Five Marketing Trends for 2026, January 12, 2026

January 12th, 2026 at 7:28 am EST
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Monday, January 12, 2026

AI search visibility: The playbook for marketers [Playbook]

AI search visibility focuses on optimizing content to be discovered and cited by AI-powered search engines and answer systems. It requires clear structure, authoritative content, and semantic relevance to improve brand presence in AI-generated results.HubSpot has published ‘AI search visibility: The playbook for marketers’.Alex... [Read more]

Eight Paid Media Marketing Strateges for 2026

In 2026, paid media marketing continues to evolve with AI-driven targeting and personalized ad experiences that boost ROI and audience engagement. Marketers increasingly leverage cross-platform campaigns and automation to optimize spend and reach the right customers at the right moment.Search Engine Journal contributor Brooke Osmundson has published... [Read more]

19 WordPress Alternatives: From Simple Builders To Enterprise CMS [Guide]

WordPress has grown rapidly to power a significant share of the web due to its flexibility, open-source ecosystem, and vast plugin support. Its ease of use and scalability make it a preferred platform for blogs, businesses, and enterprise websites alike.Search Engine Journal has published a new guide, ’19 WordPress Alternatives: From Simple... [Read more]

PayKickstart: The New Rules to Selling Online workshop #ad

Mark Thompson founder of PayKickstart, is sponsoring “The New Rules to Selling Online in 2026” workshop series, which begins today, starting with a session that impacts every single sale you make:Session 1 (Live today @ 12 PM ET)The Checkout Revolution: How Payment Flexibility Converts More Customers in 2026, with guest speaker, Sam Bakker.Here’s... [Read more]

The MarTech Conference, March 4, 2026

MarTech is hosting The MarTech Conference on March 4, 2026.The March event will follow a similar format to the September and November 2025 events, which the community voted the highest-rated virtual MarTech events of the series.The program kicks off at 11 a.m. ET on March 4th, and features six live panel discussions with Q&A. Panel topics... [Read more]

MarTech’s Blueprint for CRM Naming Conventions

Clear CRM naming conventions ensure consistency, accuracy, and easy identification of leads, accounts, and activities across teams. Standardized names reduce confusion, improve reporting, and help teams manage customer data more efficiently.MarTech has published a 5-step blueprint for CRM naming conventions.Brianna Miller says, “Ever... [Read more]

How to Resolve Duplicate Content [Video]

Duplicate content can dilute SEO performance by confusing search engines about which version of a page to rank, leading to lower visibility and split authority. Proper canonical tags, redirects, and original content creation help maintain ranking strength and improve search clarity.MOZ has published the latest episode... [Read more]

OmniMint AI Suite builds multi-platform software in minutes #ad

OmniMint AI Suite Empowers Entrepreneurs to Build and Sell Fully Branded AI Software Businesses Without Coding or Technical SkillsNeil Napier has just released OmniMint AI Suite, the all-in-one whitelabel PWA platform builder, enabling users to create, brand, and sell complete AI software businesses across Apple, Android, Desktop, and Web—without... [Read more]

8 best answer engine optimization (AEO) tools for growing businesses that every marketer should know [Guide]

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) tools are needed to help content appear in AI-generated answers, featured snippets, and voice search results. They enable brands to structure, monitor, and optimize content for direct answers, improving visibility beyond traditional search rankings.HubSpot has published a new guide, ‘8 best answer engine optimization... [Read more]

How to Write High-Converting Copy with AI: A Strategic Framework [Podcast]

Writing high-converting copy with AI enables marketers to combine data-driven insights with persuasive messaging at scale. AI helps test, personalize, and refine copy faster, improving engagement, conversions,... [Read more]

SparkToro Shares Five Marketing Trends for 2026

SparkToro has published an article by Rand Fishkin featuring five trends that will dominate marketing in 2026.He says, “I find most end-of-year prediction and crystal ball-gazing listicles to be trash. They don’t prove their assertions, use anecdotes rather than data at scale to back up their prognostications, and, worst of all, fail to... [Read more]

TokPrimeAi: Find TikTok trends; Make bulk AI viral videos #ad

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, attention is the new currency. If you aren’t on TikTok, you aren’t just behind—you’re invisible to some people.... [Read more]

From Discovery to Influence: A Guide to AEO and GEO [Guide]

Microsoft Advertising team has published ‘From Discovery to Influence: A Guide to AEO and GEO’.Jen Myers says, “When a shopper asks an AI assistant for a “lightweight carry-on bag that fits a laptop and doesn’t look corporate,” how does your brand get considered? SEO got you here, but it won’t get you there.... [Read more]

Semrush Shares Seven AI SEO Tips to Earn Visibility

AI SEO in 2026 centers on optimizing for answer engines, generative search results, and entity-based discovery rather than traditional rankings alone. Success will depend on authoritative content, structured data, and continuous optimization guided by AI-driven insights and user intent signals.Semrush contributor Zach Paruch has published an article... [Read more]

WordStream Shares AI Marketing Trends for 2026

AI marketing trends for 2026 emphasize hyper-personalization, predictive analytics, and autonomous campaign optimization across channels. As privacy-first ecosystems mature, brands will rely on AI to deliver relevant, ethical, and performance-driven customer experiences at scale.WordStream contributor Gustav M has published an article featuring... [Read more]

Micro Reach Mastery Is Now Live; Maybe the Most Important Email Breakthrough All Year #ad

Micro Reach Mastery has officially launched — and it’s built on the exact system Brian Anderson has used for more than two decades to: ➤ Get emails delivered consistently ➤ Reach buyers on demand ➤ Dominate affiliate launches without chasing trends or gimmicks... [Read more]

SEL’s SEO playbook for AI-driven search visibility

SEO in the AI era focuses on optimizing content for intent, context, and credibility rather than just keywords and rankings. AI-driven search visibility requires structured, authoritative content that can be easily understood, cited, and surfaced by search and answer engines.Search Engine Land contributor Casey Nifong has published a 90-day SEO... [Read more]

2026 PPC trends to get ahead of now [Guide]

PPC trends are shifting toward AI-driven automation, audience targeting, and performance-based bidding to improve efficiency and ROI. With growing competition and privacy changes, data-driven creatives, omnichannel ads, and smart attribution are becoming essential for campaign success.Search Engine Land has published a new guide, ‘2026 PPC... [Read more]

Three Ecommerce Platforms For Beginners in 2026

Good eCommerce platforms provide scalability, security, and seamless user experiences, enabling businesses to manage products, payments, and customers efficiently. They also support integrations, analytics, and personalization, helping brands grow faster while meeting evolving customer expectations.Blogging Wizard contributor Adam Connell has published... [Read more]

Webira AI Builds Fantastic Websites For Any Business #ad

Webira is the platform that is currently disrupting the web design industry by turning the complex process of coding, designing, and copywriting into a simple conversation.... [Read more]

DMI Highlights Four User-Generated Content Examples

User-generated content builds trust and authenticity by showcasing real customer experiences and voices. It boosts engagement, influences purchase decisions, and strengthens brand credibility across digital channels.Digital Marketing Institute contributor Diana Myers has published an article featuring four examples of user-generated content.She... [Read more]

AI-Powered Automation for Marketers in 2026, January 21 [Webinar]

AI-powered automation streamlines repetitive marketing tasks, improves operational efficiency, and reduces human error. It allows businesses to scale faster, respond in real time, and focus more on strategy and creativity.Digital Marketing Institute is hosting a webinar, ‘AI-Powered Automation for... [Read more]

The 2026 Advertising Reset: Frameworks for AI and Measurement, January 29 [Webinar]

Advertising rules have shifted fast—privacy and signal loss have reduced targeting and measurement, while AI has compressed decisions to hours. Many brands now optimize campaigns without clear visibility into reach or results.Adweek is hosting a webinar, ‘The 2026 Advertising Reset: Frameworks... [Read more]

Optimizing Your Blog Post Format for Better Search Engine Success [Guide]

Blog post optimization ensures content is structured, keyword-aligned, and user-focused to improve search visibility and readability. It helps increase organic traffic, engagement, and conversions by continuously refining content based on SEO and performance insights.iloveseo.com has published a new guide, ‘Optimizing Your Blog Post Format... [Read more]

SEJ On AI-Generated Content and the Right Strategy

AI-generated content adds value by enabling faster, scalable, and data-driven content creation while maintaining consistency across platforms. It empowers teams to personalize messaging, optimize for search and engagement, and focus more on strategy and creativity.Search Engine Journal contributor Reza Moaiandin has published an article on selecting... [Read more]

Google lists its 60 AI announcements in 2025

Google contributor Zahra Thompson has published an article featuring 60 of its biggest AI announcements in 2025.She says, “As 2025 comes to a close, it’s only natural to look back on our biggest AI moments of the year. And what a year it’s been — we shared hundreds of AI announcements about products and features meant to make... [Read more]


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