SEO Daily News Recap for Thursday, August 7, 2025
Organic SEO & Search News
Elon Outlines the Future of X Ads, Including AI Targeting, Ads in Grok Answers and More – The latest on how X is evolving its ad platform with AI.
Top 13 Graphic Design Trends (2024) – In this new guide, you’ll see the biggest graphic design trends in 2024 and beyond.
Generation Alpha: Statistics, Data and Trends (2025) – Discover insights on Gen Alpha, the youngest generation born between 2010 and 2025.
Paid Search & Platform Innovations
Pinterest Reaches 578 Million Users, Improves Revenue Intake in Q2 – User growth in the US stalls while declining in Europe for Pinterest.
YouTube Content Creator Statistics (2025) – Get the latest data on the largest YouTube content creators including subscribers, views, and uploads.
Google Adds AI Mode Button To Search App – Google introduces the AI Mode button in the Google Search App.
General Digital Marketing
An exclusive inside look at GPT-5 – A comprehensive analysis of OpenAI’s newest model, GPT-5, highlighting its strengths in coding and technical tasks.
10 Best AI Courses and Certifications in 2025 – Explore the top AI courses in 2025 to enhance your skills in marketing and programming.
5 Overlooked BOFU Formats That Convert [Free Checklists & Frameworks] – Learn about BOFU content formats that convert and match real buyer intent and business goals.
Dive into our detailed sections for more insights and updates.
Organic SEO & Search News
SEO Daily News and Algorithm Updates
Pinterest Reaches 578 Million Users, Improves Revenue Intake in Q2
Though it’s user growth in the US seems to have stalled, while even declining in Europe.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
US Officials Set to Oppose EU Digital Services Regulations
Meta may soon get more support in its pushback against EU regulations.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
LinkedIn’s Scaling Back its Alternative News Feed Test
The test provides three feed options on LinkedIn.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 7, 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.
Despite all the third-party studies…
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Search Engine Roundtable
Bing Search Testing Moving Search Tools By Search Box
Microsoft is testing moving the search tools links that is typically below the search box, to above the search box. At least I think that is where Bing places those search tools.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Google Says Clicks To Websites Relatively Stable With AI Overviews
Google’s Liz Reid, in response to all the third-party studies, wrote on the Google blog, "Overall, total organic click volume from Google Search to websites has been relatively stable year-over-year." There was no specific data shared, Google did not offer up Search Console data, Google didn’t show a chart – they just wrote clicks are "relatively stable."
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Search Engine Roundtable
Technical SEO
Top 13 Graphic Design Trends (2024)
In this new guide, you’ll see the biggest graphic design trends in 2024 and beyond.
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Unknown Source
Generation Alpha: Statistics, Data and Trends (2025)
Gen Alpha is the current youngest generation born between 2010 and 2025. Here’s how Alphas feel about education, brands, entertainment and more.
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Unknown Source
A Beginner’s Guide to Low-Competition Keywords
Learn how to find high search volume, low-competition keywords your site can actually rank for.
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Unknown Source
Top Searches on YouTube (July 2025)
Regularly updated list of the top 100 searches on YouTube globally and in the US.
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Unknown Source
13 Ways to Improve On Page SEO (+ Free Checklist)
On-page SEO can be your ticket to improving your rankings in search results. Which can lead to more sales. More brand deals. And a larger fo
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Unknown Source
How to Use Semrush for Keyword Research: A Quick Guide
Learn how to do keyword research using Semrush in our easy step-by-step guide.
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Unknown Source
Keyword ranking is most popular metric among SEO professionals amid concern over algorithm changes
A new study has found most SEO professionals measure their success by keyword ranking. Discover more 2025 statistics, including concerns over algorithm changes.
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YouTube Content Creator Statistics (2025)
The latest data on the largest YouTube content creators including channel subscribers, views, and uploads.
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Unknown Source
Quant fund searches up 1150% in 5 years as AI investing pushes new boundaries
Explore Exploding Topics data on quant funds and other tech-driven investment tools. Discover how AI is changing the picture on Wall Street.
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Fortnite User and Growth Stats 2025
Fortnite averages over 1.3 million players per day in August 2025. Here’s our collection of user stats, facts and demographics.
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10 Best AI Courses and Certifications in 2025
Discover the 10 best AI courses in 2025! Learn beginner AI skills to boost productivity or more advanced AI techniques for marketing and programming.
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How to Increase Your Website Visibility in 2025
Use these strategies to increase your website visibility, boost traffic, and stand out in prominent SERP features consistently.
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Free SEO Competitor Analysis Tools for Marketers Plus Use Cases
Explore free SEO competitor analysis tools for marketers and uses cases. Includes ChatGPT for LLM-readability, Semrush and Exploding Topics for analysis.
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Apple Business Connect Now Supports UTM Parameters For Action Links
Apple sent out an email update to some of those using Apple Business Connect to announce that it now supports UTM parameters for action links. This means you can more accurately track and report on clicks from Apple Maps to your business and the subsequent conversions.
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Search Engine Roundtable
SEO Tools and Data Analysis
Edits Gets Streamlined Script Creation and Louder Audio Options
More options to customize your video content creations.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Bing Webmaster Tools Search Performance Report Adds Device & Country List By
Microsoft has added two new options to the Bing Webmaster Tools Search Performance report. There is a new list by for "device" and for "country," which was added to the existing "keywords" and "pages" options.
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Search Engine Roundtable
AI and Machine Learning in SEO
An exclusive inside look at GPT-5
Watch now | 🎙️ A comprehensive analysis of OpenAI’s newest model: How GPT-5 excels at coding and technical tasks while showing different strengths than its predecessors
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Lenny’s Newsletter
Google Adds AI Mode Button To Search App
Google has added the AI Mode button to the Google Search App. I am not sure if this is super new, as I don’t use the Google app all that often.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Content Marketing and Strategy
5 Overlooked BOFU Formats That Convert [Free Checklists & Frameworks]
Most BOFU content advice focuses on product roundups, comparisons, and alternatives. Learn where they fall short and how to match other formats to real buyer intent and business goals.
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moz (en-US)
Career Development and Industry Trends
The One Question I Ask to Know If an Agency Will Be Worth It – SparkToro
Every now and then a career “L” seeps its way into my subconscious, usually at about 11:05pm when I’m about to fall asleep. One of those recurring
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SparkToro
User Experience and SEO Optimization
Instagram Reiterates That Location Sharing is an Optional Feature
No, location sharing is not switched on by default on Instagram.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Snapchat Shares Insights into the Key Drivers of Audience Attention
Snap’s latest report looks at the importance of grabbing attention, and how to do it.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Paid Search & Platform Innovations
Paid Search and Advertising
Elon Outlines the Future of X Ads, Including AI Targeting, Ads in Grok Answers and More
The latest on how X is evolving its ad platform with AI.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Google Ads API Version 21 Now Out
Google has released version 21 of the Google Ads API, this is a major release with dozens of updates. Updates include AI Max for Search campaigns, PMax changes, reporting updates and much more.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Job Postings
Job Postings
8/7/2025
SEO Associate ~ Nasdaq ~ 65,000 – $85,000 ~ Hybrid Atlanta, GA (US)
About the Role We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented SEO Associate to join our performance marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to break into the digital marketing space and grow their skills in SEO and front-end web development. You’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship while contributing to real projects that […]
Job Postings
8/7/2025
SEO Lead ~ 12100 Collective ~ $125,000 – $175,000 ~ Remote (USA)
Overview 12100 Collective is a new growth marketing agency based in NYC, founded by an alumni of Meta’s growth team and servicing clients with >$100M in annual revenue across industries. We pride ourselves on being world-class at our craft, pairing data-driven strategies with excellent creative to drive measurable growth. This role is responsible for leading […]
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SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
Job Postings
8/7/2025
SEO Strategist ~ Click Here Digital ~ 60,000-75,000 ~ Remote (US)
As a SEO Strategist, you will be the go-to expert for our clients’ websites, you’ll craft tailored SEO strategies that align with their business objectives. Working closely with account managers and digital analysts, you’ll analyze, optimize, and implement strategies to enhance our clients’ online presence. Job Responsibilities: Develop and nurture relationships with key client […]
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SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
Job Postings
8/7/2025
Editorial Assistant, SEO ~ Launch Potato ~ $35,000 – $55,000 per year ~ Remote (USA)
WHO ARE WE? Launch Potato is a digital media company with a portfolio of brands and technologies. As The Discovery and Conversion Company, Launch Potato is a leading connector of advertisers to customers at all parts of the consumer journey, from awareness to consideration to purchase. The company is headquartered in vibrant downtown Delray Beach, Florida, […]
