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DOJ is asking a court to force Google to divest its Ad Manager. Google has proposed a solution to make its services more interoperable.
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Google Brings AI Mode To Chrome’s Address Bar
Google puts AI Mode in Chrome’s address bar with page-aware prompts, Gemini help across tabs, and stronger protections, rolling out in the U.S. first.
Google Introduces Three-Tier Store Widget Program For Retailers
Google is now offering its store widget in three levels that you can integrate into your website, showcasing ratings and policies.
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SEO For Paws Live Stream Conference: Free Tickets Out Now
SEO meets compassion: Join SEO for Paws on Sept. 25, 2025 to learn from industry leaders and raise funds for animal shelters in Ukraine.
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DOJ Seeks Google Ad Manager Break Up As Remedies Trial Begins
DOJ is asking a court to force Google to divest its Ad Manager. Google has proposed a solution to make its services more interoperable.
When Advertising Shifts To Prompts, What Should Advertisers Do?
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Google AI Max For Search Goes Global In Beta
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Google Ads Rolls Out New Creative & Omnichannel Tools
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Ask An SEO: High Volumes Or High Authority Evergreen Content?
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- Understand how E-E-A-T meets AI content to inform truly helpful content.
- Capitalize on emerging SEO opportunities where early adoption pays off.
- Align SEO strategy with business outcomes in an era of reinvention.
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YouTube monetization gets major updates: dynamic sponsorship insertion, side-panel live ads, and AI-powered shopping tools.
YouTube Adds Title A/B Testing And “Ask Studio” Analytics
By Matt G. Southern
YouTube announces A/B title testing availability, along with AI-powered conversational analytics for YouTube Studio.
LinkedIn Study: Professionals Trust Their Networks Over AI & Search
By Matt G. Southern
LinkedIn reports that professionals trust their networks more than AI or search engines for work advice, with spending shifting to creators and community content.
LinkedIn Alerts You When Posts Drive Profile Views & Followers
By Matt G. Southern
LinkedIn notifications now alert you when posts drive profile views & followers. Learn how these real-time analytics can help.
Reddit Prioritizes Search, Sees 5X Growth in AI-Powered Answers
By Matt G. Southern
Reddit is investing in search after hitting 70M weekly queries, with Reddit Answers expanding and deeper integration on the way.
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LinkedIn’s latest benchmark report reveals how video content and creator partnerships are driving trust and growth in the B2B space.