A recent study conducted by SE Ranking revealed that Google’s AI overviews now link more frequently to Wikipedia and LinkedIn, rather than Reddit. This change in linked domains follows a series of viral mistakes made by the AI, such as suggesting that users put glue on pizza. The study analyzed 100,000 keywords in June, showing … Read more
Google has implemented changes to its AI-powered search feature following public outrage over some dangerous and outrageous results. These results, such as putting glue on pizza or eating small stones, were likely scraped from Reddit posts. As a result, Google has reduced the influence of Reddit on AI overviews and is now relying on more … Read more
Google has reduced the frequency of AI overviews in response to criticism regarding incorrect and misleading information. Two different SEO platforms, SEOClarity and SERanking, analyzed keywords to provide insights on this topic. According to SERanking, AI overviews now appear in 8.71% of searches, down from 64% in the past. SEOClarity reported a lower percentage, with … Read more
Reddit’s website traffic has seen significant growth of 39% over the past year, with Google search playing a significant role in driving this increase. This trend is likely due to Google’s recent algorithm update that prioritizes discussion forums like Reddit in search results. More people are finding Reddit through Google searches than by directly visiting … Read more
Google is experimenting with a new feature that gives special treatment to Reddit snippets in its search results. This feature includes displaying vote counts and comments in various styles to provide searchers with more information about the Reddit thread. Screenshots shared by Shubham Khatwani and Brodie Clark show examples of this feature in action. It … Read more