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How to use MCP Servers to speed up SEO research
Learn what it is, how to install and configure MCP servers from SEO tools. Discover multiple use cases to fast-track manual SEO work at scale.
The funnel query pathway: A framework for measuring AI visibility
Traditional SEO metrics break in AI environments. Here’s a new model for tracking visibility across search, assistants, and agents.
Google pulls EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft
Google drops its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft after a new EU probe into cloud licensing practices.
OpenAI launches a web browser – ChatGPT Atlas
And its built in search features seem to use Google Search.
Mastering voice search SEO: Simple strategies that work
Voice search is changing how people find you. Discover strategies to optimize for natural language, featured snippets, and AI-driven search results.
Google Ads Editor 2.10 drops
Google Ads Editor 2.10 brings new AI features, improved targeting options, and streamlined creative tools.
How to measure brand visibility in AI search (before you disappear)
Learn why good SEO practices—content, links, UX—still power visibility in AI search.
Microsoft serving ads for Bing in Google Chrome
Windows users are reporting seeing ads for Bing AI and the Bing search engine, but they're worried the ads might actually be malware.
U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial: Everything you need to know
The landmark court case brought by the US Justice Department could spell huge changes for Google and the future of Search.
Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat as Copilot
Microsoft Bing will still provide a combined search and chat experience. It will now just be called Copilot instead of Bing Chat.
Google CEO details how Chrome helped grow Google Search
We also now know exactly how much Google paid to be the default search engine on multiple devices and browsers: $26.3 billion in 2021.
6 Microsoft Audience Ads product updates
The latest product developments aim to help advertisers create more engaging campaigns that serve higher-value audiences.
Apple has 19 billion reasons not to build a Google Search rival
"Apple Search" is not in the works as the company believes its deal with Google works better for its customers.
Microsoft Store Ads to appear in Bing search results
Microsoft Store Ads is also boosting advertising reach further by expanding operations globally to more than 150 regions.
This day in search marketing history: March 16
Google to sunset Universal Analytics, plus: Google's doorway page penalty, over-optimization, Chrome’s paid link penalty ends and more.
This day in search marketing history: February 25
SEOs upset over Google featured snippets, plus: Google's red Slow label, Google Panda fallout, PageRank 301 redirect dilution myth and more.
This day in search marketing history: February 14
Google Webmaster Tools comes out of beta, plus: Chrome's personal blocklist, AdWords video ads and quality score updates and more
New Microsoft Store Ads promote desktop apps on Windows devices
App developers will also be able to review performance reports and optimize campaigns for increased user engagement.
Microsoft is planning to double the size of its ad business to $20 billion
Microsoft's ad business is growing but still faces steep competition from TikTok, Amazon, and Apple.
Microsoft FY23 Q1: LinkedIn up 17%, search and news revenue up 11%
Overall growth beat expectations, but the post-pandemic, uncertain economy results in a relatively bumpy FY23 Q1.
How paid marketers are fighting back against the Fake Web
Bots and fake users steal ad clicks, pollute audience targeting, and skew metrics. Paid marketers are learning to protect themselves.
Microsoft’s Automotive Ads get more placements, roll out globally
More placements may help businesses like car dealerships get in front of more potential customers.
Microsoft adds simple default browser change option after receiving criticism
In Windows 11, Microsoft made switching default browsers a multi-step process. After feedback and criticism, it reinstated the ability to change defaults with a single button.
Microsoft Bing expands Shopping options for users, gives retailers more options to reach shoppers
Many retailers would prefer their shoppers land on-site to discover the value of their products and drive value-based conversions. However, the buy now and checkout options could mean lower friction in the final buy. Either way, it’s worth participating in as the Shopping product continues to grow.
The greatest hits from Google Marketing Livestream, plus Microsoft Advertising’s new ads and social management pilot; Friday’s daily brief
New features are available in Google Ads for local businesses, travel, and more.
How SEOs can create a free server log dashboard to better understand incoming traffic to your website
This step-by-step guide will help SEOs harness powerful visualizations with log files utlizing free tools.
SEO year in review 2019: Zero-click searches, BERT, local spam and more
What’s past is prologue. Here’s our recap of the stories that will shape search for years to come.
Microsoft brings visual search to Windows search bar
The feature lets users take a full or partial screenshot to be processed by Bing Visual Search.
Bing turns 10: Why it’s been more disruptive than you think
A look back, and ahead, at Microsoft's search business.
Google Chrome now shows search result answers in the omnibox by default
Chrome 69, Google's latest browser version, also removes the green label for HTTPS URLs.
Bing Ads Editor adds labels for Mac users & other features for Windows users
The latest versions of Bing Ads Editor for Mac and Windows have new features.
Microsoft launches new audience network, ‘Audience Ads’ at Bing Partner Summit
New display network combines search signals, Microsoft’s AI assets and its audience graph, which includes LinkedIn.
Bing announces AI-powered new ‘intelligent search’ features
None of the features or changes is disruptive, but they collectively point to the fact that search evolution is accelerating.
Bing Ads announces new Editor features for ad extensions
Now available: Support for scheduling and Shared Libraries for call and location extensions
Alexa and Cortana will soon work together, allowing each to access the other
You'll soon be able to ask Alexa to "open Cortana" and vice versa.
Labels are coming to Bing Ads & Bing Ads Editor
As in AdWords, labels can be applied at various levels of campaigns to aid management and analysis.
What to make of the EU’s absurd antitrust ruling against Google
In its concern over Google's market dominance, the EU has focused on the wrong issue. Its ruling won't benefit consumers and isn't going to bring CSE business back.
Bing Ads Editor updates: Bulk edit & copy multiple campaigns, manage device & radius targets
The latest version of Bing Ads Editor features several new usability improvements.
No more ‘OK Google’: Cortana can now be the default assistant on Android
It's Cortana you'll get when you long-press on the home button.