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.
We Analyzed 248K Reddit Posts: What Drives Visibility in AI Search [Study]
We analyzed 248,000 Reddit posts to uncover what makes certain threads appear in AI search results. Learn which post types, engagement levels, and formats drive visibility.
Google Search Live Launches in U.S. with Voice and Camera AI Features
Google launched Search Live in the U.S., adding voice and camera AI search. Here’s what it means for SEO and how to adapt.
Google’s Bringing AI Mode to Chrome Browser
Google is rolling out AI features in the Chrome address bar that make AI Mode more accessible to users.
AI or Human: Google Expands Rules on Low-Value Content
Google’s September 2025 Search Quality Rater Guidelines expand generative AI examples and direct raters to rate scaled, low-value pages as “Lowest.”
Google’s AI Mode Could Soon Become the Default—or Maybe Not
Could AI Mode become the default Google Search experience soon? Google is sending mixed signals. Learn more.
GPT-5 Rolls Out: What the New Model Means for Marketers
OpenAI says GPT-5 is faster, higher-performing, and uses better reasoning. Learn what it means for you.