SEO

Data from 250+ tasks shows how AI Overview preview answers, while purchase intent flows through trusted brands, authority domains, and organic clicks.
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Google is now showing AI Mode shortcuts in the autocomplete search suggestions. As you type the main Google Search box, Google may try to jump you to AI Mode with shortcuts.

Microsoft is testing expanding the text of the Microsoft Advertising search ads on Bing Search. So when you hover your mouse over an ad in Bing Search, the text expands.

Google is testing placing the arrows next to the sitelinks on the left side of the sitelinks. Normally those arrows are on the right side of the sitelinks.

Google Ads is testing new ways to maximize budget utilization and hit volume goals during planned or last-minute promotions. There are a few new options Google is testing, including promotion mode, campaign total budget and more.

The Google August 2025 spam update seems to be heating up again. I am seeing both chatter within the SEO spike, while also seeing many of the third-party Google tracking tools show heated weather in the past 24 hours or so.

Disconnected teams can’t deliver lasting results, making leadership-driven accountability the key to sustained digital performance in today’s AI-first world.
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SEO budgets hold strong as teams align content, AI, and E-E-A-T. Download our 5th annual State of SEO report for full insights.
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