Google sending manual actions for site reputation abuse in Germany
This comes a week after Google expanded enforcement of this policy in Italy, Spain and France.
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How Digital Has Changed Branding
Explore the shift in branding with the rise of digital media. Learn how digital channels have transformed the way brands communicate with audiences.
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How To Decide the Ideal Publishing Frequency for Social Media, Blogs, Emails, and More
Benchmark publishing frequency charts are nice, but they shouldn’t be your only research. After all, audiences aren’t homogenous. To help decide how often to publish on multiple channels, develop a strategy with this expert advice.
Google Confirms Alt Text Is Not Primarily An SEO Decision via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller says the alt text decision process is not primarily about SEO
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Analysis = Facts + Interpretation
If you fail to show us the facts, it’s difficult to accept your analysis. While it’s tempting to simply share an interpretation of what’s happening, credibility and persuasion are based on showing your work.
Microsoft Performance Max testing LinkedIn targeting, measurement tools
Microsoft is piloting Performance Max with advanced targeting, measurement tools, and LinkedIn integration.
YouTube testing cost-per-hour masthead
Brands can purchase specific hours leading up to major product launches, time-sensitive announcements, and other moments.
How YouTube’s Recommendation System Works In 2025 via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube reveals how AI, viewer satisfaction, context, and multilingual tools are reshaping its recommendation system for 2025.
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Ex-Hubspotters reveal 5 SEO insights about HubSpot’s traffic woes
Hot takes have been flying about why HubSpot’s organic traffic declined. Here are perspectives from ex-employees.
DeepSeek-R1: The Open-Source AI Challenging ChatGPT via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
DeepSeek-R1 is a free, open-source alternative to ChatGPT, featuring advanced reasoning capabilities that mimick human thinking.
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