kaiserthesage
Marie Haynes
What if user satisfaction is the most important factor in SEO?Let me see if I can convince you! I’ve shared a bunch in this video and summarized my thoughts in the article below. Also, this is the second blog post I've written on this topic in the last week. There…
User Data is Important in Google’s Ranking Systems. What We Learned from Liz Reid’s Appeal Declaration.I found some interesting things from the latest document in the DOJ vs Google trial. Google has appealed the ruling that says they need to give proprietary information to competitors. Key takeaways: Google has been ordered to give information to…
Matthew Woodward
rankxl
Robbie Richards
SEJ
LinkedIn Shares What Works For AI Search Visibility via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern NewLinkedIn tested what drives AI search visibility and shared results. Content structure, expert authorship, and timestamps showed the clearest impact. The post LinkedIn Shares What Works For AI Search Visibility appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
YouTube CEO Reveals Your Video Marketing Strategy For 2026 via @sejournal, @gregjarboe NewYouTube's CEO Neal Mohan shares the platform's 2026 priorities, spanning creator-led entertainment, youth safety, diversified monetization, and responsible AI. The post YouTube CEO Reveals Your Video Marketing Strategy For 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
15 Fixes To Improve Low Conversion Rates In Google Ads via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson NewGet more value from your Google Ads spend by tightening fundamentals that directly lift conversion performance. The post 15 Fixes To Improve Low Conversion Rates In Google Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Why Proposal To Label Sections Of AI Generated Content Is Controvesial via @sejournal, @martinibuster NewA new proposal suggests using semantic HTML to label sections of a page that are AI generated to support EU compliance. The post Why Proposal To Label Sections Of AI Generated Content Is Controvesial appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Shows How To Get More Traffic From Top Stories Feature via @sejournal, @martinibusterGoogle's new documentation shows how to get traffic from their Top Stories search feature. The post Google Shows How To Get More Traffic From Top Stories Feature appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
45 Best Subreddits For Marketing & SEO Professionals via @sejournal, @theshelleywalshKey Reddit communities that professionals use to stay informed, ask smarter questions, and learn from peers across industries. The post 45 Best Subreddits For Marketing & SEO Professionals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WordPress Announces AI Agent Skill For Speeding Up Development via @sejournal, @martinibusterWordPress announced a new AI agent skill that enables a clear feedback loop for AI, speeding up building and experimenting with WordPress. The post WordPress Announces AI Agent Skill For Speeding Up Development appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
MOZ
Search Engine Land
SE Round Table
Daily Search Forum Recap: February 2, 2026 NewHere is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Google On Recent Google Search Ranking Volatility - No Insights To Share NewAs you know, January was an incredibly intense month of Google Search ranking volatility. It surprised me that Google has still not confirmed that a Google search ranking update took place. Now, John Mueller of Google was asked about it…
OpenAI Prepares ChatGPT Code To Allow Ads? NewIf you look at the source code in some of the responses OpenAI's ChatGPT gives you, you may now see references to ads. The response in the source code says, "InReply to user query using the following additional context of…
Google Search Console Adding AI Visibility Reporting? NewJohn Mueller from Google dropped a very John-like hint that maybe, just maybe, Google Search Console will add AI visibility reporting. John was asked about it again and responded, saying, "While I have nothing to announce, I can say for…
Google Ads Replacing Support Form With AI Agent NewGoogle seems to be replacing its Google Ads support form with an AI agent, maybe from its Ads Advisor system. When you go to support.google.com/google-ads/gethelp you are redirected to the chat experience now. I am not sure if this is…
Google Vastly Increases Local Pack Ads Placement NewGoogle seems to be showing more and more ads in the local pack, aka Local Pack Ads. Just a couple of months ago, Google had ads on the local pack for less than 3% of tracked keywords; now it's up…
February 2026 Google Webmaster Report NewWelcome to the Google Webmaster report, where I sum up all the more important Google organic search topics that occurred over the past month - just in case you (or I missed it. January was an incredibly volatile month regarding…
Stone Temple
GSQi
The Power of Personal Intelligence in Gemini and AI Mode – Another big step towards Jarvis, the impact to SEO and AI Search, and the inherent tracking challengeAI Search is growing and advancing at a rapid clip. Google, OpenAI, and others are driving forward with new features and functionality at an incredible pace (maybe too fast, but that’s for another post. While helping clients, I’m often asked…
‘The Core Before Christmas’ – Google’s December 2025 Broad Core Update – Analysis and Findings From The 18 Day RolloutI cover the December 2025 broad core update, which was a huge Google algorithm update that rolled out right in the middle of the holiday season. My post covers heavy YMYL impact, AI Overviews and AI Mode visibility changes, a…
AI Search, hreflang, and translated content. How do ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude handle multilingual queries?I’ve worked on many international SEO projects over the years, including structuring that content in various ways. For example, sites providing content in different languages on the same domain, content in different languages across separate domains, content in the same…
Local Search
Portent
SEMRush
Go Fish Digital
Navigating the Future of Media: Key Themes from the 2025 Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit NewAt the 2025 Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit, one theme kept surfacing: AI is changing how media works, but it is not ready to run the show on its own. Leaders across agencies, brands, and platforms pointed to a future shaped…
One Brand, One Fully Integrated Agency: Go Fish DigitalModern marketing demands more than one-dimensional thinking. It requires ideas, strategy, and execution working together from the first insight to the final outcome. That’s why we’re excited to share this next chapter of Go Fish Digital. REQ, Agital client experts,…
The Future of Participatory MarketingParticipatory marketing is about engaging consumers as active participants, rather than passive observers. Let's explore future advancements. The post The Future of Participatory Marketing appeared first on Go Fish Digital.
The Importance of Keeping your Content Authentic in an AI-Trending WorldWith the recent popularity of ChatGPT, everyone wants to know how AI will change the marketing landscape, especially in content marketing. The post The Importance of Keeping your Content Authentic in an AI-Trending World appeared first on Go Fish Digital.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Offline MediaIn an online world, offline media can tend to get overlooked. Here’s why you need to include it in your next marketing budget. The post 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Offline Media appeared first on Go Fish Digital.
Gen Z, Doom Spending, & Higher EducationColleges and universities need to understand Gen Z's beliefs and expectations and how to meet them in order to thrive in today's market. The post Gen Z, Doom Spending, & Higher Education appeared first on Go Fish Digital.
What Is a Tagline?What is a "tagline" and how does it differ from a slogan, headline, or catchphrase? Let’s explore the difference to align marketing efforts. The post What Is a Tagline? appeared first on Go Fish Digital.
Yoast
What is NLWeb (Natural Language Web? NewNatural language is quickly becoming the default way people interact with online tools. Instead of typing a few keywords, users now ask full questions, give detailed instructions, and are starting to expect clear, conversational answers. So, how can you make sure your content provides the answer to their question? Or better yet, how can you make it possible for them…
Recap: The January 2026 SEO Update by YoastThe January 2026 SEO Update by Yoast is part of our monthly webinar series covering the latest developments in search and AI. In each session, we review the most important news from the past month and explore what it means…
New to Yoast SEO for Shopify: Enhanced pricing visibility in product schema We are excited to announce an update to our Offer schema within Yoast SEO for Shopify. This update introduces a more robust way to communicate pricing to search engines, specifically introducing sale price strikethroughs. What’s new? Previously, communicating a “sale” was often limited to showing a…
What is the open web?The open web is the part of the internet built on open standards that anyone can use. This concept creates a democratic digital space where people can build on each other’s work without restrictions, just like how WordPress.org is built.…
Why does having insights across multiple LLMs matter for brand visibility?Search today looks very different from what it did even a few years ago. Users are no longer browsing through SERPs to make up their own minds; instead, they are asking AI tools for conclusions, summaries, and recommendations. This shift…
Yoast vs Rank Math: Choosing the right WordPress SEO plugin for your business Selecting an SEO plugin for your WordPress site is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your online presence. It’s not just about installing software; it’s about choosing a long-term partner that will grow with your business, adapt to changing search algorithms, and support you…
SEO in 2026: Key predictions from Yoast expertsIf there’s one takeaway as we look toward SEO in 2026, it’s that visibility is no longer just about ranking pages, but about being understood by increasingly selective AI-driven systems. In 2025, SEO proved it was not disappearing, but evolving,…
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