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Ironman, Not Superman via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester
Learn why AI works best as a support tool, not a decision-maker, and why misplaced trust in autonomy is risky. The post Ironman, Not Superman appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Do Faces Help YouTube Thumbnails? Here’s What The Data Says via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
A new dataset of 300K viral YouTube videos suggests that faces in thumbnails perform about the same as without them, with larger differences by niche. The post Do Faces Help YouTube Thumbnails? Here’s What The Data Says appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
AEO vs. GEO explained: What marketers need to know now
Marketers use AEO and GEO interchangeably, but there is a difference, and that’s what will be defined and explained in this article. In brief, AEO optimizes content for answer boxes and voice search results, while GEO targets AI chatbot citations and generated summaries. It might be challenging to get everyone in agreement on what’s what, but let’s try. AEO and GEO are not going away, and the faster the industry can align on what these acronyms mean, the better. From a strategic perspective, it doesn’t matter that much since all SEO specialists should already be laying the foundations for AEO, […]
Best AI workflow automation tools for growing businesses
AI workflow automation tools connect apps, data, and departments to execute tasks automatically — reducing manual work and improving efficiency across organizations. Unlike traditional rule-based automation, these tools use artificial intelligence to predict next steps, learn from outcomes, and continuously optimize processes. The shift is already well underway. According to HubSpot’s 2025 State of Marketing Report, 92% of marketers say AI has already impacted their roles. Businesses adopting connected CRMs and unified AI systems are seeing measurable gains in speed, accuracy, and customer experience. AI workflow automation software bridges gaps between marketing, sales, service, and operations — scaling processes without […]
Redirection For Contact Form 7 WordPress Plugin Vulnerability via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Vulnerability in Redirection For Contact Form 7 WordPress Plugin affects up to 300,000 installations The post Redirection For Contact Form 7 WordPress Plugin Vulnerability appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Says What To Tell Clients Who Want SEO For AI via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s Danny Sullivan provided advice on how SEOs can address client expectations around AI. The post Google Says What To Tell Clients Who Want SEO For AI appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How Will AI Mode Impact Local SEO? via @sejournal, @JRiddall
Google’s shift to AI Mode reshapes local SEO by elevating entity authority, verified data, and structured facts as the defining drivers of visibility. The post How Will AI Mode Impact Local SEO? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Let’s Be Honest About The Ranking Power Of Links via @sejournal, @martinibuster
It’s time to reset how we think about links and link building for SEO and AI search. The post Let’s Be Honest About The Ranking Power Of Links appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Files DMCA Suit Targeting SerpApi’s SERP Scraping via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google sued SerpApi under the DMCA, alleging it circumvented SearchGuard to scrape and resell licensed copyrighted content from Google Search results at scale. The post Google Files DMCA Suit Targeting SerpApi’s SERP Scraping appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Core Web Vitals Champ: Open Source Versus Proprietary Platforms via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Core Web Vitals measurements reveal a significant difference between open source and proprietary CMS platforms. The post Core Web Vitals Champ: Open Source Versus Proprietary Platforms appeared first on Search Engine Journal.