The first commercial power plant had only 59 customers when Thomas Edison built it in 1882. Eighteen years later, access to electricity had already expanded to 3.8 million U.S. Americans (5% of households).1 From there, power grid access grew exponentially: 8% in 1907. 35% in 1920. 68% in 1929. We stand at the doorstep of a…
With the holiday approaching fast, it’s time to go through holiday SEO pitfalls and learn how to avoid and fix them. Salesforce predicts a 2% year-over-year global sales growth for November and December, totaling $1.19 trillion, with U.S. sales expected to reach $277 billion – also up 2% from last year. With people holding on…
Reddit is testing a new AI-powered search feature called “Reddit Answers” with a small group of users in the United States. This tool should help users find information, recommendations, and personal opinions by using real conversations from Reddit’s many communities. In an announcement, the company states: “In line with our mission to empower communities and…
Today OpenAI rolled out what Sam Altman says is the world’s smartest language model in the world plus a brand new Pro tier that comes with unlimited usage limits and with a higher level of computing resources. OpenAI ChatGPT o1 Model Sam Altman announced on X (formerly Twitter) that their new AI model is now…
Most marketers don’t realize that Google has been losing search market share in EU countries. Image Credit: Kevin Indig The drop in market share comes at a time when Google’s business is under siege: The DoJ recommended separating Google from Chrome and Android amid a lawsuit against Alphabet. (I summarized the lawsuit and potential outcomes…
The structured data landscape has undergone significant transformation in 2024, driven by the rise of AI-powered search, the growing importance of machine-readable content, and the need to ground large language models in factual data. According to the latest HTTP Archive’s Web Almanac, analyzing structured data across 16.9 million websites reveals a clear shift from traditional…
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into search engines has transformed how we interact with and optimize for search. AI-driven technologies like natural language processing, visual recognition, and predictive analytics are enabling search engines to better understand user intent, providing a more tailored and efficient search experience. For SEO professionals, these advancements introduce new…
In the world of ecommerce platforms, plugins, and shopping carts, there are a lot of technology options. WooCommerce for WordPress leads the way in terms of market share. All of the various ecommerce platforms have their own pros and cons in terms of features, content management, and overall integration with your business. Many of the…
Automattic quietly updated the WP Engine Tracker website with an activity log showing a continuously updated list of domains that have switched away from managed WordPress host, WP Engine. This update is part of Mullenweg’s self-described “nuclear war” against WP Engine, with the Tracker site actively promoting competitors by offering links to their hosting promotions. WP…
Although YouTube is owned by Google, it’s a unique platform with a different approach to algorithms and discovery to Google Search. YouTube’s systems take a viewer-first approach, evaluating a user’s preferences and interests based on the data it has about their viewing habits and pulling lists of videos unique to that user. It also prioritizes…