profile

The Signal by Good Signals

**ROLL END CREDITS**

Published about 1 year ago • 2 min read

Every Wednesday / 4th August 2024 / goodsignals.com​
​

Weekly Trivia: What's the most searched men's haircut on Google?

Happy Eat an Extra Dessert Day! I'm craving a banana split.
​
The August 2024 Google Core Update is finally complete after 19 days of waiting, and the results are shaking up SERPs across the web. An early survey by Barry Schwart shows that around 44% of sites are hit by the update, while 27% are seeing improvements and the rest (29%) are not impacted. To see the full results, it is still recommended to wait for another week to compare the traffic and pinpoint what exactly has changed.
​
Hopefully, your site is climbing higher in search results. But if you are seeing major drops, Google's advice is clear: ditch the quick fixes. In the revised core update documentation, Google has made clear that it wants real, user-first content. So, if you're chasing rankings with keyword stuffing, your site's probably feeling the heat. Instead, focus on long-term, meaningful improvements - here's an official list of self-assessment questions for you to evaluate your tactics and bounce back. That said, patience is key - your efforts might not pay off until future updates roll out.
​
Joyce, editor of The Signal
​
P.S. The answer to our trivia? It's the mod cut, thanks to the Oasis brothers' historic reunion. Their memes are also trending on the internet. Get a flavour here.

​

​How To Run A Live Youtube Show To An International Audience And Gain traction​
​
Ready to go global? Learn how to run a live YouTube show that grabs international attention and builds traction here. From choosing the right time zones to crafting engaging content, this guide is the bible for expanding your audience beyond borders. By Jo Juliana Turnbull on Search Engine Journal.

​Google Trends Subscriptions Quietly Cancelled​
​
Say goodbye to Google Trends subscriptions! In a surprise move, Google axed the popular feature, leaving marketers surprised. But there are many alternative ways to keep up with the trends, such as signing up Google Trends' daily newsletter on its home page. By Roger Montti on Search Engine Journal.

​Vulnerabilities In Two Wordpress Contact Form Plugins Affect 1.1 million​
​
​Heads up, WordPress users! Security flaws in popular contact form plugins could leave your site vulnerable. If your forms aren't fortified, hackers might get in! Check out the details and make sure your site's defence system is up-to-date.

​YouTube SEO Questions Answered​
​
Ever wondered how YouTube ranks videos? YouTube's creator liaison Rene Ritchie answers top SEO questions about hashtags, video descriptions, cadence and many more. If you want to crack the code for more views, this is a must-read! By Barry Schwartz on Search Engine Roundtable.

​Google Tests New Map Pin Shapes ​
​
Google Maps is testing a new pin design, changing the familiar diamond shape to a circle shape. People are loving it. By Barry Schwartz on Search Engine Roundtable.

​The Sites Dominating Google’s Top Stories SERP Feature In 2024 ​
​
Glenn Allsopp was wondering what makes young, independent sites stand out from their competitors, so he spent weeks researching and analysing their performance data. Here's what he found. Don't miss out - this could change your game. By Glenn Allsopp on Detailed.

​Analysing Google AI Overview Rankings At Scale ​
​
​How’s AI search shaping your rankings? Semrush has now stepped into the game by making Google's AIO more trackable. Brodie Clark tried the new feature and noted his learnings. If you're looking to stay competitive, this is essential reading. By Brodie Clark on BrodieClark.com.

Joyce Yang,

editor at The Signal

Last thing.

We hope you enjoy this email from Good Signals. However, if you no longer wish to receive any further communications from us, you can simply unsubscribe below.

Good Signals, Studio 1, The Bottle Factory, 12 Ossory Road, London, Greater London SE1 5AN
​
​P.S. You can update your preferences here.

The Signal by Good Signals

Your Weekly Guide to SEO and Web Search

Your website is like a dog. That dog needs love, care and attention. Go on, sign up to The Signal and discover how to whip up some Scooby Snacks for your prize pooch.

Read more from The Signal by Good Signals

What are people really using ChatGPT for? If you thought ChatGPT was mostly for work - emails, code, reports - think again. The largest study of its kind, from OpenAI and Harvard economists, analysed 1.5 million conversations and found something very different: nearly three-quarters of all usage is now non-work. This shift has big implications. People are turning to AI not just as a productivity tool, but as a life advisor. The data shows three categories dominate: Practical Guidance, Seeking...

about 8 hours ago • 4 min read

Is AI high enough on your agenda? Yesterday, I ran an AI Agent strategy workshop with the senior leadership team of a travel business. Two things stood out. 💡 The potential: They watched an AI Agent log into their custom CMS and complete a task that only three of the twelve people in the room knew how to do. An absolute lightbulb moment. When the agent was asked to repeat the task, it had learned from the first attempt - and finished in a quarter of the time. Suddenly, the room could see how...

7 days ago • 3 min read

Google survives antitrust trial… but has anything actually changed? The biggest tech monopoly trial in decades has just wrapped up. A U.S. court ruled last year that Google had violated antitrust law by illegally maintaining its dominance in search. Yesterday, the judge finally handed down the remedies. And the question is: Google survives the trial… but has anything actually changed?On paper, yes. Google is banned from making billion-dollar exclusive search deals - like paying Apple to be...

14 days ago • 2 min read