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Google explains why hreflang alternate URLs show as “not indexed” Gary Illyes: hreflang alternate URLs aren’t indexed in the proper sense

Source: Search Engine Watch – SEO, AI Search, PPC News & Analysis

By: Sachin

08/11/26

Gary Illyes clarified how Google handles hreflang and alternate URLs during canonicalization, explaining that these alternate versions aren’t indexed in the…..

Bing tests See more and Visit site buttons for sponsored results

Source: Search Engine Watch – SEO, AI Search, PPC News & Analysis

By: Sachin

08/11/26

Bing is testing new “See more” and “Visit site” buttons appearing for sponsored results. We spotted this yesterday, with these buttons showing…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Monday, August 10, 2026

08/11/26

SEO Daily News Recap for Monday, August 10, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News Study: ChatGPT ads appear on 26% of commercial prompts – New research finds ChatGPT is already serving ads…

Google tests sponsored results with new subheading. Google tests sponsored results with new subheading

Source: Search Engine Watch – SEO, AI Search, PPC News & Analysis

By: Sachin

08/11/26

Source: Search Engine Watch – SEO, AI Search, PPC News & Analysis by Sachin. Read the original article TL;DR Google is testing a new feature that displays the website name and icon…

Google confirms testing new buttons on home page to drive users to AI-powered search features

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

08/11/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests New AI Mode Buttons on Search Homepage Google is conducting a limited desktop test introducing new…

Study: ChatGPT ads appear on 26% of commercial prompts

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

08/10/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article TL;DR ChatGPT is displaying ads on approximately 26% of commercial prompts, close to Google’s AI Mode at 29.45%. However, 14.35% of…

Meta adds dedicated ad exclusion audiences

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

08/10/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Meta has introduced exclusion-only custom audiences for its ad sets, allowing advertisers to specifically exclude certain individuals…

Study highlights Reddit’s influence on purchase decisions

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

08/10/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Reddit’s latest study reveals its growing influence on purchase decisions, with users increasingly relying on the platform…

Meta faces a raft of social media addiction lawsuits

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

08/10/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Meta is facing multiple lawsuits over social media addiction following a 9th Circuit Court ruling allowing these…

Meta supports Texas data center guidelines

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

08/10/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Meta has announced its support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s data center regulations, which require ongoing reviews…

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  • Google explains why hreflang alternate URLs show as “not indexed” Gary Illyes: hreflang alternate URLs aren’t indexed in the proper sense
  • Bing tests See more and Visit site buttons for sponsored results
  • SEO Daily News Recaps for Monday, August 10, 2026
  • Google tests sponsored results with new subheading. Google tests sponsored results with new subheading
  • Google confirms testing new buttons on home page to drive users to AI-powered search features
  • Study: ChatGPT ads appear on 26% of commercial prompts
  • Meta adds dedicated ad exclusion audiences
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  • Meta faces a raft of social media addiction lawsuits
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