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Design Trends That Are Shaping 2026 – Screaming Frog

Source: Screaming Frog

By: Daniel Sturrock

02/26/26

2025 was a big year for technology, and we’re all gearing up for the same rapid developments to emerge in 2026. But as tech has evolved, design has evolved alongside it –…

Instagram’s connected TV app comes to U.S. Google TV devices

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/25/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Instagram Expands Connected TV App Access to Google TV Devices in the U.S. Instagram is…

5 OpenClaw agents run my home, finances, and code | Jesse Genet

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Claire Vo

02/25/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Claire Vo. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Jesse Genet Uses Multiple OpenClaw Agents to Homeschool and Manage Her Home Jesse Genet leverages multiple specialized OpenClaw…

Instagram emphasizes Reels in new design update

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/23/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Instagram’s New Design Focuses on Reels and Customizable Feeds Instagram is testing a new design…

🎙️ This week on How I AI: How Notion’s design team uses Claude Code to prototype

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

02/23/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Notion Designs with AI: Brian Lovin’s Prototype Playground and Claude Code Workflows Brian Lovin from Notion created a…

“I haven’t written a single line of front-end code in 3 months”: How Notion’s design team uses Claude Code to prototype

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Claire Vo

02/23/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Claire Vo. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Brian Lovin Revolutionized Notion AI’s Design Prototyping with Claude Code Brian Lovin transformed Notion AI’s design workflow by…

Threads now offers simplified sharing to Instagram

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/22/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Threads Adds Direct Instagram Stories Sharing for Easier Cross-Posting Threads now allows users to share…

WhatsApp adds catch-up function to group chats

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/22/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of WhatsApp Introduces Group Message History Feature for New Chat Members WhatsApp has launched a new…

Research Shows That X Amplifies Conservative Political Views

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/19/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Elon Musk’s X Algorithm Influences Political Attitudes The algorithmic feed on X (formerly Twitter)…

AI search KPIs: Focus on inclusion, not position

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Frank Olivo

02/18/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Frank Olivo. Read the original article AI users consider 3.7 businesses per response, and 60% decide without clicking. Here’s what that means for your AI visibility strategy.

SEO leaders: stop chasing rankings, start building visibility systems

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Kristina Bergwall

02/13/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Kristina Bergwall. Read the original article Learn how to build visibility gates, embed shared OKRs, and align product, PR, and content teams for AI-driven search.

Why Everyone Prompts AI Differently (Even When They Want the Same Thing) – SparkToro

Source: SparkToro

By: Amanda Natividad

02/11/26

Source: SparkToro by Amanda Natividad. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Diverse AI Prompts Reveal the True Challenge of AI Visibility for Marketers People express the same intent in vastly…

YouTube Expands Text of Variable Subscriber Notifications

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/11/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Expands Variable Channel Subscriber Notification Frequency Test YouTube is expanding its experiment to reduce…

Instagram Looks to Tap Into the Mini Drama Trend

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/11/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of The Rising Trend of Mini-Dramas on TikTok and Instagram’s New Experiment Mini-dramas are short, serialized…

TikTok Launches Local Feed in the US

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/11/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Launches Local Feed Feature for U.S. Users to Boost Community Engagement TikTok is rolling…

Give Google Your ID Numbers To Remove Results About You

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/11/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Tools to Remove Personal Information and Sensitive Imagery Google has introduced new features allowing users…

Google Search Sign In To Customize Top Stories (Preferred Sources)

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

02/11/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Adds “Sign in to Customize” Button in Top Stories Section Google has introduced a new “Sign…

Meta’s Experimenting With a New Image Sharing App

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/10/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta’s New Instants App Experiment Meta is internally testing a new app called Instants, focused…

Snapchat Expands Home Safe Alerts to Any Destination

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/09/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat Expands Home Safe Alerts with Automated Arrival Notifications Snapchat has enhanced its Home Safe…

YouTube Shares Insights into NFL Engagement

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/08/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube’s NFL Engagement and Super Bowl Trends Report YouTube’s report reveals the NFL’s strong online…

Snapchat Adds AR Effects for Super Bowl LX

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/08/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat’s Super Bowl AR Activations Boost User Engagement Snapchat is enhancing the Super Bowl experience…

YouTube Expands Auto-Dubbing to All Creators

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/04/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Expands Auto-Dubbing to All Creators with 27 Languages and Expressive Speech YouTube is now…

Spain Announces Teen Social Media Restrictions

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/03/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Spain Joins Australia in Introducing Social Media Age Verification for Teens Spain is set to…

Human experience optimization: Why experience now shapes search visibility

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Casey Nifong

02/02/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Casey Nifong. Read the original article Search performance is shaped by engagement, trust, and post-click behavior. HXO connects SEO with UX, CRO, and brand signals.

TikTok Announces Creator Showcase for Black History Month

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

02/01/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s Black History Month 2024 Celebration Highlights #BlackTikTok Creators TikTok’s 2024 Black History Month showcase…

Dr. Becky on the surprising overlap between great parenting and great leadership

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

02/01/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Leadership Lessons from Dr. Becky Kennedy’s Parenting Approach Dr. Becky Kennedy applies her psychology-based parenting principles to effective leadership,…

When search performance improves but pipeline doesn’t

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Corey Morris

01/29/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Corey Morris. Read the original article Strong rankings and traffic can mask post-click breakdowns. These breakpoints show where intent, conversion, and measurement fail.

Snapchat Previews Shared AR Experiences in Specs

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/29/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat’s AR Specs Preview: Shared Experiences and EyeConnect Feature Snapchat is launching its first AR-enabled…

Snapchat Shares Data on How its Users Seek Info on Financial Products

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/29/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat Study Reveals Financial Marketing Opportunities Among Younger Users Snapchat users, especially Millennials and Gen…

Why AI makes agency-client relationships matter more than ever

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Sarah Vlietstra

01/29/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Sarah Vlietstra. Read the original article AI may optimize PPC, but it can’t replace empathy, listening, or trust. Four relationship fundamentals still set agencies apart.

Google Search – Add Splash Of Color

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/28/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Color Palette Picker for Search Results Google is experimenting with a new color palette picker…

Google Business Profiles Tips To Write Better Review Replies

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/27/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Updated Tips for Writing Better Review Replies Google has enhanced its guidance on crafting positive and…

What if user satisfaction is the most important factor in SEO? – Marie Haynes

Source: SEO Blog by Marie Haynes Consulting

By: Marie Haynes

01/26/26

Source: SEO Blog by Marie Haynes Consulting by Marie Haynes. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Google Uses User Data and AI to Rank Search Results Google’s ranking process combines…

US TikTok Users Seek Alternatives After Change in Ownership

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/26/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s US Audience Reacts to App’s Americanization and Stability Issues TikTok US has separated from…

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?

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…

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…

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…

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’…

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.

How to Make Every Click Count with Search Experience Optimization

Source: moz (en-US)

01/21/26

Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Search Experience Optimization: Maximizing Impact Beyond the Click Search Experience Optimization (SXO) enhances user engagement by focusing on what happens after a…

Meta Says That the Science Does Not Support Teen Social Media Bans

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/19/26

Meta has outlined the scope of work that it’s undertaking to better protect teens. 

How to show up in any room with a low heart rate: Silicon Valley’s missing etiquette playbook | Sam Lessin

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

01/15/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Etiquette is a Vital Skill for Founders in 2026 Sam Lessin, ex-Facebook VP and Slow Ventures partner, highlights…

YouTube Adds More Protections for Teen Users

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube’s New Parental Controls to Manage Kids’ Screen Time YouTube has introduced enhanced parental controls…

Pinterest Says That Gen Z Users are Finding Themselves in Pins

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/12/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Pinterest Connects with Gen Z by Prioritizing Discovery Over Algorithms Pinterest appeals to Gen…

Google Merchant Center Business Agent

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/12/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Launches Business Agents: Branded AI Chat Assistants for Retailers Google’s Business Agents introduce a branded AI…

TikTok Launches New Calendar to Help Parents Manage Teens’ Screen Time

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/11/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s New “For You Calendar” Aims to Help Families Balance Online and Offline Time TikTok…

Google Says Don’t Turn Your Content Into Bite-Sized Chunks

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/09/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Google Discourages Bite-Sized Content for LLM Ranking Google’s Danny Sullivan advises against breaking content into bite-sized…

Google’s John Mueller on SEO vs. GEO: Focus on audience behavior

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

01/08/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article AI isn’t going away, but Mueller says strategy beats semantics. Focus on how users really find and engage with your site.

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