To fuel the debate in the SEO world of the topic of structured data and LLMs and AI engines, we are hearing that once again, AI engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity are not using structured data in any special way.
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Report: ChatGPT & Perplexity Treat Structured Data As Text On A Page
Learn how to build AI citations and rank in ChatGPT and Gemini. Charlie Marchant explains how to research prompts, analyze sources, and use proactive outreach to get your brand referenced in AI answers.
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How to Build AI Citations — Whiteboard Friday
Google’s John Mueller offered a simple solution to the question of whether a passage is indexed and is ready to rank. The post Google Shows How To Check Passage Indexing appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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Google Shows How To Check Passage Indexing via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Join Jeff Hirz as he unveils key insights on growth and efficiency based on data from 1,000 businesses planning for 2026. The post What 1,000 Businesses Reveal About Growth in 2026 [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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What 1,000 Businesses Reveal About Growth in 2026 [Webinar] via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell
Google has started a Discover core update. The rollout may take up to two weeks, with expansion to more countries and languages later.
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Google Releases Core Update Targeting Discover Feed via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google has released its first core update of 2026, which is focused on just Google Discover. Google named it the February 2026 Discover core update.
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February 2026 Google Discover Core Update Rolling Out – Local Impact
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 5, 2026
AI Mode personal search points to a future where decisions happen inside the answer layer, and this article explains how to prepare. The post The Shift From Search Sessions To Decision Sessions appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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The Shift From Search Sessions To Decision Sessions via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester
An analysis of recent Google ranking volatility shows how self-serving listicles may be undermining trust, reviews quality signals, and long-term SEO performance. The post Is Google Finally Cracking Down On Self-Promotional Listicles
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Is Google Finally Cracking Down On Self-Promotional Listicles? via @sejournal, @lilyraynyc
Learn how to evaluate internal linking structures to ensure they reinforce topical authority instead of weakening page relevance and intent. The post Is Your Internal Linking Helping Or Hurting Topical Authority? Ask An SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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Is Your Internal Linking Helping Or Hurting Topical Authority? Ask An SEO via @sejournal, @HelenPollitt1