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EU Plan To Simplify GDPR Targets AI Training And Cookie Consent via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
The EU’s Digital Omnibus proposal would relax parts of GDPR and the AI Act. Here’s what to watch. The post EU Plan To Simplify GDPR Targets AI Training And Cookie Consent appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s Mueller Questions Need For LLM-Only Markdown Pages via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s John Mueller pushes back on building LLM-only Markdown or JSON pages for LLMs, saying clean HTML and structured data should come first. The post Google’s Mueller Questions Need For LLM-Only Markdown Pages appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Loop marketing examples from companies we love
Loop marketing represents a fundamental shift from traditional linear funnels to a continuous growth engine, where every customer interaction creates expansion opportunities. Companies practicing loop marketing — whether through growth marketing strategies, behavioral marketing triggers, or integrated offline marketing touchpoints — transform one-time buyers into active participants who fuel sustainable business growth. Loop Marketing is HubSpot’s four-stage framework for compounding growth through connected customer experiences that generate momentum at each stage. Unlike closed-loop marketing, which tracks attribution, proper Loop Marketing creates self-reinforcing cycles where satisfied customers naturally drive online word-of-mouth marketing, product…
WordPress SEO Checklist: Get Ready For (Site) Launch via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Learn the WordPress SEO fundamentals that separate high-performing sites from those buried in search results. The post WordPress SEO Checklist: Get Ready For (Site) Launch appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
PPC Pulse: Nano Banana Pro, Image Animation & The Top PPC Influencers via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
This week in PPC covers major creative model updates, new reporting capabilities, and the voices reshaping how practitioners think about impact. The post PPC Pulse: Nano Banana Pro, Image Animation & The Top PPC Influencers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Pew: 84% Of Adults Use YouTube As Platform Growth Continues via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Pew’s data shows YouTube and Facebook lead U.S. social media use, while TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp and Reddit grow and newer platforms remain niche. The post Pew: 84% Of Adults Use YouTube As Platform Growth Continues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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 […]

