Google’s Mueller Calls Markdown-For-Bots Idea ‘A Stupid Idea’ via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google Search Advocate John Mueller is pushing back on the idea of serving Markdown files to LLM crawlers. The post Google’s Mueller Calls Markdown-For-Bots Idea ‘A Stupid Idea’ appeared first…
Read More »Update: AI Overviews Reduce Clicks by 58%
Since then, AI Overviews have rolled out to more countries and more languages, and many websites have continued to see the clicks from organic search decline month-over-month. Today, it seems…
Read More »Google Updates Googlebot File Size Limit Docs via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google updated its Googlebot documentation to clarify file size limits, separating default limits that apply to all crawlers from Googlebot-specific details. The post Google Updates Googlebot File Size Limit Docs…
Read More »Google’s Crawl Team Filed Bugs Against WordPress Plugins via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s crawl team filed a bug against WooCommerce for add-to-cart parameters wasting crawl budget. WooCommerce fixed it. Other plugins haven’t. The post Google’s Crawl Team Filed Bugs Against WordPress Plugins…
Read More »What is NLWeb (Natural Language Web)?
Natural language is quickly becoming the default way people interact with online tools. Instead of typing a few keywords, users now ask full questions, give detailed instructions, and are starting to expect clear, conversational answers. So, how can you make sure your content provides the answer to…
Read More »Is SEO Dead in 2026?
Is traditional SEO is dead? Not exactly. But definitely evolving. Google still controlled a whopping 89% of all U.S. web traffic in 2025. It’s still a search powerhouse, no doubt, but it…
Read More »LinkedIn Shares What Works For AI Search Visibility via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
LinkedIn tested what drives AI search visibility and shared results. Content structure, expert authorship, and timestamps showed the clearest impact. The post LinkedIn Shares What Works For AI Search Visibility…
Read More »Google Maps SEO: 5 Proven Strategies to Rank Higher
But when potential customers search “pizza near me” or “plumber in London,” you’re nowhere to be found in the top three results. Your competitors are stealing your customers. Here’s the…
Read More »45 Best Subreddits For Marketing & SEO Professionals via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh
Key Reddit communities that professionals use to stay informed, ask smarter questions, and learn from peers across industries. The post 45 Best Subreddits For Marketing & SEO Professionals appeared first…
Read More »WordPress Announces AI Agent Skill For Speeding Up Development via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WordPress announced a new AI agent skill that enables a clear feedback loop for AI, speeding up building and experimenting with WordPress. The post WordPress Announces AI Agent Skill For…
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