Buckle up, EDGE fans! Erin, Jacob, and Mordy crash onto the scene with the last EDGE of the Web episode of 2024, Episode 650. Mordy, please….can we keep Erin’s mother-in-law out of this already?
On the docket: 2024 listicle apocalypse, AI drama with Chat GPT and The New York Times, Burger King's hangover-detecting robots, and SEO's 2024 crystal ball (think personalization and AI whispers). Plus, Google's ad experiments and WordPress' competitive platform exodus guides.
Grab your existential dread and hit play. It's EDGE OF THE WEB time! Let's get weirder than a family reunion after too much eggnog.
News from the EDGE:
[00:04:21] Google Acknowledges Live Testing of Ad Copy Variations in Advertisements
[00:09:15] Fresh Insights from Google SGE: Exploring Content Formats, YMYL, and Product Views
[00:16:13] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:16:51] Keep an Eye on These Crucial Search Trends in 2024
AI Blitz:
[00:22:51] Study: Most visited AI Tools in 2023
[00:24:40] New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI in copyright case
[00:26:36] Burger King turns hangovers into discounts with facial recognition
AI Tools:
[00:29:11] RambleFix
[00:30:37] Meet your AI nutrition and fitness coach
[00:33:09] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks
Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:34:47] Barry Blast 1: Google Search Generative Experience December End Date Removed
[00:35:53] Barry Blast 2: Pre-Christmas Intense Google Algorithm Ranking Volatility
[00:37:12] Barry Blast 3: Google Checks 4 Billion Host Names Each Day For Robots.txt
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Welcome back to the EDGE! Retail Media expert, Elizabeth Marsten, is back for her second segment this time to talk about the impact data has on the retail marketing and e-commerce industry.
Elizabeth helps you navigate the high intent consumer funnel, explaining how retail media is leveraging data to form predictive purchasing models. We evaluate ways in which corporations are addressing significant privacy concerns surrounding big data, and third-party cookies to predict consumer behavior.
The third wave of marketing is imminent! Join us this week as Elizabeth Marsten showcases the strength of user data in a retail media network and e-commerce setting right here on The EDGE of The Web!
[00:02:58] Introducing Elizabeth Marsten
[00:04:12] Who are Key Influencers in Retail Media?
[00:06:38] Understanding the High Intent Consumer
[00:11:22] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:13:19] How Can You Predict Consumer Purchasing?
[00:16:42] Demonstrating Products in Real Time With Livestream Shopping
[00:21:10] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger
[00:22:13] Data Privacy and Surveillance Moving Forward
[00:25:40] Implications of Targeting Consumers Based on Highly Personal Data
[00:29:37] Is There a Governing Body Ensuring Ethical Practices Throughout the Retail Media Industry?
[00:31:33] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:33:10] Are We Going To Lose Third-Party Cookie Access?
[00:34:14] Final Pro Tip From Elizabeth Marsten
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A four-time guest of the EDGE and VP of commerce strategic services at Tinuiti, Elizabeth Marsten, joins the show this week to explore the profound landscape of retail media network marketing. Elizabeth stands out as a distinguished Digital Marketing expert with extensive experience in e-commerce and online marketplaces.
Discover the essence of Retail Media Networks and explore how the retail industry giants leverage strategies for optimized results. Elizabeth describes the extreme levels of personalization retail media generates, outlining how personalization is expected to skyrocket. Grasp the vast scale of Retail Media Networks, and learn how data-driven positioning has become a centerpiece of digital marketing this week on The EDGE of The Web!
Key Segments:
[00:03:34] Introducing Elizabeth Marsten
[00:05:40 ] How Elizabeth Got Into Retail Marketing
[00:08:16] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:09:03] How has the Digital Marketing Industry Evolved in Recent Years?
[00:11:29] What Are Retail Media Networks?
[00:17:20] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger
[00:18:25] Digital Commerce Category Leading All Others
[00:22:28] How Personalized is Retail Media?
[00:25:26] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:26:38] Fully Immersive Virtual Shopping
[00:34:46] Bringing the Real World Connection to Marketing
[00:36:51] How Does a Small Business Leverage Retail Media?
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Listen in as we're joined by Crystal Carter, head of communications at Wix, to discuss the world of SEO and digital marketing, focusing on Google's latest AI model, Gemini. We cover the model's various versions, its potential to impact search and creative industries, and how Google may have pushed the envelope of reality a little bit with the tool's debut video.
Covering other AI and marketing news, including X's chatbot, Grok, the AWS and NVIDIA partnership for advanced generative AI, and the discussion about the SEC's probe into investment advisors' use of AI and the potential risks involved.
News from the EDGE:
[00:03:09] Unveiling Gemini: Google's Latest Innovation and Bard's Gemini Pro Upgrade
[00:13:16] Meet Grok: The New ChatGPT Competitor Launched by X
[00:18:45] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:19:18] Landmark Decision: Jury Rules Google Guilty of Unlawful Monopoly in App Store Battle
[00:23:06] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger
AI Blitz:
[00:24:19] AWS and NVIDIA expand partnership to advance generative AI
[00:25:54] SEC Probes Investment Advisers’ Use of AI
AI Tools:
[00:28:17] Freeflo- Create better AI images with beautiful, free and endlessly reusable style prompts for Midjourney, Clipdrop, Firefly and DALL-E
[00:30:45] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks
Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:31:42] Barry Blast 1: Report: Google Local Ranking Now Looks If A Business Is Open Or Closed (Business Hours)
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Are you struggling to fully grasp Google Analytics 4? This week we welcome back founding partner at Kick Point, Dana DiTomaso, for her second interview segment to reveal how you can best optimize GA4 in the workplace.
Listen in, as Dana unveils her insider scoop into variances within the dynamic landscape of Google Analytics. Plus, learn about Looker Studio’s blending functions which allows you to seamlessly combine Universal Analytics and GA4 into one unified report. If you’re still unsure about GA4, be sure to check out Dana’s incredible training package, which fosters a motivating approach to optimizing client analytics. Fully discover how you can maximize your SEO capabilities through utilization of GA4 and other tools on this episode of The EDGE of the Web!
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Key Segments:
[00:03:30] Introducing Dana DiTomaso
[00:05:38] Dana’s GA4 Audit Tool
[00:11:07] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:12:42] When Can We Update UTM Tracking?
[00:19:54] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger
[00:21:50] Will Looker Studio Be More Streamlined Than GA4?
[00:26:14] GA4 Training Package For Agencies
[00:33:50] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:39:22] Industry Pet Peeves
[00:41:53] The Most Exciting Element Of The Industry
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Welcome back to News from the EDGE! Host Erin Sparks was out this week, so the pivot man Mordy Oberstein, and 3D-printer extraordinaire Jacob Mann took the reins. The northerners prevail as Google agrees to fork up a hefty sum to Canadian publishers in light of the Online News Act. Google complies to U.S antitrust lawsuit, revealing how many websites are actually indexed on the web. OpenAI is under notable changes, revealing an early 2024 release date of GPT Store shortly after the return of CEO Sam Altman. Plus, Google’s November core update is now complete, and the results may surprise you. Stay connected this week as we walk you through everything going on inside of SEO, right here on The EDGE!
News from the EDGE:
[00:03:52] How Many Web Pages does Google Actually Index?
[00:08:49] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger
[00:10:13] Spotify Slashes 1,500 Jobs, CEO Cites Economic Challenges
[00:17:05] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:18:13] Google will pay $73 Million in a Deal with Canadian Publishers
AI Blitz:
[00:19:33] OpenAI Welcomes Back Sam Altman As CEO With New Board
[00:19:58] GPT Store Set To Launch In 2024 After ‘Unexpected’ Delays
AI Tools:
[00:21:39] Dubbing AI- Change your voice in real-time with AI
[00:22:44] Rizzpad- The first build-in AI toolkit for flirting on any dating app
[00:24:50] Plus AI Google Analytics Reports- AI-powered presentations with your Google Analytics data
[00:25:54] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks
Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:27:19] Google November 2023 core update rollout is now complete
[00:28:00] Google Search now supports discussion forum and profile page structured data
[00:29:24] Google May Be Testing Removing Cache Link From Search Results [00:30:30] Google officially drops Mobile Usability report, Mobile-Friendly Test tool and Mobile-Friendly Test API
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This week, we welcome Dana DiTomaso to the show for her long-awaited return to the EDGE. Dana is a marketing partner at Kick Point, working to help clients grow businesses by making digital marketing and traditional marketing work well together.
In this episode, Dana and Erin discuss the role of the agency and its responsibility to help shepherd the Google assets of its clients. Pay attention to how Big Query is set up for your clients: they must own the connection - it cannot be moved from an agency account to the client after set up!
This discussion also hones in on topics ranging from data-channeling, restrictions, and interpretation methods that help you optimize your utilization of Google Analytics. Grasp the power of Google’s advanced user-centric analytics in GA4, right here on The EDGE of The Web!
Key Segments:
[00:03:29] Introducing Dana DiTomaso
[00:05:07] How Dana got into SEO
[00:08:17] New Responsibilities For Digital Marketers with the Birth of GA4
[00:13:26] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:21:00] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger
[00:22:40] Differences Between UA and GA4
[00:28:16] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:29:39] Was GA4 Prematurely Implemented?
[00:32:27] What Metrics Have Changed as a Result of GA4?
[00:35:33] A New Approach to Interpretation With GA4
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Welcome back to News from the EDGE! There’s plenty of chaos within OpenAI as CEO Sam Altman is ousted by the board who justifies the decision as ‘for the betterment of mankind’. Google adds ‘Notes’ feature to its artillery, allowing searchers the ability to write their own note on a specific search result listing… What could go wrong here! Plus, Google makes changes to ad policy to further protect children from dangers on the web. The landscape of the SERP is changing, so tune in for all the updates on digital marketing and AI from this past week right here on the EDGE
News from the EDGE:
[00:11:48] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:05:04] Google Search tests Notes on search results
[00:07:33] Google launches new personal search experience with follow button and personalized ranking
[00:11:48] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks
[00:12:35] Google announces update to child and teen ad policy language
AI Blitz:
[00:18:12] Microsoft recruits former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Co-Founder Greg Brockman
[00:22:07] Meta disbanded its Responsible AI team
[00:23:39] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Hostinger
AI Tools:
[00:25:00] GPT Zero - More than an AI detector. Preserve what's human
[00:25:59] Munch - Extract the most engaging and impactful clips from your long-form videos
Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:27:34] Avoid including prices of flights in your title tags, says Google
[00:29:07] New Yahoo Search Experience May Launch Soon
[00:31:01] Google updates search quality raters guidelines
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The EDGE of the WEB team ventured across the country to attend the inaugural BrightonSEO U.S conference in beautiful San Diego! This special podcast was filmed LIVE in front of an audience with 5 of the industry's best as panelists. Witness industry experts collaborate in forecasting the unpredictable future of SEO. The panel evaluates the industry’s most disruptive topics, including Content at Scale, E-E-A-T, AI Generated Content, SGE, Google’s Knowledge Graph, and beyond, offering insights that light the path ahead. Do not miss this very special feature of The EDGE of the Web as we discover the true trajectory of our industry, and SEO’s unite to scale the expansive future ahead!
*Thanks to our panelists!*
Mordy Oberstein
Cindy Krum
Julie McCoy
Ola King
JR Oakes
Key Segments:
[00:07:20] Panel Segments
[00:06:24] Title Sponsor: SE Ranking
[00:07:44] How Can We Maintain Creative Control When Using AI To Operate At Scale?
[00:14:52] The Journey Ahead For SEO’s As In Relation To Content
[00:27:56] How Ca n We Ensure The Accuracy And Reliability Of AI Generated Content?
[00:35:35] The Expanding Google Knowledge Graph
[00:45:34] How Is Search Generative AI Going To Transform The Way We Search For Information?
[00:55:34] How Will SGE Change Organic Links On The SERP?
[01:00:00] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: SE Ranking
[01:04:27] How Can SEO Tools Gauge The Success Of SEO Campaigns In The Context Of SGE?
[01:11:52] The Future Of SEO In The Next 18 Months
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Incoming! New Google Review and Helpful Content update on the way, but this may be the last time you're notified beforehand. Moving forward it seems that Google will refrain from announcing future updates as soon they are likely to be coming in real time. There's big news in the marketing world as Meta and Amazon are joining forces to streamline the conversion process for advertisers. OpenAI takes further strides in the Artificial Intelligence race by poaching Google’s top AI researchers with monster contracts. Plus, Google releases the SGE wave across 120 new countries and territories across the globe. We’re all a bit jet lagged here but nevertheless, we’ve got all the best SEO news for you right here on The EDGE of the WEB!
News from the EDGE:
[00:07:33] November 2023 Brings New Reviews Update from Google
[00:13:21] Meta and Amazon Join Forces to Enhance Advertiser Conversion Process
[00:15:48] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:17:00] Danny Sullivan Says There Are Significant Alterations to Search Ranking System Coming Soon
AI Blitz:
[00:22:03] Hollywood Actors Strike Ends With a Deal That Will Impact AI and Streaming for Decades
[00:26:12] OpenAI lures Google's top AI researchers with multimillion-dollar offers
[00:27:08] Senate AI Insight Forum Considers Who’s Liable For AI Harm
AI Tools:
[00:30:26] Multimodal RAG - Leverage AI tech for insightful insurance adjustments
[00:31:51] SheetAI - Goodbye, spreadsheet chaos
[00:34:07] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks
Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:35:39] Google Expands Search Generative Experience To More Countries & Adds New Features
[00:37:09] Google's 3 Pillars Of Search Ranking Via DOJ Documents
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We welcome back Lidia Infante to the show for her second segment this week. Lidia, an SEO consultant for Sanity.io, goes in depth in describing her expertise in Headless CMS, furthermore demystifying the CMS migration process. She expresses value in her approach to mapping out your knowledge field in order to fully optimize your CMS. Additionally, Lidia sheds light on potential pitfalls that can be averted through proper communication with your website developers. Break free of the traditional CMS shackles holding you back. Today we map out the key to successfully optimize a Headless CMS, right here on The EDGE of The Web!
[00:02:59] Reintroducing Lidia Infante
[00:03:50] What’s BrightonSEO All About?
[00:06:50] What is a Headless CMS?
[00:11:38] Migrating to a New CMS
[00:21:46] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:22:31] SEO Tips for Headless CMS’s
[00:27:24] What Areas in a CMS Are Taken For Granted?
[00:32:22] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:34:05] Using AI to Execute CMS Migration
[00:40:59 ] Lidia’s Outlook on the Industry
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We have a massive EDGE News Flash here for you folks, as we unpack major changes in the Google Knowledge Graph. Joining the flash is a great friend of the show, author and founder of Kalicube, Jason Barnard. Google's Knowledge Vault has set a precedent by experiencing a remarkable 30% growth in just four days, specifically with 'person' entity types which have grown by threefold. Many alterations have been made to Google’s ways of comprehending writers, which raises some to question if this is a ploy to identify and combat AI-generated content. Google has taken the training wheels off, tune in as we evaluate all these key changes in the SEO realm on this special EDGE Flash on The EDGE of The Web!
Key Segments:
[00:00:20] Introducing Jason Barnard
[00:01:38] Major Changes in the Google Knowledge Graph
[00:03:42] Knowledge Vault vs. Knowledge Panels
[00:07:14] Google’s New ‘Understanding’ Of People
[00:12:26] Change in Search Quality Raters Guidelines
[00:20:20] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:21:27] Is This a Tactic By Google To Identify AI Content?
[00:29:21] What’s The Next Major Update Going To Target?
[00:30:43] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
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Looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? We’ve got you covered with the most glamorous costume around, an undeniable head-turner, a Monday morning SEO. This week, we discuss HubSpot and TikTok joining forces to form a CRM partnership to empower B2B lead generation. Amazon’s ad sales skyrocketed by 26% from an unexpected source. Google announces a new ‘about this image’ feature with SGE to better contextualize information in an image. Plus, you’ve heard it time and time again, and Google is here to remind you… helpful content isn’t written to rank high but written for the user. Stay up to speed right here to advance to new heights in the SEO world this week on News From the EDGE!
*BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo! Congratulations to this week's winners!
News from the EDGE:
[00:03:34] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
[00:07:26] Are we going to see more ads between organic results?
[00:12:29] HubSpot and TikTok announce a new partnership
[00:14:49] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:15:52] AHREFs continues to find ethical issues with how SEMRush is editing articles they’ve acquired
AI Blitz:
[00:23:53] G7 Reported To Agree On AI Code Of Conduct
[00:24:22] Amazon ad sales grow 26% with help from ‘Thursday Night Football,’ machine learning
[00:25:10] New Version Of ChatGPT Gives Access To All GPT-4 Tools At Once
[00:26:08] Google bets $2B on OpenAI competitor Anthropic
AI Tools:
[00:26:54] Gifter- Find the perfect gift with this AI-powered app
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Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:30:38] Google rolls out about this image and more SGE links
[00:32:29] Nightshade - ‘poisons’ artificial intelligence models to combat copyright theft
[00:35:28] Google Provides Signs That You're Writing Unhelpful Content
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Joining the show this week is Senior SEO Manager at Sanity.io, Lidia Infante. Lidia has nearly 10 years in the industry and extensive experience in PPC, Headless CMS, and SEO.
Lidia discusses the differentiation between singular and plural keywords, explaining the differences in consumer intent between the two. She emphasizes the importance of understanding Google's perspective on search intent, as singular and plural keywords can indicate different variations in customer motivation.
Plus, understand the necessity to pivot your mindset on keyword usage and intent to conform to SGE moving forward. Intent is upon us this week as we determine what the user actually means right here on the EDGE of the Web!
Key Segments:
[00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023
[00:04:04] Introducing Lidia Infante
[00:05:29] Lidia's Experience at Brighton SEO
[00:07:12] Lidia's SEO Journey
[00:17:01] Singular vs. Plural Keywords
[00:24:20] How Google Views Customer Intent
[00:29:26] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:33:37] Pivoting Your Mindset on Keyword Usage and Intent to Conform to SGE
[00:37:54] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
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For marketers, the only thing scarier than Halloween is all this AI, as an astounding 70% say they are overwhelmed by Artificial Intelligence development. If you thought these subscriptions were already piling up too high, prepare to add another to your arsenal as X is gearing up to unveil two premium ad-free subscription levels, strategically deployed to wage war against the vast army of bots. Plus, Apple got off to a slow start in the AI race, but not for long as they invest $1B into internal AI development… this should be fun, right? As always, be sure to stay up to date on all the digital marketing and SEO stories to stay ahead of the curve right here on News from the EDGE!
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News from the EDGE:
[00:03:26] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
[00:05:49] No more cheating on your Google Certifications!
[00:09:24] X plans to launch two paid levels for subscription. Where does that leave non-paying accounts?
[00:16:40] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:18:03] Does AI overwhelm you more than it overwhelms Mordy? You may not be alone…
AI Blitz:
[00:20:23] UMG files landmark lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic
[00:23:11] Apple was caught flat-footed by the generative AI fever and is on course to spend ~$1B/year to add the tech across iOS 18, Siri, Music, and other apps
[00:24:04] Reddit has met with top generative AI companies about being paid for its data and is considering blocking search crawlers from Google and Bing
AI Tools:
[00:25:47] Magic Studio - Create amazing Product Photos in minutes, not days
[00:27:14] Voicemod - Voicemod is the real-time voice changer
[00:27:55] I Lawyer- Personal AI lawyer at your fingertips
[00:29:11] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks
Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:30:35] Google: Search Generative Experience May Link To Paywalled Content But Here Is How To Block SGE
[00:33:17] Google Top Stories Tests "Mentioned In These Stories”
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This week, we welcome Cypress North Performance Digital Marketing Partner and co-host of the Marketing O’Clock podcast, Greg Finn. Greg has nearly 20 years of experience and is a top digital marketing industry expert. We delve deep into the current antitrust lawsuit against Google and the repercussions Google Ads has caused for digital marketers. Greg outlines his strategy for communicating Google’s controversial practices to clients and, in turn, offers guidance on protecting the best interest of your clients as a whole. There are huge changes unveiled for Google and the future of the internet. This week, we determine if the time has come for digital marketers to leave Google Ads right here on The EDGE of The Web!
Key Segments:
[00:03:04] Introducing Greg Finn
[00:05:15] Google’s Antitrust Lawsuit
[00:11:29] How Can You Convey Google’s Shady Ad Practices to Your Clients
[00:17:41] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:18:27] Google's Randomized Generated Second Price Ad Auctions (RGSP)
[00:24:52] Is It Time To Leave Google Ads?
[00:29:09] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:31:29] How To Safeguard Your Clients Against These Google Ads Strategies?
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Did You Say Synthetic Humans?
Welcome back to another episode of News from the EDGE! Google has begun initiating the removal of third-party cookies, with hopes to eventually fully eliminate this tracking capability. YouTube unveils AI-powered campaign, Spotlight Moments, which allows brands to align ads with the most relative cultural content. Plus, you might have an interest in digging into Microsoft AI. Why? A $15,000 cash prize for those who come across a bug is why! Stay connected to the SEO world and up to speed on everything you need to know right here on The EDGE of The Web!
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[00:02:22] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
[00:04:44] 1% of Chrome users will have third-party cookies disabled in 2024
[00:07:15] Looking for an extra $15,000? All you have to do is find a bug in Microsoft’s AI
[00:10:33] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:11:11] Brands can now target ‘the most relevant and engaging’ videos on YouTube with Spotlight Moments
AI Blitz:
[00:13:24] The Chatbots Are Now Talking to Each Other
[00:16:05] Research: GPT-4 Jailbreak Easily Defeats Safety Guardrails
[00:18:16] AI reads ancient Roman scrolls
AI Tools:
[00:21:12] TweetHunter- All-in-one Twitter growth tool to create content using AI, build an audience, and schedule posts
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Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:25:25] Google Consolidating Local Search Photos Guidelines
[00:26:16] Google October Core Update Heated Weekend Volatility
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Eli Schwartz is back for again this week here on The EDGE, this time to dig deep into the roots of SEO strategy. Eli has extensive expertise in mastering the collective strategy and fundamentals of SEO, making a living through consulting and teaching these practices. In this episode he will help you grasp the RICE Method of structured project management, as well as how to administer tactics at a precise level. Plus, you need to begin structuring your SEO strategy towards the monumental changes on the horizon with SGE. Learn how to grasp the bigger picture and take control of your SEO strategy as a whole, on this episode of The EDGE of The Web!
Key Segments:
[00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023
[00:04:01] Introducing Eli Schwartz
[00:05:13] Eli’s Experience Presenting SEO Strategy To Google
[00:07:08] SEO Fundamentals
[00:14:30] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:15:14] Ensuring Stakeholders & Partners Full Commitment
[00:21:28] Why You Must Always Grasp The Bigger Picture as an SEO
[00:23:15] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:23:56] RICE Methodology: Structured Project Management
[00:30:38] Managing Tactics at a Precise Level
[00:35:41] Reorganizing Your Scheme Towards SGE
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You Thought Your AI Chats Were Private Didn’t You?
Welcome back to the EDGE for another great week in SEO news. Google is indexing your conversations with AI? Keep that in mind next time you incriminate yourself to Bard folks. Investment banking giant JPMorgan CEO states, AI will play a role in ‘every single process’... because who wouldn’t want a computer model handling our hard earned savings, right? Amazon is diving head first into AI, investing $4B into startup. Plus, as if Halloween season wasn’t spooky enough, Google announces yet another Core Algorithm Update this month. Catch up on all the latest SEO, Google, and AI news from this week right here on News From the EDGE!
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News from the EDGE:
[00:02:02] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
[00:04:42] The learning hub over at Reddit is growing
[00:07:15] Have you shared any deep dark secrets with your AI pals? Might want to stop doing that!
[00:09:16] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:10:25] What’s the spookiest thing in October 2023? How about another Google Core Algorithm Update?
AI Blitz:
[00:15:22] JPMorgan CEO: AI will be used for ‘every single process’
[00:16:55] Cyber Security & Cloud Expo: The alarming potential of AI-powered cybercrime
[00:18:23] Amazon invests $4B in Anthropic to boost AI capabilities
AI Tools:
[00:20:08] TalkNotes- Turn your thoughts into actionable notes, fast
[00:21:01] Airparser- Data extraction powered by GPT-4
[00:22:30] Meet Millie. Get dating superpower with your AI coach
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Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:26:45] Google Search Generative Experience Lite Version Test
[00:28:00] Google Local Services Ads Leads Can Now Be Texted To Your Phone
[00:29:02] Google unleashes October 2023 spam update
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Translating Conversion Success To Clients
This week we welcome back distinguished SEO expert, Eli Schwartz, to the EDGE. Eli has put in over a decade of unparalleled B2B and B2C growth initiatives, in addition to writing and publishing his book, Product-Led SEO. In this episode, discover the true meaning behind Product-Led SEO, and how you can utilize this strategy to further position yourself for success. Additionally, understand the significance of creating a customer persona, and how without one, you're unable to fully understand the buyer's journey. We uncover the TRUTH about Product-Led SEO, and how to truly maximize revenues for your clients on this episode of The EDGE of The WEB!
Key Segments:
[00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023
[00:04:03] Introducing Eli Schwartz
[00:05:24] What is Product-Led SEO?
[00:11:18] Eli's SEO Guide Presentation at Google
[00:17:19] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:18:03] Why is Creating a Persona and Understanding Needs of User Not So Commonly Practiced?
[00:25:20] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:26:01] Why Google Rankings Don’t Pay the Bills
[00:30:12] Demonstrating REAL Success To Clients
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Is This The End Of Google Ads?
We’re back with another episode of news from this EDGE! Unfortunately, Mordy had to step away this week but fear not! Wix’s Crystal Carter steps in to fill all the gaps!
Are marketers actually contemplating a departure from Google Ads in light of the alleged adjustment to ad prices? Google attempts to regain teen market share with Search Generative Experience after losing almost half of Gen Z queries to TikTok and Instagram. Plus…the United States might not hold the highest position in artificial intelligence, says the CIA. As always, we have all the Google, AI, and SEO news to keep you in the loop here on another episode of News From the EDGE!
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News from the EDGE:
[00:02:06] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
[00:05:28] Is your teenager ready for SGE? (Is SGE ready for teenagers??)
[00:14:13] Greg Finn says it is time to LEAVE Google Ads
[00:21:59] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:22:55] TikTok is looking to offer an ad-free experience for subscribers. How much would you pay?
AI Blitz:
[00:29:57] Tom Hanks says AI version of him used in dental plan ad without his consent
[00:35:31] CIA official says China ‘growing every which way’ on artificial intelligence
AI Tools:
[00:38:14] LyricStudio - Unleash Your Creativity with AI-Powered Songwriting Assistance and Lyric Generation
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Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:41:27] Google Local Chat With A Live Agent Rolling Out?
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Sustaining Relations With Your Clients
Discover the significance of migrating to Google Analytics 4 and harnessing its noteworthy capabilities. This week, we’re delighted to reintroduce Matt Holz to expand even deeper into the new capabilities of GA4 and emphasize the crucial role data plays in establishing a valuable knowledge bank for your clients. Plus, gain valuable insights from Matt as he shares his unique career path, now serving as a team member for a former client. Discover everything you must know about GA4 in order to achieve the highest level of performance, on this episode of The EDGE of The Web!
[00:03:49] Introducing Matt Holz
[00:05:16] Tracking Events and Micro Conversions in GA4
[00:07:38] Customizable Metrics Reporting within GA4
[00:10:22] Avoiding Errors When Building GA4 Reports
[00:12:15] Found Search’s Role In Client Migration Into GA4
[00:16:19] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:17:04] Looker Studio’s Relationship to GA4 vs. Universal Analytics 3
[00:20:15] Limitations of GA4
[00:27:28] Importance of Being a Data Advocate For Your Clients
[00:30:19] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:31:00] Alternatives to Google Analytics 4
[00:31:00] Insight to Matt Holz’s Career Path
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Google Accused of Misleading Us All!
Google has a whistleblower! A former software engineer for Google reveals the search engine IS incorporating clicks into its ranking algorithm and explains that employees were directed to refrain from discussing the use of clicks in search rankings. Plus, Google continuously inflates ad prices without telling advertisers!
Need a new friend? ChatGPT is rolling out new voice and image capabilities so that you can engage in voice conversations with the chatbot or share images to express your thoughts… It sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. You’ve got a friend in all of us here on the EDGE Of The Web Podcast; enjoy this week's exciting news!
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News from the EDGE:
[00:02:21] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
[00:04:20] Did the automatic GA4 Transition surprise you?
[00:07:10] Google claims they may inflate ad prices by as much as 5%. What do advertisers think the real number is? (Hint: Google may only be off by about 95%)
[00:09:09] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:09:43] An ex-Google employee will be quoted for the next thousand years about Google “using clicks in rankings.”
AI Blitz:
[00:17:23] ChatGPT rolls out voice and image prompts
[00:19:42] White House secures safety commitments from eight more AI companies
[00:20:09] Meta bets on AI personalities
AI Tools:
[00:21:00] Humata - Ask questions and chat with any file instantly using AI
[00:21:54] Photo AI - Create beautiful AI photos without using a camera
[00:23:32] Yahoo Fantasy Football - AI Takes Over the Best Part of Fantasy Football—Trash-Talking Your Friends
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Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:26:27] Bing Webmaster Tools Sitemap Index Coverage Is Fully Live
[00:28:10] Google Not Rolling Back The Last Helpful Content Update
[00:31:42] Google: Links No Longer A Top Three Ranking Signal
[00:33:29] #SEOChat - Thursdays at 1 PM EST - This week’s Host: Joy Hawkins
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Unleashing the Power of Machine Learning and First-Party Data
Matt Holz, VP of Product Strategy at FoundSM, has nearly 20 years of marketing strategy experience and has led B2B marketing teams for multiple large and small organizations. Prior to his role at FoundSM, Matt gained valuable insights into outsourced support for driving leads and revenue while working with Found Search Marketing as a client. He later moved into segment marketing, SaaS, and healthcare IT but was eventually impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, he transitioned to the agency side and joined Found SM three years ago. Matt joins the EDGE to share his unique perspective and specialized focus on Google Analytics 4. Matt and Erin explore the variances between GA4 and Universal Analytics and discuss how AI has the potential to revolutionize data reporting. Digital marketers, prepare yourselves! We've got the comprehensive guide on incorporating GA4 into your marketing strategy here on another episode of EDGE of the Web!
Key Segments:
[00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023 https://edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo
[00:04:02] Introducing Matt Holz
[00:04:56] Matt's Industry Backstory
[00:07:34] Transitioning to GA4
[00:11:38] Why Did Google Analytics Make This Change?
[00:14:30] What Additional Performance Will AI Bring To GA4?
[00:16:22] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:17:08] A New Outlook On Reporting Data
[00:20:32] Paid Ads in GA4
[00:26:58] What Signs Give Us Hope In GA4?
[00:30:42] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix
[00:31:23] Challenges in Understanding GA4
[00:34:03] GA4 Data Opposed to Universal Analytics
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Google’s At It Again...
Google’s all over the place! No surprise that they're facing scrutiny for the deals they’ve struck that have given them an unfair advantage in the market, but they are now pushing for Gemini, their new LLM, to compete with ChatGPT. Content creators - pay attention to the helpful content update that’s approaching. Talk about shaking things up everywhere…
Moving on to AI, we discuss some negative and positive outputs along with ethical dilemmas that are on the horizon of our evolving tech landscape. Hang on for the ride on this episode of EDGE of the Web.
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News from the EDGE:
[00:03:05] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes
[00:05:20] Google Search Antitrust Trial Updates
[00:16:06] Watch Out OpenAI & ChatGPB! Google Gemini is Taking Over
[00:23:26] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics
[00:24:18] Algorithm Changes To Expect (Google Helpful Content Update: September 2023)[00:31:53] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks
AI Blitz:
[00:33:31] Microsoft calls deceased NBA player ‘useless’ in AI-written obituary
[00:34:12] A boy saw 17 doctors over 3 years for chronic pain. ChatGPT found the diagnosis
AI Tools:
[00:36:42] MealPractice - Effortless meal planning with AI-generated recipes
[00:37:23] Storly.ai - Write your life’s story with AI interview algorithm
Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:
[00:40:21] Barry Blast 1: Report: Google Search Things To Know Rarely Showing Now?
[00:00:00] Barry Blast 2: Google Tests Blue Highlighting Text Within Search Result Snippets
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