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Google has officially started removing third-party cookies. A new feature called Tracking Protection, which restricts third-party cookies by default, started rolling out to 1% of Chrome users worldwide on January 4, 2024. If you’ve been affected, you’ll get a notification when you open Chrome on desktop or Android devices. Why we care If your marketing relies heavily on targeted advertising using third-party cookies, it’s time to reconsider your tactics. Start preparing your websites now before…

It looks like Bing may be testing a new design for its knowledge panels/search answers in search results. And this new design looks a lot like the new Google Knowledge Panel that Google has had for the past year. Here are screenshots by Khushal Bherwani who posted them X: New test: Current: Google: Here’s more: New test: Old/Current: Don’t get me wrong, both search engines copy a lot of what they do… But you know…

After several years of testing, it looks like Google has rolled out the new, more graphical and animated weather results in mobile search results. Google now displays an animated graphic behind weather details when you search for weather reports in Google Search on mobile. Lily Ray posted this on X a few moments ago and now I am able to replicate it myself. Here are some screenshots: The last major design update for weather results…

As we move into the digital realm of 2024, the ever-evolving landscape of search engine optimization (SEO) continues to shape the way businesses and content creators engage with their audiences. The trends predicted for this year promise exciting transformations, combining innovation and adaptability to meet the dynamic demands of search engines and users. Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is not just a buzzword; is a game changer in SEO strategies. With increasingly sophisticated algorithms,…

Ethan Mollick, associate professor at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, posted there X about his disappointment with general internet search. He wrote: “There’s no better way to feel the general decline of internet search than trying to figure out when and if a new season of a show is coming out.” For those inquiries, he said all he saw were “weird clickbait articles.” What it should be, he said, is “an official…

SEO Community Voices feature requests for Google Search Console When it comes to optimizing websites for search performance, there’s no denying the pivotal role that Google Search Console plays. This free web service from Google provides website owners and administrators with a wealth of information about how their site is performing in Google search results. It provides a window into how Google sees and crawls a site, allowing users to identify and rectify issues that…

[author: Noreen Fishman] Website accessibility is as important as seo, but it is often treated as an afterthought. The fact is that website structure and accommodations are integral parts of search engine optimization that help all visitors find your content. Without this, you’re essentially ignoring people with certain disabilities, which not only hurts your visitors, but also your search engine signals. Why is digital accessibility so important? In this post, we cover everything you need…

A popular WordPress privacy compliance plugin with over 800,000 installations recently patched a stored XSS vulnerability that could allow an attacker to upload malicious scripts to launch attacks against site visitors. Compliant | GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent WordPress Plugin The Complianz plugin for WordPress is a powerful tool that helps website owners comply with privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The plugin manages multiple facets…

Today we released version 5 of the Search Engine Roundtable. We’ve redesigned the site from the ground up, while revamping many of the site’s back-end and technical features. The site is now over 20 years old and the design was just over 13 years old – it was time for a redo. Round table designed for search engines should look familiar and not too far from the old design, this is intentional. But it should…

Google added this “Get Style Recommendations” feature to search results months ago, but did you know that you can swipe left and right on these style recommendations while doing a mobile search? Then, after several swipes left and right, Google will give you a carousel of product results that it thinks you might like. I don’t know if this is new, but Shameem Adhikarath posted this X say this swipe right and left feature is…