SEO Daily News Recap for Monday, March 10, 2025
Organic SEO & Search News
Google has plans to test ads within AI Mode. Google responds to publisher concerns around AI mode and links. Google expands some of its documentation around what actions to take when hit by the site reputation abuse policy. Google is testing knowledge panels with expandable places. 8 common SEO mistakes to avoid – Are you sabotaging your SEO efforts? Avoid these blunders – from blaming algorithms to misusing canonical tags – and optimize smarter. 4 SEO tips to boost click-through rate – High rankings don’t guarantee traffic. Optimize your metadata, use psychological triggers, and leverage data for more clicks. Content Churn in Google Doubled Over Five Years – We know that Google changes constantly, but what about the internet itself? Dr. Pete’s analysis shows that from the end of 2019 to the end of 2024, content churn has more than doubled. What does this mean in the context of content marketing? Google Search Get Tailored Recommendations Quiz – Google Search is testing a feature to quiz you on the product you are looking for and then to give you more tailored recommendations for product suggestions. This box is titled “get tailored recommendations” and it reminds me of the AI powered recommendation ads, but these are different. Google Knowledge Panels Larger Font – Google is now using a much larger font for the knowledge panels shown in Google Search. The font size looks jumbo and it does not seem to be test, it seems to be live – I think. Google Knowledge Panel With Expandable Places Local Map – Google is testing a knowledge panel that includes a places card that can be expanded to show a map and local pack results. I cannot replicate this, which makes me think this is a test. I do see the places section below the knowledge panel, but not one that you can click to expand. Google’s Response To Publishers Concerns On AI Mode – Google’s VP of Product at Google Search, Robby Stein, has responded to concerns from publishers around the new AI Mode. Specifically, the concerns around this new AI search interface not being all that encouraging for users to click over to publishers’ sites. Google Expands Site Reputation Abuse Policy Manual Actions Steps – Google has updated its manual actions documentation around site reputation abuse, to expand on the next steps and actions you can take if you receive this manual action. Google now more clearly says that you should not block that content with your robots.txt file, if you use the noindex rule. Google Will Test Ads In AI Mode – No surprise here – Google will be testing and experimenting with ads in Google AI Mode. Google told Adweek that they will be “explore bringing ads into” Google AI Mode. Leveraging generative AI in ad scripts for Google Ads optimization – Stop writing scripts from scratch. Use GPT to modify, optimize, and expand your Google Ads automation effortlessly.
Paid Search & Platform Innovations
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Organic SEO & Search News
SEO Daily News and Algorithm Updates
X Suffers Major DDoS Attack as Backlash Against Elon Musk Grows
Elon’s businesses look set to bear the brunt of the backlash against his political involvement.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Trump Says TikTok Deal ‘Coming Soon’
Trump says that four groups are vying for the U.S. operations of the app.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Report Looks at Best Time to Post to Social Apps in 2025
Some new insights to assist in your content planning.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Google Marketing Live set for May 21
Google Marketing Live returns on May 21, offering advertisers a look at the latest AI-driven ad innovations across Search, YouTube, and more.
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Search Engine Land
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 10, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Google has plans to test ads within AI Mode. Google responds to publisher concerns around AI mode and links. Google expands some of its documentation around what actions to take when hit by the site reputation abuse policy. Google is testing knowledge panels with expandable places…
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Search Engine Roundtable
8 common SEO mistakes to avoid
Are you sabotaging your SEO efforts? Avoid these blunders – from blaming algorithms to misusing canonical tags – and optimize smarter.
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Search Engine Land
Content Churn in Google Doubled Over Five Years
We know that Google changes constantly, but what about the internet itself? Dr. Pete’s analysis shows that from the end of 2019 to the end of 2024, content churn has more than doubled. What does this mean in the context of content marketing?
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moz (en-US)
Google Knowledge Panels Larger Font
Google is now using a much larger font for the knowledge panels shown in Google Search. The font size looks jumbo and it does not seem to be test, it seems to be live – I think.
Source:
Search Engine Roundtable
Google’s Response To Publishers Concerns On AI Mode
Google’s VP of Product at Google Search, Robby Stein, has responded to concerns from publishers around the new AI Mode. Specifically, the concerns around this new AI search interface not being all that encouraging for users to click over to publishers’ sites.
Source:
Search Engine Roundtable
Google Expands Site Reputation Abuse Policy Manual Actions Steps
Google has updated its manual actions documentation around site reputation abuse, to expand on the next steps and actions you can take if you receive this manual action. Google now more clearly says that you should not block that content with your robots.txt file, if you use the noindex rule.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Technical SEO
Google to change how Tag Manager works with Google Ads in April
Google is updating GTM to ensure a Google tag loads before sending events, improving tracking accuracy and data collection for advertisers.
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Search Engine Land
AI and Machine Learning in SEO
Google Search Get Tailored Recommendations Quiz
Google Search is testing a feature to quiz you on the product you are looking for and then to give you more tailored recommendations for product suggestions. This box is titled "get tailored recommendations" and it reminds me of the AI powered recommendation ads, but these are different.
Source:
Search Engine Roundtable
Leveraging generative AI in ad scripts for Google Ads optimization
Stop writing scripts from scratch. Use GPT to modify, optimize, and expand your Google Ads automation effortlessly.
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Search Engine Land
Content Marketing and Strategy
4 SEO tips to boost click-through rate
High rankings don’t guarantee traffic. Optimize your metadata, use psychological triggers, and leverage data for more clicks.
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Search Engine Land
TikTok Publishes 2025 Ramadan Marketing Guide
Some tips for brands looking to tap into the broader celebration this month.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
We Spent >$1 Million Sponsoring Creators. Here’s What We Learned About B2B Influencer Marketing
9 real-world lessons from investing so much money in influencer marketing.
E-commerce and Affiliate SEO
Meta Releases Limited Edition Version of its Ray Ban Meta Sunglasses
Meta’s digital werables push is gaining momentum.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
User Experience and SEO Optimization
Google Knowledge Panel With Expandable Places Local Map
Google is testing a knowledge panel that includes a places card that can be expanded to show a map and local pack results. I cannot replicate this, which makes me think this is a test. I do see the places section below the knowledge panel, but not one that you can click to expand.
Source:
Search Engine Roundtable
Paid Search & Platform Innovations
Paid Search and Advertising
YouTube Will Now Manually Review More Videos for Ad Suitability
The process will send more videos for manual ad review assessment.
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Social Media Today – Latest News
Google is exploring ads in new AI Mode
Ads could come to Google’s conversational search experience – AI Mode, but some advertisers remain skeptical about performance.
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Search Engine Land
Google Will Test Ads In AI Mode
No surprise here – Google will be testing and experimenting with ads in Google AI Mode. Google told Adweek that they will be "explore bringing ads into" Google AI Mode.
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Search Engine Roundtable
Job Postings
Job Postings
3/10/2025
Head of SEO ~ Submagic ~ $60-120k ~ Remote (WW)
About Submagic Submagic launched in 2023 and has become the world’s most popular AI short-form editor. We love what we do — helping businesses and creators grow their visibility on social media with short-form videos, while simplifying their editing process and saving them time. If you’re passionate about SEO, content creation, and marketing, and want […]
Job Postings
3/10/2025
Lead SEO Analyst ~ 2U ~ $95-110k ~ Remote (US)
At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher […]
Job Postings
3/10/2025
Sr. SEO Manager ~ Hubstaff ~ $100-115k ~ Remote (US/CAN)
Summary: We are looking for an experienced and data-driven SEO Lead Strategist to spearhead our SEO strategy and guide our inbound content marketing efforts. This role will oversee our in-house and external SEO contractors, collaborate closely with the content team, and report directly to the Director of Demand Generation. The ideal candidate will excel in […]
Job Postings
3/10/2025
Sr. SEO Specialist ~ Huemor ~ $70-80k ~ Remote (US)
Senior SEO Specialist, Remote Location: Remote (Pittsburgh, PA) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 / year (Depending on experience & location) About Us Huemor Designs is a web design and development agency specializing in cutting-edge design and functionality. Our team thrives on collaboration, confidence, curiousity, high standards, proactivenss, and transparency. If you’re passionate […]
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SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
Job Postings
3/10/2025
SEO Specialist ~ Henry Schein One ~ $22-24/hr. ~ Remote (US)
***This position is Remote*** Job Summary This position is responsible for managing and growing search engine optimization and pay-per-click advertising accounts for Henry Schein One. What you will do Assume ownership and accountability of search program successes and failures for assigned client accounts. Monitor and report program financials, budgets, and fees to practices. Direct and […]
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SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com
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