Google completes its June 2026 spam update rollout
Google‘s June 2026 spam update is done rolling out. See what it doesn‘t target and how to check your site.
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Google Launches Open Knowledge Format, an AI Standard
Google‘s Open Knowledge Format standardizes knowledge for AI agents. Here‘s what that means for marketers.
Bot traffic now exceeds traffic from human users
For the first time, bots generate more web traffic than human users, and AI agents are driving the surge.
Why 62% of AI citations don’t lead to brand mentions [Study]
In partnership with Kevin Indig, we analyzed 3,981 domain appearances across ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and Google AI Mode. The study reveals how AI engines treat citations and brand mentions differently, why “ghost citations“ are common, and what marketers can do to improve brand visibility in AI search.
Google rolls out worldwide agentic restaurant booking via AI Mode
Google made agentic restaurant booking through AI mode globally available. See what it means for you.
Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP): What You Need to Know
Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) was updated in March 2026. Learn what UCP is, what changed, and how to prepare your business.
Google’s releasing Google-Agent: Here’s what to know
Google recently added Google-Agent to its user-triggered fetchers documentation, hinting at the future.
Search Has Changed. And So Have We.
Discover why Semrush is evolving its brand — and what the new era of brand visibility means for how marketers compete, get found, and win.
How AI Tools Influence the Modern Buyer Journey: A Survey of 1,000+ US Consumers
AI is reshaping how people discover and buy products. Our survey of 1,000+ U.S. shoppers reveals how AI influences research, brand discovery, and purchases.
Bing Now Shows Which Pages Get Cited in AI Answers
Bing Webmaster Tools now shows how often your content is cited in AI answers. See what the dashboard tracks, what‘s missing, and how to act on the data.