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 .
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YouTube Expands Monetization For Some Controversial Issues via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
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Daily Search Forum Recap: January 14, 2026
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 .
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Why Paid Search Foundations Still Matter In An AI-Focused World
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Bots, fake reviews, and undisclosed AI are eroding trust on social media, creating a competitive advantage for brands that prioritize authenticity and real human experience. The post Social Media Trust Is Breaking Down (And How You Can Rebuild It) appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
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Social Media Trust Is Breaking Down (And How You Can Rebuild It) via @sejournal, @donutcaramel13
The other day, I saw the Google News channel on X respond to claims that Google is going to allow merchants to overcharge you for products sold through the new AI checkout protocol.
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Google: We Prohibit Showing Different Prices In Search/AI Mode vs Website
Google’s John Mueller was asked if it was acceptable to link your brand websites together on a brand page to communicate to your users that the company owns multiple brands.
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Google: Linking Brand Websites Together At Reasonable Scale Is Fine
I am seeing a spike in complaints from Google AdSense publishers of earnings dropping again over the past 24-hours or so.
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Google AdSense Earnings Dropping Again eCPM/RPM – Complaints
For the past few weeks, Google Ads has been rolling out a new and faster way to set up an account by using an existing campaign. The option reads, “Create an account with campaign for faster setup.”
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Google Ads Faster Account Set Up With Campaigns
The Microsoft Advertising team released a new PDF guide named “From discovery to influence: AEO A guide to and GEO.” This guide offers “Practical data strategies to empower retailers for AI search, AI assistants and AI browsers.”
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Microsoft Advertising Releases Guide To AEO & GEO
Google responds to “personalized upselling” criticism tied to its AI Mode checkout, saying upselling means premium options, not higher prices.
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Google: AI Mode Checkout Can’t Raise Prices via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern