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The Guardian: Google AI Overviews Gave Misleading Health Advice via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
A Guardian investigation says health experts found misleading information in Google’s AI Overviews for some medical searches. Google disputes the findings. The post The Guardian: Google AI Overviews Gave Misleading Health Advice appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Answer engine optimization trends in 2026: How AEO is transforming the landscape
Emerging trends in answer engine optimization are reshaping how brands earn visibility, trust, and demand in AI-powered search. Answer engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini now deliver fully synthesized answers directly to users, compressing the traditional customer journey. According to HubSpot’s Consumer Trends Report, 72% of consumers plan to use AI-powered search for shopping more frequently. If your content isn’t structured for or easily parsed by answer engines, your brand won’t appear. Competitors will. Or worse, inaccurate narratives about your company, pulled from sources you don’t associate with, may surface prominently in AI-driven results. That’s a visibility […]
AI-Generated Content Isn’t The Problem, Your Strategy Is
AI can accelerate content production, but removing human expertise undermines the strategic infrastructure brands rely on to be found and trusted. The post AI-Generated Content Isn’t The Problem, Your Strategy Is appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
State Of AI Search Optimization 2026 via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
AI search is replacing ranked results with single answers. This guide explains how brands earn retrieval, citations, and user trust. The post State Of AI Search Optimization 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Reddit Introduces Max Campaigns, Its New Automated Campaign Type via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Reddit introduces Max campaigns, a new automated campaign type designed to simplify setup, improve performance, and provide deeper audience insight for advertisers. The post Reddit Introduces Max Campaigns, Its New Automated Campaign Type appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
December Core Update: More Brands Win “Best Of” Queries via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Early analysis of Google’s December core update points to gains for specialized sites over generalists. News publishers saw heavy volatility across surfaces. The post December Core Update: More Brands Win “Best Of” Queries appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Microsoft CEO, Google Engineer Deflect AI Quality Complaints via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urges moving beyond “slop vs sophistication,” while Google engineer Jaana Dogan frames AI criticism as burnout. The post Microsoft CEO, Google Engineer Deflect AI Quality Complaints appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
16 Content Writing Tips From Experts To Survive 2026 via @sejournal, @beacarlota17
Here’s how industry leaders are redefining what content performance means in 2026 and beyond. The post 16 Content Writing Tips From Experts To Survive 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
20 AI Prompt Ideas & Example Templates For PPC (Easy + Advanced) via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh
Transform daily PPC execution with prompt templates designed for speed, clarity, and better performance. The post 20 AI Prompt Ideas & Example Templates For PPC (Easy + Advanced) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Forget Follower Count: What Actually Drives Sales, According to a TikTok Marketing Expert
If you’re starting off the year with a bunch of execs demanding explosive growth in 2026, you’ll like this creator’s refreshing take: “Your brand doesn’t need to be loved by everyone. Even if you’ve captured just 3% of the market, your brand can stay alive.” While I’m aware “staying alive” is more disco anthem than marketing goal, her point holds: Trying to appeal to everyone in 2026 isn’t going to work… and it also doesn’t need to. Crafting strong marketing that resonates with a loyal group of enthusiasts is better than Hail Marying your brand on a billboard in Times […]