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A new Ahrefs study of 600,000 pages finds no correlation between AI content and Google rankings, easing concerns about algorithmic penalties.
AI share buttons that are easy to configure may help increase a site’s exposure in ChatGPT and Google AI Mode.
Businesses adopting AI tools without proper planning are facing costly setbacks. Experts and research warn: AI needs human oversight.
Independent publishers want the option to opt out of Google’s AI Overviews without being excluded from the search results.
Tests show that removing meta descriptions may improve search engine traffic, although some say SEO tests are performative theater.
YouTube is updating its monetization policies to target mass-produced and repetitious content. Here’s you need to know.
Cloudflare’s new pay-per-crawl feature blocks AI crawlers and allows publishers to charge for access, sparking debate in the SEO industry over content visibility and monetization.
YouTube is replacing the “returning viewers” metric with new viewer segments to help creators better understand long-term audience engagement.
LLM tools appear to be gaining maturity, though there are differing views on what should be tracked..
A study finds Google’s AI Mode returns different URLs 91% of the time for the same query, offering insight into how sources are chosen.
Google says core updates rely on long-term patterns, not recent link spam. Should you disavow? Here’s what John Mueller told SEO professionals.
Google’s trust ranking patent suggests that user behavior can influence how search results are ranked.
Most top-ranking websites fail HTML validation. Google explains why perfect code isn’t required, and what matters instead.
Germany is pursuing a ban on DeepSeek due to alleged illegal transfers of user data to China.
Google’s June 2025 core update is now rolling out and may take up to three weeks to complete.
Google has launched a new integrated version of Search Console Insights, offering simplified performance data in the main dashboard.
Google’s multi-vector retrieval algorithm (MUVERA) speeds up search, is highly efficient and improves accuracy
YouTube rolls out experimental AI features to improve video discovery, including a search carousel and conversational assistant.
Google’s new Preferred Sources lets users customize Top Stories with favorite publishers. How could this shift impact search visibility?
Google’s new Offerwall feature lets publishers monetize through surveys, ads, or micro payments. Could this reshape your revenue strategy?
Google’s srsltid parameter is showing on blog and homepage URLs, affecting reporting and analytics, but not affecting rankings.
Jill Whalen, who recently passed away, championed an ethical approach to SEO that continues to influence the industry.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ChatGPT is no longer just a “Google replacement,” describing its shift toward task completion and assistant-style workflows.
YouTube updates Advanced Mode in Studio Analytics with saved reports, a simplified layout, and built-in performance tools for creators.
Google’s Martin Splitt and Gary Illyes discuss how much technical knowledge SEO professionals need, and why coding isn’t always essential.
TikTok gets third 90-day extension, staying active until Sept 17 as ownership talks continue.
YouTube Shorts hits 200 billion daily views as platform unveils AI video tools and TV viewing leadership.
Yoast fixed an AI-related bug that injected unintended HTML classes into content generated by its SEO Premium plugin.
Google Search Live with real-time voice conversations is now available in AI Mode for U.S. users. Talk to search, get audio responses plus web links.
Wix acquired Base44, an AI platform that enables users to build software using natural language prompts in a chat-based interface.
