#OpenAI may pay Reddit M for licensing deal

#OpenAI may pay Reddit $70M for licensing deal

We know Google pays Reddit $60M, and Reddit has content deals with only Google and OpenAI. That leaves OpenAI paying about $70M. Reddit reported its earnings last night, and while it underperformed in terms of user growth (thanks to Google), the earnings report seemed to highlight how much OpenAI is paying Reddit to license its…

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#YouTube citations in Google AI Overviews surge 25%

#YouTube citations in Google AI Overviews surge 25%

Google AI Overviews more often cite YouTube for Instructional content, visual demonstrations, verification/examples, and current events. YouTube citations in Google AI Overviews grew 25.21% since Jan. 1 – and this surge was particularly seen in the healthcare industry, according to new data from enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge. Why we care. Even though Google’s lawyer said less…

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#How to fix ‘Blocked by robots.txt’ and ‘Indexed, though blocked by robots.txt’ errors in GSC

#How to fix ‘Blocked by robots.txt’ and ‘Indexed, though blocked by robots.txt’ errors in GSC

Confused by these Google Search Console errors? Learn what they mean, why they happen, and how to fix them effectively. “Blocked by robots.txt.”  “Indexed, though blocked by robots.txt.” These two responses from Google Search Console have divided SEO professionals since Google Search Console (GSC) error reports became a thing.  It needs to be settled once…

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#Why interactive content is key to AI-optimized search success

#Why interactive content is key to AI-optimized search success

Learn why interactive content can outperform static content in generative AI search and tips for implementing it. Generative AI is transforming how people search for and consume information.  Rather than sifting through traditional search results, users now get instant AI-generated answers – often sourced from multiple websites. For brands, instead of competing for a single…

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#Best WordPress plugins to improve SEO by Kinsta

#Best WordPress plugins to improve SEO by Kinsta

A look at popular WordPress SEO plugins to boost rankings, improve site speed, and optimize content. Your WordPress site might be packed with great content and stunning visuals, but without proper search engine optimization (SEO), it could be hard to find.  SEO ensures your site gets noticed, eventually driving traffic to your content and boosting…

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#Is Google biased? An SEO veteran’s perspective

#Is Google biased? An SEO veteran’s perspective

This deep dive uses SEO tools and data analysis to explore the claims, controversies, and facts behind political search results. One question that we’ve been hearing over and over again since the 2016 election is:  Is Google biased? There are no shortages of opinions.  Sundar Pichai went before Congress in 2018 and swore under oath,…

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