TLDR

  • Today's HDR Update for 26 Dec, 2023
  • 1) Why Google Recommends Hierarchical Site Structure For SEO.
  • 2) Google SGE And Generative AI In Search: What To Expect In 2024.
  • 3) Apple is in talks with publishers to use their content to train GenAI models: Report.
  • 4) OpenAI announces new archive feature for ChatGPT, here’s how it works.
  • 5) Google: Double Slashes In URLs Can Confuse Some Crawlers.

In the fast-paced world of digital evolution, major players are shaping the future. Google advocates hierarchical site structures for SEO dominance, while the imminent Google Search Generation Engine (SGE) promises a transformative leap in search with generative AI. Apple's negotiations with publishers to leverage content for GenAI models hint at a collaborative AI future. OpenAI's ChatGPT introduces a game-changing archive feature, enhancing productivity. Simultaneously, Google warns against double slashes in URLs, emphasizing precision for SEO success. These developments collectively define a dynamic landscape where technology and collaboration converge for a more intelligent digital era.

Why Google Recommends Hierarchical Site Structure For SEO

Google's Gary Illyes explains why the hierarchical site structure is a good choice for SEO

In response to a query regarding site structure, Gary Illyes of Google highlighted the benefits of a hierarchical site structure for search engine optimisation and when using a flat site layout is acceptable.

  • Flat Site Structure
  • Hierarchical Site Structure
  • Silo Site Structure

Source Url: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/why-google-recommends-hierarchical-site-structure-for-seo/504612/

Google SGE And Generative AI In Search: What To Expect In 2024

  • Consumers' growing interest in AI-powered search has led to the further evolution of Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE).
  • The move towards AI-enhanced search experiences is evident in Google's emphasis on improving search using AI, including quicker response times and new ad forms.
  • 29% Of Adults Would Switch To AI-Powered Search

Source Url: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-sge-and-generative-ai-in-search-what-to-expect-in-2024/504578/

Apple is in talks with publishers to use their content to train GenAI models: Report

Apple has made contact with news organisations such as Condé Nast, which publishes Vogue and The New Yorker, among others.

  • Apple has reportedly proposed a multiyear $50 million deal to license the archives of news articles
  • Apple has developed its internal ChatGPT-like service for its employees
  • Apple is reportedly investing millions of dollars into artificial intelligence

Source Url: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/apple-is-in-talks-with-publishers-to-use-their-content-to-train-genai-models-report-410688-2023-12-25

OpenAI announces new archive feature for ChatGPT, here’s how it works

With an Android version on the way, users may presently access the functionality on ChatGPT's web and iOS versions.

  • OpenAI has introduced an Archive feature for ChatGPT
  • It allows users to declutter the chat window without deleting chats fully
  • The Archive feature is currently available on the web and on iOS

Source Url: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/openai-announces-new-archive-feature-for-chatgpt-heres-how-it-works-410446-2023-12-22

Google: Double Slashes In URLs Can Confuse Some Crawlers

Gary Illyes said some search engines can be confused by seeing double slashes in a URL. Previously, Google suggested not to use double slashes in your URLs but here Gary is saying that technically pages load with double slashes but some search engines may have issues crawling URLs with double slashes.

Source Url: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-double-slashes-in-urls-36589

That's all folks for the day from the Hocalwire Team. We will get back with more updates tomorrow!!

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