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Daily Search Forum Recap: December 15, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

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. We are starting to see…

Your Next Launch Will Fail Without an Amplifier Strategy – SparkToro

Source: SparkToro

By: Amanda Natividad

12/15/25

Source: SparkToro by Amanda Natividad. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Building Marketing Into Your Product From Day One Drives Successful Launches **Separating product development from marketing** weakens your launch…

Google Search Live Gets Language Conversational Gemini Upgrade

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

On Friday, Google announced a number of updates around translation, language, audio, voice interactions and thus Search Live. Google said it released a more “fluid and expressive conversations when you go Live…

Google Says Pre-Announcing Core Updates Isn’t Possible

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

Google’s John Mueller said that it is impossible for Google to pre-announce quality improvements to Google Search, including core updates. He said, “having quality changes ready for a specific date/time is never…

Microsoft Bing Testing See More Search Results Button

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

Microsoft is testing a “see more” button in the Bing Search results, which, when you click on it, loads more search results in the middle section.

SEO Daily News Recaps for Sunday, December 14, 2025

12/15/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Sunday, December 14, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Google December 2025 Core Update Intense Impact: Google’s latest core update in December 2025 has shaken up search…

Google Search Testing Property Listings In Results

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

Google is testing showing full detailed property sale listings within the Google Search results. This is getting a lot of interest from those in the real estate business.

Google Changing Q&A Feature In Google Maps For Ask

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

Google confirmed it is essentially removing the Q&A feature within Google Maps, and instead, searchers can use the new AI-powered Ask button on a Google Business Profile to get the answers they…

YouTube Looks to Streamline Sponsored Content Partnerships

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/14/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Enhances Branded Content Partnerships with New Brand Partner Access YouTube has introduced Brand Partner…

Australian Teens Still Accessing Social Media Amid New Bans

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/14/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: Early Insights and Challenges The recent Australian under-16 social media…

Meta Establishes New Partnerships to Gather Data for AI

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/14/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Meta’s New AI Partnerships Aim to Capture Everyday Conversations for Enhanced AI Development Meta…

X Launches New Lock Screen Widgets for iOS Devices

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/14/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X’s New Real-Time iOS Widgets for Custom Feeds and Notifications X has introduced new customizable…

X Posts Higher Revenue Result in Q3

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/14/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X’s Q3 Revenue Growth and Future Outlook X has posted a 17% revenue increase in…

Alexander

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

12/14/25

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How OpenAI’s Codex Revolutionizes AI-Led Software Development Codex, OpenAI’s powerful coding agent, has experienced a remarkable 20x growth since…

Search Engine Optimization/Marketing & Social Media Specialist/Website ~ Turnkey Hospitality Solutions LLC ~ In-office (USA) ~ Houston, TX, United States

Source: Entry Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/14/25

Source: Entry Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Search Engine Optimization/Marketing & Social Media Specialist/Website Design Job Description: Curve Hospitality is…

Google December 2025 Core Update Intense Impact

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/14/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google December 2025 Core Update: Early Impact and SEO Community Reactions The Google December 2025 core update…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Saturday, December 13, 2025

12/14/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Saturday, December 13, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Community Wisdom: The ROI of “wrapped” campaigns, identifying early product-market-fit, working with a non-PM manager, using Google AI…

🧠 Community Wisdom: The ROI of “wrapped” campaigns, identifying early product-market-fit, working with a non-PM manager, using Google AI Studio for rapid prototyping, and more

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Kiyani

12/13/25

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Kiyani. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Community Wisdom Weekly Edition This edition of Community Wisdom offers a curated glimpse into the most valuable discussions from the…

Website Designer & SEO Specialist ~ BEYOND KARATE ~ $22-$25/hr. ~ Remote (USA)

Source: Mid Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/13/25

Source: Mid Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Training & development Our Mission At Beyond Karate, we provide physical training beyond…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Friday, December 12, 2025

12/13/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Friday, December 12, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Google Business Profiles Notification For Removal Of Reviews and Rating Restrictions – Google is now sending email notifications…

Sophie Fell talks why double-checking campaign settings matters

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/13/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Even experienced PPC pros can be caught out by defaults, making it essential to double-check campaign settings.

Doctor: Google’s AI Overview made up career-damaging claims about me

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article A UK doctor and YouTuber says Google AI falsely accused him of selling sick notes and being suspended. Is Google AI…

Google Ads quietly unlocks Merchant Center videos for Performance Max

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new Merchant Center video integration gives PMax advertisers faster setup, stronger product relevance, and scalable video performance.

Senior SEO Strategist ~ Launch That ~ On-Site – Orlando, FL (USA)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/12/25

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article We are seeking a Senior SEO Strategist to own and elevate the organic search strategy for Asbestos.com and related properties….

What 15 years in enterprise SEO taught me about people, power, and progress

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jenn Mathews

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Jenn Mathews. Read the original article SEO careers stall more from people and process than algorithms. Learn the skills that build influence and long-term enterprise success.

The AI gold rush is over: Why AI’s next era belongs to orchestrators

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Purna Virji

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Purna Virji. Read the original article Why the ‘more is better’ era of marketing technology is officially over, and what actually works instead.

Sr. Product Manager, AI Search ~ ZipRecruiter ~ $180,000-$220,000 ~ Remote (USA)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/12/25

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be…

What Black Friday reveals about how LLMs understand ecommerce

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jordan Koene

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Jordan Koene. Read the original article Analysis of 10,000 LLM responses reveals the domains and signals shaping AI-driven shopping – and what brands must do to stay…

How breakthrough TV ads trigger search spikes and conversions

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Greg Jarboe

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Greg Jarboe. Read the original article Breakthrough TV creative continues to spark search demand. Learn what top ads reveal about emotion, attention, and user behavior.

Top Brand Visibility Factors in ChatGPT, AI Mode, and AI Overviews (75k Brands Studied)

Source: Data & Studies - SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Louise Linehan

12/12/25

Source: Data & Studies – SEO Blog by Ahrefs by Louise Linehan. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How YouTube Mentions Drive AI Brand Visibility Across Platforms YouTube mentions are the…

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 12, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google December 2025 Core Update and AI Enhancements in Search Google’s December 2025 core update rolled out…

Video: Google December 2025 Core Update, Discover Alignment To Rankings, Search Console Features, AI Mode Updates & More

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google December 2025 Core Update and Recent Search Engine Developments Google launched the December 2025 core update…

Google Gemini Can Now Service Local Results In A Visual Format

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Gemini Enhances Local Search with Visual Results Google Gemini now delivers local search results in a…

Google AI Max Relevance By Inferred Intent vs Raw Text

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Understanding Google Ads AI Max’s Impact on Keyword Matching and Reporting Google Ads AI Max can override…

Google Maps Share Button Removes X For Reddit & Facebook

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Maps Updates Sharing Options with Reddit and Facebook Integration Google Maps has **updated its sharing buttons**,…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Thursday, December 11, 2025

12/12/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Thursday, December 11, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News TikTok Announces Two Live Events to Drive Interest in its Streams – TikTok’s looking to draw in more…

Google News AI-Powered Article Overviews Go Live

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Introduces AI-Powered Article Overviews in News Google is testing AI-powered article overviews in Google News to…

Google Business Profiles Notification For Removal Of Reviews and Rating Restrictions

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/12/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Now Emails Notifications When Review Restrictions Are Removed Google Business Profiles has introduced email notifications to…

Level Up Your SEO Strategy with a Product Mindset

Source: moz (en-US)

12/12/25

Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Adopting a Product Mindset for Better SEO Collaboration **Bridging the gap between SEOs and developers** through a product mindset improves technical SEO…

Search Engine Land celebrates its 19th birthday

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Search Engine Land launched Dec. 11, 2006. Today, we look back on a successful 2025 and look forward to an even…

Is Google’s AI Calling Your Business? My Experience with AI Price-Checking for a Haircut – Sterling Sky Inc

Source: Sterling Sky Inc

By: Carrie Hill

12/11/25

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Carrie Hill. Read the original article The days of making five separate phone calls to compare quotes for local services seem to be coming to an end….

Google December 2025 core update rolling out now

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article This was the third core update of 2025 and fourth confirmed Google update in 2025.

Senior SEO Project Owner (High Agency) ~ PRIVATE ~ $60k-70k USD ~ Remote (WW)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/11/25

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Location: Remote (Must overlap 4+ hours with US EST) Type: Full-Time Read This Before You Apply (The “Anti-Waiting” Rule) Most…

Bing tests Google-style “Sponsored results” grouping

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Bing’s new grouped “Sponsored results” format could drive higher unintentional ad engagement by blending paid listings more seamlessly into search results.

SEO Specialist ~ Dean Garland Inc. ~ In-office (USA) ~ Saint Augustine, FL, United States

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/11/25

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Company Overview Dean Garland is developing the leading AI-powered technology and marketing platform that delivers customer acquisition and retention at…

Meta Outlines Latest Data on Content Removals and Fake Accounts

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/11/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta’s Community Notes Model and Content Moderation Update Meta has shifted to a Community Notes…

Pinterest Acquires CTV Ad Platform tvScientific

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/11/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Pinterest Expands Advertising Reach with tvScientific Acquisition Pinterest is set to acquire connected TV ad…

From SEO to algorithmic education: The roadmap for long-term brand authority

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jason Barnard

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Jason Barnard. Read the original article Learn the multi-speed approach that strengthens entity identity, builds algorithmic confidence, and boosts visibility in AI-powered results.

‘Operation Bluebird’ Aims to Re-Awaken Twitter Trademarks

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/11/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Operation Bluebird Challenges Elon Musk to Reclaim Twitter Trademarks Operation Bluebird, a Virginia startup, has…

WhatsApp Adds Messaging and AI Creation Improvements

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/11/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of WhatsApp’s New Holiday Features: Missed Call Messages, Emoji Reactions, and AI Enhancements WhatsApp has introduced…

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