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technology1 year ago

"AI-Powered Generative Search: Impact on Local SEO and Businesses"

Google's new Search Generative Experience (SGE) is set to transform the way people interact with search results by providing a more interactive search experience with follow-up content and link suggestions, potentially negating the need for searchers to click through to websites. Local businesses need to adjust their local SEO strategies to maintain and enhance their presence for optimal visibility, traffic, and revenue. Strategies include optimizing Google Business Profiles, prioritizing user intent, leveraging structured data, and providing helpful, relevant content to demonstrate expertise, experience, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness.

technology1 year ago

"Google's Expanded AI-Powered Search Results Under Scrutiny for Spam and Scams"

Google is expanding its AI-powered "Search Generative Experience" (SGE) to some users who did not sign up for it, allowing them to receive AI-enhanced search results. The SGE has already handled billions of queries and is now being tested on a small percentage of search traffic in the United States, including users who are not logged into a Google account. This expansion aims to gather feedback and learn how the general population will find this technology helpful.

technology2 years ago

Google's AI-powered search expands globally to over 120 countries

Google is expanding its Search Generative Experience (SGE) to over 120 new countries and territories, including Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. SGE will also support four new languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Indonesian. Users can opt-in through Google's Search Labs program and access SGE on Chrome desktop or the Google app on Android and iOS. Google is also testing new features, including a "ask a follow-up" text box and the ability to clarify multiple meanings in translations. The company aims to improve the SGE experience based on user feedback and has not disclosed future plans beyond December 2023.

technology2 years ago

"Google Trials Lite Version of Less Intrusive Generative AI Search Experience"

Google is testing a lightweight version of the Search Generative Experience (SGE) that features a more subtle AI-generated answer box with fewer lines and colors. The new version includes a "Show more" button to expand the information. The evolution of SGE suggests that it may not be rolled out unless it proves to be revenue-neutral or positive.

technology2 years ago

"Google's September 2023 Updates: Core Update, SGE Links, Search Console, SEO & More"

In the September edition of the Google Webmaster Report, notable updates include the confirmation of the August 2023 core update, the expansion of Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) to Japan and India, the addition of links and Google Cards to SGE, and the testing of a News Showcase filter in Google Search Console. Other updates include changes to FAQ and HowTo rich results, the importance of human oversight for AI-generated content, the ability of Googlebot to index CSV files, and the removal of reviews from local listings. Additionally, Google introduced an auto-expand local map pack, the option to add social media links to Google Business Profiles, and a new "mentioned in" snippet feature.

technology2 years ago

Google Expands AI-Powered Search to India and Japan

Google is expanding the international launch of its Search Generative Experience (SGE) to India and Japan, following its successful rollout in the US. SGE allows users to ask follow-up questions conversationally and provides relevant web pages within the search overview. Early user research shows that younger users (18-24 year olds) are most satisfied with SGE, enjoying the ability to ask conversational questions and refine their searches. Google plans to continue refining SGE based on user feedback and expand to more countries in the future.

technology2 years ago

Google's AI Search Drops Links, Summarizes Articles

Google has removed links from its AI-generated answers in the Search Generative Experience (SGE) feature. The change was noticed by users who reported the absence of links in the SGE answers on Twitter. Google's Search Liaison clarified that while the links have been removed, the company is still experimenting with different formats and changes will continue. The removal of links may be a temporary measure until a better solution is developed, as some users found that the links provided were often incorrect or out of context.

technology2 years ago

"Google Chrome's AI-powered summarization feature condenses lengthy articles for easy reading"

Google's AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE) is introducing a new feature called "SGE while browsing" that will summarize articles for users. This feature, currently in the early experimental phase, will be available in the Google app on Android and iOS, with plans to expand to the Chrome browser on desktop. Users will be able to access AI-generated key points from freely available articles by tapping an icon at the bottom of the screen. Additionally, Google is making other improvements to SGE, including hover-over definitions and diagrams for certain words and easier understanding of coding information.

technology2 years ago

"Google's Search Generative Experience: Testing Direct Links and Source References"

Google is testing the inclusion of links directly within the text of its AI-generated answers in the Search Generative Experience. Previously, links were only displayed in the cards at the top right section of the answer. This update aims to address the issue of not being able to click from the text of the answer to the source of the information, making the experience more useful for users.

technology2 years ago

Google's AI-Powered Search Gets Boost from Business Profiles and New Features

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) can now use data from Google Business Profile listings, including reviews and photos, to create its AI-generated snapshot answer. This feature is available for local and travel searches and provides users with helpful information from across the web and Business Profile details submitted by people for over 200 million places. This development highlights the importance of having complete and good quality photos and reviews on Google Business Profile listings.

technology2 years ago

Google's AI-powered search gets quality updates and drag-and-drop feature.

Google has invited more users to test its Search Generative Experience (SGE) through Search Labs after making several improvements to the AI-powered tool over the past two weeks. The updates include reducing the time it takes to generate AI snapshots by half, including more brand websites and social media in sources, and displaying sponsored results above some SGE responses. However, there are still inconsistencies in accurate sources and speed across all searches, suggesting room for further optimization. The future of Google SGE is one of ongoing transformation, striving to make search experiences more encompassing, engaging, and faster.

technology2 years ago

Improving Google's AI-powered search experience.

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE), an experimental feature that uses AI to summarize search results, is too slow and cluttered, with loading animations and extra information that is not always helpful. SGE takes a few seconds to show up, and even breaks down at times, making the search experience worse for users. The AI-generated responses are generally fine but cluttered, and the extra information is not easily distinguishable. Overall, the SGE is not worth waiting for, and users may prefer to investigate sources for themselves.

technology2 years ago

Google's AI Generative Search: A Game-Changer in Advertising and Plagiarism Detection

Google's new Search Generative Experience (SGE) incorporates generative AI into the search experience. SGE provides a disclaimer on top of the results, stating that "Generative AI is experimental. Info quality may vary." SGE declined to provide a response to 11 out of 30 queries, and there were three queries where SGE appeared to be starting to generate a response and then decided not to. The accuracy and completeness of SGE's responses varied greatly, but the user experience is solid overall.

technology2 years ago

Google's SGE: A Guide to AI-Based Generative Search.

Google has introduced a new AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE) that offers smarter, more contextual, and dynamic results. The SGE includes AI-powered snapshots that showcase quick, contextual results for a query or prompt. Users can also facilitate conversations and ask follow-up questions to get more information. To turn on the SGE, users need to sign up for Labs and be a Google One Premium subscriber. However, the feature will likely be available to others who have signed up for the Lab in preview.

technology2 years ago

Google's AI-powered Search Experience now available to users.

Google has started inviting the first set of users to its new Search Generative Experience, an experimental version of Google Search that uses AI to help users understand a topic faster, uncover new viewpoints and insights, and get things done more easily. Users who signed up for the waitlist will receive an email notification when they have access. To opt-in, users can tap the Labs icon in the latest version of the Google app or on Chrome desktop.