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Google Quietly Signals NotebookLM Ignores Robots.txt
Google quietly signals that NotebookLM will not obey the robots.txt protocol. This is how to block it.
Google Lighthouse 13 Launches With Insight-Based Audits
Google’s Lighthouse 13 replaces many legacy audits with insights aligned to Chrome DevTools, removes outdated checks, and keeps performance scoring unchanged.
AI Survival Strategies For Publishers
With search traffic flat and AI accelerating zero-click, publishers face a survival test that demands SEO maturity and sharper strategies.
2026: When AI Assistants Become The First Layer
Google took 9 years to scale. ChatGPT does it in 4. The adoption slope is the wake-up call.
30-Year SEO Expert: Why AI Search Isn’t Overhyped & What To Focus On Right Now
Thirty years of industry insight from Carolyn Shelby reveals how AI, LLMs, and Google’s strategy are redefining search models and long-term marketing outcomes.
The 5 Hidden Organizational Forces That Undermine Enterprise SEO
SEO underperforms when capable teams face hidden barriers like turf wars, outdated workflows, and weak accountability.
How To Build SEO Strategies Around Real Customer Behavior
Google rewards intent, not volume. Build SEO strategies around customer actions that move the business forward.
Search Atlas Announces New Features For Agencies
Search Atlas announced an ambitious slate of features that make it easier than ever to manage every aspect of SEO
The CMO & SEO: Staying Ahead Of The Multi-AI Search Platform Shift (Part 2)
With 33% of organic searches now come from AI agents, CMOs must rethink SEO fundamentals to ensure content is accessible, authoritative, and AI-citable.
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Google Search Experiencing Ongoing Service Disruption [RESOLVED]
Google reports a data center issue is causing a partial Search disruption, affecting some pages in certain locales.
Microsoft Launches New Bing Places For Business
Microsoft launched a new Bing Places with a recommendation tool, faster Google Business Page import, and automatic migration for existing users.
In-House Marketers: How To Use Customer Insights To Boost Sales Now From AI Search
Discover the proven process to map real AI search journeys, uncover hidden decision points, and turn AI-driven discovery into revenue.
W3C Rolls Out A New Evocative Logo
The W3C unveiled a new polysemic logo, one that is purposely designed to be evocative of multiple concepts
How AI Is Redefining Search And What Leaders Must Do Now
Traditional SEO metrics no longer define success as AI intermediaries and multimodal search tools transform user journeys and reshape how brands achieve visibility.
Vector Index Hygiene: A New Layer Of Technical SEO
In the retrieval era, your competitive edge comes from embedding discipline, not just traditional technical SEO.
Ask An SEO: What Are The Most Common Hreflang Mistakes & How Do I Audit Them?
Strengthen your international presence by aligning hreflang setup with market goals and user expectations.
Yoast Announces New AI Visibility Tool
Yoast announced a new AI visibility tool that can help SMBs improve AI SEO.
How People Really Use LLMs And What That Means For Publishers
Usage patterns show LLMs reshaping how people consume information, raising the stakes for publishers to deliver real assets, not just content.
How AI Really Weighs Your Links (Analysis Of 35,000 Datapoints)
Backlinks still matter in AI search, but quality, diversity, and even nofollow links now shift visibility more than raw volume.
Google AI Overviews Overlaps Organic Search By 54%
Google AI Overviews increasingly overlaps with organic search results, especially for YMYL queries.
Google Explains Expired Domains And Ranking Issues
Google’s John Mueller answers a question about expired domains and ranking issues.
Google AI Overviews Impact On Publishers & How To Adapt Into 2026
Research across hundreds of thousands of queries shows AI Overviews shrinking click-through rates, destabilizing publishing models, and accelerating zero-click search growth.
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.
Why Reddit Is Driving The Conversation In AI Search – User Journey Over Short Tail
Reddit isn’t the point. It’s proof that real decision-making happens in conversations, not corporate content, and AI search is amplifying that shift.
Track, Prioritize & Win: The Complete GEO Playbook For AI Search Visibility
800M AI searches happen weekly. Learn how top brands measure, optimize & win AI visibility across ChatGPT, Claude & Perplexity. Register free.
When Agents Replace Websites
Websites will survive, but their strategic value is shrinking as agents mediate transactions and control consumer interactions.
SEO Starter Stack: Get Found Without Paying for Ads
This stack is built for small teams and busy owners who want clarity, shortcuts, and strategies that work.
Newfold Digital Sells MarkMonitor As Part Of Strategic Refocus
Newfold Digital sells MarkMonitor, says it will “double down” on core brands like Bluehost and Network Solutions
Google App Adds Search Live For Real-Time Visual Search
Google launches Search Live in English in the U.S., adding real-time, camera-aware voice search to the Google app with links to the web.
From Line Item To Leverage: How Web Performance Impacts Shareholder Value
Websites built for performance fuel growth, protect valuation, and deliver measurable ROI far beyond marketing metrics.