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How The Verge gamed Google with its ‘best printer 2023’ article
The authoritative tech publication used ChatGPT to produce the majority of a satirical review, pointing out that it shouldn't rank. Yet it does.
Breaking Bard: Google’s AI chatbot lacks sources, hallucinates, gives bad SEO advice
Google Bard suggests buying links, predicts the next Core Update and refuses to share links to its sources. We're off to a ridiculous start.
What Google’s new guidelines for AI-produced content mean for SEO
If you're using AI to provide valuable content, Google won't ding you. But consider some caveats when using AI for SEO content.
8 important content strategy goals to consider
Want to grow your brand with content marketing? Consider a variety of audience-building and action-oriented goals in your content strategy.
Your SEO guide to the ChatGPT API
The ChatGPT API can help address some of the web interface's shortcomings. Here's how to maximize the API for specific SEO use cases.
Why SEOs should focus on creating trust
Making your site more trustworthy for searchers and search engines benefits your brand. Here are tips to build overall trust in your site.
Insourcing vs. outsourcing: The pros and cons for content creation
Learn how insourcing vs. outsourcing content differ and compare the pros and cons so you can choose the right route for your brand.
Andi Search adds Generated Content feature
The small startup search engine is launching a new ChatGPT alternative – but is this generative AI tool worth your time?
Google: Generative AI coming to Docs, Gmail in Workspace
Google will soon add ChatGPT-like prompts to help you draft in Docs and Gmail, including brainstorming, proofreading, writing and rewriting.
How to demonstrate E-E-A-T in AI-generated content
The concept of E-E-A-T, Google's template for search quality, can help us assess and improve the quality of AI-generated content.
How to successfully scale your content marketing and grow traffic
Scaling content marketing involves having the right strategy, team and workflows in place. Here's a three-step guide on how to do just that.
Do personas REALLY matter in content marketing?
Here's what personas can do for your content marketing efforts, plus audience research tips to help you get them right.
Webinar: The 360-view content strategy you need
Create experiences that empower customers across websites, social media, digital ads, packaging, in-store displays and more.
17 tips to improve your AI-assisted content creation process
Are you using AI tools for content creation? Ensure your process is as best it can be when you follow these 17 tips.
How to document your content strategy
Here's what you should include in your content strategy document to guide your content marketing toward success.
How to use ChatGPT for keyword research (with actual prompts)
Learn specific keyword research applications for ChatGPT, plus a framework for incorporating the tool into your SEO processes.
AI can’t write this: 10 ways to AI-proof your content for years to come
Despite all the hype, AI still fails at many areas of content creation. Here's how you can double down on things only humans can do.
A guide to keyword cannibalization in SEO and how to fix it
Learn how to gauge whether your your site has a keyword cannibalization problem and solutions to consider for better SEO results.
Why content strategy matters most
A content strategy is a map that will lead you to profitable content. Here are five reasons why every business must have one.
An SEO’s guide to ChatGPT prompts
Here's what to keep in mind when creating prompts, plus examples of SEO-focused ChatGPT prompts to use in your day-to-day work.
Webinars: A complete guide with examples
Webinars could be your best investment in content this year. Learn best practices for planning a webinar right and promoting it effectively.
New LinkedIn feature to boost your content visibility
Coming soon: You will get to choose which type of content is shown first in the Activity section of your LinkedIn profile.
How to update content and dates for SEO in 2023
Google says that only significant content changes should lead to updated article dates. Here are a few ways you can approach this.
ChatGPT and SEO content: Where do we go from here?
ChatGPT is a tool, not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn its benefits and drawbacks from an SEO content perspective.
Video content guide: Why you should start creating videos now (plus examples)
An overview of video content, including why it matters for SEO and best practices for creating your video content strategy.
What is short-form content? Your guide to when and how to use it
Learn why, when and how to use short-form content in your brand's marketing strategy, plus what to focus on when creating it.
Podcasts: A content guide for beginners
Creating a podcast is a smart move for brands looking to differentiate and build trust with their audiences. Here's how to get started.
How ChatGPT can help you create content for SEO
When using ChatGPT, think of it more as a writing and research assistant to help you with certain, but not all, content creation tasks.
Google reiterates guidance on AI-generated content – write content for people
Also consider evaluating the "who, how and why" of your content.
How to write long-form content: 7 smart steps and examples
Writing long-form content that gets results is a skill. Learn how you can leverage it to meet your content marketing goals.
Webinar: 4 disciplines for SEO teams to drive performance
Tune in for templates and examples you can use to set your goals.
OpenAI launches new tool to detect AI-generated text
This new web-based AI Text Classifier tool predicts how likely it is that text was written by a human or AI.
9 tips to get the full SEO benefits of long-tail keywords
Using long-tail keywords can be powerful and effective for SEO. Learn why it’s important to use them strategically – and how to do it.
How to write a listicle (with 6 examples)
While writing listicles can be straightforward, you can make them more engaging and attention-grabbing by following these tips.
Where should you spend your SEO budget?
Backlinks? UX? Content? When determining where to invest your SEO budget, you must put a premium on tasks that move the needle.
What is ChatGPT and why SEOs should care
Learn how this AI-powered chatbot works, who's behind the technology, and what it can – and can't – do for search marketers.
Webinar: Think spiderwebs, not funnels, for remarkable SEO results
Make the most out of your organic content strategy to get better traffic outcomes.
How to write a checklist article: A 5-step checklist
A checklist for writing a checklist? Why not. Learn how to master this content type, including how to tie your article to a keyword for SEO.
Is AI-written content replacing cheap old content farms?
Red Ventures' use of AI to write cheap content that ranks well in search sure sounds like the old content farms Google Panda wiped out.
Ecommerce content: How to demonstrate beneficial purpose and expertise
Google’s addition of an extra E to E-A-T for “experience” enforces the need to ensure a beneficial purpose is prominent in your main content.