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Apple sees first decline in traditional search queries, AI takes over
Eddy Cue, Apple’s head of services (which includes the search deal with Google), has spoken out in court about AI search as part of the competition case against Google. Apple noted a decline in traditional search queries in the Safari browser for the first time last month. He attributes this […]
From AI to API: the New Functions in SISTRIX from the First Quarter of 2025
Google said goodbye to to the year 2024 with a core and a spam update – and didn’t deliver much less during the first quarter of 2025 to keep the world of search engine optimisation on its toes. We weren’t idle either! Next to bigger changes that have already been […]
The Top Domains and Content for CRM software in 2025
This month, SectorWatch is heading back into the world of CRMs to see whose pipeline is capturing prime positions in Google’s search results—and which ones still need a little nurturing to climb to the top. We’re looking for brands whose SEO strategy is truly connecting with both customers and search […]
AIO frequency rises sharply. Featured Snippets dropping in UK.
Since introducing the AI overview (AIO) answer format, Google has experimented with various details and display options. Now, Mountain View seems to be confident about the outcome and has been rolling out AI Overviews for significantly more keywords in recent days.
Google Core Update March 2025
The March 2025 Core Update, announced on the 13th March 2025, rolled out over two weeks. This was the first major update of 2025. Helpful statistics and analysis are provided below. Data has been updated during the roll-out with examples and lists of affected domains below.
The Best of – SISTRIX Blog
These articles from the last year are exceptional. They helped people, nurtured discussion and spurred thoughts. Here’s our hand-picked selection of the best of SISTRIX Blog.
New Data Studies
(5 articles)The Top ‘non-profit’ Domains Grew in 2022 – Trust and Visibility to Learn From
Core Web Vitals – Wix vs. WordPress, Shopify vs. Shopware – What’s fastest?
Why (almost) everything you knew about Google CTR is no longer valid
After Schema.org Change: Search Results with Ratings Drop by 13%
The Page Speed Ranking Factor. What, exactly, is fast?
Popular Case Studies
(3 articles)Search Visibility – A Walk Down The Digital High Street
How HomeToGo aligned with SEO to create visibility
You have to know the past to understand the present – Case Study Patient.co.uk
Best Expert Opinion
(4 articles)An appeal for more science in SEO
SEO 2020: Google becomes your competitor
Love your website: A case for more independence
Only fools will ignore link building
Important Google announcements
(4 articles)Google Confirms that Core Web Vitals will be a Ranking Factor from May 2021
Core Web Vitals – Google’s Benchmark for Page Experience
Google Switching Fully to Mobile-First Indexing
Google introduces new link attributes: Sponsored and UGC
Latest IndexWatch Analysis
(1 articles)The Top ‘non-profit’ Domains Grew in 2022 – Trust and Visibility to Learn From
New Toolbox features
(5 articles)From AI to API: the New Functions in SISTRIX from the First Quarter of 2025
Successfully Combining User Intention and SERP Features
Introducing the Free Keyword Research Tool
New – The Influencer Search Engine from SISTRIX, Available Now
The Next Generation of SERP Analysis