| | | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Ask an SEO Will AI Kill SEO? We Asked ChatGPT By Ryan Jones It happens every couple of years. First, it was Jason Calacanis and Mahalo, then the early social platforms. We saw it again with voice Search and smart assistants. For a minute, it was TikTok's turn. Then the metaverse jumped the line. Now, it's ChatGPT and AI. I'm talking, of course, about "SEO killers." Keep Reading... | | | SEJ Reader Survey Tell us what you think. Get a chance to win a $100 Amazon Card. By Search Engine Journal To do our best for you, our readers, we need to know more about you and what you want from SEJ! How can we help you excel in your career?
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Read Now... | | | Sponsored Optimize Ad Spend & Improve CX with CallRail & GA4 By CallRail Don't miss critical insights to improve your marketing campaigns! Get Call Tracking Data In GA4 | | | News, Social Media, TikTok TikTok Will Allow Users To Refresh The For You Feed For Fresh Recommendations By Kristi Hines TikTok introduced a new feature allowing users to refresh their For You feeds if they feel their current recommendations are no longer relevant. This comes as part of the company's ongoing efforts to provide an enjoyable viewing experience while balancing the goals of self-expression and content diversity. TikTok offers various ways to discover content, from personalized recommendations in the For You feed to trending content in the Explore feed. Users craft their recommendations for the For You feed when they follow creators, search for content, and engage with videos (likes, comments, and bookmarks). The new refresh feature will allow users to reset their For You feeds as if they had just signed up for a new TikTok account with a fresh start on content recommendations. TikTok will begin surfacing new content recommendations based on new interactions with creators and videos. This feature will not erase any settings you have in existing content preferences you have, such as filters for specific keywords, restricted content, and hidden creators. Read Now... | | News, SEO Google Explains Why Sites Should Combine Structured Data By Roger Montti Google's Lizzi Sassman answered a question in a Google SEO Office hours session about whether it's okay to combine different structured data types. The answer illuminated an important point about how Google interprets structured data and whether it's better to combine structured data or two separate them out. 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As long as you take the time to understand the etiquette and rules of the platform, you'll have a great time and find it to be an amazing social media experience. So, go ahead, get out there, and start exploring Mastodon today! Read Now... | | SEJ Show, SEO Audience First SEO With HubSpot - Ep. 304 By Loren Baker In today's digital age, having a well-optimized website is essential for any business looking to succeed online. However, simply focusing on keywords and topics may not be enough to stand out and connect with your target audience truly. Rory Hope of HubSpot joined me on the SEJ Show to discuss integrating actual audience data into SEO strategies to go beyond the basics of critical terms & topics. Learn how to integrate audience intelligence and social listening data into keyword strategies to understand your 'SEO persona.' You'll be able to plan more relevant and engaging content and digital PR (link building) campaigns to generate better results. Rory Hope is a seasoned SEO and growth marketer who's an expert in digital marketing strategy and leadership. Rory is the Head of Content SEO at HubSpot. He leads the Content SEO team, drives their strategy, and oversees organic growth. He's passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others implement cutting-edge SEO and growth marketing strategies for their websites or businesses. So, if you want to take your digital marketing game to the next level, you won't miss Rory's insights and expertise! Read Now... | | SEO How To Change Your Default Search Engine In Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Safari By Sam Hollingsworth Using the search engine you like best is a preference many internet users don't take lightly. But it can also be tricky to configure the browser(s) you use to operate with the search engine you prefer by default each time. So, if you want to change your Default Search Engine to Google or any other major search engine within a specific web browser, follow the guide below and you'll realize that changing it is a simple and fast process that makes a big impact on your web-browsing experience. Regardless of the device, operating system, or browser that you're using, setting and using the default search engine you favor most – typically due to personal preference but also usually driven by a number of other factors – impacts the results you get and the types of search queries you use. It also has an immediate and long-lasting impact on your everyday web experience. Read Now... | | | | | | Ebook A Guide To Essential Tools For SEO Agencies Download Now ... |
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