Google Working To Remove Bard Chat Transcripts From Search
Google is working to remove unintentionally indexed Bard chat transcripts from searches after privacy concerns were raised.
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Google Launches “SEO Made Easy” YouTube Series
Google launches “SEO Made Easy” YouTube series, providing practical tips to optimize websites for better search engine performance.
Google Expands Search Generative Experience (SGE) To U.S. Teens
Google expands its AI-based Search to U.S. teens, emphasizing safety and education, while continuing to refine the technology.
Google Concludes Rollout Of September 2023 Helpful Content Update
‌Google concludes its September 2023 Helpful Content Update, altering AI and third-party content guidelines.
Meta’s AI Vision Revealed: Bing Integration, Celebrity Chatbots, + More
Meta unveils new AI tools and characters with celebrity voices for Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
Google Indexing Public Bard Conversations In Search Results
Google is indexing conversations with its AI chatbot in search results. Users should be cautious as private chats may become public.
Amazon Bets Big On AI Startup Anthropic With $4 Billion Investment
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic to advance next-generation AI through strategic collaboration.
Google Launches Free & Paid Generative AI Training Courses
Google launches free and paid generative AI training courses on the Cloud Skills Boost platform.
ChatGPT Leaps Forward With New Voice & Image Capabilities
OpenAI rolls out voice and image features for ChatGPT, making conversations more natural and intuitive.
Microsoft Gives Websites More Control Over Content In Bing Chat
Microsoft gives publishers more control over Bing Chat with new meta tag options while ensuring content still appears in regular searches.
Google Ads Updates Misrepresentation Policy To Strengthen Standards
Google Ads cracks down on misrepresentation, moving violations to a stricter policy with immediate account suspensions.
Bing Webmaster Tools Unveils Enhanced Sitemap Reporting
Bing Webmaster Tools unveils advanced sitemap reporting features to improve website index coverage and user experience.
Bing Expands Webmaster Tools Performance Report
Microsoft updates Bing Webmaster Tools, offering detailed insights on website performance via consolidated search and chat metrics.
Google Confirms: Quality Is Foremost Factor In Search Indexing
Quality content is the top factor influencing Google’s indexing and crawling decisions, per a discussion in a recent podcast.
Google Allegedly Adjusts Ad Auctions To Meet Revenue Goals
Google has quietly made changes to its advertising auctions to boost revenues, according to testimony by a company executive.
Google Bard Now Integrates With Google Apps
Bard upgrades integrate Google apps, improve responses, and expand languages.
Google Streamlines AdSense Site Management With New Tools
Google AdSense streamlines site management with real-time verification, a new meta tag method, and improved ads.txt monitoring.
Google Apologizes As Automated GA4 Transition Surprises Advertisers
Google’s automated shift from Universal Analytics to GA4 sparks confusion among advertisers, prompting advice for manual migration.
Google Antitrust Trial Week 1: Feds Paint Picture Of Search Bully
Google confronted over search deals in first week of landmark antitrust trial.
Google’s Use Of Bloom Filters Explains Higher Filtered Data In Search Console
Google uses Bloom filters in Search Console, prioritizing speed over accuracy, causing higher filtered data volumes.
Google Designated A “Gatekeeper” Under EU Rules: What It Means
Google is designated a “gatekeeper” under EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA); here’s what that means and how it impacts Google products.
Google Updates Policy On Cryptocurrency Ads
Google updates ad policy on cryptocurrencies, clarifying rules for NFT games and aiming for responsible innovation.
Microsoft Introduces Audience Features In Advertising Editor & More
Microsoft Advertising announced several new product features this month, including expanding audience targeting options in Microsoft Advertising Editor.
YouTube Adds Shorts Links, Limits Links Elsewhere
YouTube now lets creators link Shorts to other videos on their channel, but removes links in comments and descriptions.
Google’s John Mueller: Technical SEO Is Not Going Away
Google’s John Mueller says technical SEO still matters, despite claims it’s becoming less important.
Google Fights Back Against Misleading Ads With New Policy
Google introduces “Limited Ads Serving,” a policy to enhance ad transparency, build user trust, and curb misleading advertisements.
Generative AI And SEO Strategy: Getting The Most Out Of Your Tools
The State of Search report unveils SEO pros’ take on generative AI impact. Here are the key takeaways to know for the future of SEO.
Google Adds More Links In SGE’s AI-Generated Summaries
Google is enhancing SGE with more webpage links in summaries, and expanding availability to India and Japan.
YouTube Lowers Barriers To Join Partner Program In More Countries
YouTube makes its Partner Program accessible to more creators globally with lower subscriber thresholds.
YouTube Now Allows Creators to Remove Community Guideline Strikes
YouTube now allows creators to eliminate policy strikes through completion of educational courses on its Community Guidelines.