Organic SEO & Search News

Google May 2026 Core Update Volatility Saturday – May 30th – The Google May 2026 core update seemed to have hit some sites in a very big way yesterday, Saturday, May 30, 2026. As a reminder, the May 2026 core update was announced on May 21, 2026, and then that following weekend, we saw some significant ranking volatility, and then again, this past weekend, we saw even more volatility. I suspect the update will be completed in the next few days.

A rational conversation on where AI is actually going | Benedict Evans – Benedict Evans on why AI is a 1997 internet moment, what everyone gets wrong about job loss, and where the real value may accrue.

Paid Search & Platform Innovations

YouTube updates AI for Ask Studio and CTV – The platform also announced new podcast playback features and added new options to Effects Maker.

Meta plans to introduce a wearable AI pendant – The device would give users access to Meta’s artificial intelligence capabilities and could also record conversations, per The Information.

Threads music stickers available to all users – The feature allows for 30-second song clips in posts or replies, along with optional track art or lyrics.

Instagram introduces teleprompter tool – Creators can roll scripts across their screens when recording to avoid having to read notes or memorize lines while making videos.

General Digital Marketing

Are social platforms going to charge all users for access? – Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have historically disagreed about this, but rising artificial intelligence expenses may result in costly new subscription options.