Topical Gravity: Why topics are the new unit of your search strategy
Search has become a topic-level game. Here‘s a framework to build, measure, and grow topical authority across AI and Google.
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YouTube Updates Partner Program Terms & Shorts Payout Rules via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube announced Partner Program changes taking effect in 2027, including new Shorts earnings rules, activity checks, and a terms deadline.
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The AI Detection False Economy: Fueling FOW (Fear of Writing) via @sejournal, @andybetts1
AI detectors gave wildly different verdicts on the same human-written article, and even flagged writing from 2014.
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How to decide whether a keyword deserves its own page
Use SERP overlap, content independence, and site structure to determine whether to create a new page, expand an existing one, or consolidate.
WPForms Lite Accused Of Adding Backdoor. I Tested It And Was Surprised via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WPForms Lite WordPress plugin accused of adding a backdoor to new installs. I gave it and try and what happened was unexpected.
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Attention up for auction
If you win an auction to get a click, you probably overpaid. Every other bidder stopped bidding, that’s why you won. Putting attention up for auction is a good business model—for the seller.
Google confirms testing new buttons on home page to drive users to AI-powered search features
Google said this is a limited test where they add create images, ask about files and brainstorm buttons under the search box.
Study: ChatGPT ads appear on 26% of commercial prompts
New research finds ChatGPT is already serving ads at scale, while highlighting challenges around targeting relevance.
The Scenic Route To ROI: Mastering Non-Linear Targeting In Google Ads
Six real non-linear campaigns showing which adjacent Google Ads segments actually reach restricted or niche audiences.
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Google investigates Merchant Center outage
Google says it is investigating reports of an issue affecting Merchant Center, but has not yet shared details on the cause or expected resolution.