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SEO Daily News Recaps for Sunday, May 4, 2025

05/05/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Sunday, May 4, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News TikTok Hit With Big Fine in Europe for Chinese Data Transfers – TikTok’s been hit with a new…

Google Ads PMax Search Themes Tests 50 Limit

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/05/25

Google Ads search themes for Performance Max campaign has a limit of 25 search themes per asset group. Well, according to Thomas Eccel, Google is testing doubling that limit to 50 search…

Google Tag Gateway For Advertisers

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/05/25

Google announced a number of new tag, analytics and data strategies on Friday including a new Google tag gateway for advertisers. Google tag gateway for advertisers allows you to run your Google…

Google AdSense Won’t Let You Block Video Games Ads

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/05/25

Google AdSense will remove the ability to block the video games category of ads. So if you previously told AdSense not to show ads related to video games on your site or…

X Looks Set to Partner With Persona on ID Confirmation for Payments

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/04/25

X is looking to confirm user identities as part of its payments plan.

TikTok Shares Data on IP Detection and Shopping Safety

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/04/25

TikTok’s shared some new insights into its evolving shopping safety measures.

TikTok Hit With Big Fine in Europe for Chinese Data Transfers

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/04/25

TikTok’s been hit with a new fine over user data transfers.

Instagram Adds New Features to its ‘Edits’ Video Editing App

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/04/25

Some new options for your video creations.

Tariffs Loom as Significant Factor in Social Platform Earnings Reports

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/04/25

Trump’s tariffs are set to have a significant impact on social media ad prices.

SEO Director ~ BIMM ~ Hybrid (Toronto, CAN)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/04/25

BIMM is looking for a Director, SEO to join our team! As we observe a hybrid model, this role will require you to be in office at BIMM HQ (Distillery District) up to 2…

Inside Devin: The world’s first autonomous AI engineer that’s set to write 50% of its company’s code by end of year | Scott Wu (CEO and co-founder of Cognition)

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

05/04/25

How Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer, is transforming coding—and why AI will create more engineering jobs, not fewer

SEO Writer ~ TMZ ~ $75-$95k ~ In-Office ~ Los Angeles CA (US)

Source: Junior Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: jilllynndesign

05/04/25

TMZ is looking for a sharp, SEO-savvy writer who lives and breathes pop culture. You’ll be responsible for creating a mix of real-time, search-driven news content and evergreen articles designed to rank…

🧠 Community Wisdom: Recommendations for feel-good content, measuring success of a PM, how to start your entrepreneurial journey, taking a day off to upskill, and more

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Kiyani

05/03/25

Community Wisdom 230

SEO Director ~ Study.com ~ $150-190k ~ Hybrid (Mountain View, US)

Source: Unknown Source

By: SEOJobs

05/03/25

Our mission is to open the door to the life-changing impact of education and help make education accessible for all. As a nimble growth stage start-up, we’ve emerged as the leading online…

The State of Ecommerce SEO in 2025: How to Win in Today’s Product SERPs

Source: SEO Blog by Aleyda

By: Aleyda Solis

05/03/25

Here’s a comprehensive look at how ecommerce SEO has changed, why it’s more difficult than ever, and what you can do to adapt and continue growing.

SEO Daily News Recaps for Friday, May 2, 2025

05/03/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Friday, May 2, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Microsoft Bing Tests Half Underline For Search Bar – Microsoft is not only testing removing the name “Microsoft…

SEO Manager ~ Marketing Six ~ $50-$70k ~ Remote (US)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: jilllynndesign

05/02/25

Job Overview:  We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive SEO professional to join our team as an SEO Manager for Marketing Six. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple organic…

SEO Content & Blog Manager ~ Highspot ~ $97-145k ~ Remote (US)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/02/25

About Highspot Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot…

SEO Content Marketing Specialist ~ Designity ~ Remote (CAN)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/02/25

As a Content Marketing Specialist, you’ll lead end-to-end content strategy and execution for a range of client brands—turning insights into content that ranks, nurtures, and converts. From SEO blog posts and case studies…

Global SEO Director ~ Hilton ~ Hybrid (McLean or Dallas, US)

Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/02/25

***This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA or Dallas, TX*** This is your chance to be part of Marketing team that attracts customers to Hilton through…

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 2, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/02/25

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google AI Mode is now…

App deep links: connecting your website and app  |  Google Search Central Blog  |  Google for Developers

Source: Google Search Central Blog

05/02/25

Video: Google Search Ranking Volatility, Wild AI Mode, Google Ads Commercial Queries & Channel Reporting & ChatGPT Shopping Search

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/02/25

This week we covered the ongoing Google Search ranking volatility. I posted the big Google webmaster report for May. Google admitted in a deposition that it used its search data for Gemini…

Google AI Mode Being Tested In Wild, Product/Place Cards, History Tab & More

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/02/25

Google is expanding AI Mode both in terms of features and access. Google is testing AI Mode in the wild with a limited number of searchers. Google also opened up its waitlist…

Google Merchant Center Search For Products

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/02/25

Google added a new way to search for your products in the Google Merchant Center console. There is a new search button named “Search for Products” that you can click on and…

What’s Changing With Google Ads Interview With Ginny Marvin

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/02/25

Navah Hopkins sat down with the Google Ads Liaison, Ginny Marvin, and spoke about the topic of what is changing with Google Ads. The interview is about an hour and is well…

Google Ads To Display Payment Profile Name In My Ad Center

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/02/25

Google Ads is updating its Ads Transparency policy to specify that it will display the payment profile name as the payer name for verified advertisers, if that name differs from their verified…

Microsoft Bing Tests Half Underline For Search Bar

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/02/25

Microsoft is not only testing removing the name “Microsoft Bing” from its search bar and logo, Microsoft is also testing shortening the underline under the search tab to about half the length.

ChatGPT Shopping vs. Google Shopping Free Listings

Source: SEO Blog by Brodie Clark

By: Brodie Clark

05/02/25

ChatGPT has been updated to support product recommendations within their version of free listings. Here’s how it compares to Google Shipping.

Nobody Is Dying on Hills – SparkToro

Source: SparkToro

By: Amanda Natividad

05/02/25

One massive hurdle for would-be creators is feeling that everything they say must represent a hill they’re willing to die on. Sure, if you’re publicly

Google Expands Access to Conversational AI in Search

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/01/25

Google’s giving more people access to its new “AI Mode” in Search.

Reddit Increases Users and Revenue Intake in Q1

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/01/25

The latest performance update from Reddit.

Google Adds More Reporting Elements for Performance Max Campaigns

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/01/25

New ways to track the performance of your AI-powered Google campaigns.

TikTok Announces Programming for AANHPI Heritage Month

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/01/25

A range of activations this month on TikTok. 

Meta Provides Guidance for Advertisers Based on Latest Engagement Trends

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/01/25

Some recommendations for your Meta promotions, based on the latest engagement trends.

LinkedIn Takes First Steps Towards Creator Monetization With ‘BrandLink’

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/01/25

Expanded video ad placement options on LinkedIn. 

SEO Specialist ~ Rapid Dev ~ Remote (US)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/01/25

About the job We are looking out for a skilled and dynamic SEO specialist to help us deliver the same. As an SEO marketing specialist, the candidate will have to optimise web…

SEO Specialist ~ Oyova Software ~ Remote (US)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/01/25

Company Description Oyova is a web and application development and marketing agency that began in 2008. With a team of strategists and actual do-ers, we transform organizations. We work in all technologies…

The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can’t stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO)

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

05/01/25

Cursor’s early pivot, rapid growth, lessons on hiring, moats, and creating the future of software engineering

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 1, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/01/25

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google AdSense ads are coming…

May 2025 Google Webmaster Report

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/01/25

Here is our monthly Google Webmaster Report – the May 2025 edition – where I summarize the past 30 days or so of the big organic Google related news in one place….

Google AdSense Displaying Ads In AI Chatbots

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/01/25

Google AdSense has been testing serving and displaying ads within AI Chatbots. Bloomberg reported Google has already begun testing this within AI search apps iAsk and Liner and plans to allow other…

Apple Intelligence To Add Google Gemini & Other AI Soon

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/01/25

Google has confirmed that Apple will be adding its Gemini AI service to Apple Intelligence by the end of 2025, reports are saying. We knew this would happen but we should also…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, April 30, 2025

05/01/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News 2025 UPDATE: Does the Number of Google Reviews Impact Ranking? [Case Study] – Do you need more reviews…

Google Ads Official Channel‬‭ Reporting For Performance Max & More

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/01/25

In early March, it was leaked that Google Ads will be rolling out channel reporting for Performance Max campaigns. Well, now it is official, Google said they are introducing “‭new‬‭ channel-level‬‭ reporting‬‭…

Google Shopping Ads With Favicons

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/01/25

Google is testing showing favicons logos in its shopping ads, in the carousel of sponsored product results. Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, confirmed this with me on X last night.

Google Testing AI Overviews On Right Hand Side

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/01/25

Google is testing showing AI Overviews on the right hand side of the search results page. I am not sure if this is specific to local queries and a replacement of sorts…

What Is Generative Engine Optimization [Tips & Workflows To Do It]

Source: moz (en-US)

05/01/25

Description: Struggling to reach users on generative search platforms? Learn how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) helps you capture and convert high intent traffic.

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