Google isn’t rewarding whoever buys the most ads or uploads the glossiest photos. It’s rewarding the business that matches what people expect in the moment. That’s why the old checklist approach to local SEO breaks down – it assumes every customer behaves the same. In other words, Google does play favorites, the “signal-fit” kind. Google’s […]
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Psychological patterns behind negativity bias reveal why clickbait hooks win attention but damage long-term brand credibility. The post Negativity Bias: Why Customers Don’t Want Anything To Do With You (And What To Do About It) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
With generative AI tools attracting hundreds of millions of users and AI-enhanced results appearing in more search experiences, the way people discover brands is changing. Traditional SEO metrics alone no longer capture this full picture. Welcome to the era of generative engine optimization (GEO). If you aren’t tracking your brand’s visibility across AI search engines,
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Learn how to measure and track your AI share of voice using Semrush, compare visibility with competitors, and take action to improve your AI presence.
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We ran an experiment to find out how fast new content can get cited in Google AI Mode & ChatGPT search.
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Google faces an EU investigation into whether its AI practices and use of publisher content reflect an abuse of dominance. The post Google Hit By EU Probe Into Unfair Use Of Online Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Navigate the complex world of link building with our guide to finding reputable link building services in 2026 for long-term success. The post AI Overviews Changed Everything: How To Choose Link Building Services For 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google added a new section to the core updates search developer documentation that confirms it releases smaller core updates without announcing those updates. Google has told us this before, but has now added it explicitly to the search documentation. What is new. Google added this new paragraph: However, you don’t necessarily have to wait for
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Google updated its core updates documentation to say smaller core updates happen on an ongoing basis, so sites can improve without waiting for named updates. The post Google Confirms Smaller Core Updates Happen Continuously appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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YouTube creators report sudden channel bans for spam policies, with some restored after public outcry. YouTube claims the vast majority of terminations are correct. The post YouTube AI Enforcement Questioned As Channels Get Restored appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
