I am seeing a significant spike in chatter from within the SEO community about a possible Google Search ranking update and/or heavy volatility happening starting October 31st. Let’s call it the Halloween 2024 Google Search ranking update – because why not.
After beta testing SearchGPT for a few months, OpenAI is now rolling out Search within ChatGPT for ChatGPT Plus and Team users, which will come to free users in the future. The first thing most of us will look at are the citations, links, will Search in ChatGPT drive searchers to our sites.
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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Search: Citations, Robots.txt Controls & More
Google added a number of AI, Gemini-powered, features to Google Maps including new search features, review summaries for place listings and a way to ask about a specific business listing where AI will give you answers.
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Google AI Answers In Google Maps: Things To Do, Review Summaries & About This Place
Google is testing more local search features and sections including a section in the local finder named “Discover more places” and a local search box in web search named “Explore places nearby.”
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Google Tests Discover More Places & Explore Places Nearby
Microsoft seems to be testing a new design for its local knowledge panel or local listing for a specific brand. This new design has a more card-like interface, showing company photos and information, reviews from third party sites, a map, and other details.
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Bing Tests New Local Knowledge Panel Design
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Automattic’s response to the WP Engine lawsuit shifts the dispute’s narrative, offering a new perspective on key issues. The post Automattic’s Response To WP Engine Lawsuit Reframes Narrative appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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Automattic’s Response To WP Engine Lawsuit Reframes Narrative via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Chrome introduces new debugging tool in Canary build, helping developers identify and fix website layout stability issues.
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Google Chrome DevTools Adds Advanced CLS Debugging Tool via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Chrome introduces new debugging tool in Canary build, helping developers identify and fix website layout stability issues.
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Google Chrome DevTools Adds Advanced CLS Debugging Tool via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
OpenAI integrates real-time web search into ChatGPT, offering live news and data with source attribution for verified information. The post SearchGPT Launches As ChatGPT’s Real-Time Search Feature appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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SearchGPT Launches As ChatGPT’s Real-Time Search Feature via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Maximize your SEO efforts in 2024 with insights on Google’s SGE, algorithm updates, and expert tips to keep your site ahead. The post Turning Insights into Action: Benchmarking & Strategic SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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Turning Insights into Action: Benchmarking & Strategic SEO via @sejournal, @Conductor