Tips For Running Competitor Campaigns In Paid Search via @sejournal, @timothyjjensen
If you’re testing competitor bidding in paid search, this guide walks through the ethics, setup, targeting, and pitfalls to watch for. The post Tips For Running Competitor Campaigns In Paid Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google: Why Lazy Loading Can Delay Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
On Google’s podcast, Martin Splitt explains how default lazy loading can delay LCP, why some libraries hinder indexing, and how to verify fixes. The post Google: Why Lazy Loading Can Delay Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Confirms New Google Verified Badge for Local Services Ads via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Google is launching the Google Verified badge in October 2025, replacing multiple Local Services Ads trust signals with one simplified identity for advertisers. The post Google Confirms New Google Verified Badge for Local Services Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Semantic Overlap Vs. Density: Finding The Balance That Wins Retrieval via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester
Machines reward overlap. Humans reward density. This article explains why balancing both is critical for content optimization in retrieval-augmented AI systems. The post Semantic Overlap Vs. Density: Finding The Balance That Wins Retrieval appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google AI Mode Adds Agentic Booking, Expands To More Countries via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google adds agentic bookings and personalization to AI Mode and expands access to 180+ countries in English. The post Google AI Mode Adds Agentic Booking, Expands To More Countries appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Ask An SEO: Should Small Brands Go All In On TikTok For Audience Growth? via @sejournal, @MordyOberstein
Should small brands prioritize TikTok or Google? This week’s Ask An SEO reframes the question and focuses on what actually moves the needle. The post Ask An SEO: Should Small Brands Go All In On TikTok For Audience Growth? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Common Hosting Defenses Ineffective Against WordPress Threats via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Case study shows that general web hosting security is ineffective against WordPress-specific vulnerabilities The post Common Hosting Defenses Ineffective Against WordPress Threats appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Inspiro WordPress Theme Vulnerability Affects Over 70,000 Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Over 70,000 installations of Inspiro WordPress theme affected by Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability The post Inspiro WordPress Theme Vulnerability Affects Over 70,000 Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Quietly Announces Search Partner Network Placement Visibility via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Google finally adds Search Partner reporting. See where your ads run, review placements, and decide if Search Partners deserve a place in your budget. The post Google Quietly Announces Search Partner Network Placement Visibility appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The B2B SEO Trap: Why High-Intent Visibility Can Still Underperform via @sejournal, @coreydmorris
Not all high-intent B2B traffic is sales-ready. Here’s how to better align visibility, content, and conversion without forcing visitors into a one-size-fits-all funnel. The post The B2B SEO Trap: Why High-Intent Visibility Can Still Underperform appeared first on Search Engine Journal.