NewsRaid

Friday June 26, 2026

SEL
06:54 pm
How one broken form cost an agency months of leads ft. Danny Gavin
A simple technical failure cost an agency months of leads, revealing why communication and QA matter as much as PPC performance.
https://searchengineland.com/how-one-broken-form-cost-an-agency-mon...
SEL
06:43 pm
Bruce Clay, the Father of SEO, has passed away
No one has supported the search industry, for as long, and with so much of his resources, like Bruce Clay.
https://searchengineland.com/bruce-clay-the-father-of-seo-has-passe...
SEL
06:00 pm
Google June 2026 spam update done rolling out
This spam update took two full days to roll out.
https://searchengineland.com/google-june-2026-spam-update-done-roll...
SEL
04:13 pm
Google brings Maximize Conversion Value bidding to Standard Shopping
Standard Shopping campaigns can now use Maximize Conversion Value bidding without a Target ROAS, giving advertisers flexibility.
https://searchengineland.com/google-brings-maximize-conversion-valu...
SEL
03:45 pm
Page indexing report in Google Search Console delayed
The report has not been updated for two weeks now but this is not all that uncommon.
https://searchengineland.com/page-indexing-report-in-google-search-...
SEL
03:00 pm
Bad data used to mean bad reports, now it means poor ad delivery
Your conversion data doesn't just power reporting. It shapes who Google targets, how much it bids, and where your budget goes.
https://searchengineland.com/bad-data-bad-reports-poor-ad-delivery-...
SEL
02:00 pm
6 content audit workflows to build in Claude
Turn one-off prompts into reusable skills that uncover topical gaps, outdated content, AI visibility issues, and brand voice inconsistencies.
https://searchengineland.com/content-audit-workflows-claude-481099
SEL
01:00 pm
The paid brand mention problem in GEO
Paid placements and questionable outreach tactics are blurring the line between legitimate GEO and manipulative SEO.
https://searchengineland.com/paid-brand-mention-geo-481092
SEL
12:00 pm
LinkedIn Ads CPC benchmarks: How costs compare with Google Ads
A year of B2B campaign data reveals where LinkedIn commands a premium, where costs align with Google Search, and how to budget accordingly.
https://searchengineland.com/linkedin-ads-cpc-benchmarks-how-costs-...

Thursday June 25, 2026

SEL
05:34 pm
Google gives Demand Gen new AI creative and reporting tools
Demand Gen is getting Gemini-powered creative recommendations, enhanced video optimization and new measurement tools.
https://searchengineland.com/google-gives-demand-gen-new-ai-creativ...
SEL
03:54 pm
Google Ads API v24.2 adds AI transparency, stronger security and new reporting
API v24.2 introduces AI visibility tools, stronger security controls and new PMax reporting features for advertisers and developers.
https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-api-v24-2-adds-ai-transpare...
SEL
03:38 pm
Google introduces new Merchant Center agency roles
Google is rolling out new Merchant Center agency roles that centralize client access management and strengthen security.
https://searchengineland.com/google-introduces-new-merchant-center-...
SEL
03:00 pm
Your AI salesforce is already selling your brand. The question is who trained it.
Recommendations depend on confidence, not just content. Here's how search, knowledge graphs, and third-party proof influence AI decisions.
https://searchengineland.com/ai-salesforce-selling-your-brand-481027
SEL
02:00 pm
How to win competitor traffic with Demand Gen and negative-intent conquesting
Traditional competitor campaigns can be expensive and ineffective. These alternatives help you reach buyers more efficiently.
https://searchengineland.com/competitor-traffic-demand-gen-negative...
SEL
01:00 pm
How to use Google query expansion to improve content visibility
Your content may already be surfacing for searches you never planned for. Here's how to identify those opportunities and act on them.
https://searchengineland.com/google-query-expansion-improve-content...
SEL
12:00 pm
What if you were held accountable for your AI slop?
A ruling against Google signals a broader shift: companies may be responsible for AI-generated errors, even when humans didn't write them.
https://searchengineland.com/ai-slop-accountable-480958
SEL
11:00 am
How to find who’s using your brand in paid search by Bluepear
A step-by-step guide for spotting competitors, affiliates and misleading advertisers in your branded search queries.
https://searchengineland.com/how-to-find-whos-using-your-brand-in-p...

Wednesday June 24, 2026

SEL
04:10 pm
Google releases June 2026 spam update
This update should only take a few days to roll out.
https://searchengineland.com/google-releases-june-2026-spam-update-...
SEL
03:37 pm
Google Ads API to stop supporting new Smart Campaign creation
Google will end support for creating new Smart Campaigns via its Ads API, further shifting advertisers toward Performance Max.
https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-api-to-stop-supporting-new-...
SEL
03:29 pm
ChatGPT recommendations drive more brand website visits: Study
AI-influenced visitors viewed 12 pages and spent 11.8 minutes on site, compared with 6.5 pages and 5.6 minutes for others, SimilarWeb found.
https://searchengineland.com/chatgpt-recommendations-brand-website-...
SEL
03:17 pm
OpenAI says ChatGPT ad dismissals have dropped 50% as relevance improves
OpenAI says ChatGPT users are dismissing ads 50% less often, suggesting its conversational ad format is becoming more relevant.
https://searchengineland.com/openai-says-chatgpt-ad-dismissals-have...
SEL
03:00 pm
Stop trying to replace people with AI
Fear-based AI positioning grabs attention, but it can undermine trust. Here's why augmentation is a stronger long-term marketing strategy.
https://searchengineland.com/stop-replacing-people-with-ai-480865
SEL
02:00 pm
How to measure paid social’s impact on paid search performance
Search often captures demand that starts elsewhere. Use these measurement techniques to identify what's driving it.
https://searchengineland.com/measure-paid-social-impact-paid-search...
SEL
01:45 pm
A 13-word edit can steer what deep-research AI agents recommend
Fake entities appeared in 38% to 51% of reports when agents retrieved a manipulated page, rising to 62% with multiple pages.
https://searchengineland.com/deep-research-ai-agents-poison-ugc-480952
SEL
01:00 pm
B2B brands rank in Google but appear in just 3% of AI Overviews
AI Overviews appear in roughly half of relevant B2B searches, yet most brands remain largely absent from the answers buyers see.
https://searchengineland.com/b2b-brands-rank-google-appear-ai-overv...
SEL
12:02 pm
Google tests “Strongest match” labels on Search ads
Google is exploring new ways to highlight the most relevant ads in Search, potentially giving advertisers a visibility advantage.
https://searchengineland.com/google-tests-strongest-match-labels-on...
SEL
12:00 pm
Tailor Your Feed: The Google Discover fan-out that surfaces niche sites
Here's why it opens a third visibility path for small sites, beyond implicit affinity and the Follow button.
https://searchengineland.com/tailor-your-feed-google-discover-niche...

Tuesday June 23, 2026

SEL
05:46 pm
Google updates AI Max reporting guidance and DSA transition plans
Google's AI help document update offers new insight into the future of AI-powered Search campaigns.
https://searchengineland.com/google-updates-ai-max-reporting-guidan...
SEL
05:04 pm
Cloudflare and beehiiv give publishers new AI crawler controls
A new dashboard shows which AI bots hit newsletters, what got blocked and whether any of that crawling sends readers back.
https://searchengineland.com/cloudflare-beehiiv-ai-crawler-controls...
SEL
04:10 pm
Shopify launches AI-powered marketing automation tool
Campaign Autopilot aims to simplify multi-channel marketing by handling campaign execution and optimization from a single dashboard.
https://searchengineland.com/shopify-launches-ai-powered-marketing-...
SEL
03:56 pm
Straight from the source: 2026 Search Engine Land Awards judges reveal what makes an application award-worthy
Don't miss your chance to take home the highest honor in search.
https://searchengineland.com/straight-from-the-source-2026-search-e...
SEL
03:37 pm
YouTube rolls out new Gemini-powered insights tools
Google is rolling out new AI-powered tools to uncover creator trends, understand audience behavior and optimize campaigns.
https://searchengineland.com/youtube-rolls-out-new-gemini-powered-i...
SEL
03:00 pm
How to make Performance Max focus on net new customers
Reduce overlap between Google and Meta with a four-step framework that uses brand exclusions, audience exclusions, and Customer Match data.
https://searchengineland.com/performance-max-net-new-customers-480802
SEL
02:00 pm
How to approach build-versus-buy decisions for SEO
Before requesting a new tool, understand the tradeoffs between custom solutions, SaaS platforms, and hybrid approaches that combine both.
https://searchengineland.com/build-versus-buy-decisions-seo-480761
SEL
01:27 pm
Google Search Console AI performance reports rolling out to more users
John Mueller from Google added, "We're just rolling these out incrementally to sites, and reviewing the feedback along the way."
https://searchengineland.com/google-search-console-ai-performance-r...
SEL
01:00 pm
Why some channels reward breadth and others require commitment
Small-budget tests can mislead you. Learn how response curves affect channel evaluation, budget allocation, and growth decisions.
https://searchengineland.com/channels-breadth-commitment-480765
SEL
12:02 pm
Amazon launches Alexa+ Agentic Ads
Amazon's new Alexa+ Agentic Ads let consumers complete purchases directly within a conversation.
https://searchengineland.com/amazon-launches-alexa-agentic-ads-480842
SEL
12:00 pm
An open letter to everyone hiring a search leader
The Anthropic job posting everyone’s dunking on is the new standard. Companies that get it right will quietly win the next decade.
https://searchengineland.com/hiring-search-leader-open-letter-480750
SEL
11:35 am
Google expands financial services ad verification across 24 European markets
Google requires financial advertisers to complete new compliance checks or risk losing the ability to run some EU ads.
https://searchengineland.com/google-expands-financial-services-ad-v...

Monday June 22, 2026

SEL
03:34 pm
Google Ads updates target-based bidding for budget-limited campaigns
Google's upcoming bidding changes could alter campaign performance unless advertisers review and adjust goals.
https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-updates-target-based-biddin...