Content Marketing and SEO

Google took 9 years to scale. ChatGPT does it in 4. The adoption slope is the wake-up call. The post 2026: When AI Assistants Become The First Layer appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

AI-driven environments demand content that is human-readable yet machine-interpretable, redefining how brands approach design and SEO performance metrics. The post Preparing C-Level For The Agentic Web appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Thirty years of industry insight from Carolyn Shelby reveals how AI, LLMs, and Google’s strategy are redefining search models and long-term marketing outcomes. The post 30-Year SEO Expert: Why AI Search Isn’t Overhyped & What To Focus On Right Now appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

WP Engine filed a Second Amended Complaint against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg, putting six claims against them back into play. The post WP Engine Vs Automattic & Mullenweg Is Back In Play appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Microsoft shares guidance on optimizing content for AI search, including structure, formatting, schema markup, and common mistakes that can harm visibility. The post Microsoft Explains How To Optimize Content For AI Search Visibility appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Google will replace AdSense’s Ad Networks block with an Authorized Buyers control on Nov. 6, allowing new buyers by default and preserving existing blocks. The post Google AdSense Replaces Ad Networks With Authorized Buyers appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

SEO underperforms when capable teams face hidden barriers like turf wars, outdated workflows, and weak accountability. The post The 5 Hidden Organizational Forces That Undermine Enterprise SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Google rewards intent, not volume. Build SEO strategies around customer actions that move the business forward. The post How To Build SEO Strategies Around Real Customer Behavior appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Discover how to leverage AI for conversion rate optimization (CRO) to increase lead conversions and eliminate friction from your sales funnel. The post How AI is Helping Brands Convert More Customers [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Here’s what 250 AI Mode sessions reveal about search: Users stay inside, clicks vanish, and visibility replaces traffic as the real currency. The post What Our AI Mode User Behavior Study Reveals About The Future Of Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Discover key social media marketing principles that prioritize authentic communication to resonate with your audience effectively. The post Be Human, Speak To Humans: Effective Social Media Management Is Human-Centered appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Search Atlas announced an ambitious slate of features that make it easier than ever to manage every aspect of SEO The post Search Atlas Announces New Features For Agencies appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Are AI tools eliminating marketing jobs? Yale study finds zero displacement after 33 months despite high exposure scores. The post Are AI Tools Eliminating Jobs? Yale Study Says No appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

OpenAI launches app platform in ChatGPT with developer SDK. Initial partners include Spotify, Zillow, Canva. More apps coming later this year. The post OpenAI Launches Apps In ChatGPT & Releases Apps SDK appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Creators reporting YouTube view drops since mid-August may be seeing the effects of an ad-block filter change that interferes with view logging, per YouTube Liaison. The post YouTube View Drops Likely Tied To Ad-Block List Change appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Builderius expands its WordPress builder with AI-powered GraphQL features for both learning and productivity. The post Builderius Brings AI-Assisted GraphQL Development To WordPress appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Google AI Mode introduces a shift in what content gets surfaced. Here's what you need to know to succeed. The post Google’s AI Mode: What We Know & What Experts Think appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

With 33% of organic searches now come from AI agents, CMOs must rethink SEO fundamentals to ensure content is accessible, authoritative, and AI-citable. The post The CMO & SEO: Staying Ahead Of The Multi-AI Search Platform Shift (Part 2) appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Learn how to boost your brand’s AI visibility. Discover the key signals that drive AI citations and modernize your SEO strategy with AEO. The post Maximize Your AI Visibility Before Your Competitors Do [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Google reports a data center issue is causing a partial Search disruption, affecting some pages in certain locales. The post Google Search Experiencing Ongoing Service Disruption appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Microsoft launched a new Bing Places with a recommendation tool, faster Google Business Page import, and automatic migration for existing users. The post Microsoft Launches New Bing Places For Business appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Mobile landing pages convert 8% worse than desktop despite 83% traffic share. New data reveals how simple fixes recover lost conversions. The post New Report Reveals An 8% Mobile Landing Page Conversion Gap appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Discover the proven process to map real AI search journeys, uncover hidden decision points, and turn AI-driven discovery into revenue. The post In-House Marketers: How To Use Customer Insights To Boost Sales Now From AI Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Brands asked about Reddit strategy, and Brent Csutoras shared practical do’s and don’ts for authentic engagement. The post AMA: Reddit Marketing Veteran Shares What Works On The Platform appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

The W3C unveiled a new polysemic logo, one that is purposely designed to be evocative of multiple concepts The post W3C Rolls Out A New Evocative Logo appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article