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Do Pop-Ups Increase Conversions?

Source: Sterling Sky Inc

By: Joy Hawkins

10/08/25

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Pop-ups are annoying. There, I said it. But data doesn’t care if I find pop-ups irritating. And according to our actual,…

TikTok Outlines Its Evolving Efforts To Detect Underage Users

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/08/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s Enhanced AI Age Detection to Protect Underage Users TikTok is strengthening its efforts to…

When AI agents do the shopping: Insights from 100 conversations with ChatGPT Agent mode

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jes Scholz

10/08/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Jes Scholz. Read the original article As ChatGPT agents book, buy, and convert for users, SEO must evolve. Make your site agent-readable, accessible, and built to convert.

The future of engagement is in your customers’ hands (or pocket)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Adobe

10/08/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Adobe. Read the original article How marketers can prepare for the rise of messaging-first customer journeys.

Instagram Adds New ‘Add Yours’ Sticker Variation

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/07/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Instagram’s Updated “Add Yours” Sticker Boosts User Engagement with Taylor Swift’s Album Launch Instagram has…

Facebook Adds Topic Search Recommendations and Friend Likes To Reels

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/07/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Facebook’s New Reels Updates to Boost Engagement Facebook has introduced friend bubbles to highlight posts…

Consumers don’t trust the first search result – and AI use surges: Survey

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

10/07/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article With consumers bouncing between Google, AI, and social media, brands must adapt to a fragmented search journey to stay visible and…

Instagram Launches Friend Map in India, Adds Location Sharing Provisions

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/06/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Instagram Expands Friend Map Feature to India with New Privacy Updates Instagram is rolling out…

Meta May Be Forced to Offer Default Chronological Timelines in its Apps

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/05/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Dutch Court Rules Meta Must Offer Non-Algorithmic Feed Options Under EU Digital Services Act The…

Threads Makes it Easier to Hide Unwanted Post Replies

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/05/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Threads Introduces Quick Hide Reply Option in Activity Tab Threads has enhanced user control by…

Google Reviews With Incentivized Label

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

10/03/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Now Labels Incentivized Product Reviews Google has introduced a new label that marks some product reviews…

Google Merchant Center Next New Menu Bar

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

10/03/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Merchant Center Next Introduces Compact Menu Bar Google has **updated the Merchant Center Next interface** with…

Threads Opens Up Topic-Based Communities to All Users

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/02/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Threads Launches Topic-Based Communities to Boost User Engagement Threads has officially launched topic-based communities to…

X Adds Option to Sort Post Likes

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/01/25

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X Introduces New Post Likes Sorting Feature to Enhance User Engagement The social platform X has launched a new…

Google Partners with Sesame Street on Digital Literacy Training for Kids

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

10/01/25

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google and Sesame Workshop Launch Digital Literacy Lessons for Kids Google partners with Sesame Workshop to deliver digital literacy…

Google Rolls Out Emoji Answer Search Box

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

10/01/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Emoji Answer Box in Search Results Google has fully launched a new emoji answer box…

Introducing the GAIN framework for feedback: An evidence-based approach to giving feedback that people love, appreciate, and act on

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Jack Cohen

09/30/25

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Jack Cohen. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Mastering Feedback with the GAIN Framework: A Practical Guide to Radical Candor Giving effective feedback is a challenging yet…

Introducing the GAIN framework for feedback: an evidence-based approach to giving feedback that people love, appreciate, and act on

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

09/30/25

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Mastering Effective Feedback with Jack Cohen’s GAIN Framework Feedback often feels challenging because it can trigger defensiveness, but the…

Google Testing Progress Bar For Shopping Ads Carousel

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

09/30/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Blue Progress Bar for Shopping Ads Carousel Google is experimenting with a blue progress bar…

Facebook Adds Challenges for Fan Pages, Custom Fan Badges

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

09/29/25

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Facebook’s New Tools to Boost Creator Engagement and Community Growth Facebook introduces fan challenges, custom Top Fan badges, and…

The secret to better AI prototypes: Why Tinder’s CPO starts with JSON, not design | Ravi Mehta (product advisor, previously EIR at Reforge)

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Claire Vo

09/29/25

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Claire Vo. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Data-Driven AI Prototyping with Ravi Mehta This episode highlights a data-driven approach to AI prototyping that surpasses traditional “vibe…

A 4-step framework for building delightful products | Nesrine Changuel (Spotify, Google, Skype)

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

09/28/25

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Product Delight: Creating Emotional Connections for Successful Products Delight is a critical business strategy that goes beyond mere functionality…

How to Monitor and Win Brand Mentions in AI Answers

Source: General Marketing - SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Mateusz Makosiewicz

09/27/25

Source: General Marketing – SEO Blog by Ahrefs by Mateusz Makosiewicz. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How to Monitor Brand Mentions in the Age of AI In the evolving digital…

TikTok Looks to Expand Halloween Celebrations in the App

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

09/25/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s TikTokTober: A Month-Long Halloween Celebration TikTok is launching #TikTokTober, a 31-day promotion to celebrate…

Snapchat Expands Bitmoji Stickers Beyond the App

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

09/25/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat Expands Bitmoji Stickers to iMessage and Introduces Customoji Feature Snapchat is enabling users to…

Meta Expands Teen Protections on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

09/25/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta Expands Teen Account Protections Globally on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger Meta has extended its…

WhatsApp rolls Out In-Stream Translation for Messages

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

09/23/25

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of WhatsApp Introduces In-Stream Message Translation Feature WhatsApp has launched an in-stream message translation feature that allows users to translate…

Meta Rolls Out Facebook Dating Assistant to Help Your Find Romance

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

09/22/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta Enhances Facebook Dating with AI-Driven Matchmaking and New Features Meta has introduced a dating…

UX and SEO: A Guide for Winning the Searcher, Not Just the SERP

Source: General SEO - SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Despina Gavoyannis

09/22/25

Source: General SEO – SEO Blog by Ahrefs by Despina Gavoyannis. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How UX and SEO Work Together to Improve Search Rankings and User Engagement UX…

Google AI Mode coming to Chrome browser

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

09/18/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article Plus, while on a website using Chrome, you can ask questions and learn more about your current page with AI Mode.

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