Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Search & AI Updates: January 2026 Search Volatility and Industry Moves This week’s search landscape saw…
Google On Hiring A GEO/AEO/SEO & Buying AI-Optimization Tools
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Understanding SEO, AEO, and AI Tools: Insights from Google’s Danny Sullivan and John Mueller Google experts emphasize…
Google Says Don’t Turn Your Content Into Bite-Sized Chunks
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Google Discourages Bite-Sized Content for LLM Ranking Google’s Danny Sullivan advises against breaking content into bite-sized…
Microsoft Introduces Copilot Checkout & Brand Agents
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Introduces Copilot Checkout and Brand Agents for AI-Powered Shopping Microsoft has launched Copilot Checkout and Brand…
SEO Daily News Recaps for Thursday, January 8, 2026
SEO Daily News Recap for Thursday, January 8, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News YouTube Updates Search Filter Terms and Functions – The changes are mostly just wording updates. Google’s John Mueller…
Microsoft Bing Testing Retro Local Pack In Search Results
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Bing Tests a Retro-Style Local Pack Interface in Search Results Microsoft Bing is reportedly experimenting with a…
Microsoft Advertising Reminds Advertisers To Set Up Email Settings
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How to Configure Microsoft Advertising Email Settings for Optimal Notifications Microsoft Advertising’s Email Settings section is a…
How to Find Trends (Super Early) in 2025
Source: Unknown Source
Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How to Discover Emerging Trends Before They Go Mainstream Discovering high-quality trends early requires more than scrolling social media or reading reports…
Time Spent Using Smartphones (2026 Statistics)
Source: Unknown Source
Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Global Smartphone Screen Time Statistics and Trends in 2024 Smartphone screen time continues to rise globally, with the average user spending 4…
SEO Specialist ~ Parker Waichman LLP ~ In-office (USA) ~ Port Washington, NY, United States
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description If you are a very experienced and very successful SEO specialist, we are looking for you! Long Island-based…
Google Ads API tightens conversion data rules
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Advertisers who don’t migrate to the Data Manager API risk broken conversion tracking when Google tightens Ads API data rules in…
X Faces Bans in Several Regions Over Grok-Produced Images
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X Faces International Scrutiny Over Grok Chatbot’s Controversial Image Generation X’s Grok chatbot is under…
Google’s John Mueller on SEO vs. GEO: Focus on audience behavior
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article AI isn’t going away, but Mueller says strategy beats semantics. Focus on how users really find and engage with your site.
Director, Digital Content Marketing ~ Shriners Children’s ~ $96,760-$145,140 ~ In-office (USA) ~ Tampa, FL, United States
Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Overview For more than a century, Shriners Children’s has delivered The Most Amazing Care Anywhere, providing world-class pediatric specialty…
Assessing the Safety of AI Projects [Infographic]
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Safety Review of Leading AI Tools Including xAI’s Grok The Future of Life Institute conducted…
MARKETING SPECIALIST – SEO ~ Micro Center Inc ~ In-office (USA) ~ Hilliard, OH, United States
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an…
7 Digital Marketing Trend Predictions for 2026
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of 7 Key Digital Marketing Predictions for 2026 Short-form video will continue dominating social strategies, becoming…
7 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2026
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of 7 Key Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in 2026 In 2026, short-form video continues to…
Where affiliates can get traffic beyond Google search
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Adam Riemer. Read the original article As organic search sends fewer visitors to publishers, affiliates are finding traffic through communities, courses, and partnerships.
SEO, GEO &Content Strategist ~ Stratabeat ~ USD $85,000 ~ Remote (US/CAN/LatAM)
Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Do you like to think big? Do you want to help transform B2B brands and accelerate their growth? Do you…
Microsoft launches Copilot Checkout and Brand Agents
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article These new agentic experiences were showcased at the NRF 2026 conference.
WhatsApp Tests Usernames as Primary Connection Display
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of WhatsApp’s New Username Feature Hides Phone Numbers WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that hides…
YouTuvbe Updates Search Filter Terms and Functions
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Updates Search Filters to Enhance Video Discovery YouTube has revamped its search filter options…
YouTube Updates Search Filter Terms and Functions
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Updates Search Filters to Enhance User Experience YouTube has revamped its search filter options…
TikTok Announces New Partnership with FIFA World Cup
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Secures Exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 Partnership to Boost Sports Content TikTok has become…
7 hard truths about measuring AI visibility and GEO performance
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Pavel Israelsky. Read the original article From probabilistic answers to off-site signals, AI visibility works differently than SEO. These seven truths explain how and why.
Senior Manager, Content Marketing ~ Maven Clinic ~ $140,000-$160,000 ~ Hybrid (New York, NY, United States)
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description Maven is the world’s largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work…
Google Ads for niche markets: What actually works in 2026
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Dii Pooler. Read the original article Niche markets don’t generate enough data for standard Google Ads playbooks. Learn how to use signals and automation when search volume…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 8, 2026
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Search Forums Recap: Tailwind Layoffs, Google Updates, and Microsoft Hiring Tailwind CSS faced a 40% drop in…
Microsoft Hiring Senior Product Manager To Fight Spam On Bing & Copilot
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Seeks Senior Product Manager to Combat Spam Across Bing and Copilot Microsoft is actively hiring a…
Don’t Create Separate Google Business Profile For Department Listings
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Automotive Dealers Should Avoid Separate Department Listings on Google Business Profile Automotive dealerships should avoid creating…
Google’s John Mueller On If You Should Invest In GEO
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Is SEO Still Enough in the Age of AI and GEO? SEO remains important but is no…
SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
SEO Daily News Recap for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News Google rolls out Tag Gateway integration via Google Cloud – Google’s new Google Cloud Tag Gateway integration makes…
Tailwind CSS Lets Go Of 75% Of Engineering Team After 40% Traffic Drop To Docs From Google
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Tailwind CSS Creator Lays Off 75% of Team Due to AI Impact The creator of Tailwind CSS…
Google Vehicle Ads With Call Assets
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Testing Call Assets on Vehicle Ads in Search Google is currently testing call assets integrated directly…
Where Agency Revenue Is Heading: Fewer Big Retainers, More Mid-Market Retainers, and Longer Engagements – SparkToro
Source: SparkToro
Source: SparkToro by Paddy Moogan. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of State of Digital Agencies Survey 2025: Client Services and Operations Insights The 2025 State of Digital Agencies survey reveals a…
Looking Ahead to a Year of Smarter Trend-Spotting
Source: Unknown Source
Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Exploding Topics’ 2025 Upgrades and 2026 Trend Detection Enhancements In 2025, Exploding Topics integrated deeply with Semrush, enhancing accessibility and combining powerful…
Head of SEO (Relocation to Malta) ~ Odds Scanner ~ $120k-150k USD ~Remote (WW)
Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Odds Scanner is hiring an ambitious, results-driven Head of SEO to own organic growth and SERP domination across our…
Director of Content Marketing ~ Bookit.com ~ $115,000-$130,000 ~ Remote (USA)
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About Bookit Bookit is revolutionizing the travel and rewards industry as the next-generation B2B2C “super app” offering our brand clients…
Global Search Marketing Specialist ~ Crayola LLC ~ $84,000 ~ Remote (US)
Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article GENERAL SUMMARY: Supports digital shelf excellence across major retail platforms worldwide. This role focuses on ensuring product data integrity…
Vehicle Ads get a call upgrade
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google added click-to-call to Vehicle Ads, giving high-intent car shoppers a faster path from search to a live conversation with dealers.
SEO and Content Associate ~ bet365 ~ $57,000-$75,000 ~ Hybrid (Denver, CO, United States)
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Company Description At bet365, we’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionizing the industry since 2000. Founded by…
LinkedIn Shares Data on Rising Job Roles
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise Report 2026: Top Trending Careers LinkedIn’s 2026 “Jobs on the…
Head of Brand and Content Marketing ~ Vector Security, Inc. ~ Hybrid (Warrendale, PA, United States)
Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is…
Google rolls out Tag Gateway integration via Google Cloud
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new Google Cloud Tag Gateway integration makes first-party tagging easier and more resilient to privacy restrictions.
3 pillars of AI-era SEO for regulated industries
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Andrea Schultz. Read the original article From E-E-A-T to structured data and accessibility, here’s how regulated industries must adapt SEO strategies for AI-driven search.
Threads Experiments with Games in DMs
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta’s Threads Explores In-Stream DM Games to Boost Engagement Meta’s Threads app has rapidly evolved…
How Google Ads paces, caps, and recalculates spend when budgets change
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Sarah Stemen. Read the original article Mid-flight budget changes trigger step changes, new limits, and revised forecasts. Here’s how to model the impact and avoid surprises.
LinkedIn Expands AI Job Discovery to More Languages
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of LinkedIn Expands AI-Powered Job Search Tools to New Languages LinkedIn has broadened its AI-driven job…
X Looks to Win Back Journalists
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X Boosts Creator Payouts and Expands Access to Long-Form Articles to Enhance Content and AI…
