Today’s SEO &amp; Digital Marketing News

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/15/26

Now, you can set an overall budget for the duration of your campaign.

Google Ads rolls out account-level placement exclusions

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/15/26

Google Ads has introduced account-level placement exclusions, allowing advertisers to block unwanted inventory from a single, centralized setting.

AdSense publishers report sudden revenue plunge — again

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google AdSense publishers are reporting sudden eCPM and RPM drops of up to 70%, sparking fears of another revenue shock.

SEO Manager ~ Resident ~ $80,000-$100,000 ~ Remote (USA)

By: SEOJobs

01/15/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article CRAFT MEETS COMFORT. At Resident, we believe your living space shouldn’t just look good, it should feel good. That’s why…

YouTube gives creators smarter ad targeting

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article YouTube upgraded its Promotions tool to let creators target viewers by interests—shifting beyond basic demographic-based promotion.

Microsoft adds new customer acquisition goals and deeper visibility to PMax

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Microsoft’s latest updates give advertisers more control over PMax, from acquiring new customers to improving visibility and measurement

SEO Marketing Manager ~ NoGood ~ $80,000-$100,000 ~ Remote (USA)/Hybrid (New York, NY, United States)

By: SEOJobs

01/15/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Spend time learning about the different aspects of that topic from experts in the field. Ready to join one of…

Meta’s Outlines How It’s Improved Its Reels Recommendations

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/15/26

Meta’s using direct user feedback to improve its Reels recommendations.

The social-to-search halo effect: Why social content drives branded search

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Stephanie Wallace

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Stephanie Wallace. Read the original article Social content creates curiosity that shows up as branded search. Here’s how to measure and use the halo effect.

TikTok Adds More AI-Powered Tools to Assist TikTok Shop Merchants

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/15/26

Some new AI tools to streamline your TikTok Shop listing process.

Meta Signs Content Deal with Wikimedia to Power AI Projects

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/15/26

All the major platforms are working to secure content access deals.

X Bans InfoFi Projects from Mass-Posting to the App

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/15/26

Another effort to reduce the amount of spam posting in the app.

Why the shakeout effect matters in CLV modeling

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Ben Vigneron

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Ben Vigneron. Read the original article Misreading churn leads to flawed CLV assumptions. Analyze retention over time and identify the customers that actually drive profit.

How to show up in any room with a low heart rate: Silicon Valley’s missing etiquette playbook | Sam Lessin

Source: Lenny's Newsletter

By: Lenny Rachitsky

01/15/26

Source: Lenny’s Newsletter by Lenny Rachitsky. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Etiquette is a Vital Skill for Founders in 2026 Sam Lessin, ex-Facebook VP and Slow Ventures partner, highlights…

SEO Specialist ~ Verndale ~ $50,000-$70,000 ~ Remote (USA)

By: SEOJobs

01/15/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About the Position The SEO Specialist will support SEO initiatives across multiple client accounts by executing day-to-day tasks, monitoring performance,…

Pinterest Launches 2026 Planning Guide

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/15/26

With many Pinners using the app for planning, these could be some especially valuable notes.

Daily Search Forum Recap: January 15, 2026

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Latest Search and AI Updates: Personal Intelligence, AI Mode Ads, and More Google is enhancing search…

Personal Intelligence In Gemini & Soon In Google Search Via AI Mode

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Personal Intelligence Feature in Gemini and Search AI Mode Google’s Personal Intelligence in the Gemini…

Google Says Universal Commerce Protocol Won’t Kill SEO

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol and Its Impact on SEO Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) introduces a new…

Google Core Updates Don’t Make Favicons Disappear In Google Search

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Core Updates Do Not Affect Favicons in Search Results Google’s core updates do not influence favicon…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

01/15/26

SEO Daily News Recap for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News 7 Reddit Keyword Research Tools for 2026 – Leveraging Reddit content and conversations is important for SEO and…

Google AI Mode Ads – Explore Guides and Articles

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of New Google Ads Format Emerging in AI Mode Search Results Google is introducing a new ads format…

Google Trends Explore Section Gets Gemini Upgrade

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

01/15/26

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Integrates Gemini into Google Trends Explore for Enhanced Search Insights Google has introduced Gemini to the…

Alarming Average Screen Time Statistics (2026)

Source: Unknown Source

01/15/26

Explore US and global data on daily average screen time. Dive into regional and demographic differences.

What Social Media Apps Have Been Banned?

Source: Unknown Source

01/15/26

Find out what social media apps will be banned in 2026 in the United States and globally, and why countries censor content.

AI is Quietly Taking Over Local SEO! No One’s Ready for This

Source: Sterling Sky Inc

By: Joy Hawkins

01/14/26

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article What if your business was disappearing from Google—and your rank tracker didn’t even notice?

Content Marketing Manager ~ Spoiler Alert ~ $100,000-$120,000 ~ Remote (USA)

By: SEOJobs

01/14/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About Spoiler Alert Spoiler Alert is a fast-growing Series A SaaS startup transforming how enterprise and mid-market CPG brands manage…

Google adds new data transmission controls to Ads consent stack

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new data transmission controls let advertisers fine-tune how ad and analytics data flows when user consent is limited.

Google tests faster account setup using pre-built campaigns

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google Ads’ new campaign set-up flow aims to reduce onboarding friction by letting advertisers get live with a campaign almost immediately.

SEO Content Manager ~ Merchant Savvy ~ £35,000 – £42,000 ~ Hybrid / Reading Berkshire (GB)

By: SEOJobs

01/14/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Role Overview You will be responsible for planning and producing content that drives year-on-year revenue growth through organic search traffic….

Director of Search Innovation (SEO/AEO) ~ Zola ~ $160k-$180k ~ New York or Remote (US)

Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com

By: SEOJobs

01/14/26

Source: Expert Level SEO Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Hybrid NYC or Remote Zola is looking for a Director of SEO/AEO to lead our organic search strategy and execution, with…

Content Creator and Storyteller (Digital Marketing Specialist) ~ Arch Aerial LLC ~ In-office (USA) ~ Houston, TX, United States

By: SEOJobs

01/14/26

Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Job Description Arch Aerial, a leading drone services company, is seeking a talented Content Creator and Storyteller (Digital Marketing Specialist)…

Google Trends adds Gemini to Explorer page

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article Google Trends now uses “Gemini capabilities to automatically identify and compare relevant trends for your area of interest,” Google wrote.

Personal Intelligence with Gemini connect your searches, email, photos, and YouTube history

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Barry Schwartz

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article This is also coming to Google Search in AI Mode soon, Google added.

Content Marketing Manager ~ Peak Support LLC ~ $105,000-$125,000 ~ Remote (USA)

By: SEOJobs

01/14/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Description: Peak Support, an outsourcing firm serving some of today’s most innovative companies, is seeking a content marketing manager to…

A quiet Google Ads setting could change your creative

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Anu Adegbola

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article A little-known Google Ads setting can allow Google to add unapproved imagery to location-based ads, raising brand control concerns.

X Reviews Grok Code as Backlash Over Non-Consensual Images Continues

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of X Limits Grok AI Image Generation Amid Controversy Over Non-Consensual Content X has implemented new…

YouTube Adds More Promote Targeting Options, Image-to-Video AI

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube’s New Promote Update and AI-Powered Shorts Creation YouTube Promote now allows creators to target…

YouTube Adds More Protections for Teen Users

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube’s New Parental Controls to Manage Kids’ Screen Time YouTube has introduced enhanced parental controls…

Why 2026 is the year the SEO silo breaks and cross-channel execution starts

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Jen Cornwell

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Jen Cornwell. Read the original article AI search relies on consensus across owned, earned, and community sources. This framework shows how SEO can lead cross-functional execution.

Pinterest Highlights Trending Colors for 2026

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Pinterest’s 2026 Color Trends Report: The Top Hues to Drive Engagement Pinterest’s 2026 Palette highlights five vibrant colors—Cool Blue,…

Google Adds AI-Powered Comparisons to Google Trends

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Trends Update: Enhanced AI-Powered Comparative Search Insights Google has introduced an AI-driven suggestions feature in Google Trends to…

TikTok Shares 2026 Trend Predictions for Marketers

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok’s 2026 Trend Predictions for Marketers TikTok’s 2026 trend report highlights three core shifts driving user engagement: authenticity over…

Edits Gets IG Links, Weekly Ideas, and New Video Effects Features

Source: Unknown Source

By: Andrew Hutchinson

01/14/26

Source: Unknown Source by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Instagram’s 2026 Edits App Update Enhances Video Editing and Cross-Linking Instagram’s Edits app update introduces internal linking to Reels…

Senior Content Marketing Specialist ~ Canopy ~ Remote (USA)

By: SEOJobs

01/14/26

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article About Canopy Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. We…

10 keys to a successful PPC career in the AI age

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Laura Schiele

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Laura Schiele. Read the original article The best PPC marketers use AI with intention, skepticism, and context. Here’s what separates them from the rest.

How to optimize content for AI search engines: A step-by-step guide

Source: Search Engine Land

By: Tor.app

01/14/26

Source: Search Engine Land by Tor.app. Read the original article Learn how AI content optimization helps your website get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

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