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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.
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.
Google On Protecting Anchor Text Signal From Spam Site Influence
Google explains one way it maintains the quality of their anchor text signals
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.
Microsoft Unveils AI Chat Monetization For Digital Partners
Microsoft launches Ads for Chat API, aiming to seamlessly monetize AI chat experiences for partners, consumers, and advertisers.
PPC Budgets, Testing & Optimization: Expert Tips To Enhance Your Strategy
Get your copy of PPC Expert Tips now and learn pro techniques on how to maximize your ad spend with cost-effective campaigns.
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.
Ray Kurzweil Rebuts Calls To Pause AI Research
Ray Kurzweil explains why there should be no pause in AI development
Leaked Google Memo Admits Defeat By Open Source AI
Leaked Google memo acknowledges looming defeat at the hands of open source AI and suggests a surprising way to restore dominance
AI Advancements In Tech And Education Revealed During Latest Earnings Calls
Discover new AI-driven solutions from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and others in education and tech, along with the challenges they face.
Google Issues Statement About Support for Cross-Domain Canonicals
Google clears the air about their support for the canonical link element
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.
Mozilla Acquires AI Product Review Analyzer Company
Mozilla acquires AI-based product review analyzer, Fakespot. Intends to integrate it into Firefox browser
Google Updates Guidance on Cross-Domain Canonicals
Google changed their guidance on the use of cross-domain canonicals for syndicated content
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.
Google Announces 8 New Top Level Domains Including One For Lawyers
Google announces new Top Level Domains including ones that have value for law firms and dads
WordPress Explores AI Integration
WordPress opens discussion on possible roles for artificial intelligence
Chrome HTTPS Lock Icon Is Going Away
The Chrome lock icon is scheduled to be replaced by another one that is less (unintentionally) misleading
YouTube Revamps Partner Program Re-Application Policies
YouTube updates re-application policies for its Partner Program, impacting new applicants and suspended channels seeking monetization.
Google’s John Mueller Clarifies WebP Image Indexing Confusion
Google’s John Mueller addresses concerns about WebP image indexing, clarifying its appearance in Google Search Console reports.
Google’s John Mueller Tackles “Dumb” SEO Questions On Reddit
Google’s John Mueller demystifies SEO tactics in a Reddit Q&A, emphasizing unique content, dismissing geotagging, and discouraging shortcuts.
Google Bolsters Advertising On YouTube Shorts
Google is enhancing YouTube Shorts advertising, introducing new features for brand visibility amid platform growth and broader revenue challenges.
Brave Search Cuts Ties With Bing & Goes Independent
Brave Search achieves full independence, operating solely on its own index, bolstering user privacy and transparency in search results.
WordPress Vulnerability Hits +1 Million Using Header & Footer Plugin
Vulnerability discovered in WPCode – Insert Headers & Footers WordPress plugin – Second one this year