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Google’s Demand Gen gets more shoppable — and more measurable

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s Demand Gen updates make video ads more shoppable and measurable across YouTube and Google.

User Data is Important in Google’s Ranking Systems. What We Learned from Liz Reid’s Appeal Declaration. – Marie Haynes

Source: SEO Blog by Marie Haynes Consulting

By: Marie Haynes

01/22/26

I found some interesting things from the latest document in the DOJ vs Google trial. Google has appealed the ruling that says they need to give proprietary information to competitors. Key takeaways:…

SEO Manager ~ Bone Dry Roofing, Inc. ~ $70,000-$90,000 ~ In-office (Indianapolis, IN, United States)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/22/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About Bone Dry Roofing: Bone Dry Roofing is a trusted leader in the roofing, gutter, and masonry repair and replacement…

Reports Indicate that China Has Approved TikTok US Sale

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/22/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Establishes U.S. Joint Venture to Secure Operations Amid Regulatory Challenges TikTok has formed a…

TikTok Confirms Joint Venture to Comply With US Law

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/22/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Establishes U.S. Joint Venture to Secure Operation Amid Regulatory Challenges TikTok has formed a…

X Experiments with Paid Promotion Tags In-Stream

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/22/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X Introduces In-Stream Paid Partnership Tags to Boost Creator Transparency X is testing new in-stream…

SEO Analyst ~ Rogue Fitness ~ $60,000-$90,000 ~ In-office (Columbus, OH, United States)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/22/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and data-driven SEO Analyst to drive our organic search strategy. This role…

Marketing to Humans and Machines

Source: SEO - Practical Ecommerce

By: Armando Roggio

01/22/26

Source: SEO – Practical Ecommerce by Armando Roggio. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Ecommerce Marketers Can Thrive in the Era of Agentic Shopping Agentic shopping uses AI agents to…

Google brings Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Google Search

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article This is opt in via a Labs experiment and is rolling out over the next few days to AI Pro and…

What 75 SEO thought leaders reveal about volatility in the GEO debate [Research]

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Kelsey Libert

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Kelsey Libert. Read the original article AI search sentiment is positive, but consistency isn’t. Data shows why volatility – not acronyms – is the real risk.

Threads Experiments With Animated Stickers in Posts

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/22/26

A new option to spice up your Threads?

Large Scale Studies Fail to Link Social Media Use to Teen Harms

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/22/26

As more regions consider teen restrictions, the data suggests that this might not be effective.

How to explain flat traffic when SEO is actually working

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Adam Heitzman

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Adam Heitzman. Read the original article AI Overviews are reshaping organic attribution. Learn which metrics matter now and how to clearly communicate SEO impact to stakeholders.

Snapchat Adds New Insights to Family Center

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/22/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat Enhances Family Center with New Parental Controls and Trust Signals Snapchat has introduced **expanded…

Manager, SEO ~ Figma ~ $164,000-$288,000 ~ Remote (USA)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/22/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Overview Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all….

Google Adds Search Data to Demand Gen Campaigns, Improved CTV Conversion

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/22/26

Google’s latest Demand Gen updates could help you drive improved response.

Why Demand Gen works best alongside Performance Max for ecommerce

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Ayisha Yousef

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Ayisha Yousef. Read the original article Demand Gen offers more creative and audience control than PMax. Learn when to use it and how to combine both for…

Daily Search Forum Recap: January 22, 2026

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Today’s Search Industry Updates: Apple Siri, OpenAI Ads, and Google Innovations **Apple** is set to release two…

Google Ads New Call and Messaging Ads Terms

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads Updates Its Call and Messaging Ads Terms Google Ads now requires advertisers to agree to…

Apple Launches Two New Siri Releases; iOS 26.4 & iOS 27

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Apple’s Upcoming Siri and AI Wearable Innovations Apple is set to launch two major Siri updates: the…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

01/22/26

SEO Daily News Recap for Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News Google rules out ads in Gemini — for now – Google’s repeated stance against ads in Gemini suggests…

OpenAI To Charge For ChatGPT Ads On Ad View Impressions, Not Clicks

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ad Model and Pricing Insights OpenAI is introducing ads on ChatGPT using a pay-per-view, impression-based…

Google Search Recipe Results Now More Publisher Friendly

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Adjusts Recipe Search Results to Benefit Bloggers and Publishers Google appears to be rolling out updates…

New Google Bot Named Google Messages

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/22/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Introduces ‘Google Messages’ Crawler for Link Previews Google has launched a new crawler called Google Messages,…

If You’ve Been Investing in SEO, You’re on the Right Track With GEO: An AMA With Lily Ray

Source: moz (en-US)

01/22/26

Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of SEO Strategies for Navigating AI Search Changes in 2026 2025 brought major shifts with AI search reducing organic traffic and altering SERPs…

#1 Trend Research Group + Trend Tracking Platform

Source: Unknown Source

01/22/26

Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Exploding Topics Revolutionizes Market Trend Research Exploding Topics offers an affordable, AI-powered platform that delivers early market trend discovery and detailed…

Trend Finders: 9 Tools That Show You Emerging Trends

Source: Unknown Source

01/22/26

Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Top Trend Finder Tools to Discover Emerging Market Opportunities Discovering emerging trends early is crucial for gaining a competitive edge. Tools like…

5 Simple Ways to Keep Up With Trends

Source: Unknown Source

01/22/26

Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of 5 Effective Tips to Stay on Top of the Latest Trends Staying ahead requires using trend discovery tools like Exploding Topics for…

Google Trends Search Volume Explained

Source: Unknown Source

01/22/26

Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Understanding Search Volume Data: Google Trends vs Exploding Topics Google Trends offers valuable insights into relative search interest over time but does…

SEO Specialist ~ Toptal ~ $60,000-$80,000 ~ Remote (USA)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/21/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About Toptal Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale…

X Adds Starter Packs to Help Users Find Relevant Creators

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/21/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X Launches ‘Starterpacks’ to Enhance New User Discovery X has introduced Starterpacks, a new feature…

Nick LeRoy turns SEO consulting into fundraiser for Minnesota immigrant support

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Consulting hours become donations as a well-known SEO turns outrage over ICE raids into rapid financial support for impacted families.

Meta expands Threads ads to all users globally

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Meta will roll out Threads ads worldwide next week, giving advertisers new ways to reach more than 400 million users.

Same URL in AI Overviews and blue links counts as one Google Search Console impression

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Google’s John Mueller confirms that when a URL appears in an AI Overview and as a blue link on the SERP,…

OpenAI moves on ChatGPT ads with impression-based launch

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article ChatGPT ads are coming soon, offering advertisers early access to a new impression-based placement inside conversational AI.

Content Editor (SEO-First, AI + Tech) ~ Windscribe VPN ~ $60,000 CND ~ Toronto or Remote (CAN)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/21/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Location: Remote or Toronto HQ (must overlap with EST hours) Windscribe (the biggest VPN company in Canada) is looking for…

SEO Specialist ~ Webtek Digital Marketing ~ $50,000-$70,000 ~ Remote (USA)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/21/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Overview Webtek Interactive is a fast-growing, full-service digital marketing agency with offices in Salt Lake City, UT and Austin, TX,…

Google rules out ads in Gemini — for now

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s repeated stance against ads in Gemini suggests conversational AI monetization will remain limited — and cautious — for now.

Instagram Tests Changing ‘Following’ Display to ‘Friends’

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/21/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Instagram Tests Displaying ‘Friends’ Instead of ‘Following’ Count Instagram is experimenting with replacing the ‘Following’…

Meta Announces Funding Grants for Research Into AI Glasses Use

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/21/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta Launches AI Glasses Impact Grants to Foster Innovative AI Applications Meta is offering nearly…

TikTok Adds More Control Options to Smart+ Campaigns

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/21/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Enhances AI-Powered Smart+ Campaign Tools for Advertisers TikTok’s new Smart+ updates introduce an Auto-select…

75% of ChatGPT users rely on ‘keywords’ for local services: New data

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Frank Olivo

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Frank Olivo. Read the original article New data shows people use ChatGPT to find local healthcare and aesthetics providers through short prompts, keywords, and limited follow-up.

January 2026 Google Update: What we’re seeing so far – Lily Ray

Source: Lily Ray

By: Lily Ray

01/21/26

Source: Lily Ray by Lily Ray. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s January 2026 Algorithm Update: Enhancing Originality and Trust in Search Rankings Google’s January 2026 update focuses on surfacing…

TikTok Launches New Ad Options for Streaming Providers

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/21/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s New Ad Solutions Boost Streaming Subscriber Engagement TikTok introduces innovative Streaming Ads tailored for…

YouTube’s CEO Outlines Key Areas of Focus for 2026

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/21/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan’s 2026 Vision for the Platform YouTube is embracing AI innovations to…

The local SEO gatekeeper: How Google defines your entity

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Claudia Tomina

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Claudia Tomina. Read the original article Google won’t rank what it can’t confidently identify. See how business names and primary categories determine local search eligibility.

Minnesota SEO Consultant Launches Donation-for-Consulting Initiative to Support Locals Impacted by ICE Activity » Nick LeRoy Consulting

Source: Blog – Nick LeRoy Consulting

By: Nick LeRoy

01/21/26

Source: Blog – Nick LeRoy Consulting by Nick LeRoy. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of SEO and AI Strategy Consulting for Minnesota Nonprofits Supporting ICE-Impacted Families Nick LeRoy, founder of SEOJobs.com,…

Meta Announces Global Expansion of Threads Ads

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/21/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta Expands Threads Ads Globally to Boost Revenue Meta has expanded Threads ads to all…

Head of Product Content Marketing ~ LogRocket ~ $130,000-$180,000 ~ In-office (USA) ~ Boston, MA, United States

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/21/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About LogRocket LogRocket and its Galileo AI product assistant are designed to 10x the speed of product delivery teams. It’s…

International SEO in 2026: What still works, what no longer does, and why

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Motoko Hunt

01/21/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Motoko Hunt. Read the original article AI-mediated search introduces new risks for international SEO. See how semantic collapse and freshness drift shape global visibility.

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