Archive for May, 2026

Direct Traffic & Popularity – Correlation, Not Causation via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

2026/05/14

A new AI citation study sparked a familiar SEO debate: the difference between a ranking factor and a symptom of ranking success. The post Direct Traffic & Popularity – Correlation, Not Causation appeared first on Search Engine Journal

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Google Ads To Automatically Link YouTube Channels

2026/05/14

Google sent out emails to some advertisers notifying them that after June 10, 2026 they will automatically link your Google Ads account with your YouTube channel. Linking them will give Google Ads data on your YouTube channel.

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Google Ads API Version 24.1 Now Available

2026/05/14

Google has released version 24.1 of the Google Ads API, this is a minor release with dozens of updates. This update includes features like mobile device platform segment, classic images in DemandGen, support for passkeys, revamped support of experiments, and support for the new data retention policy.

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Google Ads API Version 24.1 Now Available

2026/05/14

Google has released version 24.1 of the Google Ads API, this is a minor release with dozens of updates. This update includes features like mobile device platform segment, classic images in DemandGen, support for passkeys, revamped support of experiments, and support for the new data retention policy.

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Google Ads API Version 24.1 Now Available

2026/05/14

Google has released version 24.1 of the Google Ads API, this is a minor release with dozens of updates. This update includes features like mobile device platform segment, classic images in DemandGen, support for passkeys, revamped support of experiments, and support for the new data retention policy.

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How To Measure AI Search: Current KPIs You Need To Know [Webinar] via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

2026/05/14

Find out how to address the measurement problem in marketing with effective KPI strategies in a changing digital landscape. The post How To Measure AI Search: Current KPIs You Need To Know [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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Liquid Web WordPress Plugin Rebrand Triggers Backlash via @sejournal, @martinibuster

2026/05/13

A Liquid Web rebrand of StellarWP plugins triggered backlash after users reported missing pages, login issues, and license confusion. The post Liquid Web WordPress Plugin Rebrand Triggers Backlash appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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Google Quietly Changed How Search Terms Are Reported For Some AI Queries via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

2026/05/13

Google quietly updated Search Terms reporting for AI Mode, AI Overviews, Lens, and autocomplete. Here’s why advertisers may be concerned about interpreted queries.

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Condé Nast CEO: Plan As If Search Traffic Will Be Zero via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

2026/05/13

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch told teams to plan as if search traffic will be zero after three years of forecasts that underestimated actual declines.

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Daily Search Forum Recap: May 13, 2026

2026/05/13

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

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