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Microsoft Ads expands custom columns to include all conversion metrics

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Advertisers can now create more tailored metrics using full conversion data, aligning reporting with business goals.

Threads adds new posting options and animated mini stickers

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/07/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Threads Introduces Automated Text Splitting and Animated Stickers to Boost Engagement Threads now automatically splits…

Meta announces AI support for SMBs and rural companies

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/07/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta Launches New AI Programs to Empower Small Businesses in the U.S. Meta has introduced…

AI Max vs DSA: Advertisers question control as Google responds

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Advertisers are questioning AI Max’s lack of granular landing page control compared to DSA, as Google confirms some gaps still exist.

Audience Research Newsletter: How to Promote Stuff; Permissionless Co-Marketing; Instantly Get Better Content Ideas – SparkToro

Source: SparkToro

By: Amanda Natividad

05/07/26

Source: SparkToro by Amanda Natividad. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Key Strategies for Audience Research and Content Marketing Success Effective audience research remains crucial for creating impactful marketing content. Permissionless…

TikTok users are motivated by affiliate links

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/07/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Shopping Trends: Insights for Marketers to Boost Consumer Engagement TikTok shopping is rapidly growing,…

Meta challenges latest legal penalties

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/07/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta Challenges Legal Penalties to Limit Future Liabilities Meta is contesting UK regulator Ofcom over…

YouTube tests updated feed navigation

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/07/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Tests New Mobile UI to Enhance Feed Accessibility YouTube is experimenting with a redesigned…

Linkedin partners with Amazon Ads

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/07/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of LinkedIn Expands Connected TV Advertising Through Amazon DSP Partnership LinkedIn has partnered with Amazon DSP…

Google AdSense removes browser back button trigger for vignette ads

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article This is due to the new Google search penalty for back button hijacking.

How Does AI Get Its Information? Training Data, RAG, MCPs, and APIs Explained

Source: SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Ryan Law

05/07/26

Source: SEO Blog by Ahrefs by Ryan Law. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Understanding AI’s Knowledge Sources: Training Data, Retrieval, and Tool Access AI knowledge originates from three key layers:…

Google adds AI-powered bidding and demand-led budgeting to Search and Shopping

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google is aiming to help advertisers capture untapped demand and optimise spend in real time whilst reducing manual work.

5 JavaScript SEO lessons from top ecommerce sites

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Matt Hollingshead

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Matt Hollingshead. Read the original article See how Chewy, Harrods, Under Armour, and more brands handle rendering, navigation, structured data, and scripts without hurting SEO.

8 GEO metrics to track in 2026

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Casey Nifong

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Casey Nifong. Read the original article AI search is creating new visibility gaps for brands. These metrics help you track presence, influence, and inclusion across platforms.

How to use Google and LLM insights to improve international SEO

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Gianluca Fiorelli

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Gianluca Fiorelli. Read the original article Turn Google and AI search signals into localized content structures that better match regional user behavior.

AI SEO punishes lazy marketing strategies

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Brick Marketing

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Brick Marketing. Read the original article AI-driven search draws on broader signals, exposing gaps in fragmented campaigns and favoring brands with a consistent, cross-channel presence.

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 7, 2026

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Today’s Key Updates in Search and Advertising Platforms Google enhanced linking in AI Mode with five new…

Google Improves Links Within AI Mode & AI Overviews

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Five New Features Enhancing AI-Driven Web Linking Google has introduced five innovative ways to improve linking…

Bing On Search Indexing vs. Grounding Indexing

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Understanding Microsoft’s Approach to Indexing for Search vs. AI Grounding Microsoft Bing highlights the significant evolution from…

Google Ads To Add AI Max Content & Titles Related Exclusions On Account Level

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads AI Max to Introduce Account-Level Content and Title Exclusions Google Ads AI Max will soon…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, May 6, 2026

05/07/26

SEO Daily News Recap for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News Meta is preparing to launch AI agents to undertake tasks for users – Meta’s agentic tools would introduce…

Bing Places For Business Now Mobile Friendly

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Bing Places for Business Finally Goes Mobile-Friendly in 2026 In 2026, Bing Places for Business has become…

Google Ads Call Recording To Default To Yes

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/07/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google to Default Call Recording On for Advertisers Starting July 2026 Starting July 1, 2026, Google will…

Code with Claude: The 5 biggest updates explained

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Claire Vo

05/07/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Claire Vo. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Everything Anthropic Launched at Code with Claude Anthropic unveiled several innovative tools and updates at the Code with Claude…

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  • Microsoft Ads expands custom columns to include all conversion metrics
  • Threads adds new posting options and animated mini stickers
  • Meta announces AI support for SMBs and rural companies
  • AI Max vs DSA: Advertisers question control as Google responds
  • Audience Research Newsletter: How to Promote Stuff; Permissionless Co-Marketing; Instantly Get Better Content Ideas – SparkToro
  • TikTok users are motivated by affiliate links
  • Meta challenges latest legal penalties
  • YouTube tests updated feed navigation
  • Linkedin partners with Amazon Ads
  • Google AdSense removes browser back button trigger for vignette ads

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