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A new proposal suggests using existing semantic HTML to mark sections of a page that are AI generated for EU regulatory compliance. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

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Controversial Proposal To Label Sections Of AI Generated Content
A new proposal suggests using existing semantic HTML to mark sections of a page that are AI generated for EU regulatory compliance. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #seonews
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February 2, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Google published new documentation about how to influence their Preferred Sources program to get more traffic from Top Stories. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

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Google Shows How To Get More Traffic From Top Stories Feature
Google published new documentation about how to influence their Preferred Sources program to get more traffic from Top Stories. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #seonews #Google
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February 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM
WordPress announced a new AI agent skill that enables AI to test their work as they go to speed up development. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

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WordPress Announces AI Agent Skill For Speeding Up Development
WordPress announced a new AI agent skill that enables AI to test their work as they go to speed up development. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #wpnews #WordPress
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January 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
SparkToro research finds AI tools produce different brand recommendation lists more than 99% of the time when given the same prompt. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
AI Recommendations Change With Nearly Every Query: Sparktoro
SparkToro research finds AI tools produce different brand recommendation lists more than 99% of the time when given the same prompt. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social
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January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Google's Eleanor Stribling reveals GA4's roadmap: full-funnel measurement platform within a year, then evolving into an AI-powered business decision platform.

#ppcnews #Google #GoogleAnalytics #GA4 #business
Google Analytics To Become A Growth Engine For Business
Google's Eleanor Stribling reveals GA4's roadmap: full-funnel measurement platform within a year, then evolving into an AI-powered business decision platform. #ppcnews #Google #GoogleAnalytics #GA4 #business
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January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Google explores letting sites opt out of AI search features, Gemini 3 becomes the default for AI Overviews, and Altman admits GPT-5.2 writing tradeoffs. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

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SEO Pulse: Google Explores AI Opt-Outs, Gemini 3 Powers AIOs
Google explores letting sites opt out of AI search features, Gemini 3 becomes the default for AI Overviews, and Altman admits GPT-5.2 writing tradeoffs. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #Google
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January 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
ChatGPT ads to launch with $60 CPMs and limited reporting. Google debuts first Ads Decoded podcast episode focused on Google Analytics for marketers.

#ChatGPT
PPC Pulse: ChatGPT Ads CPMs, Ads Decoded Talks Analytics
ChatGPT ads to launch with $60 CPMs and limited reporting. Google debuts first Ads Decoded podcast episode focused on Google Analytics for marketers. #ChatGPT
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January 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Clicks down in Google Ads? Diagnose Quality Score, impressions, ad changes, and competitor pressure, then apply quick fixes to stabilize volume and results.

#Google
4 Reasons Your Google Ads Clicks Are Down & What You Can Do
Clicks down in Google Ads? Diagnose Quality Score, impressions, ad changes, and competitor pressure, then apply quick fixes to stabilize volume and results. #Google
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January 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM
New research paper about creating a dataset for training deep research AI agents (SAGE) provides insights into how this kind of search works. via @martinibuster.bsky.social

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Google’s SAGE Agentic AI Research: What It Means For SEO
New research paper about creating a dataset for training deep research AI agents (SAGE) provides insights into how this kind of search works. via @martinibuster.bsky.social #seonews #Google
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January 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM
AI Search in 2026: The 5 Article GEO & SEO Playbook For Modern Visibility
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January 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Learn about the new content failure mode and the Utility Gap affecting how AI platforms handle quality content.
The New Content Failure Mode: People Love It, Models Ignore It
Learn about the new content failure mode and the Utility Gap affecting how AI platforms handle quality content.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Brand outcomes in search emerge when visibility compounds through coverage, repetition, and reinforcement over time. via @taylordanrw.bsky.social
How Visibility Compounds In Brand-Led SEO
Brand outcomes in search emerge when visibility compounds through coverage, repetition, and reinforcement over time. via @taylordanrw.bsky.social
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January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
From analysis of the HTTP Archive dataset, Chris Green uncovered little-known facts and surprising insights that usually would go unnoticed. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social

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What The Latest Web Almanac Report Reveals About Bots, CMS Influence & llms.txt
From analysis of the HTTP Archive dataset, Chris Green uncovered little-known facts and surprising insights that usually would go unnoticed. via @shelleywalsh.bsky.social #llms
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January 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Chrome's new AI features can edit images in the browser window, go shopping, and enable personalized multitasking in a new side panel. via @martinibuster.bsky.social
Chrome Updated With 3 AI Features Including Nano Banana
Chrome's new AI features can edit images in the browser window, go shopping, and enable personalized multitasking in a new side panel. via @martinibuster.bsky.social
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January 29, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Understand the crucial steps to take after generating leads to enhance sales conversions and boost your ROI effectively.
The Way Your Agency Handles Leads Will Define Success in 2026 [Webinar]
Understand the crucial steps to take after generating leads to enhance sales conversions and boost your ROI effectively.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Uncover the secrets of optimizing your WordPress site for speed and improve your SEO and AI visibility effortlessly.

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The Hidden SEO Cost Of A Slow WordPress Site & How It Affects AI Visibility
Uncover the secrets of optimizing your WordPress site for speed and improve your SEO and AI visibility effortlessly. #WordPress
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January 29, 2026 at 6:03 AM
AI Search in 2026: The 5 Article GEO & SEO Playbook For Modern Visibility
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January 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
In an era of smoke and mirrors, spam problems, fake authors, and PR experts, demonstrating real clarity to humans and machines is everything.
Information Retrieval Part 1: Disambiguation
In an era of smoke and mirrors, spam problems, fake authors, and PR experts, demonstrating real clarity to humans and machines is everything.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Google says it's exploring new controls that would let websites opt out of AI search features specifically, as the UK CMA opened a regulatory consultation. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

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Google May Let Sites Opt Out Of AI Search Features
Google says it's exploring new controls that would let websites opt out of AI search features specifically, as the UK CMA opened a regulatory consultation. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #Google
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January 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The addition of social performance data in GSC reflects how discovery, trust, and visibility now span search engines and social platforms.
Social Channel Insights In Search Console: What It Means For Social & Search
The addition of social performance data in GSC reflects how discovery, trust, and visibility now span search engines and social platforms.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM
See how DOJ trial disclosures explain Google’s use of AI ranking systems, and why user satisfaction outweighs vector optimization.
What If User Satisfaction Is The Most Important Factor In SEO?
See how DOJ trial disclosures explain Google’s use of AI ranking systems, and why user satisfaction outweighs vector optimization.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Yahoo Scout provides the classic search experience but with the power of AI. Clean and uncluttered, it's what everyone has been asking for. via @martinibuster.bsky.social
New Yahoo Scout AI Search Delivers The Classic Search Flavor People Miss
Yahoo Scout provides the classic search experience but with the power of AI. Clean and uncluttered, it's what everyone has been asking for. via @martinibuster.bsky.social
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January 28, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Google is making Gemini 3 the default model for AI Overviews and adding a direct path to ask follow-up questions in AI Mode. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social

#Google
Google AI Overviews Now Powered By Gemini 3
Google is making Gemini 3 the default model for AI Overviews and adding a direct path to ask follow-up questions in AI Mode. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #Google
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January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The last decade rewarded marketing arbitrage. Agentic commerce rewards product truth. via @kevin-indig.bsky.social
How Do You Compete In Agentic Commerce?
The last decade rewarded marketing arbitrage. Agentic commerce rewards product truth. via @kevin-indig.bsky.social
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January 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM
AI Search in 2026: The 5 Article GEO & SEO Playbook For Modern Visibility
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January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM