SEO

Google Ads On If Negative Keywords Train Smart Bidding

Posted by admin on 2025/08/06 at 11:31 am

Google’s Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, was asked if negative keywords are included in the algorithms to help train smart bidding. Ginny Marvin responded, saying they are one of the criteria the system checks for campaign and ad group eligibility.

Google Tests AI Mode Tab Icon With Divider

Posted by admin on 2025/08/06 at 11:21 am

Google is testing adding an icon and a line separator/divider for the AI Mode tab under the search bar. Google always placed the AI Mode tab at the first spot on the left, but now it is testing making it stand out even more with an icon and this divider.

Ask Anything In AI Mode Within Google Product Search Listings

Posted by admin on 2025/08/06 at 11:11 am

Google is testing the Ask Anything In AI Mode feature, which we saw in the people also ask, now in the Google Search product listings.

AI As Your Marketing Co-Pilot: How To Effectively Leverage LLMs In SEO & Content via @sejournal, @cshel

Posted by admin on 2025/08/06 at 11:00 am

AI can support your SEO workflow, but it still needs direction. Here’s how to stay in control while using it effectively.

Why OpenAI’s Open Source Models Are A Big Deal via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Posted by admin on 2025/08/06 at 9:17 am

The new open-weight models from OpenAI deliver strong reasoning performance, with a tradeoff in hallucinations. The post Why OpenAI’s Open Source Models Are A Big Deal appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

The Great Reversal: Why Agencies Are Replacing PPC With Predictable SEO via @sejournal, @mktbrew

Posted by admin on 2025/08/06 at 5:00 am

Learn why SEO is essential for long-term growth and how it compares to PPC spending in today’s digital landscape.

Claude Opus 4.1 Improves Coding & Agent Capabilities via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Posted by admin on 2025/08/05 at 8:29 pm

Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.1, which is said to deliver better coding and agent performance with improved safety. The post Claude Opus 4.1 Improves Coding & Agent Capabilities appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Daily Search Forum Recap: August 5, 2025

Posted by admin on 2025/08/05 at 2:00 pm

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

The Future Of Search: 5 Key Findings On What Buyers Really Want via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Posted by admin on 2025/08/05 at 1:45 pm

AI answers, offline calls, and voice search are reshaping how buyers act.

Google Ecommerce SERP Features 2025 Vs. 2024 via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

Posted by admin on 2025/08/05 at 1:30 pm

What’s replacing product grids?