Author name: Mike SEO

An analysis of LLM referral traffic shows low volume, rapid growth, shifting citations, and an 18% conversion rate.

New SDK findings reveal why some pages never reach ranking, how pCTR predicts clicks, and why images and recency drive Discover traffic.

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

If you want to rank #1 locally, you need to focus on what Google actually prioritises. How to Actually Rank #1 on Google as a Local Business – GBP Optimizer https://t.co/hDmED2DAi1 — Mike Martin (@MikeMartinGB) Feb 25, 2026 from Twitter https://twitter.com/MikeMartinGB 2026-02-25T15:09:09+00:00

An analysis of 1,000+ URLs reveals which AI writing tics correlate with engagement. Some common “tells” don’t matter. A few might.

Anthropic explains how its bots handle AI training, live queries, and search results, and what opting out means for visibility.

An SEO audit of ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity reveals how the platforms use technical optimization, content, and conversions to scale.

Where should you invest paid media dollars in 2026? Here’s a data-driven look at reach, targeting depth, and automation across 10 major ad platforms.
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