Google Uses About 40 Signals To Determine Canonical URLs via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern Google reveals it uses about 40 different signals to choose canonical URLs when dealing with duplicate web content. The post Google Uses About 40 Signals To Determine Canonical URLs appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

OpenAI Releases ChatGPT o1, ‘World’s Smartest Language Model” via @sejournal, @martinibuster OpenAI announces o1, the “world’s smartest language model” and a Pro tier offering unlimited usage and more computing power. The post OpenAI Releases ChatGPT o1, ‘World’s Smartest Language Model” appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Warns Of Duplicate Content “Black Holes” Caused By Error Pages via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern Google warns websites about error pages creating “black holes” that can permanently remove content from search results. The post Google Warns Of Duplicate Content “Black Holes” Caused By Error Pages appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Ask An SEO: How Does The Metadata On Photos Help Increase Rankings? via @sejournal, @HelenPollitt1 Learn how metadata on photos can boost your website’s rankings in search engine results in this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Ask An SEO: How Does The Metadata On Photos Help Increase Rankings? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Wix Integrates Session Recording Toolkit Into Analytics Interface via @sejournal, @martinibuster Wix Analytics quietly integrates TWIPLA session recording toolkit, enabling users to analyze visitor interactions The post Wix Integrates Session Recording Toolkit Into Analytics Interface appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Announces New ‘Dating & Companionship’ Ads Policy via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern Google introduces ‘Dating and Companionship’ ads policy, including mandatory certification for dating app advertisers starting in March. The post Google Announces New ‘Dating & Companionship’ Ads Policy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Gravatar Offers Free Domains To Use As Bluesky Handles via @sejournal, @martinibuster Gravatar announces free domain names for creating custom Bluesky handles in just four simple steps. The post Gravatar Offers Free Domains To Use As Bluesky Handles appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google On Robots.txt: When To Use Noindex vs. Disallow via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern Google clarifies robots.txt best practices and explains when to use robots.txt directives and noindex tags for SEO. The post Google On Robots.txt: When To Use Noindex vs. Disallow appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Accessibility Champ: Wix, WordPress, Squarespace, Duda, Or…? via @sejournal, @martinibuster Twenty website building platforms and CMSs were ranked for accessibility—the winner may surprise you. The post Accessibility Champ: Wix, WordPress, Squarespace, Duda, Or…? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The Rise Of Micro-Communities: What This Means For Social Media Marketers via @sejournal, @rio_seo Explore the growing trend of micro-communities on social media, which offer marketers opportunities to engage with niche, tight-knit audiences. The post The Rise Of Micro-Communities: What This Means For Social Media Marketers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google: Host Resources On Different Hostname To Save Crawl Budget via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern Google recommends hosting website resources on CDNs or subdomains to preserve main site’s crawl budget for better indexing. The post Google: Host Resources On Different Hostname To Save Crawl Budget appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Why Is Google Losing Market Share In The EU? via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig Explore the reasons behind Google’s decreasing market share in the EU. Learn about the lawsuits, regulations, and competition affecting Google’s dominance. The post Why Is Google Losing Market Share In The EU? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Scan of 140K Sites Reveals Best WordPress Plugins via @sejournal, @martinibuster Data from 140,000 WordPress sites reveals which plugins users judge to be the best and most trustworthy The post Scan of 140K Sites Reveals Best WordPress Plugins appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Maximize SEO Efforts: How To Fix Website Issues That Drain Time, Money & Performance Maximize your website’s performance by choosing the right hosting provider. Learn about the common problems and features to consider. The post Maximize SEO Efforts: How To Fix Website Issues That Drain Time, Money & Performance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The Future Is 360°: Trends And Tactics For Comprehensive Marketing In 2025 via @sejournal, @lorenbaker Join us for an exclusive webinar where industry experts from Rhapsody and Ceros reveal the strategies, trends, and tools that will shape marketing in 2025. The post The Future Is 360°: Trends And Tactics For Comprehensive Marketing In 2025 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

WooCommerce SEO: The Definitive Guide For Your Online Store via @sejournal, @coreydmorris Drive sales and maximize your online presence with WooCommerce for WordPress. Learn how this plugin can provide the features you need for ecommerce success. The post WooCommerce SEO: The Definitive Guide For Your Online Store appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Bluesky Emerges As Traffic Source: Publishers Report 3x Engagement via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern Bluesky gains momentum as publishers report triple engagement rates, attracting media outlets and developers from rival social platforms. The post Bluesky Emerges As Traffic Source: Publishers Report 3x Engagement appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Using Google Merchant Center Next For Competitive Analysis via @sejournal, @gilgildner Boost your ecommerce sales with Google Merchant Center Next. Learn how this advanced tool can help you manage and optimize your product listings. The post Using Google Merchant Center Next For Competitive Analysis appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How Chrome Site Engagement Metrics Are Used via @sejournal, @martinibuster Google Chromium documentation exposes the truth about Chrome Site Engagement Metrics and their purpose The post How Chrome Site Engagement Metrics Are Used appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Automattic Quietly Intensifies WP Engine Tracker Site via @sejournal, @martinibuster WP Engine Tracker website updated with new feature that intensifies Mullenweg’s self-described “nuclear war” against WP Engine The post Automattic Quietly Intensifies WP Engine Tracker Site appeared first on Search Engine Journal.