What are we taking away from Google’s SEO Link Best Practices?

The new Google documentation on best practices for links provides some solid advice for any site, Google and non-Google alike. It also has important connections to what we know about algorithms, HTML and link analysis. Here are three takeaways found in Google’s updated SEO Link Best Practices. Chaining links doesn’t work in your favour Chaining links means when you add…

Why Did the Price of the Bing Web Search API Increase, and How Does the API Work?

Microsoft is set to ramp up the prices for Bing Search API’s from May 1st in a move stated to “reflect technology investments.” The announcement follows the tech giant’s multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI which promises to bring revolutionary new ChatGPT features to Bing. It’s a partnership set to revolutionise in more ways than one: Microsoft intends to integrate advertising…

Google’s John Mueller Recommends Paying Attention To Keyword-Rich Domains

Keyword-rich domain names were once thought to be an effective way to increase a website’s visibility and improve search engine rankings. However, there are several other factors that can heavily influence the success of a website. John Mueller, a Google Search Advocate and public representative for Google, shared his opinion on domains with exact match keywords in a Reddit thread…

Google Reveals Upcoming AI Search Features

Google and Microsoft are doubling down on artificial intelligence, with both companies announcing new features for their search and map services, as they race to bring the technology to more users. Google has announced several new ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its search features. Google began developing a more natural language search technology by incorporating artificial intelligence…

Google introduces ChatGPT competitor Bard

The AI wars have begun. With artificial intelligence on the rise, Google has entered the fray with its own experimental AI. Bard, powered by LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) technology, is currently in testing and expected to go live within weeks. Both giants are rushing to beat one another to the top of the AI mountain, with no signs…

“I, chatbot.” — Voice Optimisation and Conversational Marketing in 2023

Tech behind chatbot technology has come on leaps and bounds in the last five years. Once a rigid set of copy-pasted commands, automation software is today enabling bots to take on ever more sophisticated tasks. Voice assistants have developed in unison to deliver incredibly human-like interaction, allowing businesses to build stronger relationships with their audience.  As the popularity of voice…

ChatGPT integration into Bing

Microsoft has announced at an in-person event in its Redmond, Washington headquarters an upgraded version of its Bing search engine and Edge browser that integrates the ChatGPT chatbot, which customers can use to order products from reputable merchants. During the conference, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella mentioned the significance of this exciting new feature and how it will revolutionise the way…