different signals to choose canonical URLs when dealing with duplicate web content.
Google warns websites about error pages creating “black holes” that can permanently remove content from search results.
Wix Analytics quietly integrates TWIPLA session recording toolkit, enabling users to analyze visitor interactions
Gravatar announces free domain names for creating custom Bluesky handles in just four simple steps.
Google introduces ‘Dating and Companionship’ ads policy, including mandatory certification for dating app advertisers starting in March.
Google clarifies robots.txt best practices and explains when to use robots.txt directives and noindex tags for SEO.
Twenty website building platforms and CMSs were ranked for accessibility—the winner may surprise you.
Google recommends hosting website resources on CDNs or subdomains to preserve main site’s crawl budget for better indexing.
Bluesky gains momentum as publishers report triple engagement rates, attracting media outlets and developers from rival social platforms.
Google AI Overview citations were generally stable in October and November but growth in more granular queries surged
Google Chromium documentation exposes the truth about Chrome Site Engagement Metrics and their purpose
WP Engine Tracker website updated with new feature that intensifies Mullenweg’s self-described “nuclear war” against WP Engine
ChatGPT Search misattributes news content, Columbia study finds, raising concerns for publisher visibility.
Google removes sitelinks search box documentation, marking full deprecation of the legacy search feature.
Google requires businesses selling age-restricted products to have physical storefronts to maintain Google Business Profiles.
As UK search habits evolve, Google’s reach softens slightly while concerns about AI-powered search results persist.
YouTube previews AI-powered Inspiration Tab upgrades to help creators generate ideas, outlines, titles, and thumbnails.
CleanTalk Anti-Spam WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated hackers to upload plugins to launch attacks
Google Analytics adds new features to help merchants identify and fix hidden product listings, improving visibility on Google Shopping.
YouTube enhances creator features with new editing tools and AI assistance, while adding camera-based content verification for transparency.
Google removes hotel maps and features in three European countries, testing simplified search results amid EU regulatory requirements.
Automattic clones the ACF Premium plugin to distribute it free, disincentivizing users from paying for it or competing plugins.
The US Department of Justice and Google present closing arguments in antitrust case regarding alleged monopoly of digital ad market.
LinkedIn unveils research-backed creative principles to boost B2B ad performance, as 90% of CMOs seek bolder marketing approaches.
LinkedIn releases new content guidelines, prioritizing professional insights while penalizing promotional posts and engagement-bait tactics.
