Will pure-play artificial intelligence companies ever be profitable? If OpenAI is any indicator, it’s hard to see how. The problem for any company creating these generative AI systems is the more people use them, the more it costs. So, what would be success for most businesses is actually a money drain. Consider: OpenAI’s ChatGPT has…
Google’s share of the global search engine market fell below 90% for the first time since 2015, according to Statcounter. Google’s global search market share was under 90% during each of the final three months of 2024. The data. Here’s a screenshot of the 2024 search market share, showing Google dipping below 90% – to 89.34%…
Images help to build engaging online content, from stunning visuals on a homepage to detailed product shots in an ecommerce store. They grab attention, tell a story, and set the tone for your brand. But there’s just one catch: images can have a negative impact if they slow things down. Large, unoptimized images slow down…
Google expanded its “Abusing the ad network” policy this week. The policy now explicitly disapproves ads that link to destinations penalized for violating Google Search spam policies. Specifically, ads directing users to websites subjected to manual actions under Google Search’s Spam Policies will be automatically disapproved. Site owners impacted by manual actions are notified through…
The AI revolution is transforming the search landscape rapidly, leaving traditional SEO tactics struggling to keep up. Here’s a 13-point roadmap to help you deal with changes caused by AI technologies. These include large language models, knowledge graphs, and conversational search engines. By adopting modern strategies, you can thrive in a world dominated by AI search and increasingly closed ecosystems….
The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and marketers are feeling the shift. Generative AI is redefining how people search and engage with content, reshaping traditional marketing strategies. Features like Google’s AI Overviews now provide instant, generated answers for search queries. This transformation poses both challenges and opportunities for marketers. To stay visible and relevant, brands…
Generative AI is making inroads in search marketing, but it needs to win consumer trust if it wants to become a “Google killer,” according to a new study by Semrush and Statista. That said, genAI’s capabilities continue to win over digital marketers who find it a big boost to productivity and ROI. Google has been…
By now, you may have encountered SEO dashboards, such as those from Screaming Frog, which sync with Looker Studio. Perhaps you use an enterprise tool to track your technical SEO in the cloud. That’s all fine, but how helpful is it? Is it improving your rankings? If you’re managing 30-50 or even 100 or more sites, does tracking technical…
Google is introducing new shopping features that transform how consumers discover and compare products in-store and online. Key features: Google Lens now provides in-store product price comparisons. Google Maps enables local product inventory searches. Expanded buy now, pay later options. Expanded virtual card protections. Why we care. Google’s new shopping features, powered by AI and…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing aggressive remedies in the wake of its antitrust victory against Google, including a potential forced sale of the Chrome browser, Bloomberg reports. Why we care. Chrome dominates the global browser market, and its separation from Google could dramatically reshape the tech landscape and digital advertising. A forced sale…