Vahan Petrosyan
@vahandev.bsky.social
Director of Technology at Search Engine Journal. @sejournal.bsky.social
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
Ask the best Reddit expert anything, don't miss your chance!
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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...
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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 🇨🇭
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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!
Reposted by Vahan Petrosyan
Google has begun rolling out the March core algorithm update, which is expected to complete in two weeks. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews #Google
#seonews #Google
Google Begins Rolling Out March Core Algorithm Update
Google has begun rolling out the March core algorithm update, which is expected to complete in two weeks. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews #Google
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March 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Google has begun rolling out the March core algorithm update, which is expected to complete in two weeks. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
#seonews #Google
#seonews #Google
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Here's my latest article just published on Search Engine Journal.
"AI-driven search is disrupting organic traffic and emerging markets present a unique opportunity to future-proof SEO efforts for multinational businesses"
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"AI-driven search is disrupting organic traffic and emerging markets present a unique opportunity to future-proof SEO efforts for multinational businesses"
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@sejournal.bsky.social
Using SEO To Capture Growth Opportunities In Emerging Markets
AI-driven search is disrupting organic traffic and emerging markets present a unique opportunity to future-proof SEO efforts for multinational businesses
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March 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Here's my latest article just published on Search Engine Journal.
"AI-driven search is disrupting organic traffic and emerging markets present a unique opportunity to future-proof SEO efforts for multinational businesses"
www.searchenginejournal.com/using-seo-ca...
@sejournal.bsky.social
"AI-driven search is disrupting organic traffic and emerging markets present a unique opportunity to future-proof SEO efforts for multinational businesses"
www.searchenginejournal.com/using-seo-ca...
@sejournal.bsky.social
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Maybe PageSpeed Insights is a little slow for some sites typical users. Though is that a bad thing to overemphasise issues and opportunities?
But also perhaps consider that maybe, just maybe, your high-end dev devices aren’t those used by the average users either and may be masking real issues? 🤔
But also perhaps consider that maybe, just maybe, your high-end dev devices aren’t those used by the average users either and may be masking real issues? 🤔
February 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Maybe PageSpeed Insights is a little slow for some sites typical users. Though is that a bad thing to overemphasise issues and opportunities?
But also perhaps consider that maybe, just maybe, your high-end dev devices aren’t those used by the average users either and may be masking real issues? 🤔
But also perhaps consider that maybe, just maybe, your high-end dev devices aren’t those used by the average users either and may be masking real issues? 🤔
🥂🍷🥂
February 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🥂🍷🥂
Stopped by the WordLift's office for a great catch-up with @cyberandy.bsky.social and the team! We had some great conversations about AI and the future of SEO, over a fantastic lunch🍝.
It was great reconnecting after G50.
It was great reconnecting after G50.
January 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Stopped by the WordLift's office for a great catch-up with @cyberandy.bsky.social and the team! We had some great conversations about AI and the future of SEO, over a fantastic lunch🍝.
It was great reconnecting after G50.
It was great reconnecting after G50.
Everyone now hates Tesla cars. Great work by Musk in helping China’s car makers. They no longer need to spend $$ on marketing of their electric cars.
January 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Everyone now hates Tesla cars. Great work by Musk in helping China’s car makers. They no longer need to spend $$ on marketing of their electric cars.