SEO Daily News Recap for Friday, August 29, 2025
Organic SEO & Search News
TikTok Adds Audio Messaging, Audio and Video Attachments for DMs – TikTok users now have more options to enhance their messages with audio and video attachments in direct messages.
Google Testing Rounded Search Results Snippet Design – Google is experimenting with a new rounded corner design for search result snippets, adding a fresh look to search results.
Google August 2025 Spam Update Impact Felt Quickly – 24 Hours – The latest spam update from Google has quickly made an impact within just 24 hours of its release, affecting search results.
Paid Search & Platform Innovations
Instagram Adds More DM Management Tools – Instagram introduces new filters and management tools for direct messages, enhancing user experience in DMs.
Google AI, ChatGPT rarely agree on brand recommendations: Data – Data reveals that Google’s AI and ChatGPT often disagree on brand recommendations, highlighting the complexity of AI algorithms.
Bing Webmaster Tools Sitemaps Index Coverage Missing – Some SEOs have observed missing Index Coverage buttons for sitemaps in Bing Webmaster Tools, indicating a potential technical issue.
General Digital Marketing
ChatGPT, AI tools gain traction as Google Search slips: Survey – A survey shows the increasing adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT in search, while Google’s dominance in search usage declines.
Google Adds Guidance For JavaScript-Based Paywalls – Google offers new guidance on addressing JavaScript-based paywalls to help website owners improve search performance.
What Is Google Trends? Guide for Marketers & Entrepreneurs – Learn how to leverage Google Trends for marketing and e-commerce success, with practical insights and examples.
Dive into our detailed sections for more insights and updates.
Organic SEO & Search News
SEO Daily News and Algorithm Updates
Google Testing Rounded Search Results Snippet Design
Google is testing a rounded corner search result snippet card design again. We’ve seen this numerous times over the past decade or so and it seems to be back. The snippet sections are bordered in with rectangular outlines, and the corners of those rectangles are curved and circular.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Google August 2025 Spam Update Impact Felt Quickly – 24 Hours
Often, but not always, when Google releases an algorithm update, we don’t see the impact for the first few days. However, with the August 2025 spam update, we are likely seeing the effect within 24 hours after it was announced.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Video: Google Spam Update, AI Mode Changes, ChatGPT Does Use Google, Search Ad News & More
This week we had our first Google spam update in 8 months, the August 2025 spam update. This update touched down very quickly, likely within 24 hours. I also posted a Google search ranking volatility status report. Google is…
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Search Engine Roundtable
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 29, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
The Google August 2025 spam update touched down very quickly and is already stirring things up. Google is testing rounded snippet designs. Google Business Profiles NMX shows a new Profiles button for some. Google added guidance for JavaScript-based paywalls. Bing Webmaster Tools sitemaps sometimes is not showing the index coverage button. And I posted the weekly SEO video recap…
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Search Engine Roundtable
Google NMX Business Profiles Shows New Profiles Button
Google may show a new "Profiles" button in the Google Business Profiles NMX dashboard. It may show if you manage multiple Google Business Profiles and you are in this test.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Technical SEO
Free SEO Checker | Stop Guessing What Google Wants
Use this SEO checker to discover key site issues, target important fixes, and improve rankings.
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Unknown Source
What Is Google Trends? Guide for Marketers & Entrepreneurs
Learn how to use Google Trends in marketing and e-commerce. Get step-by-step insights and examples so you can unlock the power of trending topics.
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Unknown Source
Google Adds Guidance For JavaScript-Based Paywalls
Google has added new guidance to the "Fix Search-related JavaScript problems" help document, specifically addressing JavaScript-based paywalls.
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Search Engine Roundtable
SEO Tools and Data Analysis
Bing Webmaster Tools Sitemaps Index Coverage Missing
Some SEOs are noticing that when you look at your sitemaps report in Bing Webmaster Tools, for some sitemaps, some are missing the Index Coverage button. I personally can see the same thing for some of the properties I have access to within Bing Webmaster Tools.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Local SEO
How to get your service area business verified on Google
Master Google verification for service area businesses. Prepare documents, ace video verification, and keep your profile compliant.
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Search Engine Land
AI and Machine Learning in SEO
Google AI, ChatGPT rarely agree on brand recommendations: Data
Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode and ChatGPT disagree on brand picks nearly two-thirds of the time, new data shows.
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Search Engine Land
ChatGPT, AI tools gain traction as Google Search slips: Survey
AI tool use is accelerating in everyday search, with ChatGPT use nearly tripling while Google’s share slips, survey of U.S. users finds.
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Search Engine Land
SEO personas for AI search: How to go beyond static profiles
Static personas are obsolete. Build data-rich profiles that help your content surface in AI-driven search.
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Search Engine Land
Content Marketing and Strategy
Ways Community Can Help Your SEO
Learn a powerful, low-risk strategy to boost your SEO by leveraging existing communities, saving you the immense effort of building one from scratch. Watch as Erin Simmons shares a practical framework for building brand, earning trust, and creating more relevant content that connects with your…
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moz (en-US)
User Experience and SEO Optimization
TikTok Adds Audio Messaging, Audio and Video Attachments for DMs
More options for your TikTok messages.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Instagram Adds More DM Management Tools
Some new filters for your IG DMs.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Job Postings
Job Postings
8/29/2025
SEO Analyst (Remote) ~ Taktical Digital ~ Remote (Canada)
SEO Account Analysts are key members of our marketing team responsible for executing and optimizing SEO strategies to drive organic growth and improve search engine rankings for our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of SEO best practices, data analysis, and client communication. An SEO Account Analyst will work closely with an average of […]
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SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
Job Postings
8/29/2025
SEO Strategist ~ ProfitSolv ~ Remote (US)
ProfitSolv is a SaaS business services provider for the legal and accounting industry. We are looking for a SEO Strategist to join our growing team! The SEO Strategist will be a key member of the marketing team leading the strategy, execution and growth of key websites. The SEO Strategist will develop cohesive SEO strategies that […]
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In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Job Postings
8/29/2025
Ecommerce SEO Specialist ~ Planet Greenhouse ~ Remote (USA)
Ecommerce SEO Specialist – Remote We’re looking for a skilled Ecommerce SEO Specialist to join our team and drive organic growth for our e-commerce brand. You’ll be responsible for optimizing on-page content, building high-quality backlinks, and improving search engine rankings for key product pages and blogs. We specialize in high-ticket eCommerce, so experience with long buyer journeys, […]
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In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com