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Google Introduces Business Data Feeds for Demand Gen Campaigns
Google Introduces Business Data Feeds for Demand Gen CampaignsGEO/AEO

Google expands Demand Gen capabilities by allowing advertisers to use business data feeds, making it easier to serve dynamic ads without relying on Google Merchant Center. This update opens up dynamic advertising to more verticals, including travel, real estate, and automotive industries.

Search Engine Land25d ago
Ad Platforms Count Conversions Differently: What Business Owners Need to Know
Ad Platforms Count Conversions Differently: What Business Owners Need to KnowGEO/AEO

Discover why ad platforms report more conversions than your business records, and how to understand their counting methods to make data-driven decisions.

Search Engine Land26d ago
Google Faces Class Action Over Unapproved Books Used to Train Gemini AI
Google Faces Class Action Over Unapproved Books Used to Train Gemini AIGEO/AEO

Google is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that it used books from various publishers to train its Gemini AI without permission, raising concerns about the ethics of AI training data and its potential impact on the publishing industry.

Search Engine Journal26d ago
Google Reveals AI Search Clicks, but Won't Share the Data
Google Reveals AI Search Clicks, but Won't Share the DataGEO/AEO

Google's Nick Fox shared that AI features in Search send billions of clicks to websites weekly, but the company refuses to disclose the actual numbers. This announcement raises questions about the impact of AI on SEO and local business visibility.

Search Engine Journal26d ago
Google NotebookLM Rebrand Exposes Websites to AI Scraping: Are You Ready?
Google NotebookLM Rebrand Exposes Websites to AI Scraping: Are You Ready?GEO/AEO

Google's recent rebranding of NotebookLM may expose websites to more AI scraping without attribution. Learn how to protect your site and prevent unauthorized content usage.

Search Engine Journal26d ago
Google Renames NotebookLM User Agent to Reflect Gemini AI Shift
Google Renames NotebookLM User Agent to Reflect Gemini AI ShiftGEO/AEO

Google has updated the user agent name of Google-NotebookLM to Google-GeminiNotebook, reflecting the integration of Gemini AI into its search functionality. This change may impact local SEO and business discoverability on Google. Businesses must adapt to these changes to remain visible and competitive online.

Search Engine Roundtable27d ago
Google's Latest SEO Updates: What Business Owners Need to Know
Google's Latest SEO Updates: What Business Owners Need to KnowGEO/AEO

Google has rolled out significant updates to its Search Console reports, product markup guidance, and AI-related best practices. These changes aim to enhance user experience and improve website visibility. Stay ahead of the curve with our breakdown of the key updates and how they impact your business.

Search Engine Journal27d ago
Google Reveals Site Quality Factors Beyond Text for AI Search
Google Reveals Site Quality Factors Beyond Text for AI SearchGEO/AEO

Google's John Mueller emphasizes that site quality is not just about text content, but also encompasses the user experience. This shift in focus has significant implications for local businesses trying to get discovered and cited by AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews. As voice search and AI-powered search tools become more prevalent, businesses must prioritize user experience to improve their online visibility and reputation.

Search Engine Journal27d ago
Google Masks AI Search Click Loss with Social Media Signals
Google Masks AI Search Click Loss with Social Media SignalsGEO/AEO

Google is using social media signals to mask the loss of clicks from AI-driven search results, making it harder for businesses to track their online visibility. This means that verified social media profiles are being used as free training data for Google's models, impacting local SEO strategies.

Search Engine Journal27d ago
AI Answer Engines Keep Your Fingerprint: What It Means for Local Businesses
AI Answer Engines Keep Your Fingerprint: What It Means for Local BusinessesGEO/AEO

Discover how AI-powered answer engines like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity use your online fingerprint to provide answers, and what it means for your local business's online visibility.

Search Engine Journal27d ago
Gemini 3.5 Pro Delay Causes Concern for Local Businesses
Gemini 3.5 Pro Delay Causes Concern for Local BusinessesGEO/AEO

Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro update, expected to roll out months ago, is delayed due to coding issues. This news affects local businesses seeking AI-driven visibility and citations.

Search Engine Journal27d ago
EU Expected to Rule Google Favored Own Services in Search, Impacting Visibility and Fines
EU Expected to Rule Google Favored Own Services in Search, Impacting Visibility and FinesGEO/AEO

The European Commission is expected to rule that Google unfairly favors its own services in search results, potentially leading to significant fines and changes in how Google displays search results.

Search Engine Land28d ago
TikTok Discovery Threatens Google's Dominance in Local Search
TikTok Discovery Threatens Google's Dominance in Local SearchGEO/AEO

A recent shift in consumer behavior sees people discovering brands on TikTok before actively searching for them on Google. This change has significant implications for SEO, local visibility, and content strategy.

Search Engine Land29d ago