In 2022, the global AI Content Generation Market was estimated at $1.4 billion. By 2029, it is expected to grow to $5.958 billion. If the forecast is accurate, that would be a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 27.3%. [Continue reading]
Indigo Ransomware Attack Impacted SEO, Led to Lost Revenue
According to Indigo’s recent FY24 First Quarter Results, a ransomware attack that occurred in Q4 2023, “impacted Indigo’s search engine optimization, which led to a weaker online presence and a decrease in online traffic…” [Continue reading]
Internet Corporation Listing Service Invoice – Fake Invoice Scam
A company named the Internet Corporation Listing Service (ICLS.net) continues to send out invoices in the USPS mail that are fake. The invoice they sent looks like the one I received above, which claims to be for $259 for a five year website search … [Continue reading]
Someone Stole My Domain Name: Here’s What You Do
Updated August 8, 2023 Someone stole the domain name Perl.com. They thought it was just a domain name snafu, but in fact it was stolen, transferred from one domain name registrar to another without the owner's permission. I am seeing more and … [Continue reading]
Pulsr: First AI Search Engine for NFTs Launches
Pulsr, the first-ever AI search engine for NFTs has launched. Pulsr is an AI search engine that contains over 5 million NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) across Ethereum, Polygon and Tezos, now openly available for discovery on its platform. Pulsr … [Continue reading]
2023 TechBehemoths Survey: SEO is Most Effective Method for Lead Gen
According to a TechBehemoths survey that they conducted May 15-25,2023, SEO is the most effective method for lead generation. The survey was conducted by TechBehemoths among 2,542 companies in 57 different countries. The survey aimed to determine … [Continue reading]
Meta Launches Threads, Twitter Sends Cease and Desist Letter
Meta just launched a Twitter-like social media clone called Threads on July 5, 2023. Today, Twitter's attorneys have sent a cease and desist letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Meta Platforms. The C&D letter specifically … [Continue reading]
Squarespace Acquires Google Domains
Squarespace is acquiring Google Domains. According to a press release, Squarespace and Google has "entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Google, whereby Squarespace will acquire the assets associated with the Google Domains … [Continue reading]
How to Submit Spammy, Deceptive, and Low Quality Web Pages to Google
Google has released a form to help us submit spammy, deceptive, and low quality web pages. You can even bulk submit up to 5 URLs at a time that violate the same Google policies. Google's post explains that it's not just about spam. They say that … [Continue reading]
New HIPAA-Compliant Google & Facebook Campaign Tracking Available
When healthcare-related companies, such as hospitals and other healthcare facilities advertise on Google and Facebook, they usually turn off all tracking. After all, they don't want to risk lawsuits and fines because they're gathering data that makes … [Continue reading]
Google Search Engine Class Action Settlement: Google Referrer Header Privacy Litigation
If you used Google's Search Engine from October 25, 2006 to September 30, 2013, you could get cash from a class action Settlement. A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit called In re Google Referrer Header Privacy … [Continue reading]
I Asked Twitter for SEO Advice. Here’s What They Said
On Twitter, I recently asked my followers for SEO Advice. I said, "Give me some SEO advice. A tip, a trick, or just plain old fashioned "SEO best practices". I'd love to hear your advice, I'm sure me (and others) could benefit from it." Of course, … [Continue reading]
Web.com Launches AI Domain Name Generator and AI Writer Tools
Web.com has launched two new AI-powered features aimed at easing the domain creation and content generation processes, two of the first major steps in launching a website. The first is an AI-powered domain name generator, and the second tool is an AI … [Continue reading]
Artlist Launches AI-Powered Footage Search Engine
Artlist, a creative technology company that is used by millions digital creators around the world, has launched their new AI-powered footage search engine. Artlist's new advanced search engine is integrated into its product, helping creators to find … [Continue reading]
Google’s Search Generative Experience According to Google Bard
All the talk around the water cooler nowadays, amongst SEOs, is Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE). For a simple explanation, I asked Google Bard to explain it to me. And it wasn't a very simple explanation. It was quite longer than I … [Continue reading]
Is AIO the New SEO?
Is AIO (AI optimization) the new SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? Search engine optimization is the art of optimizing a website so that it appears at the top of the search engine results pages, also knows as the SERPs. But what if you could train an … [Continue reading]
Google Passkey Support to Replace Built-In Security Key for Google Accounts
Starting May 3, 2023 (today), Google is integrating passkey support for Google Accounts. You will be able to create a passkey to "simplify the way you sign in" according to an email sent to eligible Google users. … [Continue reading]
WisTL Launches WisTLing App to Explore The Filming Locations of TV Series and Movies
WisTL Corp has launched a web-based app to help you explore the locations of where TV series and movies were filmed. Through a global map and through "WisTLing-distance", you can see where stars filmed scenes from your favorite television series or … [Continue reading]
BrandChamp Acquires CrewFire
BrandChamp, an ambassador marketing software (SaaS) company, has acquired CrewFire, a popular ambassador marketing software. … [Continue reading]
Facebook Won’t Verify My Identity for Meta Verified
It looks like I won't be getting Meta Verified any time soon. I saw that my Facebook Profile is eligible to be Meta Verified, meaning that once I verify my identity, I can pay them $12.98 (includes tax) for being Meta Verified. However, Facebook … [Continue reading]