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Why governance maturity is a competitive advantage for SEO

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Ash Nallawalla

02/10/26

AI Overviews, redesigns, and rogue launches expose weak SEO processes. Discover why visibility governance protects rankings and teams.

Building AI product sense, part 2

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Marily Nika

02/10/26

A weekly ritual to help you understand and design trustworthy AI products for a messy world

Why PPC measurement feels broken (and why it isn’t)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Frederick Vallaeys

02/10/26

As browser restrictions limit identifiers, PPC measurement relies more on redundancy, modeling, and inference than perfect tracking.

Digital Manager (SEO, Content, UX)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/10/26

Job Description About the Position: The Digital Manager supports NACo’s digital presence across web, email, social media, and emerging platforms. This role helps execute and optimize digital communications that increase engagement, visibility,…

Senior SEO Manager

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/10/26

Do you enjoy watching a website be crawled and then seeing key events roll in? Are you excited for the next Google Core Update and believe it’s going to accelerate your website’s…

How SEO leaders can explain agentic AI to ecommerce executives

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Dan Taylor

02/10/26

Agentic AI is entering executive conversations. Here’s how to explain what’s changing, what isn’t, and how ecommerce brands should respond.

What repeated ChatGPT runs reveal about brand visibility

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Mike Sonders

02/10/26

Running the same 12 prompts 100 times shows how inconsistent ChatGPT brand recommendations are – and why AI visibility tracking falls short.

Ask an Expert: Should Merchants Block AI Bots?

Source: SEO - Practical Ecommerce

By: PEC Staff

02/10/26

Source: SEO – Practical Ecommerce by PEC Staff. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Ecommerce Merchants Should Manage GenAI Bots on Their Sites Ecommerce merchants face a critical decision on…

Building AI product sense, part 2

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

02/10/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Designing Trustworthy AI Products: A Weekly Ritual for AI Product Managers This article outlines a simple weekly ritual developed…

Daily Search Forum Recap: February 10, 2026

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/10/26

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Google Search Ranking Volatility February 10th

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/10/26

I am seeing some early signs of yet another unconfirmed Google Search ranking update with more volatility touching down today, February 10th. The chatter within the SEO community is starting to spike,…

Google Ads Performance Max A/B Experiments Rolling Out

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/10/26

A month ago, we reported on a new help document on Google Ads for Performance Max optimization experiments: A/B testing assets beta. Well, now some are seeing this in the wild, where…

Grokipedia Seeing Decline In Google Visibility

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/10/26

There are some reports coming out that Grokipedia, the AI-based Wikipedia, is now showing a decline in search visibility in both Google and even ChatGPT. This comes after both an indexing and…

OpenAI ChatGPT Ads Now Live With User Controls

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/10/26

OpenAI has officially launched ads in ChatGPT yesterday. The company announced, “Today, we’re beginning to test ads in ChatGPT in the U.S. The test will be for logged-in adult users on the…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Monday, February 9, 2026

02/10/26

SEO Daily News Recap for Monday, February 9, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News Google AI Mode doesn’t favor above-the-fold content: Study – It’s not about placement, it’s about structure. Analysis of…

Google Tests Citation Icons At Bottom Of Answers In AI Mode

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/10/26

Google appears to be testing showing the citation favicon site icons at the bottom of the answer in AI Mode. This is in addition to where it normally shows those icons, at…

Bing Testing Dynamic Results Count Under Search Box

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/10/26

Microsoft Bing is testing a dynamically loading results count under the search box. So when you enter your search phrase, the results count will dynamically count up from 0 to the number…

Senior Search Engine Optimization Manager

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/09/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About Us At Ideal Living, we believe everyone has a right to pure water, clean air, and a solid foundation…

Reddit says 80 million people now use its search weekly

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Reddit is unifying search with its AI Q&A. It’s goal: to become an end-to-end discovery engine where users finish, not just…

ByteDance Launches Impressive New AI Video Generation Tool

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/09/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s ByteDance Unveils Advanced AI Video Tool Seedance 2.0 ByteDance has launched Seedance 2.0, a…

Digital Marketing Specialist (SEO, SEM, Content)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/09/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About US: Abacus Business Computer (abcPOS) is a New York City-based technology company specializing in comprehensive point-of-sale (POS) systems and…

OpenAI begins testing ads inside ChatGPT

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article OpenAI is testing clearly labeled ads inside ChatGPT, marking its first step toward monetizing conversational AI.

OpenAI starts testing ChatGPT ads

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article OpenAI is testing clearly labeled ads inside ChatGPT, marking its first step toward monetizing conversational AI.

Google AI Mode doesn’t favor above-the-fold content: Study

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article It’s not about placement, it’s about structure. Analysis of 2,300+ AI citations shows Google pulls answers from anywhere on a page.

A preview of ChatGPT’s ad controls just surfaced

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article The leaked ChatGPT ad settings preview shows advertisers how personalization and privacy will shape ads in conversational AI.

SEO Specialist

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/09/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Responsibilities: Execute full on-page SEO optimization (titles, meta, internal linking, structure) Deliver Local SEO improvements (Google Business Profile optimization, citations)…

AI-Driven Digital Marketing Specialist (SEO/SEM)

Source: Entry Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/09/26

Source: Entry Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job/Role Overview: We’re hiring a modern digital marketer who understands that today’s marketing is AI-assisted, data-driven, and constantly evolving….

Review Posting Blocks Are Surging: The Data & Patterns Behind Google’s Crackdown – Sterling Sky Inc

Source: Sterling Sky Inc

By: Claudia Tomina

02/09/26

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Claudia Tomina. Read the original article Google review posting blocks are rising fast. See real data, behavior patterns Google appears to flag, why reviews get restricted, and…

🎙️ This week on How I AI: How to build your own AI developer tools with Claude Code

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

02/09/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How CJ Hess Builds Custom AI Dev Tools and Uses Model-vs-Model Code Reviews CJ Hess demonstrates how he leverages…

YouTube Announces New Subscription Packages for YouTube TV

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/09/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Introduces 10 New Lower-Cost YouTube TV Packages to Boost Subscriptions YouTube is expanding its…

What Google and Microsoft patents teach us about GEO

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Olaf Kopp

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Olaf Kopp. Read the original article Search patents reveal how AI search systems interpret intent, evaluate content passages, and build brand understanding in generative results.

Snapchat Launches AI-Powered Lens Promotion With Gucci

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/09/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat Launches AI-Powered Gucci Lens for Immersive Luxury Brand Experience Snapchat has introduced a new…

EU Issues Warning to Meta Over Closing Off WhatsApp to AI Rivals

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/09/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of EU Antitrust Actions Against Meta’s AI Restrictions on WhatsApp The European Commission has formally accused…

Why GA4 alone can’t measure the real impact of AI SEO

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jes Scholz

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Jes Scholz. Read the original article Relying on GA4 alone leaves AI SEO analytics lost in the Bermuda Triangle of measurement. Learn what’s missing – and what…

Snapchat Expands Home Safe Alerts to Any Destination

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/09/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat Expands Home Safe Alerts with Automated Arrival Notifications Snapchat has enhanced its Home Safe…

Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist (SEO/PPC)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/09/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description Job Title: Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist Location: Hybrid / Remote (Huntersville, NC preferred) Employment Type: Full…

X Shares the Most Discussed Super Bowl Ads

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/09/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Super Bowl LX Brand Ranx: Top Ads and Engagement Insights from X’s AI Rankings The…

How to build your own AI developer tools with Claude Code | CJ Hess (Tenex)

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Claire Vo

02/09/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Claire Vo. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of CJ Hess’s Custom AI Tool Flowy Revolutionizes Visual Planning for Developers CJ Hess, a software engineer at Tenex, created…

How to diagnose and fix the biggest blocker to PPC growth

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Benjamin Wenner

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Benjamin Wenner. Read the original article Most PPC accounts stall because teams focus on the wrong work. Learn how to identify the bottleneck limiting growth.

Traffic Impact of Google Discover Update

Source: SEO - Practical Ecommerce

By: Ann Smarty

02/09/26

Source: SEO – Practical Ecommerce by Ann Smarty. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Discover Core Update and Revised Content Guidelines Google Discover has rolled out a new core update…

Daily Search Forum Recap: February 9, 2026

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Daily Search Forums Recap: Google AI Overviews, SEO Insights, and API Updates Today’s search forums update highlights…

Google On If A New Web Site Can Beat An Older Website In Google Search

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Can a One-Year-Old Website Outperform a Four-Year-Old Site in SEO? Website age alone does not guarantee better…

Google AI Overviews With Contextual Overlay Link Cards

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Link Card Format in AI Overviews Google is testing a new link card format in…

Google Preferred Sources Deeplink Button Broken

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Preferred Sources Deeplink Button Feature Issue The Google Preferred Sources deeplink button has been non-functional since…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Sunday, February 8, 2026

02/09/26

SEO Daily News Recap for Sunday, February 8, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News YouTube Shares Insights into NFL Engagement – YouTube’s latest report looks at the rising engagement with NFL content…

Google Ads API Developer Token Access Applications Delayed Due To High Demand

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads Developer Token Access Application Delays Google Ads API developer token access applications are experiencing significant…

Reddit On Google & ChatGPT AI Citations

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/09/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Reddit CEO Discusses Google and OpenAI Citations in Q4 2025 Earnings Call During Reddit’s Q4 2025 earnings…

The future of social: AI-augmented workflow plays

Source: Unknown Source

By: Sophie Gonçalves

02/09/26

Source: Unknown Source by Sophie Gonçalves. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Social Media Managers Can Harness AI Without Losing Their Brand’s Soul in 2026 AI is best used to…

9 Ways to Use Google Trends for SEO & Content Marketing

Source: Unknown Source

02/09/26

Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of 9 Ways to Use Google Trends for SEO and Content Marketing Google Trends is a powerful tool to discover trending topics, identify…

Digital Marketing Manager (Local SEO, Content, Analytics)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

02/08/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Who Is Leadgenix? Were a collaborative, friendly, and practical local digital marketing agency located in Lehi, UT. Focused primarily on…

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