--- title: Blog | Disqus | Michael Gately description: The official blog for Disqus news, tips, and updates. --- [![disqus](https://a.disquscdn.com/next/710d860/marketing/assets/img/brand/disqus-logo-blue.svg)](https://disqus.com/) - Comments - [Overview](https://disqus.com/platform/overview/) - [Engagement](https://disqus.com/platform/engagement/) - [Moderation & Safety](https://disqus.com/platform/moderation/) - [Audience](https://disqus.com/platform/audience/) - [Monetization](https://disqus.com/platform/monetization/) - [Boards](https://about.disqus.com/disqus-boards) - [Polls](https://disqus.com/polls/) - [Pricing](https://disqus.com/pricing/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.disqus.com) - [Support](https://disqus.com/support/) - [Knowledge Base](https://help.disqus.com/) - [Disqus 101](https://about.disqus.com/disqus-101) - [Discuss Disqus](https://disqus.com/home/channel/discussdisqus/) - [Case Studies](https://about.disqus.com/case-studies) - [About](https://disqus.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://about.disqus.com/contact/) - Login - [Publishers](https://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=https://disqus.com/admin/) - [Commenters](https://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=https://disqus.com/home/notifications/) [Get Started](https://disqus.com/profile/signup/intent) Site Admin - View Profile - [Settings](https://disqus.com/home/settings/) - [Home](https://disqus.com/home/) - [Help](https://help.disqus.com/) - [Log Out](https://disqus.com/logout/) [Blog](https://blog.disqus.com) Posts by Michael Gately # Posts by Michael Gately [![Google's AI Overviews: Game Over for Publisher Traffic?](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px)%20(17).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/google-ai-overview-game-over-for-publisher-traffic) [Market Trends](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/market-trends) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/google-ai-overview-game-over-for-publisher-traffic#disqus_thread) ## [Google's AI Overviews: Game Over for Publisher Traffic?](https://blog.disqus.com/google-ai-overview-game-over-for-publisher-traffic) June 16, 2025 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) When Google's AI Overviews launched last year, publishers worried they might negatively impact their traffic. It turns out those worries were justified, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/google-ai-overview-game-over-for-publisher-traffic) [![Disqus Polls: Now With More Responsive Design and Post-Submission Call-to-Actions](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px)%20(16).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-more-responsive-plus-call-to-actions) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-more-responsive-plus-call-to-actions#disqus_thread) ## [Disqus Polls: Now With More Responsive Design and Post-Submission Call-to-Actions](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-more-responsive-plus-call-to-actions) May 15, 2025 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) We've just released a significant update to Disqus Polls that will help publishers better capture their audiences' attention and keep them engaged and on-site for even longer. [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-more-responsive-plus-call-to-actions) [![Maximum Interaction: Why Publishers Are Turning to Polls to Engage Website Audiences](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px)%20(15).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/why-publishers-are-adding-polls-to-their-websites) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/why-publishers-are-adding-polls-to-their-websites#disqus_thread) ## [Maximum Interaction: Why Publishers Are Turning to Polls to Engage Website Audiences](https://blog.disqus.com/why-publishers-are-adding-polls-to-their-websites) February 05, 2025 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) As a publisher, you're undoubtedly feeling increasing pressure to captivate audiences in a way that both builds your community and generates revenue. You publish great online content, but is that enough to keep your audiences engaged in the modern age of constant distractions and diminished attention spans? Unfortunately, the answer is no. You need to do more, which is why so many publishers have been looking for ways to make their websites more interactive and dynamic. [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/why-publishers-are-adding-polls-to-their-websites) [![Now Available: Disqus Polls](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Group%2013%20(2).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-are-here-and-available-to-all-publishers) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-are-here-and-available-to-all-publishers#disqus_thread) ## [Now Available: Disqus Polls](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-are-here-and-available-to-all-publishers) October 30, 2024 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) Today, we’re thrilled to launch Disqus Polls, a powerful new tool that enables publishers to easily create and embed interactive polls directly onto their site, boosting audience engagement and collecting valuable insights. After weeks of feedback from early adopters, we’ve fine-tuned Polls to deliver the best experience for publishers and their audiences, and now, Polls are available to everyone! [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-polls-are-here-and-available-to-all-publishers) [![Introducing Disqus Polls for Publishers](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px)%20(12).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/introducing-disqus-polls-for-publishers) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/introducing-disqus-polls-for-publishers#disqus_thread) ## [Introducing Disqus Polls for Publishers](https://blog.disqus.com/introducing-disqus-polls-for-publishers) October 02, 2024 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) In our daily experiences working closely with publishers, they consistently tell us they are always seeking new and exciting ways to engage and expand their audiences. [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/introducing-disqus-polls-for-publishers) [![Keep Your Account Secure with Two-Factor Authentication](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px)%20(9).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/keep-your-account-secure-with-two-factor-authentication) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/keep-your-account-secure-with-two-factor-authentication#disqus_thread) ## [Keep Your Account Secure with Two-Factor Authentication](https://blog.disqus.com/keep-your-account-secure-with-two-factor-authentication) September 04, 2024 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) Starting today, all Disqus users now have the option to secure their accounts with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/keep-your-account-secure-with-two-factor-authentication) [![Introducing Two New Social Login Options](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px)%20(5).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/two-new-social-login-options-apple-microsoft) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/two-new-social-login-options-apple-microsoft#disqus_thread) ## [Introducing Two New Social Login Options](https://blog.disqus.com/two-new-social-login-options-apple-microsoft) June 13, 2024 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) It's been a busy couple of months here at Disqus—we recently unveiled our new and improved core text editor as well as the latest version of the Disqus WordPress Plugin. [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/two-new-social-login-options-apple-microsoft) [![Upgraded Text Editor is now live!](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px)%20(4).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/new-improved-text-editor) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/new-improved-text-editor#disqus_thread) ## [Upgraded Text Editor is now live!](https://blog.disqus.com/new-improved-text-editor) May 30, 2024 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) Fresh off our recent upgrade to the Disqus WordPress plugin, we’re back with another exciting new announcement! [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/new-improved-text-editor) [![New: Disqus WordPress Plugin v3.1](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(1135%20x%20639%20px).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/new-disqus-wordpress-plugin-v3-1) [Product](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/product) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/new-disqus-wordpress-plugin-v3-1#disqus_thread) ## [New: Disqus WordPress Plugin v3.1](https://blog.disqus.com/new-disqus-wordpress-plugin-v3-1) April 09, 2024 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) Today we're very excited to announce the latest version of the Disqus WordPress plugin... say hello to v3.1! [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/new-disqus-wordpress-plugin-v3-1) [![AI: If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em to Make More Publisher Revenue](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(11).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/ai-if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em-to-make-more-publisher-revenue) [Market Trends](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/market-trends) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/ai-if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em-to-make-more-publisher-revenue#disqus_thread) ## [AI: If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em to Make More Publisher Revenue](https://blog.disqus.com/ai-if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em-to-make-more-publisher-revenue) January 02, 2024 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) All over the world, publishers are trying to extract money from AI. [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/ai-if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em-to-make-more-publisher-revenue) [![24 of the Most Important Metrics for Publishers in '24](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%20(New%20Era%2023)%20(7).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/24-of-the-most-important-metrics-for-publishers-in-2024) [Market Trends](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/market-trends) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/24-of-the-most-important-metrics-for-publishers-in-2024#disqus_thread) ## [24 of the Most Important Metrics for Publishers in '24](https://blog.disqus.com/24-of-the-most-important-metrics-for-publishers-in-2024) December 13, 2023 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) Metrics are a continually discussed—and debated—aspect of digital advertising and publishing. [Read more »](https://blog.disqus.com/24-of-the-most-important-metrics-for-publishers-in-2024) [![Disqus Earns Coveted Google Certified Publishing Partner Status](https://blog.disqus.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Imge%20-%20GCPP%20(2).png)](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-earns-coveted-google-certified-publishing-partner-status) [Press Release](https://blog.disqus.com/topic/press-release) [... comments](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-earns-coveted-google-certified-publishing-partner-status#disqus_thread) ## [Disqus Earns Coveted Google Certified Publishing Partner Status](https://blog.disqus.com/disqus-earns-coveted-google-certified-publishing-partner-status) December 12, 2023 | [Michael Gately](https://blog.disqus.com/author/michael-gately) SAN FRANCISCO (December 5, 2023) - Disqus, a leading audience engagement and community growth platform, has been awarded Google Certified Publishing Partner (GCPP) status. This prestigious certification recognizes Disqus as a proven and trusted authority in leveraging Google products to help publishers achieve their goals. To enter the GCPP, Disqus successfully demonstrated a consistent history of delivering excellent service and maintaining the highest possible performance standards when collaborating with publishers. 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