Social Media CEOs to Appear Before Trial Over Teen Social Risks

The CEOs of Facebook, Instagram and Snap will have to take part in a new trial.

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Meta Continues to Miss the Mark With New App Additions

Has Meta built any meaningful new element in its apps in the last five years?

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Daily Search Forum Recap: October 21, 2025

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 told us we would get more core updates, more often – that did not happen. Google Ads accounts without campaigns will be deleted in 6 months. Google Ads AI MAx gains a source column in the search term report. Google AI Mode has a new what to know section, that might not be new. Google Ads tests setting your new customer value, without your permission…

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Google’s More Core Updates, More Often, Unlikely

Ten months ago, Google said on stage at Google Search Central Live event in the Google Zurich office that we should expect more core update, more update. We now have about two months left of the 2025 year and we are in no way going to see more core updates, more often from Google.

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The brightonSEO Crawling Clinic October ’25 – Screaming Frog

It’s that time again! The Screaming Frog crew will be heading down to the sunny rainy south coast for the biannual brightonSEO. As always we’re exhibiting, and can be found in the same spot as April: Come and meet the team and discuss any issues you’re experiencing, our exciting recent…

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YouTube Previews its Coming Likeness Detection Tool

The system will use facial scans to detect depictions of your image across video uploads.

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How to execute a multi-location website redesign without losing traffic

Discover the key elements of a multi-location website redesign that will protect your SEO and drive long-term success.

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Search Engine Land

How to Master Data Storytelling: Examples and Best Practices

Master the art of data storytelling in 2025. Step-by-step guide with real examples, frameworks, and proven strategies to create impactful data-driven presentations.

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Edits Adds Halloween Effects, Updated Voiceover Recording Options

Spooky fonts and effects, as well as updated voiceover recording options.

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Yelp’s new tools help brands connect faster and engage customers in real time

Businesses can now use AI to respond instantly, capture leads, and engage customers more efficiently on Yelp.

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Search Engine Land

How to avoid marketing mix modeling mistakes that derail results

MMM is only as good as its data and assumptions. Avoid common modeling pitfalls and turn your analysis into real business impact.

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Search Engine Land

Google Outlines Latest Demand Gen Updates

Google’s added a range of AI-powered updates for its Demand Gen campaigns.

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Social Media Today – Latest News

OpenAI launches a web browser – ChatGPT Atlas

And its built in search features seem to use Google Search.

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Search Engine Land

Google AI Mode What To Know Section

Google is testing another variation of the AI-generated product summaries in Google AI Mode, this one is named "What to know." It is made up of user reviews and web sources, according to the disclaimer.

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Search Engine Roundtable

Google Offers AI Education in New ‘Skills’ Platform

Many courses are available for free, though some require a Google Cloud subscription.

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Social Media Today – Latest News

Google Merchant Center adds centralized Issue Details Page

A new centralized dashboard helps advertisers quickly spot and fix product or account issues to keep their listings active.

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Search Engine Land

Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users

New ways for teens to express themselves through generic icons.

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Meta Adds Warnings to Protect Older Users from Common Scams

Older users are losing billions to scams each year.

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Social Media Today – Latest News

How to use YouTube Ads to drive B2B conversions

Two B2B advertisers saw CPLs drop up to 47% after adding YouTube video campaigns. Here’s how video lifted search performance and conversions.

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Search Engine Land

Google Ads quietly tests auto-setting “New Customer Value”

Google Ads is testing auto-set “New Customer Values,” sparking confusion and transparency concerns among advertisers.

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Search Engine Land

Google Ads Tests Settings New Customer Value

Google Ads seems to be experimenting with setting the New Customer Value within New Customer Acquisition campaigns without the consent of the advertiser. Technically, New Customer Value can be turned off, but this is confusing some advertisers and impacting reporting and ad performance for some.

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Search Engine Roundtable

Google Ads AI Max Gains Sources Column in Search Term Report

Google added a new "sources" column to the AI Max search term report. This helps you understand where your traffic was matched from in AI Max searches.

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Search Engine Roundtable

Google Ads Accounts Without Campaigns To Be Deleted After 6 Months

Google posted a new help document that says it will delete accounts without any campaigns after 6 months. "If an account does not have any campaigns, it’ll be permanently deleted by Google Ads 6 months after cancellation," Google wrote.

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Search Engine Roundtable

Remote SEO Strategist – Atlantic Canada ~ Brafton ~ $55,000-$80,000 per year (CAD) ~ Remote (Canada)

Brafton is one of the world’s leading content marketing firms, with offices in Boston, London and Sydney. We aspire to continually raise the bar on what people consider “marketing content.” We create result-focused strategies and content to drive SEO, social engagement and leads for our clients. Our teams continuously build expertise across new media formats, […]

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Digital Marketing Manager – SEO & Paid Media ~ Foley Carrier Services ~ $95,000 – $120,000 annual ~ Remote (USA)

Description DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER – SEO & Paid Media Are you a strategic, data-driven marketer who thrives at the intersection of digital advertising, SEO, and website performance? Foley is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to take full ownership of our online presence. This key member of the Growth Team will be responsible for managing […]

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