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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 Launches Gemini Business & Enterprise For Workspace Users
Google launches AI assistant Gemini for Workspace, available in 2 pricing tiers for business and enterprise.
Google To Display More Product Variants With New Markup
Google expands structured data for product variants, enabling online merchants to showcase inventory variations in search results.
Consent Mode V2: Google Shares Shares Key Details For Advertisers
Google will enforce new requirements for personalized ads in Europe in March, requiring updates to consent mode to maintain targeting capabilities.
Google Bans Impersonation In Ads
Google bans impersonation and false affiliation in ads, enforcing policy changes in March.
Google Is Rolling Out New Search Features In Europe
Google unveils new search features for Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Google Launches “How Search Works” Series To Demystify SEO
Google launches “How Search Works” video series explaining the inner workings of search engines in simple terms.
Google’s Danny Sullivan Provides 5-Step Plan To Diagnose Ranking Drops
Google’s Danny Sullivan provided SEO diagnosis tips to a website owner who experienced a traffic drop, advising that ranking volatility is expected as algorithms evolve.
New Google Analytics Feature Detects Subtle Data Trend Changes
Google Analytics’ new trend detection feature highlights gradual data trend changes, helping spot issues early for quick investigation.
Google AdSense Shifts To eCPM Payment Model
Google Ads Liaison Ginny Marvin confirms AdSense has transitioned to an eCPM payment model. Learn what that means for publishers.
Google Uses AI To Detect Fake Online Reviews Faster
Google blocks over 170 million fake reviews, uses AI-powered algorithm to protect businesses’ reputations.
How To Change Your YouTube Channel Name
Follow this guide to easily customize your YouTube channel name & photo without affecting your Google account.
Google Confirms Fix To Search Indexing Problem
After a week, Google has resolved the search indexing issue that caused delays in content appearing in search results.
Google Expands Gemini AI Across Its Product Suite
Google brings advanced AI system Gemini to consumer and enterprise products via new subscription and integration.
Google Rebrands Bard As Gemini, Launches New Model & Mobile App
Google rebrands Bard as Gemini, upgrades it with Ultra 1.0 model, and launches mobile app for iOS and Android.
Google Investigating Local Ad Fraud Affecting Business Pages
Google investigates fake Local Service Ads linked to competitors’ Business Pages to sabotage and hide real ads.
YouTube Launches New RSS Feed Integration For Podcasters
YouTube introduces RSS feed integration to help podcast creators easily distribute content and expand their reach.
Google Shifts Hotel Ads To AI-Powered Bidding Strategies
Google to phase out cookie-based Hotel Ad strategies, introduces AI-driven tROAS and expands Performance Max for travel.
Meta Will Label AI Images Across Facebook, Instagram, & Threads
Meta will label AI-created images on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to help users identify synthetic content.
LinkedIn Rolls Out New AI Features To Make Networking Easier
LinkedIn launches AI tools to streamline networking and job searches.
Social Media In 2024: YouTube & Facebook On Top, TikTok Growing
Pew survey of US adults’ social media habits finds YouTube and Facebook remain most used while TikTok sees substantial growth.
Google Maps Launches AI-Powered Local Business Search
Google introduces AI in Maps to suggest personalized local business recommendations.
Google Retires Cached Site Links, Pushing Users Towards Internet Archive
Google ends cached links that let users access archived webpages; Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine emerges as replacement.
YouTube Announces 4 New Studio Features For Creators
YouTube announced features in Studio to help creators optimize content, including improved research, shareable clips, and enhanced playlist analytics.
Google Updates Core Web Vitals With Interaction To Next Paint (INP) On March 12
Google to replace First Input Delay with new Interaction to Next Paint metric as a Core Web Vital on March 12.
Google’s ‘Circle To Search’ Now Rolling Out To Select Android Phones
Google launches gesture-based search feature Circle to Search on Pixel and Galaxy phones today.
Google’s Q4 Earnings Reveal AI’s Growing Role In Search
Alphabet’s Q4 earnings show steady growth driven by AI integration across Search, YouTube, Cloud; presenting risks and opportunities.
Google’s SEO Starter Guide Updates: Branding In, Keywords Out
Google’s Search Relations team plans to update their SEO Starter Guide, focusing on debunking myths and modernizing advice.
Google’s SEO Starter Guide Set For A Major Update
Google is revamping its official SEO Starter Guide, streamlining advice for modern website owners, and simplifying complex topics.
Meta Launches New Tools To Help Brands Fight IP Infringement
Meta rolls out new tools to protect brands’ intellectual property rights across its platforms.