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Why Does Google Parameter &num= Matter? — Whiteboard Friday
The &num=100 search parameter was recently deprecated. This seemingly small change in a Google search URL parameter is having a massive impact on the SEO industry. In this Whiteboard Friday, Tom Capper explains why the &num=100 parameter was so useful, why Google might have deprecated it, and what tools are doing to work around the problem.
SEO Pulse: Gemini 3 Arrives & Adobe Buys Semrush via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
This week’s SEO Pulse examines the updates influencing how brands monitor demand, attribute growth, and navigate evolving AI-driven SERP experiences. The post SEO Pulse: Gemini 3 Arrives & Adobe Buys Semrush appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google CTR Trends In Q3: Branded Clicks Fan Out, Longer Queries Hold via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Advanced Web Ranking’s Q3 2025 CTR report shows branded desktop clicks spreading across more results, while commercial and local SERPs keep tightening. The post Google CTR Trends In Q3: Branded Clicks Fan Out, Longer Queries Hold appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
4 marketing takeaways from Taylor Swift
Perhaps you’ve heard that Taylor Swift recently released a new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Not only did the full-length smash sales records, but it also spawned endless musical analysis (Who exactly is “Father Figure” about?) and viral moments (Is the mystery of the orange door actually solved?). Of course, Swift’s marketing savvy is as impressive as her musical talent. The album rollout also illustrated Swift’s knack for promotion — and underscored why she’s a once-in-a-generation pop star. Although not everyone can land a No. 1 album or launch a sold-out stadium tour, all is not lost: You can […]
SEO Community Reacts To Adobe’s Semrush Acquisition via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Adobe’s purchase of Semrush signals the growing importance of SEO platforms as digital marketing struggles with AI-driven uncertainty. The post SEO Community Reacts To Adobe’s Semrush Acquisition appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Manage Demand Fluctuation During Key Ecommerce Shopping Seasons via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
From forecasting to post-peak analysis, here’s how advanced PPC teams turn demand volatility into long-term growth. The post How To Manage Demand Fluctuation During Key Ecommerce Shopping Seasons appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Repositioning What SEO Success Looks Like via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW
Dan Taylor reframes SEO success around qualified demand, market influence, and measurable contribution to revenue. The post Repositioning What SEO Success Looks Like appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Role Of Brand Authority And E-E-A-T In The AI Search Era via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester
Trust and proven expertise are quickly becoming the signals AI systems rely on when choosing which brands to surface. The post The Role Of Brand Authority And E-E-A-T In The AI Search Era appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
LLMs.txt Shows No Clear Effect On AI Citations, Based On 300k Domains via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
An analysis of 300k domains found LLMs.txt file adoption is low and has no measurable link to AI citation frequency. The post LLMs.txt Shows No Clear Effect On AI Citations, Based On 300k Domains appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How my divorce at 29 changed how I think about contracts and run my business as a creator
At 29, I wasn’t just finalizing a divorce. I was entering a new era of contractual self-protection. That meant completely rewiring how I think about partnership, boundaries, and my own value. When you go through something like marriage fraud, you learn firsthand that love without legal protection can cost you more than heartbreak. It can cost you your peace, your assets, and your sense of control. That experience completely changed how I approach contracts, not just in relationships, but in business. Today, as a content creator, marketer, and former Wall Street professional, I review contracts the same way I now […]