Google confirms deploying goto URL redirects to search results links
Google said it deploys technical measures against evolving forms of abuse and this is one of those.
Topic: Google Search
Google adds link carousels for developing topics in AI Mode
This is after Google has already added these link carousels for AI Overviews in Google Search.
Is top-of-funnel content still worth it in 2027?
New traffic data shows a widening divide between YMYL and B2B tech — and points to the TOFU strategies most likely to work next.
Has Google demoted listicles?
A 60,000-query analysis reveals where listicles still rank, where they’ve declined, and why ranking well doesn’t guarantee clicks.
Google tests channel prioritization controls for Performance Max
Google is testing new Performance Max controls that let advertisers influence which channels the algorithm prioritizes.
Google expands direct booking for Local Services Ads
Google is expanding LSA direct booking to more than 500 partners, making it easier for customers to book straight from ads.
How to turn an SEO backlog into a roadmap
SEO roadmaps should tie business goals to ownership, capacity, impact, and measurement. Otherwise, you’ve built a backlog.
What 1.8 million Google Business Profiles tell us about local SEO success
Specific primary and additional categories, plus complete profiles, correlate with stronger local rankings. See what the data reveals.
Google expands Local Services Ads categories ahead of migration
Google is expanding LSA categories ahead of its migration into Google Ads, giving businesses more precise ways to target leads.
AI search is here, but marketers still call it SEO
New research shows how marketers define AI search, where they’re putting budget, and what vendors need to prove to earn their trust.
Google working on fix for broken favicons in Google Search
The issue started earlier this week and today, Friday, Google has confirmed it is a bug on its end.
How to use ChatGPT at work: Expert techniques for beginners
Learn how to use ChatGPT the right way. Skip beginner mistakes and start getting better, more useful answers with this step-by-step guide.
Google August 2026 spam update done rolling out
The update took 2.5 days to roll out and is now complete.
Do meta descriptions matter? The latest research
Do meta descriptions have value today? See what case studies say about AI Overviews, ChatGPT snippets, CTR, and when writing them is a waste.
Google makes the Preferred Source button more seamless
Readers who click on the Google Preferred Source won't have to leave your page anymore.
3 phases to build authority and earn AI citations
AI visibility compounds when technical accessibility, useful content, and third-party authority work together.
SEO priorities for 2027: Your guide to search success
Being found is only part of the challenge. See what it takes to make your brand understood, trusted, and cited across search in 2027.
Reddit’s ChatGPT Search citations fell 86% in four days: Report
Reddit's share of ChatGPT Search citations fell from 3.83% to an average of 0.52% between Aug. 14 and Aug. 17. Promptwatch says.
Google Ads is finally building a stronger foundation for B2B lead gen
Three months after Google Marketing Live, Google Ads is laying the groundwork for better B2B lead gen. Here’s what to act on now.
Google releases August 2026 spam update
The update will take a few days to roll out.
Duplicate content and SEO: The complete guide
What is duplicate content? And why is it bad for SEO? Get all the info right here.
Keyword mapping: A step-by-step guide to better SEO + free template
Learn how to organize keywords, avoid cannibalization, and boost SEO with our keyword mapping guide and free template.
What 9 months of AI Overview data and 51,000+ tracked events reveal
Traffic swings, attribution gaps, and unexpected citation patterns offer a clearer picture of how AI Overviews affect organic search.
ChatGPT draws more paid clicks from Google than any other top destination
ChatGPT draws a higher share of Google clicks than any other top destination, highlighting overlap between search and AI discovery.
Google Search pauses AI-generated images within AI Overviews
Robby Stein from Google said, "This was a small experiment we're no longer running."
Gemini 3.7 Flash rolling out in Google Search
This is first rolling out AI Mode for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers in English.
LLM traffic converts differently — here’s what to do about it
Paid search captures demand at the query. AI shapes the decision before the visitor reaches your site. Here’s how to convert that traffic.
Google Ads is removing language targeting from Search campaigns
Google’s shift to automated language matching removes a manual Search targeting control, leaving advertisers with less control
Shopify: AI referrals up 197%, but organic search still leads traffic
New Shopify data shows AI drives higher-converting, first-time buyers, but Google still delivers the biggest share of merchant traffic.
Link building works better when you think beyond links
The strongest off-page signals aren't always followed links. See how content, PR coverage, and outreach can reinforce one another.
Your B2B SEO can win the click and lose the consideration
The brands cited in AI Overviews can influence which companies buyers investigate next, even when no one clicks the source.
Only 1.1% of news publisher visits come directly from AI: Study
AI referrals made up 1.1% of publisher visits after AI chats, with most traffic coming from direct visits and search.
Google adds Local customer optimization to Performance Max
Advertisers can now use PMax store-goal campaigns to prioritize nearby, high-intent visitors across Google Maps, Waze and Search.
The new search journey changes how SEO and PPC should work
The first search is rarely the whole journey. See how AI answers, paid ads, organic results and follow-up queries shape conversion.
Community signals are AI’s largest third-party source
UGC platforms out-cite review sites at every stage of the buyer journey. Here’s what you need to know about organic authority multiplication.
Google tests advertiser list above mobile Search ads
Google's mobile experiment displays participating advertisers' favicons and domain names above sponsored results.
Google confirms testing new buttons on home page to drive users to AI-powered search features
Google said this is a limited test where they add create images, ask about files and brainstorm buttons under the search box.
Study: ChatGPT ads appear on 26% of commercial prompts
New research finds ChatGPT is already serving ads at scale, while highlighting challenges around targeting relevance.
How to run ChatGPT ads: A step-by-step guide from early campaigns
ChatGPT Ads work differently from other ad platforms. Here’s what early campaigns reveal about CPCs, targeting, measurement, and performance.
What six perspectives reveal about demand generation in AI search
SEO, PR, analyst relations, and publishers are solving the same AI measurement problem from different angles. Here's what they agree on.