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Each one performs different but complementary functions for enterprises and app developers.

This is a bit heartwarming – to see John Mueller back up Joost de Valk and Yoost when someone incorrectly claimed their was a bug with the Yoast SEO plugin causing major Google issues. John from Google came in and backed up Joost, confirming Joost and telling the plugin creator his plugin is not needed.

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

New research on customer satisfaction with web user experiences makes a strong case for keeping your website up to date. The post 81% of People Think Less of a Business if its Website is Outdated by @MattGSouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

A new study on brand feedback reveals just how minor the vocal minority really is. The post Less Than 1% of Customers Leave Feedback for Businesses by @MattGSouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Tomorrow at SMX West I am moderating a panel called Machine vs. Man: What Really Matters For SEO Success

Facebook is upgrading the targeting capabilities of its automotive inventory ads with the ability to reach more people. The post Facebook Enhances Ad Units for Automobile Dealers by @MattGSouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), emotion still matters.