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Get the latest SEO news, Google algorithm updates, search ranking changes and AI search developments from Search Engine Watch. We cover Google Search, Search Console, Google Ads, Bing, ChatGPT, AI Overviews and emerging search platforms – explaining what changed, why it matters and how it could affect organic traffic, paid visibility and your wider search marketing strategy. 430 articles
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What do we know so far about Google’s new homepage?

Google has released a new, feed-based mobile homepage in the US, in perhaps the most drastic and significant update of its homepage since 1996. We take a look…

By Clark Boyd · 21 Jul 2017

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Four most interesting search marketing news stories of the week

This week, Google's new "suggested clip" feature in search results shows how far its ability to search within videos has improved, and…

By Rebecca Sentance · 21 Apr 2017

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How can marketers optimize for Google’s new “similar items” feature?

Google has announced that “Similar items” is now available globally in image search on mobile and in its Android app. Similar items…

By Clark Boyd · 12 Apr 2017

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Google launches Fact Check in search results worldwide

After a tentative launch in October 2016, Google has released its Fact Check feature in search results worldwide. How does it work,…

By Clark Boyd · 10 Apr 2017

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Five most interesting search marketing news stories of the week

Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from the world of search marketing and beyond. This week,…

By Tereza Litsa · 07 Apr 2017

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Google Chrome SSL certificate proposal could affect millions of websites

Millions of websites that use SSL certificates issued by Symantec and affiliated resellers could find that their certificates are effectively worthless as…

By Al Roberts · 31 Mar 2017

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Is Google’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ad the future of paid voice search?

Google sparked a small firestorm last week as reports surfaced that its intelligent assistant device Google Home had delivered what appeared to…

By Al Roberts · 23 Mar 2017

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Google brings emoji back to the SERPs 😍🙌💯

Google has revealed that emoji will once again show up in search results snippets, reversing a decision taken in 2015 to remove…

By Clark Boyd · 22 Feb 2017

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Six most interesting search marketing news stories of the week

Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from the world of search marketing and beyond.

By Rebecca Sentance · 27 Jan 2017

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Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative acquires AI-powered search engine Meta

The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative has made its first acquisition – of an AI-powered search engine called Meta.

By Rebecca Sentance · 25 Jan 2017

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Top three programmatic trends in 2017

Programmatic is a game-changing technology in the advertising industry.

By Daniel Surmacz · 16 Jan 2017

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How a new AI powered search engine is changing how neuroscientists do research

A new, free search engine called Semantic Scholar is using AI technology to help these scientists find relevant information much more quickly.

By Adam Stetzer · 04 Jan 2017

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Four most important search marketing news stories of the week

This week, we look at a new feature by Instagram that models itself on Facebook; moves by Google to tackle 'non-authoritative' sites…

By Rebecca Sentance · 23 Dec 2016

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Happy holidays from Search Engine Watch!

It's the most wonderful time of the year - happy festivus from all at Search Engine Watch

By Matt Owen · 23 Dec 2016

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Seven fascinating stats on ecommerce and cart abandonment

Key issues include making customers register before they checkout, concerns about security, and confusing checkout design.

By Graham Charlton · 22 Dec 2016

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Google tests its own user ratings for movies

There seems to be an initial attempt from Google to introduce user ratings in its search results for movies and TV shows

By Tereza Litsa · 15 Dec 2016

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How to use data to justify SEO fixes

What if I told you I could give you a process which can put a definitive number on the returns you would…

By Tom Smith · 14 Dec 2016

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Workplace by Facebook: a reality check

There’s been an excessive amount of one-sided conversation around Workplace by Facebook recently, generated by those who perhaps don’t understand the company…

By Sarah Perry · 14 Dec 2016

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Can Content Improve Your Conversion Rate?

Content marketing builds brand awareness, at first, that later is supposed to grow into creation of brand impression, that is to result…

By Meri Chobanyan · 13 Dec 2016

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Influencer marketing: the strides we’ve made in 2016

How your brand or agency will stay ahead of the curve to be better prepared for your influencer marketing strategy

By Brian Zuercher · 08 Dec 2016

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6 Psychologically Proven Techniques to Boost Your Conversions in 2017

If conversion optimization has always been a mystery to you, it shouldn’t be anymore. Here are some psychologically-proven techniques that you can…

By John Stevens · 08 Dec 2016

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Mobile ad viewability: what is it and does it matter?

Brand advertisers and their agencies only want to pay for mobile ads that are seen by a person. They do not want…

By Andy Favell · 07 Dec 2016

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Can sub-three second video ad views deliver results?

Brands have been upping their investments in new ad products from popular social media services, but are they getting their money's worth?

By Al Roberts · 06 Dec 2016

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Five most important search marketing news stories of the week

Content marketing for 2017; why social media is the preferred channel for product launches; and how to use an Exact Match Domain…

By Rebecca Sentance · 02 Dec 2016

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2017: The Year of Machine Learning, Intelligent Content and Experiences

In 2017, the key to effective content marketing – that attracts, resonates and converts - is incorporating machine learning and automation into…

By Jim Yu · 02 Dec 2016

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