Google Bard now has deeper integration with Google Search, where you can use Google Search to double-check the responses Google Bard provides. Google will then tell you if Google Search found similar content to the Bard responses or found content that differs from the Bard responses. Starting today with responses in English, you can use … Read more
Google is now rolling out links to webpages within the Search Generative Experience AI-powered answers. You will see the AI-powered overview answers have these down-arrow icons; when you click on them, Google will show you the relevant webpages used to help form that part of the answer. “Starting today, when you see an arrow icon … Read more
In this SEO FAQ, we’ve answered 25 of the most commonly asked questions about SEO. Along the way, you’ll find examples, resources, and tools to support your learning. Basic SEO FAQs 1. What Is SEO? Search engine optimization (SEO) is a set of processes used to improve a website’s visibility in search engine results pages … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question as to whether the “ARTICLE” semantic HTML element has an impact on Google Search. This is a good question because the use of semantic HTML is generally regarded as a good practice. But does it have an SEO impact on Google Search? What is the <ARTICLE> HTML Element? The … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question in Reddit about whether it’s okay to no-index a webpage in order to keep it from being shown in the sitelinks. Sitelinks, which are clustered links in the search results from one domain and are are typically shown when someone searches for the name or URL of a website. … Read more
Earlier this month, we reported that Google was testing three-different citation and link formats in the Search Generative Experience AI-generated answer. It seems that as of yesterday, Google has pulled back that test and removed the links from those answers. Britney Muller noticed they went away yesterday afternoon and posted about it on Twitter. “Have … Read more
Earlier this month, Google began testing links within the Search Generative Experience AI-generated snapshot answers. Well, it seems Google has stopped that test and is no longer testing links or citations in these AI-generated answers. Link test. Here is a screenshot of the links/citations in these answers. Please note our original coverage showcased three different … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered the question of why a site with “good SEO” doesn’t rank, even when there’s low competition. His answer might seem controversial at first but his words are worthy of consideration. Good SEO But Lackluster Ranking? There is no one definition of what constitutes good SEO. It’s a subjective judgment call that … Read more
Google’s John Mueller, in an SEO Office Hours session, answered a question about whether the <article> semantic HTML element has an impact on Google. John answered the question directly but there is a fair bit of nuance that was left out of his answer that needs to be addressed. Does the <article> Element Have an … Read more
Google is also adding videos to its Search Generative Experience AI-generated answer section. So now when Google thinks a video is helpful to answer the question, Google may embed a playable video directly in the answer. To be clear, these videos are not generated by AI – they are normal videos Google finds on YouTube … Read more
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