Google’s Generative AI report in Search Console now launched globally
Google’s Generative AI report in Search Console appears to be rolling out globally. This report launched in june, giving property owners visibility into which pages on their site are generating…
Read More »YouTube Updates Partner Program Terms & Shorts Payout Rules via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube announced Partner Program changes taking effect in 2027, including new Shorts earnings rules, activity checks, and a terms deadline. The post YouTube Updates Partner Program Terms & Shorts Payout…
Read More »Google explains why hreflang alternate URLs show as “not indexed”
Gary Illyes clarified how Google handles hreflang and alternate URLs during canonicalization, explaining that these alternate versions aren’t indexed in the traditional sense. This came up in a LinkedIn thread…
Read More »WPForms Lite Accused Of Adding Backdoor. I Tested It And Was Surprised via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WPForms Lite WordPress plugin accused of adding a backdoor to new installs. I gave it and try and what happened was unexpected. The post WPForms Lite Accused Of Adding Backdoor….
Read More »The Scenic Route To ROI: Mastering Non-Linear Targeting In Google Ads
Six real non-linear campaigns showing which adjacent Google Ads segments actually reach restricted or niche audiences. The post The Scenic Route To ROI: Mastering Non-Linear Targeting In Google Ads appeared…
Read More »AI Mode ads now show non-clickable sitelinks
Google is testing sitelinks appearing in ads in AI Mode. This is the first time we’ve seen this style of ad the links aren’t clickable, but they appear alongside the…
Read More »SEO Tips and Strategies for Franchises: A Guide for 2026
Key Takeaways Franchise SEO is the practice of optimizing your online presence so each franchise location ranks higher in search engine results and AI Overviews. SEO for franchises requires balancing…
Read More »The AEO Playbook: How to Get Cited & Stay Visible via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell
Unlock the AEO playbook and discover how to stay visible in an AI-driven search landscape and earn valuable citations. The post The AEO Playbook: How to Get Cited & Stay…
Read More »What is AI slop? How to spot it, why it spreads and how to avoid making it
AI slop is low-value content made wholly or substantially with generative AI and released with too little human judgment, verification, craft, or accountability. It is commonly produced because speed, scale,…
Read More »How Cats.txt Showed LLMs.txt Evidence Is GEO Astrology
The four arguments used to sell llms.txt would pass a text file about cats. Here’s why that matters for every GEO tactic you’re buying. The post How Cats.txt Showed LLMs.txt…
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