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Google Says It Surfaces More Video, Forums, And UGC

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 9h

In a WSJ interview, Google’s VP of Search Liz Reid says ranking has been adjusted to surface more short-form video, forums, and UGC. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

#seonews #Google

In a WSJ interview, Google’s VP of Search Liz Reid says ranking has been adjusted to surface more short-form video, forums, and UGC. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #seonews #Google

Google’s John Mueller Flags SEO Issues In Vibe Coded Website

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Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 12h

On Reddit, Google’s John Mueller reviewed a two-day “vibe-coded” Bento Grid Generator and listed fixes for crawlability, meta tags, hreflang, and structured data. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

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On Reddit, Google’s John Mueller reviewed a two-day “vibe-coded” Bento Grid Generator and listed fixes for crawlability, meta tags, hreflang, and structured data. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #Google

Google’s AI Mode SEO Impact | AI Mode User Behavior Study [Part 2]

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 14h

This week, I’m covering what’s measurable, what’s guesswork, and what’s possibly next for visibility, trust, and monetization in AI Mode. via @kevin-indig.bsky.social
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This week, I’m covering what’s measurable, what’s guesswork, and what’s possibly next for visibility, trust, and monetization in AI Mode. via @kevin-indig.bsky.social #Google

How Structured Data Shapes AI Snippets And Extends Your Visibility Quota

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 16h

Early testing suggests that applying structured data extends your visibility and stability in an AI-generated snippet.

Early testing suggests that applying structured data extends your visibility and stability in an AI-generated snippet.

Are LLM Visibility Trackers Worth It?

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 16h

Is LLM visibility worth the premium price point these tools have positioned themselves at or is the juice not worth the squeeze?

#llms

Is LLM visibility worth the premium price point these tools have positioned themselves at or is the juice not worth the squeeze? #llms

Google Answers What To Do For AEO/GEO

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 18h

Google's VP of Product answered a question about AEO/GEO for AI Search, addressing what creators should consider. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

#seonews #Google

Google's VP of Product answered a question about AEO/GEO for AI Search, addressing what creators should consider. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #seonews #Google

How Leaders Are Using AI Search to Drive Growth [Webinar]

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 20h

How do you optimize for AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and SGE? Get expert-backed frameworks to improve visibility, measure impact, and lead in AI-powered search.

How do you optimize for AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and SGE? Get expert-backed frameworks to improve visibility, measure impact, and lead in AI-powered search.

WPBakery WordPress Vulnerability Lets Attackers Inject Malicious Code

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 1d

WordPress WPBakery page builder plugin flaw enables attackers to upload and execute malicious scripts. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

#wpnews #WordPress

WordPress WPBakery page builder plugin flaw enables attackers to upload and execute malicious scripts. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #wpnews #WordPress

Google Redesigns How Search Ads Are Labeled

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 1d

Google’s updated search ad labeling increases transparency and may influence user behavior. Learn what’s changing and how it could impact performance.

#seonews #Google

Google’s updated search ad labeling increases transparency and may influence user behavior. Learn what’s changing and how it could impact performance. #seonews #Google

Get Your Ad Campaigns Ready Before Black Friday

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 1d

Get your Black Friday PPC campaigns in shape with platform-specific guidance, feed prep, bidding tips, and practical safeguards to ensure a successful holiday season.

Get your Black Friday PPC campaigns in shape with platform-specific guidance, feed prep, bidding tips, and practical safeguards to ensure a successful holiday season.

Google Explains Next Generation Of AI Search

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 1d

Search is converging with multimodal AI. Google's VP of Product explains the three pillars underpinning the next generation of search. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

#seonews #Google

Search is converging with multimodal AI. Google's VP of Product explains the three pillars underpinning the next generation of search. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #seonews #Google

Google Adds AI Previews To Discover, Sports Feed Coming

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 2d

Google rolled out AI trending previews in Discover and will add a “What’s new” sports feed to U.S. mobile search in coming weeks. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

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Google rolled out AI trending previews in Discover and will add a “What’s new” sports feed to U.S. mobile search in coming weeks. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #Google

YouTube Upgrades Shorts Editor With Timeline View

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Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 2d

YouTube is launching a timeline editor for Shorts that shows clips, overlays, and audio in one view, with drag-and-drop trimming, reordering, and zoom. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

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YouTube is launching a timeline editor for Shorts that shows clips, overlays, and audio in one view, with drag-and-drop trimming, reordering, and zoom. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #smmnews

28 Expert-Level Prompt Examples & Templates For SEO

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Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 2d

Try this SEO-specific range of AI prompt ideas and example templates to be more efficient and productive in less time

Try this SEO-specific range of AI prompt ideas and example templates to be more efficient and productive in less time

Google Tests “Analytics Advisor” Inside GA4, According To Reports

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 2d

Some GA4 users report seeing “Analytics Advisor,” a conversational AI interface in Google Analytics. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

#seonews #Google

Some GA4 users report seeing “Analytics Advisor,” a conversational AI interface in Google Analytics. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #seonews #Google

Google Quietly Signals NotebookLM Ignores Robots.txt

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 5d

Google quietly updates NotebookLM documentation to makes it clear that it ignores robot.txt. This is how to block it anyway. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

#seonews #Google

Google quietly updates NotebookLM documentation to makes it clear that it ignores robot.txt. This is how to block it anyway. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #seonews #Google

Multiple WordPress Vulnerabilities Affect 20,000+ Travel Sites

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Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 5d

WordPress vulnerability rated 9.8 enables unauthenticated attackers to launch attacks and obtain sensitive data. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

#wpnews #WordPress

WordPress vulnerability rated 9.8 enables unauthenticated attackers to launch attacks and obtain sensitive data. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #wpnews #WordPress

YouTube Lets Some Terminated Creators Request A New Channel

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Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 5d

YouTube is piloting a “Second Chances” program letting some terminated creators request a new channel with a fresh start. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

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YouTube is piloting a “Second Chances” program letting some terminated creators request a new channel with a fresh start. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #smmnews

AI Survival Strategies For Publishers

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 5d

AI is seen as an existential threat to publishers. There are strategies that allow for news to survive and even thrive in the AI-first world. But these may involve some tough challenges. via @polemicdigital.com

AI is seen as an existential threat to publishers. There are strategies that allow for news to survive and even thrive in the AI-first world. But these may involve some tough challenges. via @polemicdigital.com

Timeline Of ChatGPT Updates & Key Events

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 5d

Explore the history of ChatGPT with key events from the OpenAI published research in 2016, up to 700 million users in September 2025. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social

#ChatGPT

Explore the history of ChatGPT with key events from the OpenAI published research in 2016, up to 700 million users in September 2025. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social #ChatGPT

YouTube Launches Brand Pulse Report to Measure Full Brand Impact

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 6d

YouTube’s new Brand Pulse Report helps marketers measure full brand impact across paid ads, creator videos, and organic content using AI-powered insights.

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YouTube’s new Brand Pulse Report helps marketers measure full brand impact across paid ads, creator videos, and organic content using AI-powered insights. #ppcnews

2026: When AI Assistants Become The First Layer

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 6d

ChatGPT reaches mass adoption in 4 years. Google took 9. Visibility is moving upstream.

ChatGPT reaches mass adoption in 4 years. Google took 9. Visibility is moving upstream.

Preparing C-Level For The Agentic Web

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 6d

The open agentic web requires brands to build structured digital systems that align with evolving AI standards for visibility, personalization, and measurement. via @taylordanrw.bsky.social

The open agentic web requires brands to build structured digital systems that align with evolving AI standards for visibility, personalization, and measurement. via @taylordanrw.bsky.social

30-Year SEO Expert: Why AI Search Isn’t Overhyped & What To Focus On Right Now

Search Engine Journal @sejournal.bsky.social · 6d

This interview with Carolyn Shelby examines AI’s real impact on SEO, Google’s strategic positioning, and why technical fundamentals matter more than ever. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social

This interview with Carolyn Shelby examines AI’s real impact on SEO, Google’s strategic positioning, and why technical fundamentals matter more than ever. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social