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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”…

TikTok Shop Breaks Records on Black Friday With $500M Blitz

Source: Unknown Source

12/11/25

Source: Unknown Source. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Shop Dominates US Black Friday with $500M in Sales TikTok Shop generated an unprecedented $500 million in US sales during the…

What we learned about AI, Discover and Shopping from Google during the Search Central Zurich 2025

Source: SEO Blog by Aleyda

By: Aleyda Solis

12/10/25

Source: SEO Blog by Aleyda by Aleyda Solis. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Key Insights from Google Search Central Zurich 2023 Event The Google Search Central Zurich 2023 event highlighted…

Semify acquires Dragon Metrics to strengthen global SEO, AI reporting

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Semify is a white-label digital marketing platform. Dragon Metrics is an international SEO and AI reporting provider.

Shopify launches Product Network to blend items across merchants

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Shopify’s Product Network lets advertisers reach shoppers across multiple merchant sites with contextually relevant products.

LinkedIn rolls out tools to make B2B brand advertising more predictable and personal

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article LinkedIn’s new ad tools help B2B marketers boost brand awareness with premium placements, personalized messaging, and AI-powered creative that scales.

Google launches natural language Developer Assistant for Google Ads API

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new Developer Assistant lets advertisers and developers use plain language to generate, run, and export Google Ads API queries.

Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool could boost discovery for brands

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article The new Instagram feature reveals what the algorithm thinks you like and lets you adjust it, reshaping how content gets recommended…

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.

YouTube Shorts adds comments and creator links to ads

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article YouTube’s latest Shorts updates give advertisers more interactive, creator-driven tools to boost engagement and drive holiday conversions.

SEO Specialist ~ Nfinity Athletic ~ In-office (USA) ~ Atlanta, GA, United States

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/10/25

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description ** FT in-house Position in Atlanta GA** Are you a seasoned SEO specialist with over 10 years of…

Instagram is Using AI to Generate SEO Summaries of Posts

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 Instagram’s Use of AI-Generated Post Summaries to Boost Google Search Rankings Instagram is employing AI-generated…

Do Press Releases Help with SEO? We Tested Them.

Source: Sterling Sky Inc

By: Carrie Hill

12/10/25

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Carrie Hill. Read the original article You know that moment of dread when you realize you’ve been completely wrong about something for years? That’s exactly where we…

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…

TikTok Partners with DoubleVerify to Offer More Ad Performance Insight

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 DoubleVerify Expands Attention Measurement Insights for TikTok Advertisers DoubleVerify has expanded its Authentic Attention® product…

The truth about Google Ads recommendations (and auto-apply)

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jyll Saskin Gales

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Jyll Saskin Gales. Read the original article Understand how to use Google Ads recommendations so you can spot what helps, ignore what doesn’t, and keep your account…

YouTube, TikTok and Instagram Remain the Top Apps for Teens

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 Teen Social Media and AI Usage Trends in the U.S. YouTube remains the top social…

November 2025 Highlights: Recapping Last Month’s Client Wins

Source: Digitaloft

By: Amy Gibson

12/10/25

Source: Digitaloft by Amy Gibson. Read the original article November 2025 was a month of big-impact campaigns and huge SERP success for Digitaloft’s clients. Check out our digital PR and SEO wins.

Meta Launches Reels Algorithm Controls to US Users

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 Meta Launches “Your Algorithm” Control for Instagram Reels in the U.S. Meta has introduced the…

How Pinterest’s ad formats work and when to use each one

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Sophie Logan

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Sophie Logan. Read the original article Get a clear breakdown of Pinterest’s ad lineup, what each format delivers, and how to align them with specific campaign goals…

Contract (6 mo) SEO Specialist ~ Paramount ~ $35–$60/hr ~ In-Person, NY or LA (US)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/10/25

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article This role is a full-time temporary contract position. Employment is limited to the contract period specified and may be ended…

YouTube Expands Shorts Ad Options

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 YouTube Expands Shorts Ad Features for Holiday Campaigns YouTube has introduced new Shorts ad options…

Digital Marketing Specialist ~ Poetic ~ Remote (USA)

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/10/25

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description Company Overview Poetic is a leading technology and strategic creative agency, based in Houston, Texas. The full service…

Google Discover now less aligned with search rankings

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article This seems like a change to what content Google prioritizes for the Google Discover feed.

Google’s Local Pack isn’t random – it’s rewarding ‘signal-fit’ brands

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Adam Abernathy

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Adam Abernathy. Read the original article Data from 8.7 million Google Business Profiles reveals how industry signals – not generic SEO tactics – determine who wins visibility.

GEO Rank Tracker: How to monitor your brand’s AI search visibility

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Tor.app

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Tor.app. Read the original article AI search goes far beyond Google. Here’s how to see where your brand shows up across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.

The AI churn wave?

Source: Kyle Poyar’s Growth Unhinged

By: Kyle Poyar

12/10/25

Source: Kyle Poyar’s Growth Unhinged by Kyle Poyar. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why AI Startups Must Rethink ARR and Retention Strategies AI-native companies face significantly lower revenue retention compared…

I Ran an AI Misinformation Experiment. Every Marketer Should See the Results

Source: Data & Studies - SEO Blog by Ahrefs

By: Mateusz Makosiewicz

12/10/25

Source: Data & Studies – SEO Blog by Ahrefs by Mateusz Makosiewicz. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How AI Tools Spread Misinformation About Brands: A Xarumei Case Study This experiment…

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 10, 2025

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Daily Search Engine Updates and Insights Google now performs smaller core updates more frequently without official announcements….

Google Discover Minimally Aligned To Search Ranking

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Discover’s Minimal Alignment to Search Ranking Google Discover no longer heavily relies on traditional Search ranking…

Google Ads Advisor Tested In Contact Us Page

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Ads Advisor AI on Contact Us Page for Google Ads Support Google is experimenting with…

Google Shopping Crawlers Are Too Fast To See JavaScript/Dynamic Structured Data

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Google Shopping Structured Data Shouldn’t Be Generated via JavaScript Google Shopping’s crawler processes structured data at…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Tuesday, December 9, 2025

12/10/25

SEO Daily News Recap for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Google Core Updates Not Done; A New Core Update Should Be Soon – Google’s John Mueller said at…

Google Does Smaller Core Updates Without Announcements

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Confirms Smaller Core Updates in Search Algorithm Google has updated its core update documentation to officially…

Microsoft Testing Ad Labels On Right Of Bing Search Ads

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

12/10/25

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Tests New Placement for Bing Ad Labels Microsoft is experimenting with the position of ad labels…

Introducing weekly and monthly views in Search Console  |  Google Search Central Blog  |  Google for Developers

Source: Google Search Central Blog

12/10/25

Source: Google Search Central Blog. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Search Console Introduces Weekly and Monthly Data Views in Performance Report The Google Search Console now offers weekly and…

Google confirms it releases smaller core updates it does not announce

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

12/09/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article Plus, we should be getting a larger core update soon.

Organic Growth Strategist ~ Skale ~ €37-50k p/a ~ Remote EMEA

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/09/25

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Skale is an organic growth agency helping top SaaS and tech brands build predictable, scalable revenue through organic channels. We’ve grown by…

65% of AI chats have no commercial intent, new analysis finds

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/09/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article AI users behave nothing like traditional searchers – and most AI chat activity has zero commercial intent, according to a new…

Edits Adds Improved Storyboard Functionality, Expanded Templates

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/09/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta’s Edits Video Editing App Introduces New Features for Enhanced Content Creation Meta’s Edits app…

Reddit Announces Expanded Teen Safety Measures

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/09/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Australia’s New Teen Social Media Restrictions and Reddit’s Response Australia’s new law restricts social media…

YouTube Adds More AI Creation Tools, New Shopping Data

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/09/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Enhances Create App with Advanced AI Features and Shopping Insights YouTube has integrated Google’s…

Google launches Data Manager API

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

12/09/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new Data Manager API gives advertisers a simpler, centralized way to feed first-party data into its AI systems.

Google AI cites retailers 4% vs. ChatGPT at 36%: Data

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Danny Goodwin

12/09/25

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Ecommerce results show a clear split: Google leans on what people say, while ChatGPT focuses more on where you can buy…

TikTok Announces Live Christmas Concert with Mariah Carey

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/09/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok and Apple Music Collaborate for Mariah Carey Holiday Special TikTok and Apple Music are…

Snapchat Outlines is Ad Development Focus for 2026

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/09/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat’s 2026 Ad Business Strategy and Innovations Snapchat is prioritizing ad innovation to offset stalled…

Snapchat Outlines its Ad Development Focus for 2026

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/09/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat’s 2026 Ad Business Focus and Strategy Snapchat faces growth challenges in major markets but…

SEO Specialist ~ Archer Review ~ $65,000-$70,000 ~ Remote (USA)

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

12/09/25

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About the Role We’re looking for a SEO Specialist to own and scale Archer Review’s organic search strategy. In this…

TikTok Shares the Most Popular Music in the App in 2025

Source: Social Media Today - Latest News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

12/09/25

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s Most Popular Songs and Artists of 2025: A Surprising Revival and Cultural Impact TikTok’s…

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