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 launches Search Profiles for publishers and creators
Google‘s new Search profiles give publishers and creators a dedicated landing page in Discover. Here‘s what it means for brands.
Google adds a dedicated Agentic Browsing category to Lighthouse
Google Lighthouse now audits how ready your site is for AI agents. Here‘s what it means for visibility.
Google Search Console adds AI performance reports and blocking controls
Google is rolling out an AI performance report and a toggle to block content from AI responses in Search Console. Here‘s what it means for your visibility.
Only 22% of marketers have fully integrated AI search and SEO. They’re pulling ahead. [Study]
AI search is the new SEO for most marketers. But their workflows haven‘t caught up yet. Survey of 481 marketers.
Google to add AI performance report to Merchant Center
A new AI performance insights report will give ecommerce brands a look at how they appear across AI-powered shopping experiences.
Google brings Preferred Sources to AI Overviews and AI Mode
Google is bringing Preferred Sources to AI Overviews and AI Mode. Here‘s what it means for your visibility.