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Daily Search Forum Recap: May 29, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/29/25

Latest Updates on Google Search Volatility, Ads, and UI Tests – May 29, 2025 Increased Google Search Ranking Volatility Google search results have shown noticeable ranking fluctuations over the past 24 hours,…

Google Search Ranking Volatility May 29th

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/29/25

Recent Surge in Google Search Ranking Volatility Signals Possible Upcoming Update Increased Volatility in Google Search Results Over the past 24 hours, multiple SEO tools and industry chatter indicate a significant increase…

Google Updates When Questions & Answers Show

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/29/25

Google Maps Q&A Feature Changes: When and Where It Still Appears Overview of Google Maps Q&A Availability Google’s local Questions & Answers (Q&A) feature is not being removed but is undergoing changes…

Google Ads Can Show Above/Below AIO or Within AI Overviews But Not Both At Same Time

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/29/25

How Google Ads Display in AI Overviews: Placement and Keyword Match Insights Ad Placement Rules in Google AI Overviews Google Ads can appear either above or below AI Overviews or within the…

Google Ads To Allow Search Ads For Melatonin

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/29/25

Google Ads Expands Melatonin Advertising Beyond US and Canada Starting June 2025 Policy Update on Melatonin Advertising In June 2025, Google Ads will revise its Healthcare and Medicines policy to remove restrictions…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

05/29/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News X Pauses DM Encryption as it Works on Messaging Updates – This could pave the way for the…

Google Search Results Light Background Color On Hover

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/29/25

Google Tests New Light Gray Background Hover Effect on Search Results Snippets Overview of Google’s New Hover Effect Google is experimenting with a new hover effect on search results snippets that applies…

Bing Testing Related Searches Alternative Text

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/29/25

Microsoft Bing Experiments with New Labels for Related Searches Feature New Alternative Headers for Related Searches Microsoft is testing various alternative titles for the related searches section in Bing search results. This…

Clicks Don’t Pay the Bills: Use This Audit Framework To Prove Content Revenue [Mozcon 2025 Speaker Series]

Source: moz (en-US)

05/29/25

How to Measure SEO Content Value Beyond Traffic to Drive Real Revenue Rethinking SEO Success Metrics Traditional SEO success focused on traffic and rankings but often ignored whether content actually generates revenue….

SEO Site-Content Analyst – The SEOFOMO Hub

Source: The SEOFOMO Hub

05/29/25

Apex Service Partners – SEO-Site Content Analyst   Full Job Description Apex Service Partners is dedicated to leveraging the power of people. As part of our overarching mission, we are dedicated to…

X Pauses DM Encryption as it Works on Messaging Updates

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/28/25

X Direct Messages Overhaul X is temporarily disabling encrypted DMs to implement back-end improvements. Users can still access encrypted messages but cannot send new ones during this period. Upcoming Features and Improvements…

LinkedIn Launches Conversions API Playbook

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/28/25

LinkedIn Conversions API Overview LinkedIn has released a comprehensive guide on utilizing its Conversions API, designed to enhance ad campaign performance by integrating both online and offline data sources into LinkedIn’s systems….

Snapchat Provides Insight into How Snaps Drive Purchase Behavior

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/28/25

Technology Transforming the Shopping Experience Snapchat’s new report highlights how technology and social media are significantly influencing shopping behaviors, particularly through features like AI-powered personalization, augmented reality (AR) virtual try-ons, and visual…

Sr. SEO Analyst ~ Horizon Media ~ $64.3-80k ~ Remote (US)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/28/25

Who We Are Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices…

Linkedin Adds More Post Analytics to Help Guide Content Strategy

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/28/25

LinkedIn’s New Post Analytics Features LinkedIn is enhancing its post analytics to provide users with deeper insights into how their content drives engagement and interaction within the app. New Analytics Sections Profile…

Instagram Adds Native Support for 3:4 Images

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/28/25

Instagram Supports 3:4 Aspect Ratio Photos Instagram now allows users to upload and display photos in the 3:4 aspect ratio, matching the native format of many phone cameras. This means images created…

X Looks to Expand its Video Push With ‘X Originals’

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/28/25

X Originals and Expanded Video Push X is ramping up its original content efforts under the new “X Originals” label, aiming to build a premium slate of programming featuring popular communities like…

Telegram Signs Deal to Host xAI’s Grok Chatbot

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/28/25

xAI’s Grok Chatbot Expands to Telegram Telegram and xAI have agreed to a 1-year partnership to integrate the Grok chatbot into Telegram’s messaging platform, making it available to over a billion users….

Growth SEO Manager ~ Revolut ~ Remote (UK)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/28/25

About Revolut People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products —…

Jr. SEO Specialist ~ Nationwide Marketing Group ~ $65-75k ~ Remote (US)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/28/25

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually Who We Are: Nationwide Marketing Group is the largest buying, marketing, and business support organization for independent retailers in the U.S. Our mission is to help…

How to measure the impact of AI Overviews on clicks and click-through rate using third-party AIO data, the Google Search Console API, and Analytics Edge

Source: The Internet Marketing Driver

By: Glenn Gabe

05/28/25

Overview This tutorial explains how to combine AI Overview (AIO) data from Semrush, ahrefs, and Sistrix with Google Search Console (GSC) data exported via the Search Console API. The goal is to…

You should be vibecoding for GTM

Source: Kyle Poyar’s Growth Unhinged

By: Alex Shartsis

05/28/25

Introduction to Vibecoding in GTM Vibecoding tools like Lovable and Replit empower even non-technical users to build lead magnets, prototypes, landing pages, and more, significantly transforming go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Unlike traditional methods…

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 28, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

Search Forums Recap Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Web Publishing In a conversation with Nilay Patel of The Verge, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai expressed that he does not believe web publishing is…

Google’s Sundar Pichai Doesn’t Think Web Publishing Is Dead

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

Interview Overview Nilay Patel of The Verge interviewed Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, focusing on the impact of AI Overviews and AI Mode in Google Search on web publishers. Despite concerns about the…

Google Business Profiles Performance Report Chat Clicks

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

Google Business Profiles Update Google has introduced a new data point called Chat Clicks in the Google Business Profiles performance reports. What Are Chat Clicks? Chat Clicks indicate how many users click…

Most SEOs Are Scared About Google AI Mode

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

SEO Community’s Reaction to Google’s AI Mode Google’s rollout of AI Mode in the US, touted as the future of Google Search, has raised concerns among many SEO professionals about the impact…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Tuesday, May 27, 2025

05/28/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News LinkedIn Removes Custom CTA Links from User Profiles – The CTA button is currently available to Premium subscribers….

Google Search Products Gain Third-Level Overlay With Store Pricing History & More

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

Google Search Product Pricing and Store Details Google Search now provides pricing history and detailed store information for specific products directly within the search results. How to Access When viewing a product,…

Google AI Overviews Testing Query Expansion Tabs

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

Google AI Overviews Query Expansion Testing Google is experimenting with new features to increase the number of user queries, as the current 10% growth is insufficient. The company is testing query expansion…

Google Search Console Testing New Crawl Stats Page

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

Google Search Console Crawl Stats Design Update Google was reportedly testing a new design for the crawl stats section in Search Console, featuring a more visual interface with numerous charts instead of…

Google Moving Notifications To Merchant Center Next

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/28/25

Google Merchant Center Email Archive Removal Google announced that the email archive and notifications section will be removed from Google Merchant Center on June 25, 2025. After this date, email notifications will…

A Marketing Conference That Actually Changes Your Mindset – SparkToro

Source: SparkToro

By: Rand Fishkin

05/28/25

About SparkTogether SparkTogether is a marketing event designed to offer deeper, more honest, and useful experiences than typical conferences. It fills a gap for marketers seeking transparency and vulnerability in sharing both…

ChatGPT’s Rising Traffic Versus Other Top Websites [Infographic]

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/27/25

ChatGPT’s Impact on Web Usage and the Tech Industry ChatGPT has significantly transformed web usage trends and the broader technology sector. Unlike other generative AI tools developed by companies like Meta and…

LinkedIn Removes Custom CTA Links from User Profiles

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/27/25

LinkedIn’s Update on Custom CTA Buttons Clarification: LinkedIn is not removing custom CTA buttons for Premium Business subscribers but is removing the option to add a URL link to your profile, previously…

What I learned at Google I/O 2025: A new era of Search – Marie Haynes

Source: SEO Blog by Marie Haynes Consulting

By: Marie Haynes

05/27/25

AI Mode: A New Era of Search AI Mode transforms Search using Gemini 2.5, employing a query fan-out technique that breaks down queries into subtopics, searches multiple sites, and compiles AI-generated answers….

Texas Supports Bill That Would Make App Stores Responsible for Age Checks

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/27/25

Meta’s Push for App Store Age Verification Gains Momentum Texas has joined the effort to require app stores to verify users’ ages, with Governor Greg Abbott signing Senate Bill 2420. This bill…

SEO Manager (Contractor) ~ Acronym ~ Remote (US)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/27/25

In today’s high-stakes marketplace, it’s not enough to guess what the audience is thinking. Marketers and business leaders have to know. Acronym’s mission is to build campaigns on more reliable data so…

YouTube Updates Content Reviews to Maximize Ad Opportunities

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/27/25

YouTube’s Improved Monetization Review Process YouTube is enhancing its system to help creators monetize content faster and reduce restrictions by automating secondary reviews of videos flagged with a yellow dollar sign (indicating…

WhatsApp Launches Dedicated iPad App

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/27/25

WhatsApp Launches Dedicated iPad App WhatsApp has introduced a dedicated app for iPad, offering an integrated experience designed specifically for the larger screen of the device. This new app addresses long-standing user…

An Overview of LinkedIn’s AI-Powered Accelerate Campaigns [Infographic]

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

05/27/25

LinkedIn’s AI-Powered Accelerate Campaigns Accelerate campaigns leverage LinkedIn’s AI to streamline and enhance the advertising process, helping marketers quickly create, launch, and optimize high-performance ads. Key Features Audience Targeting: AI predicts the…

SEO Advisor ~ Aquent ~ $55-65/hr. ~ Remote (US)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/27/25

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $55 to $65 / hour Start Date: 06.09.2025 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced freelace SEO Advisor / Expert to help us build and implement…

How tech workers really feel about work right now

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Noam Segal

05/27/25

Tech Worker Sentiment Survey Overview A large-scale survey of over 8,200 tech workers reveals complex feelings about careers and work in 2025, including burnout, optimism, leadership, and work environment preferences. Key Findings…

SEO Specialist ~ Sportrader ~ $70-75k ~ Remote (US/CAN)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/27/25

Company Description We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries…

SEO Specialist ~ Sportradar ~ $70-75k ~ Remote (US/CAN)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

05/27/25

Company Description We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries…

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 27, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/27/25

Search Engine Updates and Tests Google AI Overviews Google is testing a new image carousel feature within AI Overviews, allowing users to swipe through images that link to Google Image Search. Additionally,…

How tech workers really feel about work right now

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

05/27/25

Key Insights from the Tech Workforce Study Together with Noam Segal, we explore findings from a comprehensive study of over 8,200 tech professionals across various roles, company sizes, and work environments. Burnout…

Bing Testing Related Searches Sticky Footer

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/27/25

Microsoft Testing Sticky Footer for Bing Related Searches Microsoft is experimenting with a sticky footer feature in Bing Search results that displays related searches. This footer remains fixed at the bottom of…

Google Doesn’t Want You To Lump Technical SEO With Programmatic SEO

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/27/25

Distinction Between Programmatic SEO and Technical SEO John Mueller from Google emphasizes that programmatic SEO should not be confused with technical SEO. They are fundamentally different practices. Technical SEO Technical SEO focuses…

Google Testing AI Overviews Follow Up In AI Mode vs Dive Deeper in AI Mode

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

05/27/25

Google’s AI Mode Button Test Google is currently testing a change in the button label within AI Mode on Google Search. Button Label Change The existing “Dive deeper in AI Mode” button…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Monday, May 26, 2025

05/27/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Monday, May 26, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News LinkedIn Now Has a Searchable Database of All Promoted Jobs in the App – Expanded transparency into LinkedIn’s…

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