Automattic quietly updated the WP Engine Tracker website with an activity log showing a continuously updated list of domains that have switched away from managed WordPress host, WP Engine. This update is part of Mullenweg’s self-described …
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DOJ Says Google Controls 91% Of Ad Market; Google Says 10%
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google gave their final arguments on Monday in an antitrust case regarding Google’s digital advertising technology. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema is expected to make a decision by the …
Continue readingGoogle Removes Sitelinks Search Box Documentation
Google removes sitelinks search box documentation, marking full deprecation of the legacy search feature. Google has removed all documentation for the sitelinks search box feature. The ‘nositelinkssearchbox’ rule has been archived. This documentation removal marks …
Continue readingChatGPT Search Shows 76.5% Error Rate In Attribution Study
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search is struggling to accurately cite news publishers, according to a study by Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism. The report found frequent misquotes and incorrect attributions, raising concerns among publishers about …
Continue readingGoogle Tests Bare-Bones Hotel Search In Three EU Countries
Google is beginning a test that will change hotel search results for users in Germany, Belgium, and Estonia. This test will remove features like the map and hotel listings, replacing them with regular blue links …
Continue readingHow To Rank Higher On YouTube
Although YouTube is owned by Google, it’s a unique platform with a different approach to algorithms and discovery to Google Search. YouTube’s systems take a viewer-first approach, evaluating a user’s preferences and interests based on …
Continue readingWordPress Anti-Spam Plugin Vulnerability Hits 200k+ Sites
A flaw in a WordPress anti-spam plugin with over 200,000 installations allows rogue plugins to be installed on affected websites. Security researchers rated the vulnerability 9.8 out of 10, reflecting the high level of severity …
Continue readingWhich Metrics Matter & How To Use Them Well
As SEO professionals, reports are a key part of our communication toolbox. We spend time running workshops and writing summaries of work and project plans. These are all part of our process for gaining buy-in …
Continue readingGoogle Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI
Google Search’s market share in the UK weakened this year, with user reach dropping to 83% from 86%, according to Ofcom’s Online Nation report. This decline comes as concerns grow over AI-powered search results, with …
Continue readingA Complete Guide To PPC Ad Targeting Options
Running a successful PPC campaign today requires more than just getting ads in front of people; it’s about reaching the right audience with precision. Whether you’re aiming for local shoppers or a global audience, ad …
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