Joseph de Souza
@josephdesouzagoa.bsky.social
Joseph de Souza is a leading Freelance SEO consultant and Web developer in Goa, India.
More details: https://www.infosolutionsgoa.com/about-joseph-de-souza.html
More details: https://www.infosolutionsgoa.com/about-joseph-de-souza.html
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A few years back I did the On-Page and technical SEO for a #Denmark based company in Danish and English. They also translated for their #Norweigian, #Swedish, #Finnish websites. The organic traffic is great even today #DenmarkSEO #NorweigianSEO, #SwedishSEO, #FinnishSEO #SEO
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Here is my video on the Google December 2025 core update www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8-I...
Google December 2025 Core Update Unwrapped Before The Holidays
YouTube video by RustyBrick Barry Schwartz Search Engine Roundtable
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Here is my video on the Google December 2025 core update www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8-I...
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SEO Video Recap covering Google core update to come soon, Google Discover minimally aligns to search rankings, new Search Console features are here, AI Mode has updates and a lot more www.youtube.com/watch?v=nniT...
Sponsored by @similarwebinsights.bsky.social
Sponsored by @similarwebinsights.bsky.social
Google December 2025 Core Update, Discover Alignment To Rankings, Search Console Features, AI Mode
YouTube video by RustyBrick Barry Schwartz Search Engine Roundtable
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
SEO Video Recap covering Google core update to come soon, Google Discover minimally aligns to search rankings, new Search Console features are here, AI Mode has updates and a lot more www.youtube.com/watch?v=nniT...
Sponsored by @similarwebinsights.bsky.social
Sponsored by @similarwebinsights.bsky.social
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"the level of participation and depth of conversation is an important part of effort [ugcDiscussionEffortScore]."
www.searchable.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"the level of participation and depth of conversation is an important part of effort [ugcDiscussionEffortScore]."
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I tested Google Translate's new LIVE translation functionality and it's mind-blowing. This is huge and something many have wanted for a very long time. You should try it out. Will be massively helpful to anyone traveling to other countries where you don't know the native language well...
December 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I tested Google Translate's new LIVE translation functionality and it's mind-blowing. This is huge and something many have wanted for a very long time. You should try it out. Will be massively helpful to anyone traveling to other countries where you don't know the native language well...
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WordPress 6.9, "Gene," is now available, introducing significant upgrades and new features, including the AI Experiments plugin, experimental blocks, and enhanced performance tools.
Dive into the full details: developer.wordpress.org/news/... Happy holidays!
#WordPressDevelopment
Dive into the full details: developer.wordpress.org/news/... Happy holidays!
#WordPressDevelopment
What’s new for developers? (December 2025)
Celebrate the release of WordPress 6.9 "Gene"! Also explore new AI tools, block upgrades, and developer updates as we wrap up an exciting year in WordPress.
developer.wordpress.org
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
WordPress 6.9, "Gene," is now available, introducing significant upgrades and new features, including the AI Experiments plugin, experimental blocks, and enhanced performance tools.
Dive into the full details: developer.wordpress.org/news/... Happy holidays!
#WordPressDevelopment
Dive into the full details: developer.wordpress.org/news/... Happy holidays!
#WordPressDevelopment
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Doing optimization for AI Search is "the same" as doing optimization, SEO, for traditional search, Nick Fox, SVP of Knowledge and Information at Google, said
Google's Nick Fox interviewed again by AIInsideShow where he says no standard license deals are coming for all publishers in AI search and SEO for AI Search is the same as traditional search www.seroundtable.com/google-nick-... by @jasonhowell.bsky.social and @jeffjarvis.bsky.social
#google
December 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Doing optimization for AI Search is "the same" as doing optimization, SEO, for traditional search, Nick Fox, SVP of Knowledge and Information at Google, said
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SEO teams can tie organic performance to revenue by mapping full user journeys in GA4 and uncovering hidden conversion opportunities.
How To Track User Journey In GA4 To Make SEO Wins More Visible
SEO teams can tie organic performance to revenue by mapping full user journeys in GA4 and uncovering hidden conversion opportunities.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
SEO teams can tie organic performance to revenue by mapping full user journeys in GA4 and uncovering hidden conversion opportunities.
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v1.112 is live!
We’re launching Find Friends, a contact import feature that helps you find people you know on Bluesky.
Try it! In the mobile app, go to Settings → Find friends from contacts.
Read how we took a more secure approach to this than other platforms: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
We’re launching Find Friends, a contact import feature that helps you find people you know on Bluesky.
Try it! In the mobile app, go to Settings → Find friends from contacts.
Read how we took a more secure approach to this than other platforms: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
December 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM
v1.112 is live!
We’re launching Find Friends, a contact import feature that helps you find people you know on Bluesky.
Try it! In the mobile app, go to Settings → Find friends from contacts.
Read how we took a more secure approach to this than other platforms: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
We’re launching Find Friends, a contact import feature that helps you find people you know on Bluesky.
Try it! In the mobile app, go to Settings → Find friends from contacts.
Read how we took a more secure approach to this than other platforms: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
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A small number of contributors currently carry out a lot of Test Team work. To make contributing more sustainable, the team is introducing clearer participation guidelines and piloting a Test Team Training Program in January 2026.
Interested?: make.wordpress.org/test/2025/...
#WordPress
Interested?: make.wordpress.org/test/2025/...
#WordPress
Test Team Training Program & Restructuring Plans for 2026
At present, the Test Team operates with limited active resources, and a significant portion of the workload is handled by a tiny number of contributors. This creates bottlenecks and increases the r…
make.wordpress.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A small number of contributors currently carry out a lot of Test Team work. To make contributing more sustainable, the team is introducing clearer participation guidelines and piloting a Test Team Training Program in January 2026.
Interested?: make.wordpress.org/test/2025/...
#WordPress
Interested?: make.wordpress.org/test/2025/...
#WordPress
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Sites that rank for multiple fan-out queries are far more likely to appear in Google AI Overviews
Nice research via the @surferseo.bsky.social team
"Ranking for Multiple Fan-Out Queries Dramatically Increases Your Chances of Getting Cited in AIOs"
surferseo.com/blog/query-f...
Nice research via the @surferseo.bsky.social team
"Ranking for Multiple Fan-Out Queries Dramatically Increases Your Chances of Getting Cited in AIOs"
surferseo.com/blog/query-f...
December 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Sites that rank for multiple fan-out queries are far more likely to appear in Google AI Overviews
Nice research via the @surferseo.bsky.social team
"Ranking for Multiple Fan-Out Queries Dramatically Increases Your Chances of Getting Cited in AIOs"
surferseo.com/blog/query-f...
Nice research via the @surferseo.bsky.social team
"Ranking for Multiple Fan-Out Queries Dramatically Increases Your Chances of Getting Cited in AIOs"
surferseo.com/blog/query-f...
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If you look very closely at today’s podcast episode, you will notice that Claire is not talking to her usual co-host, me, but to a secret, third person:
The amazing Elizabeth Rule!
Watch the episode below, or find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The amazing Elizabeth Rule!
Watch the episode below, or find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
AI Powered Analysis in GSC & Surviving Local SEO in 2026 | E15 The Whitespark Local Update
YouTube video by Whitespark
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you look very closely at today’s podcast episode, you will notice that Claire is not talking to her usual co-host, me, but to a secret, third person:
The amazing Elizabeth Rule!
Watch the episode below, or find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The amazing Elizabeth Rule!
Watch the episode below, or find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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The core update is live & seems impactful, Gemini is now showing rich visual results for local.
GPT 5.2 is live and good, image generation has improved, and the bit about Alpha Evolve being in preview has me freaked out.
community.mariehaynes.com/posts/dec-co...
GPT 5.2 is live and good, image generation has improved, and the bit about Alpha Evolve being in preview has me freaked out.
community.mariehaynes.com/posts/dec-co...
Dec core, Google Disco, MCP servers for Google’s products, Workspace Studio agents, Alpha Evolve is in preview. AI News You Can Use Dec 17, 2025
Last night I dreamed about Gemini 3 Flash. Why can't I have normal dreams, lol? I expect Google will announce it today based on how all of the Google accounts are tweeting ⚡⚡⚡.Gemini 3 Flash should...
community.mariehaynes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The core update is live & seems impactful, Gemini is now showing rich visual results for local.
GPT 5.2 is live and good, image generation has improved, and the bit about Alpha Evolve being in preview has me freaked out.
community.mariehaynes.com/posts/dec-co...
GPT 5.2 is live and good, image generation has improved, and the bit about Alpha Evolve being in preview has me freaked out.
community.mariehaynes.com/posts/dec-co...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Google updates JavaScript SEO best practices with new canonicalization section, saying don't use JS but if you do, we should be able to handle it www.seroundtable.com/google-javas...
#seo #javascript #google #googleseo #canonical
#seo #javascript #google #googleseo #canonical
December 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Google updates JavaScript SEO best practices with new canonicalization section, saying don't use JS but if you do, we should be able to handle it www.seroundtable.com/google-javas...
#seo #javascript #google #googleseo #canonical
#seo #javascript #google #googleseo #canonical
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SEO Video Recap covering the Google core update status, Gemini 3 Flash coming to AI Mode, optimizing for AI search, bug fixes for Search Console and reviews plus so much more www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eoT...
Sponsored by @Yahoo Search
Sponsored by @Yahoo Search
Google Core Update Status, Gemini 3 Flash In AI Mode, Optimizing For AI Search & Bug Fixes Galore
YouTube video by RustyBrick Barry Schwartz Search Engine Roundtable
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
SEO Video Recap covering the Google core update status, Gemini 3 Flash coming to AI Mode, optimizing for AI search, bug fixes for Search Console and reviews plus so much more www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eoT...
Sponsored by @Yahoo Search
Sponsored by @Yahoo Search
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I finally got to talk about one of my favorite topics on today’s podcast episode: geotagging photos!
Watch the new episode below, or listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
P.S. Reviews and comments are always appreciated 🙏
Watch the new episode below, or listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
P.S. Reviews and comments are always appreciated 🙏
AI Prompts for SMBs, New Geotagging Study, & Rebranding Checklist | E14 The Whitespark Local Update
YouTube video by Whitespark
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I finally got to talk about one of my favorite topics on today’s podcast episode: geotagging photos!
Watch the new episode below, or listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
P.S. Reviews and comments are always appreciated 🙏
Watch the new episode below, or listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
P.S. Reviews and comments are always appreciated 🙏
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SEO Video Recap covering AI Mode taking over Search, ranking volatility, Search Console AI configurator and 22 years of history www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zvt...
Sponsored by @bruceclay.bsky.social
Sponsored by @bruceclay.bsky.social
Google Search Volatility, AI Mode Takes Over Search, Search Console AI & 22 Year Anniversary
YouTube video by RustyBrick Barry Schwartz Search Engine Roundtable
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
SEO Video Recap covering AI Mode taking over Search, ranking volatility, Search Console AI configurator and 22 years of history www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zvt...
Sponsored by @bruceclay.bsky.social
Sponsored by @bruceclay.bsky.social
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💸 Top Black Friday Organic Search Traffic Winners & Trends in 2025 in the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy - Here's my full research and analysis, with recommendations based on the winning patterns: www.aleydasolis.com/en/search-en...
December 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
💸 Top Black Friday Organic Search Traffic Winners & Trends in 2025 in the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy - Here's my full research and analysis, with recommendations based on the winning patterns: www.aleydasolis.com/en/search-en...
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See Marta Gallorini's presentation here: wordpress.tv/2025/12/04/marta...
Marta Gallorini & WordPress Credits
A brief but effective illustration of my WordPress Internship, focusing on my personal website and the skills that WordPress has allowed me to develop.
wordpress.tv
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
See Marta Gallorini's presentation here: wordpress.tv/2025/12/04/marta...
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🚀 Announcing: The #SEOFOMO’s 2026 Organic (Traditional + AI) Search Trends Survey! Answer and get the chance to win an SEOFOMO hoodie and mug 👇
Let’s identify and assess the latest trends and shifts and what we expect in 2026:
Take the survey now: hub.seofomo.co/surveys/orga...
Let’s identify and assess the latest trends and shifts and what we expect in 2026:
Take the survey now: hub.seofomo.co/surveys/orga...
November 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🚀 Announcing: The #SEOFOMO’s 2026 Organic (Traditional + AI) Search Trends Survey! Answer and get the chance to win an SEOFOMO hoodie and mug 👇
Let’s identify and assess the latest trends and shifts and what we expect in 2026:
Take the survey now: hub.seofomo.co/surveys/orga...
Let’s identify and assess the latest trends and shifts and what we expect in 2026:
Take the survey now: hub.seofomo.co/surveys/orga...
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Google is working on a big update to the Gemini UX, it is calling 2.0 www.seroundtable.com/google-new-g... via @officiallogank.bsky.social
#gemini #google
#gemini #google
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Google is working on a big update to the Gemini UX, it is calling 2.0 www.seroundtable.com/google-new-g... via @officiallogank.bsky.social
#gemini #google
#gemini #google
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Google's @johnmu.com says rewriting AI content with humans won't lead to a site recovery in Google - it is more complicated than just that www.seroundtable.com/rewriting-ai...
#google #seo #content #aicontent #ai
#google #seo #content #aicontent #ai
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Google's @johnmu.com says rewriting AI content with humans won't lead to a site recovery in Google - it is more complicated than just that www.seroundtable.com/rewriting-ai...
#google #seo #content #aicontent #ai
#google #seo #content #aicontent #ai
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SEO Video Recap covering the Google Ads account hijacks, Thanksgiving Google search volatility, Web Guide in the All tab and more www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2Z...
Sponsored by Duda
Sponsored by Duda
Google Ads Account Hijacks, Thanksgiving Google Volatility & Web Guide For All
YouTube video by RustyBrick Barry Schwartz Search Engine Roundtable
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
SEO Video Recap covering the Google Ads account hijacks, Thanksgiving Google search volatility, Web Guide in the All tab and more www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2Z...
Sponsored by Duda
Sponsored by Duda
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Google Search Central has announced that annotations are coming to the Google Search Console 😎 This is great: One less feature remaining before they release the AI Overviews and AI Mode filter 😉💪 PS: I'm a glass half full type of person, yes!
Announcement here: developers.google.com/search/blog/...
Announcement here: developers.google.com/search/blog/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Google Search Central has announced that annotations are coming to the Google Search Console 😎 This is great: One less feature remaining before they release the AI Overviews and AI Mode filter 😉💪 PS: I'm a glass half full type of person, yes!
Announcement here: developers.google.com/search/blog/...
Announcement here: developers.google.com/search/blog/...
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🚨 The Top Verticals Players AI Search Traffic Trend Tracker [Updated: October 2025] 👇 hub.seofomo.co/surveys/ai-v...
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
🚨 The Top Verticals Players AI Search Traffic Trend Tracker [Updated: October 2025] 👇 hub.seofomo.co/surveys/ai-v...