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Google Lost Two Antitrust Cases, But Stock Rose 65% – Here’s Why via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Courts ruled against Google, regulators push forward, and appeals loom. Here’s where every proceeding stands and what it signals for search and monetization.
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Rand Fishkin proved AI recommendations are inconsistent – here’s why and how to fix it
AI outputs vary because confidence varies. Corroboration and entity optimization turn inconsistent AI visibility into consistent presence.
Google Ads adds beta data source integrations to conversion settings
Google Ads now lets advertisers connect external data to conversions, improving measurement and performance.
How to create a persona GPT for SEO audience research
Build persona-based GPTs to pressure-test your content, surface gaps, and align SEO with real audience intent – without replacing interviews.
WooCommerce May Gain Sidekick-Type AI Through Extensions via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Automattic’s James LePage describes emerging WooCommerce capabilities that will enable Sidekick-type AI extensions
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Misguided optimization
Industrialism brought us the idea of optimization. Incremental improvements combined with measurement to gradually improve results. We can optimize for precision. A car made in 2026 is orders of magnitude more reliable because the parts fit together so well. We can optimize for customer satisfaction. By reviewing every element of a user’s experience, we can
CleanTalk WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Threatens Up To 200K Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
CleanTalk WordPress plugin, installed in 200,000+ websites, exposes sites to a critical vulnerability rated 9.8/10
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Google Ads tool is automatically re-enabling paused keywords
Google Ads may be re-enabling paused keywords automatically, raising concerns about unexpected campaign expense
We Analyzed 8,000 Content Marketing Job Listings: The Shift from Writing to Ownership
We analyzed 8,000 US content marketing job listings to show how roles shift from writing to owning SEO, AI discovery, storytelling, and impact.