“If I use AI to write content, isn’t that… cheating?” This question came from a 20+-year veteran copywriter while I was sharing how AI had transformed my content creation process. Her concern wasn’t about quality but whether using AI made her a “bad” or “lazy” writer who can’t be bothered to write from scratch. I…
blog/”>Blog / SEO Industry News / A review of top search engines: Is Google losing positions? Google has long stood uncontested as the leader in search. It has generated the majority of organic traffic globally, with Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, and many other options available to users as useful alternatives. Things started to change in 2024,…
Barry Schwartz is the CEO of RustyBrick and a technologist, a New York Web service firm specializing in customized online technology that helps companies decrease costs and increase sales. Barry is also the founder of the Search Engine Roundtable and the News Editor of Search Engine Land. He is well known & respected for his…
New data confirms that AIO is becoming an increasingly significant source of traffic to YouTube channels. A closer look reveals that complex search queries, which traditional organic search may not adequately answer, create opportunities for optimized YouTube videos but only for certain topics. BrightEdge Data On YouTube And AIO BrightEdge’s data shows that YouTube’s presence…
What’s the Difference Between 301 and 302 Redirects? 301 and 302 redirects are HTTP status codes that send users from one URL to another—the difference is, a 301 signals to search engines and browsers that the move is permanent, while a 302 signals the move is temporary. Here’s a quick comparison of the 301 vs….
We’ve analyzed 150K websites to find out which ecommerce startups have seen substantial search growth this year. When we see organic traffic growing, it’s a good sign that customer interest is building and brand strategy is hitting the mark. If you want a playbook for growth, our list of the top ecommerce companies can show you whose…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “The customer’s always right.” It’s a common mantra in customer service and hospitality – and, I’d argue, should carry over into the world of SEO as well! After all, we SEO pros are in the business of not only pleasing Google but also appealing to the needs and interests of…
Google updates its search algorithm multiple times a year, each time refining how websites rank and how search results are displayed. From battling spam to rewarding authoritative content! These updates can either boost your rankings or cause a drastic drop if you’re not prepared. The key to SEO-kpi/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>SEO success? Staying updated. In this…
Through the numerous core algorithm updates announced over the past few years (most recently in March 2024), Google has made it clear that its focus is on rewarding websites with helpful, user-first content. This means that if your website doesn’t think of your target audience first, you’ll struggle to rank. In this case study, you’ll…
blog/”>Blog / SEO-strategy/”>SEO Strategy / Why Your Google Rankings Dropped and How to Bring Them Back It doesn’t matter how good you are at SEO; Google ranking drops can happen to anyone and for any reason. Sometimes drops happen as expected, like after website changes, but others can catch you by surprise. Algorithm updates, SERP…