Vahan Petrosyan
@vahandev.bsky.social
Director of Technology at Search Engine Journal. @sejournal.bsky.social
Tutorials on scaling internal linking are valuable, but most of the work happens outside the CMS. You end up scraping your website then manually editing articles one by one.
Now, just install this plugin and apply links with one click right inside WP.
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Now, just install this plugin and apply links with one click right inside WP.
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Free AI WordPress Plugin To Automate Internal Linking For SEOs
Learn how we built a WordPress plugin that uses vectors and LLMs to manage semantic internal linking directly inside the editor, without Python or external workflows.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tutorials on scaling internal linking are valuable, but most of the work happens outside the CMS. You end up scraping your website then manually editing articles one by one.
Now, just install this plugin and apply links with one click right inside WP.
www.searchenginejournal.com/free-ai-word...
Now, just install this plugin and apply links with one click right inside WP.
www.searchenginejournal.com/free-ai-word...
One of the must read books.
The Kindle edition of The Machine Layer is now live!
If AI-driven search, visibility, and trust matter to your work, this one’s for you. Grab a copy today!
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If AI-driven search, visibility, and trust matter to your work, this one’s for you. Grab a copy today!
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The Machine Layer: How to Stay Visible and Trusted in the Age of AI Search
Amazon.com: The Machine Layer: How to Stay Visible and Trusted in the Age of AI Search eBook : Forrester, Duane: Kindle Store
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December 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
One of the must read books.
Hmmm…
Cloudflare is experiencing another major service disruption, causing widespread 5xx errors and connectivity issues for websites and services globally. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social
#seonews
#seonews
Cloudflare Outage Returns, Triggering Fresh Wave Of 5xx Errors
Cloudflare is experiencing another major service disruption, causing widespread 5xx errors and connectivity issues for websites and services globally. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social
#seonews
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December 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Hmmm…
Yup, I can see that.
I haven’t been using ChatGPT for a while, since Gemini or Claude often perform a lot better, and when I saw the last bill notification from ChatGPT I thought, “Do I need it at all?”
Which AI are you using most these days?
I haven’t been using ChatGPT for a while, since Gemini or Claude often perform a lot better, and when I saw the last bill notification from ChatGPT I thought, “Do I need it at all?”
Which AI are you using most these days?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a "code red" to prioritize ChatGPT improvements, delaying advertising and AI agent initiatives as Google's Gemini gains ground. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#Google #ChatGPT
#Google #ChatGPT
OpenAI Declares ‘Code Red’ To Improve ChatGPT Amid Google Competition
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a "code red" to prioritize ChatGPT improvements, delaying advertising and AI agent initiatives as Google's Gemini gains ground. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#Google #ChatGPT
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December 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yup, I can see that.
I haven’t been using ChatGPT for a while, since Gemini or Claude often perform a lot better, and when I saw the last bill notification from ChatGPT I thought, “Do I need it at all?”
Which AI are you using most these days?
I haven’t been using ChatGPT for a while, since Gemini or Claude often perform a lot better, and when I saw the last bill notification from ChatGPT I thought, “Do I need it at all?”
Which AI are you using most these days?
Great, can’t wait to it
The EU's Digital Omnibus proposal would relax parts of GDPR and the AI Act. Here's what to watch. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews
#seonews
EU Plan To Simplify GDPR Targets AI Training And Cookie Consent
The EU's Digital Omnibus proposal would relax parts of GDPR and the AI Act. Here's what to watch. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews
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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Great, can’t wait to it
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The week in PPC recap, covering search news and commentary on Google Nano Banana Pro, Microsoft Ads Copilot updates, and the Top 100 PPC Influencers.
PPC Pulse: Nano Banana Pro, Image Animation & The Top PPC Influencers
The week in PPC recap, covering search news and commentary on Google Nano Banana Pro, Microsoft Ads Copilot updates, and the Top 100 PPC Influencers.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The week in PPC recap, covering search news and commentary on Google Nano Banana Pro, Microsoft Ads Copilot updates, and the Top 100 PPC Influencers.
Reposted by Vahan Petrosyan
Adobe is buying Semrush in a $1.9 billion all-cash deal and adding the platform to Adobe Experience Cloud and its AI marketing stack. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews
#seonews
Adobe To Acquire Semrush In $1.9 Billion Cash Deal
Adobe is buying Semrush in a $1.9 billion all-cash deal and adding the platform to Adobe Experience Cloud and its AI marketing stack. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews
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November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Adobe is buying Semrush in a $1.9 billion all-cash deal and adding the platform to Adobe Experience Cloud and its AI marketing stack. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews
#seonews
😂
November 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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It didn’t take long for spammers to find a way to exploit Google’s new feature.
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Google's Preferred Sources Tool Is Jammed With Spam
Google's Preferred Sources tool is supposed to benefit high quality sites. Why is it surfacing spammy domain squatters and random sites?
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November 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It didn’t take long for spammers to find a way to exploit Google’s new feature.
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Creators reporting YouTube view drops since mid-August may be seeing the effects of an ad-block filter change that interferes with view logging, per YouTube Liaison. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#smmnews
#smmnews
YouTube View Drops Likely Tied To Ad-Block List Change
Creators reporting YouTube view drops since mid-August may be seeing the effects of an ad-block filter change that interferes with view logging, per YouTube Liaison. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#smmnews
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October 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Creators reporting YouTube view drops since mid-August may be seeing the effects of an ad-block filter change that interferes with view logging, per YouTube Liaison. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#smmnews
#smmnews
I think this should put an end to the endless debate whether schema helps or not.
"SD can make it easier to understand what the page is about, which can make it easier to show where it’s relevant (improves targeting, maybe ranking for the right terms)"
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"SD can make it easier to understand what the page is about, which can make it easier to show where it’s relevant (improves targeting, maybe ranking for the right terms)"
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Google Confirms That Structured Data Won't Make A Site Rank Better
Google's John Mueller confirmed that structured data won't make a site rank better.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I think this should put an end to the endless debate whether schema helps or not.
"SD can make it easier to understand what the page is about, which can make it easier to show where it’s relevant (improves targeting, maybe ranking for the right terms)"
www.searchenginejournal.com/google-confi...
"SD can make it easier to understand what the page is about, which can make it easier to show where it’s relevant (improves targeting, maybe ranking for the right terms)"
www.searchenginejournal.com/google-confi...
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Discover the proven process to map real AI search journeys, uncover hidden decision points, and turn AI-driven discovery into revenue.
In-House Marketers: How To Use Customer Insights To Boost Sales Now From AI Search
Discover the proven process to map real AI search journeys, uncover hidden decision points, and turn AI-driven discovery into revenue.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Discover the proven process to map real AI search journeys, uncover hidden decision points, and turn AI-driven discovery into revenue.
Must Read!
What is Google's vision for AI search ads and what should marketers prioritize in the structural shift of AI Mode and AI Overviews?
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What is Google's vision for AI search ads and what should marketers prioritize in the structural shift of AI Mode and AI Overviews?
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How AI Mode Will Redefine Paid Search Advertising
What is Google's vision for AI search ads and what should marketers prioritize in the structural shift of AI Mode and AI Overviews?
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September 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Must Read!
What is Google's vision for AI search ads and what should marketers prioritize in the structural shift of AI Mode and AI Overviews?
www.searchenginejournal.com/how-ai-mode-...
What is Google's vision for AI search ads and what should marketers prioritize in the structural shift of AI Mode and AI Overviews?
www.searchenginejournal.com/how-ai-mode-...
Keep testing and sharing your results, but don't treat your findings like they're universal truths, especially since tech is changing so fast that what you found today might not be true tomorrow.
September 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Keep testing and sharing your results, but don't treat your findings like they're universal truths, especially since tech is changing so fast that what you found today might not be true tomorrow.
I love vibe coding, but only in small chunks so I can understand every corner of my project and how it works.
September 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I love vibe coding, but only in small chunks so I can understand every corner of my project and how it works.
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(some) SEOs are over focused on AI & LLMs to the point they are missing the point. Forget what we call it, what matters is attracting attention through search behavior.
“Human behavior is the constant; experiences evolve.”
Watch the latest IMHO now
“Human behavior is the constant; experiences evolve.”
Watch the latest IMHO now
September 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
(some) SEOs are over focused on AI & LLMs to the point they are missing the point. Forget what we call it, what matters is attracting attention through search behavior.
“Human behavior is the constant; experiences evolve.”
Watch the latest IMHO now
“Human behavior is the constant; experiences evolve.”
Watch the latest IMHO now
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I tried the GPT-5 API too. It’s very slow and unusable. Requests with 'minimal' reasoning effort take around 15-20 seconds to complete when with 4o model it was around 5 seconds. Output quality is also much lower.
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GPT-5 + Responses API is extremely slow
I am using the Responses API. Prompts with c. 4k tokens have gone from a c. 5 seconds to 30+. I had to go through all my tests lengthening timeouts to even see what it is producing. The ones I looked ...
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August 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I tried the GPT-5 API too. It’s very slow and unusable. Requests with 'minimal' reasoning effort take around 15-20 seconds to complete when with 4o model it was around 5 seconds. Output quality is also much lower.
community.openai.com/t/gpt-5-resp...
community.openai.com/t/gpt-5-resp...
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Google says images styled with CSS won’t be indexed in Image Search, advising developers to use HTML tags for important visuals. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews #Google
#seonews #Google
Google Warns: CSS Background Images Aren’t Indexed
Google says images styled with CSS won’t be indexed in Image Search, advising developers to use HTML tags for important visuals. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews #Google
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July 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Google says images styled with CSS won’t be indexed in Image Search, advising developers to use HTML tags for important visuals. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews #Google
#seonews #Google
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My heartfelt support for all in-house SEOs being bombarded with questions from their teams about some article they read written by a random GEO/AIO/LEO scam artist.
July 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
My heartfelt support for all in-house SEOs being bombarded with questions from their teams about some article they read written by a random GEO/AIO/LEO scam artist.
Well… here’s where it all started.
The first web server.
The place where the internet was invented—just to help scientists share documents.
Skynet’s great-grandfather is right here.
#CERN 🇨🇭
The first web server.
The place where the internet was invented—just to help scientists share documents.
Skynet’s great-grandfather is right here.
#CERN 🇨🇭
March 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Well… here’s where it all started.
The first web server.
The place where the internet was invented—just to help scientists share documents.
Skynet’s great-grandfather is right here.
#CERN 🇨🇭
The first web server.
The place where the internet was invented—just to help scientists share documents.
Skynet’s great-grandfather is right here.
#CERN 🇨🇭
Reposted by Vahan Petrosyan
Hello, my network!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!
March 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Hello, my network!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!
Hello, my network!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!
March 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Hello, my network!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!
I will be in Zurich from March 21-24 and would love to connect in person, catch up over coffee, and chat about SEO if you're in Zurich. If you're in Zurich, hit me up!