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The Evolution of AI and SEO: Adapting to New Search Behaviors

Artificial Intelligence has been quietly transforming marketing for decades. In SEO it has been influencing results for a long time now. As search behaviors change, search engines innovate, meaning marketers and businesses must adapt. The rise of ChatGPT and Generative AI has accelerated this need...

BrightEdge Copilot: Interacting and Collaborating with Generative AI

At BrightEdge, we have always believed that AI holds the key to addressing many of the complex challenges marketers face today. In my last post, I shared how, over the last decade, we have solidified our core foundation in SEO and AI. In 2015, we integrated deep learning technology natively...

Pioneering the Generative AI Future

Since BrightEdge began and launched the industry's first Enterprise SEO platform, we have been pioneering how our marketers approach SEO. The foundation we have built at BrightEdge grows stronger. We have surpassed $100 million in revenue, work with over 57% of Fortune 100, and have over 8,500...

The Evolution of SEO: A Deep Dive into Google I/O's Latest Innovations and the Rise of Generative AI

The digital marketing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The recent Google I/O developer conference was a testament to this, revealing a host of AI-driven tools and initiatives set to reshape the future of...

Schema Improvements Across Industries Show Deliberate SEO Now Activity

Organizations that prioritize SEO have seen undeniable success despite the challenges posed by marketplace changes over the last two decades. A combination of BrightEdge surveys and research shows how organizations are leaning into Enterprise SEO. Research from BrightEdge SearchIQ also shows where...

SEO Algorithm and News Update: Early 2023

The SEO landscape is always evolving and the beginning of 2023 has been no different! While not every update or enhancement is relevant to every business, there are trends and topics that have applications to many, if not all, BrightEdge customers. Here are the things that have happened in the last...

What Does AI and the Rapid Usage of ChatGPT Really Mean for Marketers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how marketers approach their strategies for a long time. From IBM’s Watson and Google’s RankBrain, AI has revolutionized how search engines work, and how marketers utilize AI-led technologies. The introduction of ChatGPT is now bringing conversational...

5 Signs It's Time for an Enterprise SEO Platform

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a channel embraced by organizations of all sizes, and according to recent surveys, it's one of the channels most prioritized by CMOs for 2023. Companies rely on various technologies to help them achieve positive traction in organic search results. These...

The 2023 Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Update

As the deadline for the Google Analytics 4 (GA4) update approaches, many organizations are faced with the decision of whether to switch to another analytics tool or upgrade to GA4 before the official sunset date. The new iteration of Google Analytics will sunset Universal Analytics (UA) on June 30...

SEO Bright Now: October 28, 2022

Happy October, all! We’re here to share with you some updates that happened in the search world over the last month, curating some of the more interesting and important happenings that could affect your digital marketing strategy as we quickly approach the end of the year. A lot happened...

The State of Search Indexing in 2022: IndexNow, Overall Trends and Best Practices

The way search engines index sites hasn’t changed substantially over the last three decades. While it is important for web admins to consistently update their processes in line with best practices if they wish to maintain fast, comprehensive indexing, the underlying search engine...

Short vs. Long Content: What’s Best for SEO?

Short-Form vs. Long-Form Content: What Do Search Engines Want? Which is better for ranking in search engines, long or short content? If you’ve been in the search game for more than a minute, you’ll have encountered that question. Seasoned search engine optimizers (SEOs) would be...