X Reviews Grok Code as Backlash Over Non-Consensual Images Continues

For some reason, X is pushing back against restrictions on the generation of non-consensual images.

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Edits Gets IG Links, Weekly Ideas, and New Video Effects Features

The latest round of updates for IG’s separate video editing app.

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Daily Search Forum Recap: January 14, 2026

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.

Google AdSense earnings is sharply dropping for publishers over the past couple of days. Microsoft Advertising released a guide to AEO and GEO. Google Ads has a faster way to create accounts. Google AI Mode has a more button for shopping results. And no…

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Google AdSense Earnings Dropping Again eCPM/RPM

I am seeing a spike in complaints from Google AdSense publishers of earnings dropping again over the past 24-hours or so. This is similar to last week, and it also coincides with an unconfirmed Google search ranking update.

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Google Prohibits Showing Different Prices In Search/AI Mode vs Website

The other day, I saw the Google News channel on X respond to claims that Google is going to allow merchants to overcharge you for products sold through the new AI checkout protocol. I found it crazy because Google has checks and balances to ensure merchants can’t do this and Google responded as such.

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7 Reddit Keyword Research Tools for 2026

Leveraging Reddit content and conversations is important for SEO and GEO in 2026. Learn how to plan your strategy using specific tools and four simple steps.

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Google Says Linking Brand Websites Together At Reasonable Scale Is Fine

Google’s John Mueller was asked if it was acceptable to link your brand websites together on a brand page to communicate to your users that the company owns multiple brands. John said, it is pretty common to do so and if done as a reasonable scale, it is fine to do.

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Search Engine Roundtable

Google Adds AI-Powered Comparisons to Google Trends

A handy addition to help improve your Google Trends data comparisons.

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Personal Intelligence with Gemini connect your searches, email, photos, and YouTube history

This is also coming to Google Search in AI Mode soon, Google added.

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Search Engine Land

Google Trends adds Gemini to Explorer page

Google Trends now uses "Gemini capabilities to automatically identify and compare relevant trends for your area of interest," Google wrote.

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Search Engine Land

AI is Quietly Taking Over Local SEO! No One’s Ready for This

What if your business was disappearing from Google—and your rank tracker didn’t even notice?

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YouTube Adds More Promote Targeting Options, Image-to-Video AI

YouTube’s latest image-to-video addition lets you add up to 3 images to be merged into a short video clip.

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Social Media Today – Latest News

How to optimize content for AI search engines: A step-by-step guide

Learn how AI content optimization helps your website get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

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Search Engine Land

Why 2026 is the year the SEO silo breaks and cross-channel execution starts

AI search relies on consensus across owned, earned, and community sources. This framework shows how SEO can lead cross-functional execution.

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TikTok Shares 2026 Trend Predictions for Marketers

New insights from TikTok, based on emerging user trends.

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YouTube Adds More Protections for Teen Users

YouTube’s looking to give parents more control and assurance.

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Social Media Today – Latest News

Google tests faster account setup using pre-built campaigns

Google Ads’ new campaign set-up flow aims to reduce onboarding friction by letting advertisers get live with a campaign almost immediately.

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Search Engine Land

Google adds new data transmission controls to Ads consent stack

Google’s new data transmission controls let advertisers fine-tune how ad and analytics data flows when user consent is limited.

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Search Engine Land

A quiet Google Ads setting could change your creative

A little-known Google Ads setting can allow Google to add unapproved imagery to location-based ads, raising brand control concerns.

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Search Engine Land

Microsoft Advertising Guide To AEO & GEO

The Microsoft Advertising team released a new PDF guide named "From discovery to influence: AEO A guide to and GEO." This guide offers "Practical data strategies to empower retailers for AI search, AI assistants and AI browsers."

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Search Engine Roundtable

Google Ads Create An Account With Campaign For Faster Set Up

For the past few weeks, Google Ads has been rolling out a new and faster way to set up an account by using an existing campaign. The option reads, "Create an account with campaign for faster setup."

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Search Engine Roundtable

10 keys to a successful PPC career in the AI age

The best PPC marketers use AI with intention, skepticism, and context. Here’s what separates them from the rest.

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Search Engine Land

Pinterest Highlights Trending Colors for 2026

These are the colors that Pinterest’s team believes will drive more interest this year.

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Content Marketing Manager ~ Spoiler Alert ~ $100,000-$120,000 ~ Remote (USA)

About Spoiler Alert Spoiler Alert is a fast-growing Series A SaaS startup transforming how enterprise and mid-market CPG brands manage excess and short-dated inventory. Our platform helps companies like Unilever, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, and SC Johnson recover value, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency. Our mission is to expand consumer access to affordable, everyday essentials […]

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Content Creator and Storyteller (Digital Marketing Specialist) ~ Arch Aerial LLC ~ In-office (USA) ~ Houston, TX, United States

Job Description Arch Aerial, a leading drone services company, is seeking a talented Content Creator and Storyteller (Digital Marketing Specialist) to join our dynamic team. As the Content Creator and Storyteller, you will play a pivotal role in capturing and showcasing the exciting work we do through captivating cinematic videos, engaging social media content, and […]

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SEO Content Manager ~ Merchant Savvy ~ £35,000 – £42,000 ~ Hybrid / Reading Berkshire (GB)

Role Overview You will be responsible for planning and producing content that drives year-on-year revenue growth through organic search traffic. If you thrive on creating content that delivers against clear KPIs (traffic, leads or links), we’d love to hear from you. You will be the content manager of Merchant Savvy where you will focus on […]

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Director of Search Innovation (SEO/AEO) ~ Zola ~ $160k-$180k ~ New York or Remote (US)

Hybrid NYC or Remote Zola is looking for a Director of SEO/AEO to lead our organic search strategy and execution, with a strong emphasis on content. We need a creative, hands-on operator who is excited about the future of search, including the integration of AI and new technologies, and who “spikes” in content strategy. You’ll be responsible […]

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Content Marketing Manager ~ Peak Support LLC ~ $105,000-$125,000 ~ Remote (USA)

Description: Peak Support, an outsourcing firm serving some of today’s most innovative companies, is seeking a content marketing manager to join our team. The Content Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and measuring the performance of content initiatives to drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversions. This role requires a strong blend of creative […]

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Senior Content Marketing Specialist ~ Canopy ~ Remote (USA)

About Canopy Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. We are looking to revolutionize the accounting space with modern, user-friendly software for a neglected industry. Our goal is to help our clients unlock the firm they’ve always wanted with our Practice Management Suite. We place […]

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Sr. SEO Strategist ~ Inflow ~ $75,000 – $90,000 ~ Remote (US)

NOTE: Based on Inflow’s business structure, only US candidates will be considered for this role. Overview The Sr. SEO Strategist’s key role is to achieve client goals through the execution of SEO strategies and to be a technical & strategic resource for other team members. The Sr. SEO Strategist is responsible for managing and executing […]

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