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Googlebot dominates web crawling in 2025 as AI bots surge: Report

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/17/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Cloudflare data shows AI crawlers exploding, publishers blocking bots, and many platforms sending little traffic back.

Google Search Console Page Indexing Report Fixed

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/17/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Search Console Indexing Report Delay Resolved The **Google Search Console indexing report** delay lasting nearly a…

The Top 10 Experts at Knowing What Google “Really Wants” in 2026 – Lily Ray

Source: Lily Ray

By: Lily Ray

12/17/25

Source: Lily Ray by Lily Ray. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of What Google Really Wants: Insights from Top SEO Experts in 2026 Leading SEO professionals decode Google’s true intentions beyond…

Google Search adds read more links to search result snippets

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/17/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article Not all, but many of the search result snippets contain read more links that take you to sections of a web…

X Updates Terms to Counter ‘operation Bluebird’ Twitter Replica

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/17/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Elon Musk’s X Reinforces Trademark Ownership to Block Operation Bluebird’s Twitter Revival Elon Musk’s X…

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 17, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/17/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Latest Developments in Search Engine Features and Policies Google Business Profiles review appeals are currently delayed with…

Google Discover Tailor Your Feed

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/17/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Discover’s New “Tailor Your Feed” Feature Google Discover is testing a new “Tailor your feed” option…

Google Business Profiles Review Appeals Are Delayed

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/17/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profile Review Appeals Experiencing Delays **Google Business Profile review appeals** are currently facing **extended processing…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

12/17/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News YouTube Tests AI Chatbots Based on Popular Creators – YouTube is experimenting with AI chatbots inspired by top…

Google: Exact match keywords won’t block broad match in AI Max

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/16/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google clarified that exact keywords don’t serve ads in AIOs — but they also no longer prevent broad match keywords from…

YouTube Tests Still Image Carousels Within the Shorts Feed

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/16/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Tests Image Carousels in Shorts Feed to Boost Creator Engagement YouTube is experimenting with…

Google AI Overviews surged in 2025, then pulled back: Data

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/16/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Semrush analyzed 10 million keywords and found volatility, more ads, stronger CTRs, and AI Overviews expanding beyond informational intent.

Google Search Console performance reports delays fixed

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/16/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article After a few weeks of delayed data with this report, the report now seems to be fixed.

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 16, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/16/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Search Updates and Insights from Search Forums Google confirms no standard licensing deals for publishers regarding…

Google Search Console Average Impression Dropping

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/16/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s num=100 Change Impact and Recent SERP Data Fluctuations Google’s removal of the num=100 parameter initially caused…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Monday, December 15, 2025

12/16/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Monday, December 15, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Threads Launches More Topic-Based Communities – Threads is looking to encourage more topical engagement in the app. Why…

Google Search Console Performance Reports Finally Up-To-Date

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/16/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Search Console Performance Report Delay Resolved The Google Search Console performance report delay of over 50…

Google Search Result Snippets With Read More Links

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/16/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New “Read More” Links in Search Results Google is rolling out a new “Read more” link…

US TikTok Deal Remains in Limbo as Deadline Nears Once Again

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/16/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Sell-Off Deadline Extended: What’s Next for TikTok in the U.S.? The U.S. government has…

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 15, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

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

Google Search Live Gets Language Conversational Gemini Upgrade

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Gemini Model Enhancing Search Live Interactions Google has introduced updates to Search Live powered by…

Google Says Pre-Announcing Core Updates Isn’t Possible

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Google Can’t Pre-Announce Core Search Quality Updates Google cannot pre-announce core search quality updates because these…

Microsoft Bing Testing See More Search Results Button

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/15/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Tests New “See More” Button in Bing Search Results Microsoft is experimenting with a “see more”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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.

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…

‘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…

TikTok Announces Two Live Events to Drive Interest in in Streams

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 TikTok Launches Music-Focused Live Podcast Series and Personal Growth LIVE Broadcast TikTok is expanding its…

TikTok Announces Two Live Events to Drive Interest in its Streams

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 TikTok Expands Original Content with Live Music Podcasts and Personal Growth Streams TikTok is launching…

Google December 2025 Core Update Rolling Out

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google December 2025 Core Update: What SEOs Need to Know The Google December 2025 Core Update began…

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 11, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Updates: AI Mode Enhancements, Preferred Sources Global Rollout, and More Google has enhanced its AI Mode…

Google Updates Links In AI Mode & Adds Contextual Introductions

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Update on AI Mode Links to Boost User Engagement Google has enhanced the AI Mode by…

Google Expands Preferred Sources Globally & Adds Spotlighting Subscriptions

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Expands Preferred Sources Globally and Introduces Spotlighting Subscriptions Google’s Preferred Sources feature is now available worldwide…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

12/11/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Google’s AI Updates: Google shares insights on AI, Discover, and Shopping during Search Central Zurich 2025 event. Reddit…

Google Web Guide Expands To All Tab

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/11/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Expands Web Guide to the “All” Tab Google’s Web Guide has been expanded from the “Web”…

Google updates links in AI Mode and expands Web Guide test in all tab

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article Google has been experimenting with these changes and now officially announced them.

Google rolling out Preferred Sources globally and announces Spotlighting subscriptions

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article Spotlighting subscriptions are coming to Gemini first and then AI Mode and AI Overviews within Google Search.

Reddit Updates Verification Indicators

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/10/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Reddit Introduces Grey Checkmark for Verified Profiles in Limited Alpha Test Reddit is rolling out…

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