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Vol 147: Celebrating 15 Years

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Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Friends,

This month, we’re celebrating a special milestone: Eminent SEO’s 15th Anniversary!

As I reflect on the journey so far, I’m reminded of how much has changed in the digital marketing world over the past decade and a half. From the early days of SEO to the rise of AI-powered search engines, it’s been a wild ride of learning, adapting, and growing.

As a business owner and marketer, I’ve learned a few key lessons along the way:

  • Adaptability: Whether it’s Google algorithm updates or the integration of AI, being able to pivot quickly is key to staying ahead.
  • Client Relationships Matter: No matter how advanced digital marketing becomes, the foundation of success is still built on strong relationships and understanding our clients’ unique needs.
  • Invest in People: Having a passionate and dedicated team makes all the difference. I couldn’t be more grateful for the people who have been part of our journey.

Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to another 15 years of innovation, collaboration, and success!

Read more: 15 Years of Growth: Reflecting on the Journey of Eminent SEO

What’s Next:

AI, SEO, and eCommerce Innovations

We’re always looking toward the future of digital marketing, and right now, AI and eCommerce are taking center stage. Some recent developments caught my eye, particularly the new AI-powered features in Google Search that could impact eCommerce and the way we market products online. Here are a few exciting updates:

  • Search with Video Using Google Lens: Now you can take a photo or video, ask Google what’s on your mind, and get instant answers. This is a game-changer for eCommerce sites and visual search, especially in industries like fashion and home decor.
  • AI-Enhanced Shopping with Google Lens: Shoppers can now search for products with just a photo, and Lens will display product information, reviews, and pricing across retailers. Shopping ads will also appear in these results, giving brands new opportunities to connect with consumers.
  • AI-Powered Ads in AIOs: Ads are now seamlessly integrated into AI Overviews, making it easier for marketers to target customers through AI-driven search results.

At Eminent SEO, we’re keeping a close eye on how these AI innovations will shape the future of search, especially for our eCommerce clients. The potential to boost engagement and increase conversions with these AI tools is huge!

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New on the Blog: Elevate Your Marketing Strategy

We’ve also added some new blog posts to help guide your marketing efforts:

How to Map Out a Buyer’s Journey

How to Map Out a Buyer’s Journey

Learn how to map out the buyer’s journey and enhance your marketing strategy with actionable steps from awareness to post-purchase.

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How to Write a Mission Statement to Improve Your Marketing

How to Write a Mission Statement to Improve Your Marketing

In this post, we cover everything from the difference between a mission and a vision statement to specific tips for creating a mission statement that resonates with your audience.

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What’s Next for Eminent SEO?

As we look forward to the next chapter, we’re excited about the opportunities AI and new technologies bring to the digital marketing space. We’ll continue to evolve our strategies to ensure our clients stay ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for new services, more insights, and exciting projects!

Thank you again for being a part of our journey. Here’s to continued growth and success!

Warmly,
Jenny Weatherall CEO & Founder, Eminent SEO

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Volume 141: The Dawn of a New Era in SEO: Embracing Google’s Gemini 1.5

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Dear Readers,

The digital landscape is witnessing a monumental shift, one that promises to redefine how we approach SEO and online visibility. With Google’s recent unveiling of Gemini 1.5, we’re not just stepping into the future; we’re reimagining it.

Here’s what you need to know:

Gemini 1.5: A Quantum Leap in AI

Imagine an AI so sophisticated that it understands context like never before. That’s Gemini 1.5. Its Mixture of Experts model is setting new benchmarks for AI capabilities, making it a game-changer for businesses everywhere.

Why This Matters for Brands

Traditionally, big brands have dominated Google’s search results, leveraging their vast resources and recognition. However, Gemini 1.5 levels the playing field by prioritizing content relevance and understanding over sheer brand power. This shift means that quality content, tailored to user intent, will become more crucial than ever.

Innovations on the Horizon

  • Gemma: This new open-source Large Language Model (LLM) from Google allows developers to harness cutting-edge AI technology right from their local environments, opening doors to innovative applications and services.
  • Workspace Integration: Gemini is now seamlessly integrated across Google Workspace, enhancing productivity tools like Gmail and Docs with unprecedented AI intelligence.
  • Beyond Google: The AI revolution isn’t confined to search engines. From OpenAI’s Sora, creating lifelike AI-generated video clips, to Meta’s V-JEPA, understanding the physics of our world, the boundaries of what’s possible are expanding rapidly.

What This Means for Your SEO Strategy

  • Content Is King: More than ever, creating relevant, high-quality content that genuinely addresses user queries will be vital.
  • Technical SEO: With changes in structured data and sitelinks, ensuring your website is technically optimized will be critical for visibility.
  • Embrace AI: Exploring AI tools like Gemma can provide new ways to engage users and streamline operations.

Looking Ahead

As we navigate these exciting developments, it’s clear that adaptability and innovation will be key to SEO success. Whether it’s leveraging new AI tools or optimizing content for relevance, the goal remains the same: to connect with your audience in meaningful ways.

At Eminent SEO, we’re here to guide you through this new era. Our team is ready to help you harness the power of Gemini 1.5 and beyond, ensuring your brand not only adapts but thrives.

Stay ahead, stay innovative.
Jenny Weatherall, CEO,
Eminent SEO


SEO News Roundup


Google To Display More Product Options With New Markup

Google expands structured data for product variants, enabling online merchants to showcase inventory variations in search results.

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Early Signs: Google Search Ranking Update On February 28 & 29th

The chatter started to spike yesterday amongst the SEO community and some of the third-party rank tracking tools are showing a spike in volatility.

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Google: You Decide What Old Content Is Helpful Or Not

John Mueller of Google wrote, “There is no upper / lower word count limit or target,” so it is not about word count and he said this before. “So what’s useful & helpful content is up to you to decide.”

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X’s surge in traffic for advertisers is fake, report claims
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Meta Launches New Tools To Help Brands Fight IP Infringement
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“Deep Linking”

Definition:A hyperlink that directs to an internal web page other than the home page of a website, generally “deeper” in the site, meaning, on a web page that is 2, 3 or more levels deep from the home page. The purpose is to help the search engines still find and index the page even though it may not be part of the primary navigation of the site.

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Volume 135: Google’s Helpful Content and BARD AI Updates

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Dear SEO Enthusiasts,

September has proven to be a remarkably busy month for the world of SEO, with several pivotal developments taking center stage. Notably, Google introduced a significant update known as the “Helpful Content Update.” In parallel, another noteworthy development emerged as Bard (Google’s AI tool) underwent substantial transformations. Below we will explore the implications of these updates.


Good to Know in SEO

Google’s Helpful Content Update

Google’s Helpful Content Update for September 2023 aims to prioritize content that provides a positive user experience, while content that falls short of meeting user expectations will not perform as effectively. This update, which ended on September 28th, enhances Google’s content classifier to assess helpfulness better. While the rollout began on September 14, it had a significant impact on various websites around September 19 and took 14 days in total to roll out.

One noteworthy change is Google’s emphasis on rewarding firsthand experience, similar to the early days of the Penguin update. Some reports on Twitter indicate that several websites have experienced significant declines in Google traffic due to this update.

The Helpful Content system is an AI-based classification system that can label a site as unhelpful, influencing Google’s ranking decisions. If your website has seen a substantial decline in Google traffic since September 14, it likely means the system has classified your site as not particularly helpful. This classification applies site-wide and may remain for a few months.

Recovery is possible for some sites, but not all. The classification can be lifted once Google determines that the unhelpful content has been addressed over the long term. Google advises self-assessment of content based on their guidance, and they now recommend fixing or removing any content that seems unhelpful. So, there is an opportunity to “fix” unhelpful content to regain rankings.


Google’s BARD AI

Bard has undergone significant updates, and these changes are noteworthy.

Interestingly, these updates align with the Helpful Content Update, indicating a transformation in our search results. Google is evolving into an AI-driven answer engine and assistant, which is quite significant.

A notable aspect is that when Bard provides an answer, you can now request it to cross-check information from credible sources on the internet. Google clarifies that these links come from Search and do not necessarily influence Bard’s initial response.

One remarkable feature is that Bard now allows you to ask questions about your emails. This marks a significant development.


AI in SEO News Roundup

Google Launches Free & Paid Generative AI Training Courses

Google launches free and paid generative AI training courses on the Cloud Skills Boost platform.

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Oops! Google Search caught publicly indexing users’ conversations with Bard AI

Google Bard, the search giant’s conversational AI product, underwent a big update last week that earned mixed reviews. But this week, another, older Bard feature is coming under scrutiny

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26% of the top 100 websites are now blocking GPTBot

The number of popular websites blocking ChatGPT has increased 250% in the past month. Pinterest, Indeed and more big brands now block GPTBot.

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Social Media News Roundup

Social Apps Continue To Face Difficulties in Implementing Shopping, Underlining the Challenge for X

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Instagram Testing 10-Minute Reels For Long-Form Video Content

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X (formerly Twitter) is worst for disinformation, per EU analysis

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SEO Term of the Day

“Cache”

Definition: A cache is a temporary storage area where frequently accessed data can be stored for rapid access. A “cached snapshot” is the search engines last view of the content of the webpage you’re currently viewing in your browser.


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