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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.
Google Marketing Live 2023: New Generative AI Features For Google Ads, Product Studio, And More
Google Marketing Live 2023 showcased generative AI advancements for Google Ads, Performance Max, and Product Studio for advertisers and merchants.
Vulnerability in WordPress Google Analytics Plugin Hits +3 Million Websites
MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin XSS vulnerability affects up to +3 million websites
Google Policy Agenda Reveals AI Regulation Wishlist
Google’s AI policy agenda suggests ways government regulation can find balance for innovation and economic progress
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: SSL Certificate Does Not Boost SEO
Google’s John Mueller says that an SSL certificate won’t boost your SEO
WordPress Update 6.2.1 Causing Sites To Break
WordPress 6.2.1 security update causes shortcodes to break, taking down critical functionality
AI Regulation: Is It Too Late To Prevent Potential Harm?
Can AI be regulated? Explore the latest efforts by various U.S. government officials and agencies to mitigate the potential risks of emerging AI technology.
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.
A Look Inside The New ChatGPT iPhone App From OpenAI
OpenAI releases an official ChatGPT app with personalized advice, instant answers, and an ad-free environment for iPhone users.
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.
Google Ads Requirements: Update For EEA & UK
Find out if Google’s newest requirement in the EEA and UK affect your existing Consent Management Platform and ad serving eligibility.
Google To Remove Inactive Accounts
Google will start removing inactive accounts that have been dormant for two years. Read more about the policy change 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.
HomeAdvisor Penalized By FTC For Alleged False Claims About Leads
HomeAdvisor punished by United States agency for allegedly using misleading tactics to sell leads to home improvement companies
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.
200+ ChatGPT Plugins Available To Plus Users
Uncover new possibilities with over 200 ChatGPT plugins and web browsing beta features. Available to ChatGPT Plus users who opt-in for experimental features.
Meta Announces AI-Powered Tools To Streamline Ad Processes
Explore new AI tools announced by Meta that have the potential to help advertisers boost ad performance and streamline ad processes.
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.
New Core Web Vitals Metric Coming: Interaction To Next Paint
Interaction to Next Paint upgraded from experimental metric to Pending Core Web Vital Metric
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’s John Mueller Reminds Of Nuance In Nofollow Attributes
Google’s John Mueller reminds of the different choices available when using nofollow link attributes
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.