Google Study: 29% In The U.S. & Canada Used AI Last Year
Google-Ipsos study shows global AI adoption rising, but North America lags as trust and communication remain key challenges.
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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 Rejects EU’s Call For Fact-Checking In Search & YouTube
Google rejects EU’s fact-checking requirements for search and YouTube, defying new disinformation rules.
Google Shopping Rankings: Key Factors For Retailers
Study reveals key factors correlated with higher Google Shopping rankings, including, pricing, reviews, and website authority.
Google Pushes For Ratings With Comments In Review Snippets
Google updates review snippet guidelines, recommending ratings include written reviews and author names.
Google Retires Web Vitals Extension, Moves Everything to DevTools
Google retires Web Vitals extension, integrates Core Web Vitals monitoring into DevTools’ Performance panel.
Google Adds Data Collection Period To PageSpeed Insights (PSI)
Google updates PageSpeed Insights to display CrUX data collection periods, helping developers better analyze website performance metrics.
39% Of Skills May Be Obsolete By 2030, WEF Jobs Report Warns
World Economic Forum (WEF) report reveals the most in demand jobs and skills as industry roles rapidly evolve.
Reuters Institute: Publishers Pivot To Video Amid Search Disruption
Reuters Institute study finds AI and Google Discover are reshaping publishing. Publishers are pivoting to video platforms amid traffic changes.
TikTok Ban Update: Will The Supreme Court Pull The Plug?
Will TikTok be banned? Supreme Court hears arguments from both sides, weighing national security risks against free speech.
News SEO In 2025: What You Need To Know
A survey from NewzDash reveals 2025 news SEO trends, highlighting AI disruptions, Google Discover’s impact, and top industry challenges.
TikTok ‘What’s Next’ Report: 10 Takeaways For Marketers
TikTok’s “What’s Next” report reveals key trends shaping social media marketing in 2025.
How Rendering Affects SEO: Takeaways From Google’s Martin Splitt
Google’s Martin Splitt explains rendering strategies, their impact on SEO, and how to optimize websites for search engines.
Study: 40% Of Consumers Support Brand Trend-Jumping
40% of consumers support brands joining trends, but authenticity, cultural relevance, and quick execution are crucial for success.
Study: 47% Find Search Results Irrelevant During Product Research
Study reveals consumers increasingly abandon traditional search for Reddit recommendations, citing frustration with irrelevant results.
Google Search Console Adds Hourly Data Export To 24-Hour View
Google Search Console adds hourly export to 24-hour view, offering faster, actionable performance insights with reduced data delays.
Google Criticizes Bing For Mimicking Google’s Homepage
Microsoft faces backlash after Bing mimics Google’s interface design, sparking criticism from Google Chrome’s security chief over user deception.
Google Clarifies 404 & Redirect Validation In Search Console
Google’s John Mueller explains how Search Console handles 404s, redirects, and site migration issues during reprocessing.
Google AI Overviews Appear in 18% Of Publisher-Related Queries
Study finds Google’s AI Overviews disrupt search results for publishers, appearing in 18% of publisher-related queries.
Google’s JavaScript Warning & How It Relates To AI Search
Google warns against excessive JavaScript use. Here’s why this warning is critical for AI search optimization.
Wikipedia And SEO: Everything You Need To Know
Explore the impact of Wikipedia on SEO and Google’s Knowledge Graph. Discover how to use Wikipedia for keyword research, content planning, and successful internal linking.
Track Santa With NORAD & Google For Christmas Eve 2024
Track Santa’s location this Christmas Eve with the Google & NORAD Santa tracker apps, which are now live worldwide.
Google Reveals Top Searches Of 2024
Google’s annual recap of the year’s top trending searches offers dozens of ideas for content publishers looking to capitalize on long-tail keyword opportunities.
Study: ChatGPT & AI Tools Gain Ground In Search Market
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are challenging Google’s search dominance as more users turn to AI for finding information online.
Google Offers To Loosen Search Engine Deals In Antitrust Response
Google proposes relaxing search distribution agreements after court loss, rejecting DOJ’s demands to sell Chrome and Android.
Google December 2024 Spam Update Is Complete
Google completes the December spam update, rollout, capping off a year of aggressive spam measures.
AI Crawlers Account For 28% Of Googlebot’s Traffic, Study Finds
Study finds AI web crawlers are gaining ground on traditional search engines, reshaping how websites need to optimize their content.
Bing Search Updates: Faster, More Precise Results
Microsoft enhances Bing search with new language models, claiming to reduce costs while delivering faster, more accurate results.
Google Formalizes Decade-Old Faceted Navigation Guidelines
Google releases official documentation on managing faceted navigation, warning websites about SEO risks of poorly implemented filtering systems.
Google Refreshes Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy
Google clarifies banned uses of its generative AI, prohibiting deepfakes, explicit content, and deception, while allowing certain exceptions.
ChatGPT Update: Free Web Search, New Voice & Maps Features
ChatGPT makes web search, voice features and maps free for all users, expanding access beyond Premium subscribers.