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Google: AI Mode Checkout Can’t Raise Prices via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google responds to “personalized upselling” criticism tied to its AI Mode checkout, saying upselling means premium options, not higher prices. The post Google: AI Mode Checkout Can’t Raise Prices appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Why Paid Search Foundations Still Matter In An AI-Focused World
Foundational strategy remains the quiet force behind whether automated campaign models elevate results or compound inefficiencies. The post Why Paid Search Foundations Still Matter In An AI-Focused World appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
YouTube Expands Monetization For Some Controversial Issues via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube is updating advertiser-friendly guidelines so some non-graphic videos on “controversial issues” may be eligible for full monetization. The post YouTube Expands Monetization For Some Controversial Issues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
5 Ways To Reduce CPL, Improve Conversion Rates & Capture More Demand In 2026 via @sejournal, @CallRail
Maximize your online ads with 5 expert PPC tips that will help you drive more traffic from and increase conversions across your ad sets. The post 5 Ways To Reduce CPL, Improve Conversion Rates & Capture More Demand In 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What Google SERPs Will Reward in 2026 [Webinar] via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
The Changes, Features & Signals Driving Organic Traffic Next Year Google’s search results are evolving faster than most SEO strategies can adapt. AI Overviews are expanding into new keyword and intent types, AI Mode is reshaping how results are displayed, and ongoing experimentation with SERP layouts is changing how users interact with search altogether. For SEO leaders, the challenge is no longer keeping up with updates but understanding which changes actually impact organic traffic. Join Tom Capper, Senior Search Scientist at STAT Search Analytics, for a data-backed look at how Google SERPs are shifting in 2026 and where real organic […]
WordPress X Account’s ‘Childish’ Trolling Causes Backlash via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WordPress community responds to the use of the official WordPress X account for “childish” trolling. The post WordPress X Account’s ‘Childish’ Trolling Causes Backlash appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Downplays GEO – But Let’s Talk About Garbage AI SERPs via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google offers advice about chunking content for SEO but is that really the conversation we should be having right now? The post Google Downplays GEO – But Let’s Talk About Garbage AI SERPs appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Search Marketing’s Insight Gap: When Automation Replaces Understanding via @sejournal, @coreydmorris
Learn why automation without strategic interpretation creates an insight gap, and how marketing leaders can close it. The post Search Marketing’s Insight Gap: When Automation Replaces Understanding appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How Much Can We Influence AI Responses? via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
LLM visibility is less about control and more about volatility, as studies reveal how easily AI answers can be influenced at scale. The post How Much Can We Influence AI Responses? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.