WordPress Contributor Cutbacks Cause Core Development To Stall

WordPress Contributor Cutbacks Cause Core Development To Stall

WordPress project leaders recently discussed how to proceed due to concern that organizations have dramatically cut back on the number of hours donated to contributing to WordPress. They decided that WordPress 6.8 would be the final major release of 2025 and that minor core releases will continue as needed. While no formal commitment was made […]

Google Search Console updates its Merchant opportunities report

Google Search Console updates its Merchant opportunities report

Google announced it has refreshed and renamed the Search Console report now known as the Merchant opportunities report. Previously, this report was named the Search Console Shopping tab listings report, when it was introduced in November 2022. The Merchant opportunities report within Google Search Console can show you recommendations for improving how your online shop […]

Your 2025 playbook for AI-powered cross-channel brand visibility

Your 2025 playbook for AI-powered cross-channel brand visibility

AI is changing how people find and engage with content – but the core signals that drive visibility haven’t changed.  This article shows how search marketers can stay competitive by combining proven SEO and content strategies with AI-powered workflows to build authority, trust, and reach across platforms. Why authority still wins in the age of […]

Early insights on AI shopping tool

Early insights on AI shopping tool

With Google’s introduction of its vision match feature, users can now describe a product they’re looking for, and AI will generate suggestions similar to that item.  The real kicker is that the product generated likely doesn’t exist.  The AI will create something that you want, show you the product, and then try to match the […]

Humans Are Better At Writing Than AI In These Tasks

Humans Are Better At Writing Than AI In These Tasks

Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! There is something ironic about trying to make AI content more human. But there’s also something exciting about it because our work as writers and content creators changes fundamentally. This shift reminds me of my time as a DJ – many moons ago. […]

How To Plan PPC Campaigns For SaaS Marketing

How To Plan PPC Campaigns For SaaS Marketing

Planning a SaaS PPC strategy can be daunting. It often involves lengthy buying cycles, complex products to explain, and high competition. According to Gartner, B2B SaaS buyers spend 27% of their time in the buying process doing independent research online. Being visible across channels is crucial to keep your brand top-of-mind during this process. In […]

Your 2025 playbook for AI-powered cross-channel brand visibility

AI is changing how people find and engage with content – but the core signals that drive visibility haven’t changed.  This article shows how search marketers can stay competitive by combining proven SEO and content strategies with AI-powered workflows to build authority, trust, and reach across platforms. Why authority still wins in the age of […]

Get Accurate AI Headshots: How to Create Your Flux LoRA

Get Accurate AI Headshots: How to Create Your Flux LoRA

Tired of using outdated or irrelevant headshots? Wondering how to create a mix of professional-quality headshots without hiring a photographer? In this article, you’ll discover how to generate realistic AI headshots that look like you for use in marketing, social media, and business applications. Why Marketers and Entrepreneurs Should Care About AI Headshots AI-generated headshots […]

Google Says Disavow Tool Not Part Of Normal Site Maintenance

Google Says Disavow Tool Not Part Of Normal Site Maintenance

Google’s John Mueller, at the Search Central NYC event, answered a question about what to do about toxic backlinks and responded with an overview of what goes on inside Google with links in order to explain why the disavow tool is something only sites that are guilty of something and know it should be using. […]

The uncontested paid search problem and what it’s costing you

The uncontested paid search problem and what it’s costing you

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