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The Science Of How AI Pays Attention via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 2:30 pm

An analysis of 1.2 million ChatGPT citations reveals why AI favors front-loaded, entity-rich, definitive writing over traditional “ultimate guide” formats. The post The Science Of How AI Pays Attention appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Google Lost Two Antitrust Cases, But Stock Rose 65% – Here’s Why via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 2:00 pm

Courts ruled against Google, regulators push forward, and appeals loom. Here’s where every proceeding stands and what it signals for search and monetization.

Google: Allowing Opting Out Of AI Overviews Is A Huge Engineering Project

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 12:51 pm

A few weeks ago, we reported Google was exploring ways to allow sites to opt out of showing up in Google’s AI features, like AI Mode and AI Overviews. Google’s Sulina Connal said at the FT Strategies News in the Digital Age conference that this is a “huge engineering project.”

Google Ads Recommendations Doc About The Results Tab

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 12:41 pm

There is a new Google Ads help document named About the Results tab in Google Ads Recommendations.

Google AI Mode Ask About Feature Now Triggers On Overlay

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 12:31 pm

Google AI Mode has this feature where you can ask about a specific product, it is called “Ask about.” Now when you hover over a product, the “Ask about” will overlay so you can more easily trigger the feature.

Google Tests Links In Recipe AI Overviews

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 12:21 pm

Google seems to be testing links in AI Overviews, that link to more AI Overview responses.

Google AI Overviews Have Blue Links Before Click & Gray After Click

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 12:11 pm

Did you know that the Google AI Overviews link citation paperclip icons are blue before you click to see more of the overviews and then after you click on them, that icon turns to a gray color.

WooCommerce May Gain Sidekick-Type AI Through Extensions via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Posted by admin on 2026/02/17 at 11:24 am

Automattic’s James LePage describes emerging WooCommerce capabilities that will enable Sidekick-type AI extensions The post WooCommerce May Gain Sidekick-Type AI Through Extensions appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

CleanTalk WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Threatens Up To 200K Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Posted by admin on 2026/02/16 at 10:33 pm

CleanTalk WordPress plugin, installed in 200,000+ websites, exposes sites to a critical vulnerability rated 9.8/10 The post CleanTalk WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Threatens Up To 200K Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Daily Search Forum Recap: February 16, 2026

Posted by admin on 2026/02/16 at 3:00 pm

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