The state of SEO in 2026 is defined by AI-driven search, voice queries, and user intent shaping ranking strategies. Success depends on adaptive content, technical precision, and authority in an increasingly conversational search landscape.Search Engine Journal has published a new guide, ‘The State Of SEO 2026 – How to Survive’.The... [Read more]

SEO focuses on optimizing content to rank higher in traditional search engine results, while GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) targets visibility within AI-generated answers and summaries. Together, they ensure brands remain discoverable across both search listings and AI-driven discovery platforms.Digital Marketing... [Read more]

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is essential to ensure content is easily understood and selected by AI-powered search and answer engines. It helps brands gain higher visibility by delivering clear, structured, and direct answers to user queries.HubSpot... [Read more]

Eric Holmlund has partnered with FireLaunchers in recent months to release 8 software applications, which they are now offering at fire-sale prices through Christmas Eve.Use Coupon Code XMAS50 to get 50% off each of these marketing tools. AiSpokeStudio Advanced AI voiceover & speech solution. Create mesmerizing professional videos with... [Read more]

Using AI to create content creation apps enables faster production of high-quality text, visuals, and multimedia with minimal manual effort. These apps enhance creativity, personalization, and scalability by adapting... [Read more]

Follow-up in marketing is essential to nurture leads, build trust, and keep your brand top of mind throughout the buyer’s journey. Timely and relevant follow-ups significantly increase conversions by addressing customer doubts and reinforcing value.MarketingProfs is hosting a webinar, ‘The Marketing Fortune! It’s... [Read more]

AI marketing uses artificial intelligence to analyze data, predict customer behavior, and deliver highly personalized campaigns at scale. It helps brands improve targeting, optimize content, and make faster, data-driven marketing decisions.Neil Patel has published a new video, ‘AI Marketing Isn’t... [Read more]

YouTube AI Growth Blueprint shows you how to crack the YouTube code using AI (without the tech headache).Is your YouTube channel stuck in neutral? You’re posting content, crossing your fingers, and waiting for the algorithm to notice you—but the views just aren’t coming. To make matters worse, everyone is talking about “AI this”... [Read more]

Content Marketing Institute has published a new video, ’Twas the Night Before Break — Zero-Click Edition.The CMI team says, “Every December, CMI’s Robert Rose wraps up the year with a playful reflection on our marketing universe, which... [Read more]

Google Web Guide is an AI-driven enhancement to Google Search that organizes web results into thematic sections, making it easier for users to explore complex topics. It improves discovery by grouping high-quality, contextually related content rather than showing a simple list of links.MOZ has published ‘A Guide to Web Guide:... [Read more]

Winning more business online is essential for sustained growth, as customers increasingly research, compare, and purchase through digital channels. A strong online presence helps build credibility, reach wider audiences, and convert prospects into loyal customers.Search Engine Journal has published ‘The Guide To Winning More Business... [Read more]

Joshua Zamora just released DFY Suite 7.0. It is the latest, most advanced version of DFY Suite.If you bought an earlier version, your existing access will be automatically upgraded to the latest level. (But, if you buy the new version, you will receive additional “credits” for using the tool.)Keep reading to learn what’s new.Why... [Read more]

SEO keyword research tools are essential for identifying the terms and phrases your target audience uses, helping you optimize content to rank higher in search engines. They also reveal competition levels and search trends, enabling smarter strategy and better organic traffic growth.HubSpot has published a new guide, ‘5 SEO keyword... [Read more]

Facebook’s ad algorithm for 2026 is shifting heavily toward AI-driven automation and creative optimization, with Meta increasingly using machine learning to build, target, and personalize ads, reducing granular manual controls and... [Read more]

Ahrefs contributor Despina Gavoyannis has published an article answering the question ‘Are AI Mode and AI Overviews Just Different Versions of the Same Answer?’ based on the analysis of 730K responses.She says, “Google’s AI Mode generates responses that are 4x longer than AI Overviews (on average). When we first noticed this, the... [Read more]

AI Graphics App Builder is the industry’s first "no-code" platform that allows you to build your own fully functional AI graphics applications in minutes.... [Read more]

Social listening helps brands understand real customer conversations, sentiments, and emerging trends across digital platforms, enabling more informed and timely marketing decisions. By actively tracking audience feedback, marketers can refine messaging, manage brand reputation, and create campaigns that genuinely resonate with their target... [Read more]

Cloudflare has published a new report, ‘The 2025 Cloudflare Radar Year in Review: The rise of AI, post-quantum, and record-breaking DDoS attacks’.David Belson says, “The 2025 Cloudflare Radar Year in Review is here: our sixth annual review of the Internet trends and patterns we observed throughout the year, based on Cloudflare’s... [Read more]

Search Engine Land contributor Claire Brain has published an article featuring strategies to to use AI to diagnose and improve search intent alignment.She says, “AI can act as a second set of eyes for content, helping evaluate intent signals, compare top results, and refocus underperforming pages.Pages on your website can be well written,... [Read more]

This time of year, many marketers are bundling their recent products into a package, which they usually describe as a Christmas bundle. You can take advantage of this practice to build your business.... [Read more]

MarketingProfs in partnership with Search Engine Journal is hosting “XEO and the Future of Search” a free virtual conference on January 30, 2026.It’s designed for marketers and business professionals to understand how search is changing — especially with AI chatbots, large language models, and new discovery methods — and how to optimize content... [Read more]

Digital Marketing Depot has published a new infographic, ‘Beyond Traditional Search: Exploring Alternative Platforms’.The DMD says, “2.5 billion digital users are exploring alternative search platforms based on their values and preferences. This shift marks a critical juncture... [Read more]

HubSpot has published the latest episode of the ‘Stop Using Excel: The Ultimate Claude Data Workflow’.This video... [Read more]

Search Engine Journal contributor Jeff Riddall has published an article answering the question, ‘How Will AI Mode Impact Local SEO?’.He says, “In organic search, disruption has always been the norm, but the integration of AI into Google Search – with AI Overviews and now AI Mode – is not an incremental change; it is a fundamental... [Read more]

The future of AI search lies in conversational, context-aware experiences that deliver precise, personalized answers rather than simple links. As generative models and multimodal search evolve, AI search will reshape how users discover, evaluate, and trust information across digital platforms.Search Engine Journal has made available... [Read more]

Streamlining high-stakes campaigns ensures faster decision-making, consistent messaging, and efficient use of resources across teams and channels. It reduces risks, minimizes errors, and maximizes impact by aligning strategy, execution, and performance tracking in real time.Adweek is hosting a webinar,... [Read more]