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Google Shopping API cutoff looms, putting ad delivery at risk

Google Shopping API Migration: a Looming Deadline for Advertisers

Marc LaClear Jan 20, 2026

Migration Deadline Approaches Google’s transition from the legacy Content API for Shopping to the new…

Why LLM-only pages aren’t the answer to AI search

Llm-Only Pages: a Costly Seo Misstep

Marc LaClear Jan 20, 2026

Introduction to LLM Content Strategies Companies pursue new tactics to boost AI-driven search visibility, implementing…

Google’s Mueller: Free Subdomain Hosting Makes SEO Harder via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google’s Mueller Warns: Free Subdomain Hosting Complicates Seo Efforts

Marc LaClear Jan 19, 2026

Understanding the Warning John Mueller, a Google Search Advocate, recently highlighted the pitfalls of using…

Google On Phantom Noindex Errors In Search Console via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Decoding Google’s Phantom Noindex Errors in Search Console

Marc LaClear Jan 18, 2026

Overview of Phantom Noindex Errors Google’s John Mueller recently discussed phantom noindex errors that appear…

Daily Search Forum Recap: January 15, 2026

Google’s Latest AI Moves and Their Impact on Seo

Marc LaClear Jan 15, 2026

New Features from Google: Personal Intelligence and Gemini Integration Google has begun rolling out Personal…

Microsoft adds new customer acquisition goals and deeper visibility to PMax

Microsoft’s Pmax Update: New Goals and Visibility for Targeted Customer Acquisition

Marc LaClear Jan 15, 2026

New Customer Acquisition Goals Microsoft has expanded its Performance Max (PMax) capabilities by adding specific…

The social-to-search halo effect: Why social content drives branded search

The Halo Effect: How Social Media Fuels Branded Search Demand

Marc LaClear Jan 15, 2026

Understanding the Halo Effect in Marketing The halo effect, originally identified by Edward Thorndike in…

Survey: Publishers Expect Search Traffic To Fall Over 40% via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Publishers Brace for 40% Drop in Search Traffic Amid AI Disruption

Marc LaClear Jan 15, 2026

Overview of the Decline The latest Reuters Institute survey reveals a significant concern among publishers:…

Media Briefing: Google’s latest core update a reminder that pageviews can’t remain the primary metric

Google’s December Update: the End of Pageviews as the Success Metric

Marc LaClear Jan 15, 2026

Core Update Overview Google’s December 2025 Core Update, rolled out from December 11 to 29,…

Daily Search Forum Recap: January 13, 2026

Google and Apple Partner Up: What It Means for Seo and Marketing

Marc LaClear Jan 13, 2026

Apple and Google Seal the Deal On January 13, 2026, Google announced a multi-year partnership…