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Google Search Console Tutorial: Analyzing Traffic Drops
Google’s Daniel Waisberg reveals how to identify and analyze traffic drops using the Search Console performance report and Google Trends.
Google Ads Update: Cross-Channel Conversion Credit Import
Google Ads is introducing cross-channel conversion credit import, improving analysis of the customer buying journey, and empowering informed marketing decisions.
New Google Search Advisory: Extreme Heat Alerts
Google tackles extreme heat with Search alerts, Tree Canopy expansion, and a $5M investment in climate innovation projects.
Google Search Updates: About This Author, Diverse Views, + More
Google enhances Search with “About this author” and other features, empowering users to evaluate online information and sources.
Google Ads Policy Update: Changes To Government Docs & Services
Google is postponing the enforcement date of new advertising policies to May 24, allowing extra time to make needed adjustments.
Google Enhances Discovery Ads: Boosting Engagement & Conversions
New features in Google’s Discovery ads enable brands to captivate consumers with tailored experiences and more accurate data analysis.
TikTok’s US Future Uncertain: CEO Faces Congress
Intense scrutiny at a US congressional hearing explores privacy, data security, and TikTok’s ties to China.
OpenAI Introduces Plugin Support For ChatGPT
OpenAI introduces plugin support for ChatGPT. It can now access the web, interpret code, and retrieve data from custom knowledge bases.
Opera Introduces AI-Powered Features In Desktop Browsers
Opera introduces AI-powered features, enhancing desktop browsing with AI Prompts, ChatGPT, ChatSonic, and plans for a browser AI engine.
Microsoft Introduces Category-Based Targeting For Search Ads
Microsoft’s new search advertising solution for retailers can improve campaign performance with category-based targeting and boosted bids.
LinkedIn Rolls Out 4 Updates For Business Pages
LinkedIn’s latest features for business pages aim to enhance brand visibility, audience engagement, and hiring efficiency.
Google Launches Bard AI Chatbot To Compete With ChatGPT
Google releases BARD, an AI chatbot entering the market to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing Chat.
Bing Image Creator: AI-Powered Visual Content By Microsoft
Create visual content instantly with Bing Image Creator, an AI-powered tool in Bing and Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Shares 5 Starter Prompts For AI-Powered Bing
Explore AI-powered Bing’s potential to transform your content creation efforts, with 5 prompts to boost creativity and streamline workflows.
After Semrush Acquired Traffic Think Tank, What’s Next? Insights From Co-founder Matthew Howells-Barby
Learn about the success of Traffic Think Tank, why it was sold to SEMrush, and career advice for SEO professionals from co-founder Matthew Howells-Barby.
Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI-Powered Tools To Boost Productivity
Microsoft unveiled its groundbreaking AI-powered Copilot, a tool designed to boost productivity and unleash creativity.
Google Search Console Tutorial: Monitor Data In Looker Studio
A new tutorial from Google explains how to unlock Search Console insights with Looker Studio dashboards and visualize key SEO metrics.
Google Rolls Out March 2023 Core Algorithm Update
Google confirms the March 2023 core algorithm update is now rolling out. Here’s what you need to know.
Google Enhances Healthcare Info Access For US Searchers
Google Search streamlines access to healthcare information, leverages AI for provider verification, and boosts mental health helpline visibility.
OpenAI Releases GPT-4: Now Available In ChatGPT & Bing
Open AI launches GPT-4. Discover the capabilities and limitations of the latest AI model, which has human-level performance in various professional and academic benchmarks.
Google Brings AI-Powered Features To Docs & Gmail
Google introduces AI-powered features in Google Workspace, making writing easier for users with quick draft creation and editing features to streamline the writing process.
Google To Unify GA4 & Google Ads Conversion Windows
Google Ads will use Google Analytics 4’s conversion window settings starting March 31 to ensure consistent reporting.
Google’s John Mueller Shares Advice For Getting A Job In Tech
Learn from Google’s Search Advocate, John Mueller, how to position yourself for success and increase your chances of getting hired at a major tech company.
Google’s John Mueller Shares Tips For Simplifying Site Structure
Google’s John Mueller shares advice on simplifying website structure. Learn why shifting subdirectories isn’t recommended and the benefits of specifying the root homepage as x-default.
Google Ads Simplifies Audience Creation W/ GA4 Audience Builder
A new Google Ads feature lets you access the GA4 audience builder directly in the Google Ads UI.
Google Introduces Updated Desktop Search Design
Google’s desktop search results will now display favicons and site names, making it easier for users to identify websites listed in search results and ads.
DuckDuckGo Enters The AI Race With DuckAssist
DuckDuckGo launches DuckAssist, a new AI-assisted feature that generates natural language answers using Wikipedia.
Is TikTok Facing A US Ban?
The RESTRICT Act, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, could ban the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the US.
YouTube Updates Ad Policy To Allow More Profanity In Videos
YouTube now allows more profanity in videos. Moderate profanity is eligible for full ad revenue, while strong profanity may receive limited ads.