Joy Johnston
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News SEO Strategist, Trisolute News Dashboard | Award-winning author | Caregiver Advocate | Irish-American
Articles by Joy Johnston
How to turn news articles into assets for AI search
AI is prompting the deconstruction of the traditional news article. Publishers concerned about declining search visibility must adapt their content distribution workflows to surface in Google’s AI-powered SERP features and LLMs. AI-powered algorithms are reshaping how news content gets surfaced, with audiences favoring video in a social-search hybrid experience. The article isn’t dead, but publishers may need to think beyond it and embrace liquid content.
How to optimize news content for today’s social-first Google SERP
We’re in a new era where web content visibility is fragmenting across a wide range of search and social platforms. While still a dominant force, Google is no longer the default search experience. Video-based social media platforms like TikTok and community-based sites like Reddit are becoming popular search engines with dedicated audiences. This trend is impacting how news content is consumed.
How did YouTube fare in Google mobile visibility in 2023?
It’s no secret that video visibility rankings on Google’s SERPs are driven largely by Google’s own video platform, YouTube. News publishers who are not repurposing their own videos on YouTube are missing out on one of the internet’s most popular video platforms, which also serves as a search engine. WTF is SEO offers some good tips for news publishers on how to optimize video content for YouTube. In 2023, YouTube’s visibility in video rankings on Google saw some dramatic swings.
Hurricane safety: 10 tips to stay safe when returning home after a natural disaster
While much attention is placed on storm preparedness, the period just after a natural disaster can be particularly dangerous. Weary residents who are eager to return to their homes are at increased risk for a variety of life-threatening situations, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, mold exposure and food poisoning. The following tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help keep you and your family safe.
Book Giveaway for Slow Dog by Joy Johnston and Lana Lee
Bright and full of energy, Destiny is excited to meet her grandmother's new dog, but Murphy is so slow he is more like a turtle than a dog! Destiny likes to move fast because there is so much to see and do. Destiny tries hard to be friends with Murphy, but his slow pace frustrates her. In a magical moment at the park, Murphy shows Destiny all the wonderful things in the world around her that she has missed in her need for speed.
Trick-or-treating: Top Halloween safety tips
The Halloween season has arrived and with that, plans for trick-or-treating. Here are a few safety tips when trick-or-treating with the family this Halloween. >>Top Halloween food safety tips COSTUME SAFETY Costumes and other components can create hazards if you’re not careful.
Trick-or-treating: Top Halloween safety tips
The Halloween season has arrived and with that, plans for trick-or-treating. Here are a few safety tips when trick-or-treating with the family this Halloween. >>Top Halloween food safety tips COSTUME SAFETY Costumes and other components can create hazards if you’re not careful.
Top Halloween food safety tips
Halloween treats come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes they can be dangerous. For Halloween food safety advice, the following tips will help keep little ghosts and goblins safe. If your child has a food allergy, the following can let them enjoy their Halloween haul while avoiding any problematic foods: Look for teal pumpkins Families who display teal pumpkins offer non-candy treats for trick-or-treaters who may have allergies.
Halloween 2022: Most popular candy by state
As the country prepares for Halloween, it’s time to take a look at this year’s candy survey. >> Read more trending news Halloween celebrations are expected to return to pre-pandemic normalcy, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumers are expected to spend $3.1 billion on Halloween candy this year, a new record. America’s favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s Cups, followed by Skittles and M&Ms. Those top three favorites remain unchanged from 2021.
Hurricane Safety: 10 tips to stay safe when returning home after a natural disaster
While much attention is placed on storm preparedness, the period just after a natural disaster can be particularly dangerous. Weary residents who are eager to return to their homes are at increased risk for a variety of life-threatening situations, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, mold exposure and food poisoning. The following tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help keep you and your family safe.
Hurricane Safety: 10 tips to stay safe when returning home after a natural disaster
While much attention is placed on storm preparedness, the period just after a natural disaster can be particularly dangerous. Weary residents who are eager to return to their homes are at increased risk for a variety of life-threatening situations, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, mold exposure and food poisoning. The following tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help keep you and your family safe.
Recall alert: More products with Jif peanut butter recalled
Time to check the pantry again. The Jif peanut butter recall has expanded. >> Read more trending news The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that several more companies were voluntarily pulling products that contain Jif peanut butter due to potential salmonella contamination. In addition, prepared items containing Jif peanut butter made at major grocery store chains nationwide are also part of the expanded recall.
Hurricane Safety: 10 tips to stay safe when returning home after a natural disaster
While much attention is placed on storm preparedness, the period just after a natural disaster can be particularly dangerous. Weary residents who are eager to return to their homes are at increased risk for a variety of life-threatening situations, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, mold exposure and food poisoning. The following tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help keep you and your family safe.
Mental Health Awareness Month: How you can help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There are many ways people can support the mental health of family, colleagues and friends. >> Read more trending news Here are some programs that train people to become mental health advocates in their communities.
Mental Health Awareness Month: How you can help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There are many ways people can support the mental health of family, colleagues and friends. >> Read more trending news Here are some programs that train people to become mental health advocates in their communities.
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy the social media company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. Trading of Twitter stock was halted just prior to the announcement.
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy the social media company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. Trading of Twitter stock was halted just prior to the announcement.
Melissa Lucio death row case: Texas appeals court delays execution
HOUSTON — A Texas woman sentenced to death for the murder of her two-year-old daughter has been granted a temporary reprieve, after an appeals court halted Wednesday’s execution so a lower court can review the case. >> Read more trending news Melissa Lucio, a mother of 14, was convicted and sentenced to death row for the 2007 murder of her daughter, Mariah. Lucio was accused of fatally beating the girl, The Associated Press reported.
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy the social media company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. Trading of Twitter stock was halted just prior to the announcement.
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy the social media company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. Trading of Twitter stock was halted just prior to the announcement.
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy the social media company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. Trading of Twitter stock was halted just prior to the announcement.
NFL WR Byron Pringle arrested for reckless driving with child in car
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Chicago Bears wide receiver Byron Pringle was arrested Saturday in Florida on reckless driving charges. >> Read more trending news Pringle, 28, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol after he was pulled over for doing doughnuts on a public road, ESPN reported. He was charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $43 billion bid to buy the social media company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. Trading of Twitter stock was halted just prior to the announcement.
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter has accepted Elon Musk’s $43 billion bid to buy the social media company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. Trading of Twitter stock was halted just prior to the announcement.
Whole Foods Market Red Lentil Dal recalled due to potential listeria contamination
A packaged meal sold at Whole Foods has been recalled due to potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. >> Read more trending news Bakkavor USA voluntarily recalled Whole Foods Market Red Lentil Dal Thursday, according to the FDA notice. The product contains pickled curry cauliflower, which was recalled Tuesday by its producer, Doux South Specialties, LLC, because it may be contaminated with listeria.
Officials find body of Texas Army National Guard soldier who attempted to help drowning migrants
EAGLE PASS, Texas — The body of a Texas Army National Guard member was found Monday after the soldier went missing during an attempt to rescue migrants who were drowning, officials said. >> Read more trending news Rep. Tony Gonzales confirmed to KENS that the body of Specialist Bishop E. Evans, 22, had been found after a weekend search. Evans went missing on Friday morning after jumping into the Rio Grande river along the U.S.-Mexico border in a rescue attempt, The Associated Press reported.
NFL WR Byron Pringle arrested for reckless driving with child in car
Byron Pringle KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 16: Tre Norwood #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Byron Pringle #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs jump to catch the ball in the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk April 25, 2022 at 7:31 am PDT PASCO COUNTY, Fla.
Whole Foods Market Red Lentil Dal recalled due to potential listeria contamination
A packaged meal sold at Whole Foods has been recalled due to potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. >> Read more trending news Bakkavor USA voluntarily recalled Whole Foods Market Red Lentil Dal Thursday, according to the FDA notice. The product contains pickled curry cauliflower, which was recalled Tuesday by its producer, Doux South Specialties, LLC, because it may be contaminated with listeria.
Biden nominates Bridget Brink to be Ambassador of Ukraine
WASHINGTON — President Biden announced Monday that he plans to nominate Bridget Brink for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine. >> Read more trending news Brink currently serves as the U.S. Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. She is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, having spent her 25-year career focused on advancing U.S. policy in Europe and Eurasia. She has served roles in the State Department and various U.S. embassies, according to the nomination announcement.
Pfizer recalls Accupril tablets due to presence of cancer-causing impurity
Pfizer Inc. is recalling several lots of a blood pressure drug due to elevated levels of a potential cancer-causing impurity. >> Read more trending news According to Friday’s announcement posted on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration website, Pfizer is voluntarily recalling five lots of Accupril tablets. Recent testing found the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-quinapril, above the Acceptable Daily Intake level.
Federal judge voids national mask mandate for travelers
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials, The Associated Press reported.
Federal judge voids national mask mandate for travelers
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials, The Associated Press reported.
Federal judge voids national mask mandate for travelers
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials, The Associated Press reported.
Federal judge voids national mask mandate for travelers
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials, The Associated Press reported.
Coronavirus: Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate in public spaces
PHILADELPHIA — The city of Philadelphia is reinstating its indoor mask mandate in public spaces due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city. >> Read more trending news Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces in the city beginning April 18, Philadelphia public health officials announced Monday. Indoor spaces include schools and childcare settings, businesses, restaurants and government buildings, according to a statement from Philadelphia Public Health.
Coronavirus: Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate in public spaces
By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk April 11, 2022 at 2:52 pm EDT PHILADELPHIA — The city of Philadelphia is reinstating its indoor mask mandate in public spaces due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city. >> Read more trending news Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces in the city beginning April 18, Philadelphia public health officials announced Monday.
Coronavirus: Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate in public spaces
By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk April 11, 2022 at 1:52 pm CDT PHILADELPHIA — The city of Philadelphia is reinstating its indoor mask mandate in public spaces due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city. >> Read more trending news Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces in the city beginning April 18, Philadelphia public health officials announced Monday.
Cincinnati Zoo: Fiona the hippo to be big sister
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo announced Monday that Bibi the Nile hippo is pregnant, which will make the zoo’s famous Fiona a big sister. >> Read more trending news Bibi’s “big bundle of joy” is expected to arrive in late summer, according to the Cincinnati Zoo. The news came after the zoo hinted that one of its residents was pregnant, WXIX reported.
DoorDash launches new plan just for college students
By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk April 11, 2022 at 12:31 pm EDT DoorDash, the online food delivery service, announced Monday the launch of DashPass for Students, a budget-friendly subscription plan. >> Read more trending news DashPass for Students will cost $4.99 per month, DoorDash said. Those who purchase an annual plan will pay $48 for an additional savings over the monthly fee.
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