SEO Pulse: Google Updates Console, Maps & AI Mode Flow
This week’s SEO Pulse examines new data what drives AI citations, plus ChatGPT launches shopping research. Your quick catch-up on what practitioners need to know.
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2026 Marketing Forecast for PPC Leaders [Webinar]
PPC Managers: Get the 2026 marketing forecast and discover how to optimize budgets and channels for effective campaigns before the new year!
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YouTube Title A/B Testing Rolls Out Globally To Creators
YouTube expands title A/B testing globally to all creators with advanced features. Test up to three titles or title-thumbnail combinations per video.
Google Maps Lets Users Post Reviews With Nicknames
Google Maps now lets users leave business reviews under a custom nickname instead of their real name. The setting is rolling out globally.
Google Adds AI-Powered Configuration To Search Console
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SEO Pulse: Google Updates Console, Maps & AI Mode Flow
This week’s SEO Pulse examines new data what drives AI citations, plus ChatGPT launches shopping research. Your quick catch-up on what practitioners need to know.
Cloudflare Outage Returns, Triggering Fresh Wave Of 5xx Errors
Breaking news: Cloudflare is experiencing another major service disruption, causing widespread 5xx errors and connectivity issues for websites and services globally.
Google Maps Lets Users Post Reviews With Nicknames
Google Maps now lets users leave business reviews under a custom nickname instead of their real name. The setting is rolling out globally.
The New Structure Of AI Era SEO
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CMOs must design 2026 SEO budgets that balance defensive stability with offensive growth across AI and GEO channels.
5 Reasons To Use The Internet Archive’s New WordPress Plugin
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2026 Marketing Forecast for PPC Leaders [Webinar]
PPC Managers: Get the 2026 marketing forecast and discover how to optimize budgets and channels for effective campaigns before the new year!
How To Maximize Paid Ads Profitability With A Strategic Landing Page Audit
Turn your landing pages into revenue drivers that enhance conversion efficiency and campaign scalability.
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Choosing between pipeline and revenue focus defines how campaigns behave, how performance is judged, and how reliably PPC contributes to profit.
Paid Ad Scheduling Across Time Zones That Actually Works
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What Optmyzr’s Three-Year Study Reveals About Seasonality Adjustments During BFCM
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The Behaviors And Mindset Of Marketers Who Win With Performance Max
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Signal Vs. Noise: Predicting Future Impact Of Content Marketing
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From Organic Search To AI Answers: How To Redesign SEO Content Workflows
As engines favor synthesized answers over blue links, marketing leaders must rethink how content is built, validated, and measured.
The Founder-Led Growth Loop: How To Amplify And Measure Executive Voice For Real ROI
A strategic guide to building a measurable growth loop that connects authentic founder voices to full-funnel results.
B2B Content Marketing Has Changed: Principles Of Good Strategy
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Ask An SEO: Do I Need To Rethink My Content Strategy For LLMs?
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SEO Trends 2026
In this year's SEO Trends 2026, we've compiled expert advice and predictions on:
- How to build SEO strategies that outlast algorithm turbulence
- Why AI content quality, not quantity, now determines ranking success
- The new rules for gaining visibility in a zero-click search environment
- How to create audience-first content that earns trust and conversions
YouTube Title A/B Testing Rolls Out Globally To Creators
By Matt G. Southern
YouTube expands title A/B testing globally to all creators with advanced features. Test up to three titles or title-thumbnail combinations per video.
YouTube Launches First Annual Recap Feature For All Users
By Matt G. Southern
YouTube launched its first annual Recap feature showing viewing stats, top channels, and personality types. North America first, global rollout this week.
From Invisible to Influential: How Founder-Led Marketing Drives 3.7x Larger Deals
By Jenise Uehara
Unlock the power of LinkedIn posts to generate more leads and close bigger deals. Discover effective founder-led marketing strategies.
The Founder-Led Growth Loop: How To Amplify And Measure Executive Voice For Real ROI
By Purna Virji
A strategic guide to building a measurable growth loop that connects authentic founder voices to full-funnel results.
Pew: 84% Of Adults Use YouTube As Platform Growth Continues
By Matt G. Southern
Pew’s data shows YouTube and Facebook lead U.S. social media use, while TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp and Reddit grow and newer platforms remain niche.
YouTube Debunks 24-48 Hour Upload Delay Recommendation
By Matt G. Southern
YouTube’s Rene Ritchie says the recommendation system relies on audience behavior that only begins once a video is public. Waiting 24–48 hours offers no benefit.