SEO Daily News Recap for Friday, December 12, 2025
Organic SEO & Search News
Google Business Profiles Notification For Removal Of Reviews and Rating Restrictions – Google is now sending email notifications for when Google Business Profiles has removed the restrictions on your reviews and ratings. The email says, “Restrictions on your reviews and ratings have been removed” and it comes from the Google Business Profiles team.
Google News AI-Powered Article Overviews Go Live – Google has announced a number of new AI features, including “AI-powered article overviews” that is being tested with a handful of publishers.
Google Gemini Can Now Service Local Results In A Visual Format – Google’s Gemini can now provide local results in a rich, visual format, incorporating photos, ratings, and real-world information from Google Maps data.
Paid Search & Platform Innovations
Google Ads quietly unlocks Merchant Center videos for Performance Max – Google’s new Merchant Center video integration offers Performance Max advertisers faster setup, stronger product relevance, and scalable video performance.
Google AI Max Relevance By Inferred Intent vs Raw Text – Insights into how Google’s AI Max can influence keyword targeting and conversions, with responses from Google’s Ad Liaison included.
Google Maps Share Button Removes X For Reddit & Facebook – Google Maps has updated its share buttons, removing options like X and adding the ability to share on Reddit and Facebook.
General Digital Marketing
Doctor: Google’s AI Overview made up career-damaging claims about me – A UK doctor accuses Google AI of falsely accusing him, raising questions about liability and protection under Section 230.
The AI gold rush is over: Why AI’s next era belongs to orchestrators – An exploration of the evolving landscape of AI in marketing, emphasizing the importance of strategy and orchestration over sheer volume.
How breakthrough TV ads trigger search spikes and conversions – Insights into the impact of TV advertising on search behavior and conversion rates, highlighting the role of creative content in driving user engagement.
Dive into our detailed sections for more insights and updates.
Organic SEO & Search News
SEO Daily News and Algorithm Updates
Doctor: Google’s AI Overview made up career-damaging claims about me
A UK doctor and YouTuber says Google AI falsely accused him of selling sick notes and being suspended. Is Google AI protected by Section 230?
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Search Engine Land
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 12, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
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Search Engine Roundtable
Google Business Profiles Notification For Removal Of Reviews and Rating Restrictions
Google is now sending email notifications for when Google Business Profiles has removed the restrictions on your reviews and ratings. The email says, "Restrictions on your reviews and ratings have been removed" and it comes from the Google Business Profiles team.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Google Maps Share Button Removes X For Reddit & Facebook
Google Maps is updating its share buttons by removing the options to share on X and adding the options to share on Reddit and Facebook.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Google AI Max Relevance By Inferred Intent vs Raw Text
Brad Geddes dug into how he felt "AI Max can trump your existing exact and phrase match keywords and then claim credit for the conversions and revenue." And then Google’s Ad Liaison, Ginny Marvin responded to those specific examples on why this happened and what Google is changing in the future with Google Ads AI Max.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Video: Google December 2025 Core Update, Discover Alignment To Rankings, Search Console Features, AI Mode Updates & More
In this week’s recap, we covered that the Google December 2025 core update was unleashed. Google also said more core updates are definitely on their way and one should be coming soon Google also updated its…
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Search Engine Roundtable
Local SEO
Google Gemini Can Now Service Local Results In A Visual Format
Google announced that Gemini can now respond to your local questions with local results in a "rich, visual format." Google will visually lay out the local results to include photos, ratings, and real-world info from Google Maps data.
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Search Engine Roundtable
AI and Machine Learning in SEO
The AI gold rush is over: Why AI’s next era belongs to orchestrators
Why the ‘more is better’ era of marketing technology is officially over, and what actually works instead.
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Search Engine Land
Google News AI-Powered Article Overviews Go Live
On Wednesday, Google announced a number of new AI features, which we covered (links below) but one other feature Google spoke about was "AI-powered article overviews." This is an experiment Google News is trying with a handful of publishers.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Top Brand Visibility Factors in ChatGPT, AI Mode, and AI Overviews (75k Brands Studied)
We studied 75K brands to see which factors most likely influence brand mentions in ChatGPT, AI Mode & AI Overview. Here’s what we found.
Content Marketing and Strategy
How breakthrough TV ads trigger search spikes and conversions
Breakthrough TV creative continues to spark search demand. Learn what top ads reveal about emotion, attention, and user behavior.
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Search Engine Land
Career Development and Industry Trends
What 15 years in enterprise SEO taught me about people, power, and progress
SEO careers stall more from people and process than algorithms. Learn the skills that build influence and long-term enterprise success.
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Search Engine Land
E-commerce and Affiliate SEO
What Black Friday reveals about how LLMs understand ecommerce
Analysis of 10,000 LLM responses reveals the domains and signals shaping AI-driven shopping – and what brands must do to stay visible.
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Search Engine Land
Paid Search & Platform Innovations
Paid Search and Advertising
Google Ads quietly unlocks Merchant Center videos for Performance Max
Google’s new Merchant Center video integration gives PMax advertisers faster setup, stronger product relevance, and scalable video performance.
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Search Engine Land
Job Postings
Job Postings
12/12/2025
Senior SEO Strategist ~ Launch That ~ On-Site – Orlando, FL (USA)
We are seeking a Senior SEO Strategist to own and elevate the organic search strategy for Asbestos.com and related properties. This role is designed for an expert-level SEO professional who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making. As the senior strategic lead for SEO, you will define the vision, shape […]
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SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
Job Postings
12/12/2025
Sr. Product Manager, AI Search ~ ZipRecruiter ~ $180,000-$220,000 ~ Remote (USA)
Job Description We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.) Our Mission: To actively connect people to their next great opportunity. Who We Are: ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company […]
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In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
