Google expands Data Manager API with smarter audience management
Google is providing flexible audience management, smarter validation and richer Google Analytics data collection.
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Why AI Recommends Your Competitor & What To Do About It via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Kris Jones says one word decides whether AI recommends your brand: synthesis. Here’s what that means for where you spend next quarter’s budget.
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Microsoft Clarity adds branded and non-branded AI queries
You can now see numerous AI analytics reports broken down by branded and non-branded queries.
Ana Kostic shared why “best practice” cost her client 40% of revenue.
Ana Kostic explains why blindly following PPC best practices can backfire—and why understanding the business should always come first.
4 Google Ads settings and recommendations worth a closer look
Auto-apply, Display Expansion, Search Partners, and budget recommendations deserve a closer look. Learn what to review before making changes.
Google publishes guidance for text disclaimers in Search ads
Google explains how advertisers can add legal disclosure assets to Search campaigns and what to expect when they serve.
The State Of Search In 2026: Zero Click Searches At An All-Time High
AI Mode usage has plateaued, and search hasn’t been replaced. What Datos and SparkToro’s Q2 data actually says about the open web.
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How to measure your brand’s visibility in Gemini
Your brand could be influencing buying decisions in Gemini long before analytics ever sees it. Here’s how to uncover the missing signals.
Free Advanced Link Training Lessons via @sejournal, @martinibuster
One of the most advanced SEOs of all time, Bill Hartzer, is giving away free advanced link training lessons.
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How topical authority spreads (and where it doesn’t) in ChatGPT [Study]
Can authority in one ChatGPT topic help you win another? Our study shows where topical authority carries over — and where it stops.