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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 Enhances Video Indexing Report In Search Console
Google enhances Search Console’s video indexing report, providing precise feedback to optimize video visibility.
ChatGPT’s Humor Isn’t Quite Human Yet, Study Finds
ChatGPT’s capacity for humor shows promise, but struggles with originality and scope, posing implications for digital marketers.
Google’s Fight Against Ad Policy Violations: An Interview with Alejandro Borgia, Director of Ad Safety
Google’s Director of Ad Safety speaks to increasing efforts to combat ad policy abuses, suspending millions of accounts, and launching the Ads Transparency Center.
LinkedIn Unveils Messaging Inbox For Company Pages
LinkedIn launches a messaging inbox for company pages, enhancing direct communication amid economic shifts.
Google Debunks The “Index Bloat” Theory
Google’s John Mueller debunks the “Index Bloat” theory, stating there’s no limit on the number of pages indexed per site.
How To Control Googlebot’s Interaction With Your Website
Google’s Search Relations team provides insights into controlling Googlebot’s interactions with webpages on the latest ‘Search Off The Record’ podcast.
Gmail Glitch Sending Newsletters To Spam, MailChimp Confirms
An issue with Gmail is redirecting newsletters to spam, affecting open rates, MailChimp confirms.
Microsoft Store Ads Go Global & New Features Revealed
Microsoft Store Ads expands globally, introducing new features to streamline advertising and broaden reach.
Google Cloud Introduces Generative AI Support In Vertex AI
The latest update to Google’s Vertex AI platform brings accessible and powerful generative AI models to a broader audience.
Google Enhances Bard’s Reasoning Skills
Google’s Bard language model enhances reasoning abilities and adds Google Sheets export functionality.
Microsoft Advertising Boosts Analytics & Global Reach In June Update
Microsoft Advertising announces Universal Event Tracking Insights, cross-device attribution model, global expansion, and integration with Pinterest.
Apple Safari 17: Enhance UX & Page Speed With New Powerful Features
Safari 17 introduces JPEG XL and enhanced `font-size-adjust`, potentially improving webpage loading times and layout consistency.
YouTube Reverses Election Misinformation Policy
YouTube reverses policy on election misinformation, impacting advertisers and content creators, as free speech and misinformation issues intensify.
Google’s John Mueller On Domain Selection: gTLDs Vs. ccTLDs
Google’s John Mueller discusses TLD nuances; Google reclassifies .ai domains as gTLDs, impacting SEO strategies and user targeting.
Google’s John Mueller Seeks Advice On Hiring SEO Consultants
Google’s John Mueller seeks advice on hiring SEO consultants; experts emphasize experience, customization, and ethical practices.
Google’s Search Relations Team Explores Web3’s SEO Impact
Google’s Search Relations team discusses the potential impact of Web3 on SEO, highlighting challenges and emerging use cases.
Google Search Console: New Report Details Content Growth
Google’s upgraded Search Console Insights provides new details about content performance, even for properties with a Google Analytics association.
YouTube’s Algorithm: What You Need To Know In 2023
YouTube’s algorithm prioritizes audience satisfaction, benefits from long-term creator-audience relationships, and is evolving with emerging technologies.
TikTok Dominates Short-Form Content, Instagram Reels Not Far Behind
A study finds TikTok outperforms Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in user engagement and content frequency, while Reels leads in watch time.
Americans Know About ChatGPT But Few Use It, Survey Finds
Pew survey reveals 58% of US adults know ChatGPT; only 14% have used it, with mixed opinions on its utility.
YouTube Stories To Be Discontinued
YouTube is discontinuing Stories, focusing instead on Shorts and Community posts, which drive more engagement.
Optimizing News Sites Using Google Search Console Reports
Google’s Daniel Waisberg and Cherry Prommawin explain how news sites can optimize performance and engagement using Search Console reports.
Google Explains: How To Use Search Console Bulk Data Export
Google explains how to use Search Console’s new bulk data export feature, which enables analysis of large data sets via Google BigQuery.
Bing Integrates With ChatGPT
Bing integrates with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, expands plugins ecosystem, and enhances AI-powered search across Microsoft’s platforms.
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.
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 & 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.
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.