SEO

Building A Brand Is Not A Strategy, It Is A Starting Point via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 2:00 pm

“Build a brand” is incomplete advice. This article explains how SEO actually contributes to visibility, trust, and long-term demand. The post Building A Brand Is Not A Strategy, It Is A Starting Point appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Personal Intelligence In Gemini & Soon In Google Search AI Mode

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 12:51 pm

Google is rolling out what it calls “Personal Intelligence” in the Gemini app and it will soon also come to Google Search within AI Mode. Google announced that Personal Intelligence in Gemini “connects Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search in a single tap.”

Google’s John Mueller Says Universal Commerce Protocol Won’t Kill SEO

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 12:41 pm

Earlier this week, Google announced Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) and it has a lot of the industry worried.

Google: Favicons In Search Not Impacted By Google Core Updates

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 12:31 pm

While a number of Google Search features are impacted by Google’s core update, favicons showing up or not is not one of them. Yes, your site can drop in the rankings, or not show up in Google Discover, or be removed from Top Stories and other features but favicons are not impacted by core updates.

New Google AI Mode Ads: Explore Guides and Articles

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 12:21 pm

We have seen ads in AI Mode before but there may be a new Google Ads format coming to AI Mode results, not the just the Direct Offer ads, but Explore guides and article ads.

Google Trends Explore Page Adds Gemini

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 12:11 pm

Google has added Gemini to the Google Trends Explore page to help you find new and fresh search terms.

Google Trends Explore Page Adds Gemini

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 12:11 pm

Google has added Gemini to the Google Trends Explore page to help you find new and fresh search terms. It will also compare those search terms automatically for you, all in a new design. This is rolling out now, but you might not see it just yet.

YouTube Expands Monetization For Some Controversial Issues via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Posted by admin on 2026/01/14 at 5:04 pm

YouTube is updating advertiser-friendly guidelines so some non-graphic videos on “controversial issues” may be eligible for full monetization. The post YouTube Expands Monetization For Some Controversial Issues appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Daily Search Forum Recap: January 14, 2026

Posted by admin on 2026/01/14 at 3:00 pm

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

Why Paid Search Foundations Still Matter In An AI-Focused World

Posted by admin on 2026/01/14 at 1:45 pm

Foundational strategy remains the quiet force behind whether automated campaign models elevate results or compound inefficiencies. The post Why Paid Search Foundations Still Matter In An AI-Focused World appeared first on Search Engine Journal .