Google implements ‘google.com/goto’ redirects in search results
Google is widely deploying google.com/goto redirects in search results, replacing direct links to combat scraping and abuse. This impacts data extraction.
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US judge questions Google’s AI content use in antitrust case
Judge Amit Mehta in the Penske Media vs. Google antitrust case suggests Google's use of publisher content for AI Overviews is unfair, leveraging its search mono…
AI Tools Cite Third-Party Sites Over Brands, Study Finds
A Shero Commerce analysis reveals AI tools rarely cite brand-owned pages when recommending products, favoring third-party sites instead.
Businesses waste ad budgets applying search tactics to YouTube
Treating YouTube ads like search or social media campaigns often wastes money. New Google Ads tools and tailored creative are essential for success.
AI Brand Preference Divides by Generation, Claude Favored by Gen Z
New YouGov data reveals significant generational splits in AI brand preference, with Claude leading among Gen Z and ChatGPT dominating overall.
Google AI Mode Shifts E-Commerce Ad Focus to Product Data Quality
Google's AI Mode transforms e-commerce advertising, making product data quality paramount over traditional ad copy and bidding for visibility and performance.
Google Maps Ranking Signals, Geostore Architecture Exposed
An analysis of a Google binary exposed Google Maps' Geostore architecture, 72 ranking signals, and 793 data providers shaping local search.
Wix Launches Symphony AI Platform for Small Business Automation
Wix introduces Symphony, an AI platform for SMBs to deploy specialized AI agents that automate workflows, manage operations, and provide daily insights.
.Org, .Store Domains Outperform .Com in E-commerce Revenue
New data reveals .org and .store domains are generating more e-commerce revenue than .com, with .ai and .io also surging. Explore the changing domain landscape.
OpenAI Overhauls ChatGPT Search With New Query Language
OpenAI has replaced ChatGPT's JSON search with a new compact query language, introducing freshness windows, product catalogs, and new search verticals.
Google integrates link carousels for trending topics in AI Search
Google integrates developing-topic link carousels into AI Mode, giving timely articles prominent placement in AI-generated search responses.
Google unveils new user controls for Search, Discover, News
Google introduces new features for greater user control over content in Search, Discover, and News, including preferred sources and AI-powered personalization.
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