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Year: 2023

Marketing 

OpenAI Unveils Its Web Crawler Bot and Provides Instruction on How to Block It

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OpenAI has unveiled its own web crawler bot, GPTBot, and has provided web admins with the means to block it if they want to. AI training methods have become a hot topic, with the industry still trying to figure out the legality and ethics of training AI models using data on the internet. OpenAI is addressing those concerns head-on, by giving web admins the ability to block GPTBot. Usage Web pages crawled with the GPTBot user agent may potentially be used to improve future models and are filtered to remove sources that…

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Bing 

SERPs.com Google & Bing “Weather Report” Tool

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SERPs.com has quietly launched a SERPs Volatility Index, which aims to work like the MozCast tool to track search results fluctuations and help webmasters know if there was an algorithm update at Google and Bing. While MozCast only tracks Google, SERPs.com tracks both Google and Bing. SERPs.com also shows a 30-day and 90-day volatility charge. […] SERPs.com has quietly launched a SERPs Volatility Index, which aims to work like the MozCast tool to track search results fluctuations and help webmasters know if there was an algorithm update at Google and Bing. While MozCast…

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google 

Google Search Console link report fixed

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Two weeks ago Google confirmed its link report had reporting issues, those reporting issues are now resolved. Google has fixed the issues with the Search Console link report we reported a couple of weeks ago. The issue was the number of links being reported dropped drastically for some site owners. Resolved. The issue is now resolved. I noticed the links increasing in the report this morning, and then John Mueller, Google’s Search Advocate, confirmed, saying, “Yeah, I think it should be ok now.” Reporting glitch only. Google wanted to clarify that this was “just a reporting…

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Social 

Australian Lawmakers Want to Extend TikTok Ban to WeChat

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An Australian Senate committee is recommending WeChat be banned from government devices, much like TikTok. Australia joined the US, UK, Canada, and the EU, banning TikTok from government devices in April 2023. According to AP News, the Australian Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media is recommending that ban be extended to include WeChat, the popular messaging app that is also based in China. “It tackles both the problems posed by authoritarian-headquartered social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat and Western-headquartered social media platforms being weaponized by the actions of authoritarian governments…

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SEO 

Straight from the source: Search Engine Land Awards judges reveal what makes an application award-worthy

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Be specific, don’t skip strategy, and stand out from the competition. Find out what the judges are looking for in your entry. Final deadline: September 1, 2023! Since its inception in 2015, the Search Engine Land Awards have recognized exceptional marketers on an annual basis — showcasing outstanding work, providing well-earned exposure in coverage and interviews, and bestowing upon them the highest honor in search. But the road between deciding to begin an application and winning the award can be a long one. Although the 2023 submission process is exceptionally streamlined — it’s…

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SEM 

8 new Google Analytics 4 features to enhance app measurement and performance

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The new AI-powered features were launched to help marketers better understand their audience and optimize campaigns more effectively. Google Analytics 4 has unveiled eight new features to improve app campaign measurement and performance. The additional AI-powered insights have been set up to give marketers a better understanding of how users behave across both web and app – all in one place. Why we care. The more insights you have into who your target audience is, the more effectively you can optimize campaigns and ensure content is as engaging as possible. The…

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Latest News 

ITProNews Don’t Install Windows 11 22H2 if You Have Third-Party UI Customizations

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Windows 11 appears to be suffering from a bug in which third-party UI customization software can break the Start menu. Version 22H2 introduces a feature that provides a preview of relevant information when hovering over a recommended file. If third-party UI customization software is installed, however, the Start menu may not open at all. Microsoft is aware of the issue but does not appear to have any plans to fix it. Instead, the company says users should uninstall third-party UI programs before installing 22H2: After installing KB5028254 or later updates, the Start…

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Marketing 

Microsoft Expands Self-Repair Program to Xbox Controllers

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Microsoft is expanding its self-repair program, giving customers the option to purchase replacement parts for their Xbox controllers. Microsoft has been increasingly embracing right-to-repair, expanding its self-repair options across its product lines. The latest expansion involves Xbox controllers, with the company offering replacement cases, buttons, and internal parts. A number of tech companies have slowly begun offering self-repair kits and parts, but Microsoft has arguably been the most supportive of such efforts. The company has even begun supporting right-to-repair legislation, a step beyond many of its rivals. Xbox customers can find more…

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Bing 

Bing Chat not yet available on Chrome or Safari browsers

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Despite reports, not all Google Chrome and Safari users can access Microsoft Bing AI Chat. But it should be coming any day now. After weeks of testing, Bing Chat is coming soon to Chrome and Safari browsers – leaving behind the requirement to install Edge, Microsoft’s browser, to use Bing Chat. What we know. In the coming days, we expect Bing Chat to soon work on Chrome, Safari and other non-Edge browsers. Right now, most people who go to Bing and click on Chat will see a message that says you need to…

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google 

Web Stories are coming to Google Discover

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Web Stories is being expanded to show in more Google areas. Google announced it is now bringing the Web Stories feature (previously known as AMP Stories) to Google Discover. So not only can you find Web Stories in Google Search and some other supported platforms, it is now also going to surface in Google Discover – in the Google iOS and Android app. The announcement. Google said “Today we are bringing visual and immersive Web Stories to Discover which is part of the Google app on Android and iOS. The Stories carousel, now available in the United…

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