SEO

Survey: Publishers Expect Search Traffic To Fall Over 40% via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 3:07 pm

A Reuters Institute survey finds publishers expect search traffic to drop over 40% in three years as AI answer engines expand. The post Survey: Publishers Expect Search Traffic To Fall Over 40% appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Daily Search Forum Recap: January 15, 2026

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 3:00 pm

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

SEO Is No Longer A Single Discipline via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester

Posted by admin on 2026/01/15 at 2:30 pm

Duane Forrester explains why SEO still has a core, but no longer fits into a single lane as discovery multiplies across systems and interfaces. The post SEO Is No Longer A Single Discipline appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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.