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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.
New report on Google search data reveals shifts, with science sectors rising while commercial content sees declining engagement.
Google Analytics launches Customer Match beta, enabling advertisers to enhance remarketing using first-party data instead of third-party cookies.
DOJ demands Google divest Chrome to break search monopoly; Google slams proposal as radical and harmful to consumers.
YouTube introduces virtual tipping system “Gifts, Powered by Jewels” for vertical livestreams, challenging TikTok.
LinkedIn reports a rebound in marketing jobs, highlighting in-demand roles and a growing emphasis on collaborative skills.
Wix’s new AI-powered site visualization tool streamlines site planning and accelerates the time it takes to update or launch a website
Updated version of GraphRAG generates responses that are more specific, comprehensive, and supported by source materials
Google updates search documentation to clarify how both page-level and site-wide signals influence ranking in search results.
Google updates site reputation abuse policy, prohibiting third-party content from exploiting host domains regardless of first-party oversight.
Google announces AI-powered in-store shopping features and expanded payment options ahead of the holiday retail season.
Google simplifies Search Console by removing Page Experience report while retaining Core Web Vitals and HTTPS monitoring tools.
