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This post was sponsored by DAC. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. The new reality of Search and brand discovery requires an Enterprise-to-Local strategy. Traditional keyword-driven search engine results pages (SERPs) are being disrupted by AI-driven experiences that anticipate, summarize, and even act on users’ needs. As generative AI tools like […]
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about how many sitemaps to upload, and then said there are no guarantees that any of the URLs will be crawled right away. A member of the r/TechSEO community on Reddit asked if it’s enough to upload the main sitemap.xml file, which then links to the more granular sitemaps. […]
A viral social media post is roasting Google’s AI Overviews – the company’s AI-generated answers in search results – accusing it of breaking the spam policies Google enforces on everyone else. The post. It was published by Nate Hake on X, minutes after Google’s announcement about the release of the August 2025 spam update: “I’d […]
LinkedIn reports that professionals are more likely to seek workplace advice from people they know than from AI tools or search engines. A new LinkedIn study finds that 43% turn to their networks first, with nearly two-thirds saying colleagues help them decide faster and with more confidence. Key Findings LinkedIn’s research indicates that professional networks […]
Google has announced a new set of Merchant loyalty offerings, giving retailers a way to surface existing member perks. Retailers who have loyalty offerings to their customers, such exclusive pricing, shipping, and points, can now show across both free listings and paid Shopping ads. In addition to the loyalty offering, Google Ads is introducing a […]
Search isn’t dying or being replaced. It’s fracturing. Consumers aren’t quitting search; they’re just seeing other people. Google still dominates, but it’s like that long-term relationship that’s gotten, well, complicated. Too many ads, too much clutter, a few questionable AI answers – and suddenly users are sneaking off to hang out with ChatGPT and Claude. […]
Search is having its biggest identity shift in decades, and your SEO strategy has got to keep up. Now, the reality is that even when you win a top organic spot, you’re competing against AI Overviews that kill clicks before a user ever visits your site. The good news is that while the SERP is […]
B2B marketers want to know: Should I invest in Google Ads or LinkedIn Ads? Most of the time, it’s not a simple either-or decision; however, there are signals that can help guide how you prioritize your time and advertising budget between channels. While Google Ads is still a powerful channel for B2B advertisers, it’s not […]
Rankings don’t guarantee traffic anymore. Here’s how to optimize for AI visibility and brand mentions in a zero-click world. The post What To Do When the Click Disappears: Surviving SEO In The AI-Driven SERP appeared first on Search Engine Journal. #Click #Disappears #Surviving #SEO #AIDriven #SERP #sejournal #AdamHeitzman