Google Text Ad Click Share Rises Sharply In Some Verticals via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
An analysis of approximately 16,000 U.S. queries shows text ads increasing their click share by 7-13 points year over year. The post Google Text Ad Click Share Rises Sharply In Some Verticals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Science Of How AI Pays Attention via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
An analysis of 1.2 million ChatGPT citations reveals why AI favors front-loaded, entity-rich, definitive writing over traditional “ultimate guide” formats. The post The Science Of How AI Pays Attention appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Lost Two Antitrust Cases, But Stock Rose 65% – Here’s Why via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Courts ruled against Google, regulators push forward, and appeals loom. Here’s where every proceeding stands and what it signals for search and monetization. The post Google Lost Two Antitrust Cases, But Stock Rose 65% – Here’s Why appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WooCommerce May Gain Sidekick-Type AI Through Extensions via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Automattic’s James LePage describes emerging WooCommerce capabilities that will enable Sidekick-type AI extensions The post WooCommerce May Gain Sidekick-Type AI Through Extensions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
CleanTalk WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Threatens Up To 200K Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
CleanTalk WordPress plugin, installed in 200,000+ websites, exposes sites to a critical vulnerability rated 9.8/10 The post CleanTalk WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Threatens Up To 200K Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Are Your Google Ads Gen Z Proof? Strategies To Win The 18-24 Segment
Gen Z’s discovery habits are rewriting Google Ads playbooks, forcing advertisers to rethink creative, targeting, and attribution across AI-driven surfaces. The post Are Your Google Ads Gen Z Proof? Strategies To Win The 18-24 Segment appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
International PPC: Why Consistency Is So Hard To Maintain via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Keep international PPC campaigns aligned with practical frameworks for consistency, localization, and multi-agency coordination. The post International PPC: Why Consistency Is So Hard To Maintain appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Antitrust Filing Says Google Cannibalizes Publisher Traffic via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Antitrust filing argues Google cannibalizes audience visits to sites it uses to power AI results. The post Antitrust Filing Says Google Cannibalizes Publisher Traffic appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google SERPs In 2026: Changes, Features & How To Boost Your Organic Traffic via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Google’s SERPs are changing faster than most SEO strategies can keep up. Does AI Mode change which keywords are still worth targeting? Which SERP features actually drive organic traffic in 2026? The expansion of AI Overviews into new keyword and intent queries, AI Mode’s attempt to dominate the search experience, and ongoing experimentation with new […]
Google AI Shows A Site Is Offline Due To JS Content Delivery via @sejournal, @martinibuster
A site owner blamed Google AI Search for falsely reporting their site offline. The answer was a content delivery pitfall. The post Google AI Shows A Site Is Offline Due To JS Content Delivery appeared first on Search Engine Journal.