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Instagram Launches Celebrity-Led Video Series to Highlight Online Dangers

The first video features Usher talking to his teen sons.
#instagram #smm
Instagram Launches Celebrity-Led Video Series to Highlight Online Dangers
The first video features Usher talking to his teen sons.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Meta Expands Creator Partnership Opportunities for Brands

More ways to identify and action creator partnerships across Facebook and IG.
#facebook #meta
Meta Expands Creator Partnership Opportunities for Brands
More ways to identify and action creator partnerships across Facebook and IG.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Google Releases December 2025 Core Update

Google has released the December 2025 core update, its third of the year. The rollout began December 11 and may take up to three weeks.
#google #seo
Google Releases December 2025 Core Update via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google has released the December 2025 core update, its third of the year. The rollout began December 11 and may take up to three weeks.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Google December 2025 core update rolling out now

This was the third core update of 2025 and fourth confirmed Google update in 2025.
#google #seo
Google December 2025 core update rolling out now
This was the third core update of 2025 and fourth confirmed Google update in 2025.
searchengineland.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Bing tests Google-style “Sponsored results” grouping

Bing’s new grouped “Sponsored results” format could drive higher unintentional ad engagement by blending paid listings more seamlessly into search results.
#bing #google
Bing tests Google-style “Sponsored results” grouping
Bing’s new grouped “Sponsored results” format could drive higher unintentional ad engagement by blending paid listings more seamlessly into search results.
searchengineland.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
From SEO to algorithmic education: The roadmap for long-term brand authority

Learn the multi-speed approach that strengthens entity identity, builds algorithmic confidence, and boosts visibility in AI-powered results.
#seo #smm
From SEO to algorithmic education: The roadmap for long-term brand authority
Learn the multi-speed approach that strengthens entity identity, builds algorithmic confidence, and boosts visibility in AI-powered results.
searchengineland.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
14 Things Executives And SEOs Need To Focus On In 2026

The next phase of search belongs to companies that treat AI systems as decision engines and redesign their content for retrieval, reliability, and trust.
#seo #smm
14 Things Executives And SEOs Need To Focus On In 2026 via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester
The next phase of search belongs to companies that treat AI systems as decision engines and redesign their content for retrieval, reliability, and trust.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A dark landing page won our A/B test – here’s why best practices got it wrong

Dark mode beat light in a B2B SaaS test even with lower CTR – showing how audience context and industry cues shape performance.
#seo #smm
A dark landing page won our A/B test – here’s why best practices got it wrong
Dark mode beat light in a B2B SaaS test even with lower CTR – showing how audience context and industry cues shape performance.
searchengineland.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
How to use LLMs to humanize your content and scale your research

See how working with LLMs can make your content more human by turning customer, expert, and competitor data into usable insights.
#seo #smm
How to use LLMs to humanize your content and scale your research
See how working with LLMs can make your content more human by turning customer, expert, and competitor data into usable insights.
searchengineland.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Well-Known SEO Explains Why AI Agents Are Coming For You & What To Do Now

This IMHO interview explores Marie Haynes’ view of an agent-led future, and why the SEOs who master agentic systems early will hold a critical advantage.
#seo #smm
Well-Known SEO Explains Why AI Agents Are Coming For You & What To Do Now via @sejournal, @theshelleywalsh
This IMHO interview explores Marie Haynes’ view of an agent-led future, and why the SEOs who master agentic systems early will hold a critical advantage.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ask A PPC: What Are Learning Periods In Digital Marketing?

This week's Ask a PPC digs into how learning periods influence auction dynamics, conversion modeling, and the predictability of performance shifts.
#seo #smm
Ask A PPC: What Are Learning Periods In Digital Marketing? via @sejournal, @navahf
This week's Ask a PPC digs into how learning periods influence auction dynamics, conversion modeling, and the predictability of performance shifts.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Brand protection in PPC: How to protect your brand and prevent risks by Bluepear

Read this PPC protection guide to learn how to build a strong brand-protection strategy in paid search – and how to stop brand bidding and prevent ad hijacking.
#seo #smm
Brand protection in PPC: How to protect your brand and prevent risks by Bluepear
Read this PPC protection guide to learn how to build a strong brand-protection strategy in paid search – and how to stop brand bidding and prevent ad hijacking.
searchengineland.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
WordPress Meets Vibe Coding: White-Labeled Platform & API For Search-Ready AI Websites

Find out how WordPress & vibe coding can come together for rapid client website creation, under your agency's brand.
#seo #smm
WordPress Meets Vibe Coding: White-Labeled Platform & API For Search-Ready AI Websites
Find out how WordPress & vibe coding can come together for rapid client website creation, under your agency's brand.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
YouTube Adds Comments To Shorts Ads, Expands To Mobile Web

YouTube adds comment sections to eligible Shorts ads, lets creators link to brand websites, and expands Shorts ads to mobile web browsers.
#smm #youtube
YouTube Adds Comments To Shorts Ads, Expands To Mobile Web via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube adds comment sections to eligible Shorts ads, lets creators link to brand websites, and expands Shorts ads to mobile web browsers.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Instagram is Using AI to Generate SEO Summaries of Posts

Maybe, the Meta symbol actually reprents the ouroboros of AI content.
#instagram #meta
Instagram is Using AI to Generate SEO Summaries of Posts
Maybe, the Meta symbol actually reprents the ouroboros of AI content.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Reddit Updates Verification Indicators

Reddit's moving its verification markers more into line with other apps.
#seo #smm
Reddit Updates Verification Indicators
Reddit's moving its verification markers more into line with other apps.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
TikTok Partners with DoubleVerify to Offer More Ad Performance Insight

The expanded partnership will provide more data on TikTok ad response.
#smm #tiktok
TikTok Partners with DoubleVerify to Offer More Ad Performance Insight
The expanded partnership will provide more data on TikTok ad response.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
YouTube, TikTok and Instagram Remain the Top Apps for Teens

The report also looks at AI usage, and how teens are using the latest chatbots.
#instagram #tiktok #youtube
YouTube, TikTok and Instagram Remain the Top Apps for Teens
The report also looks at AI usage, and how teens are using the latest chatbots.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Meta Launches Reels Algorithm Controls to US Users

Now, you can manually alter what topics Meta thinks you're interested in.
#meta #smm
Meta Launches Reels Algorithm Controls to US Users
Now, you can manually alter what topics Meta thinks you're interested in.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Google Expands Preferred Sources & Publisher AI Partnerships

Google expands Preferred Sources to English users worldwide and launches pilot AI partnerships with publishers.
#google #seo
Google Expands Preferred Sources & Publisher AI Partnerships via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google expands Preferred Sources to English users worldwide and launches pilot AI partnerships with publishers.
www.searchenginejournal.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
YouTube Expands Shorts Ad Options

More ways to grab attention, and drive response with Shorts promotions.
#smm #youtube
YouTube Expands Shorts Ad Options
More ways to grab attention, and drive response with Shorts promotions.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Semify acquires Dragon Metrics to strengthen global SEO, AI reporting

Semify is a white-label digital marketing platform. Dragon Metrics is an international SEO and AI reporting provider.
#seo #smm
Semify acquires Dragon Metrics to strengthen global SEO, AI reporting
Semify is a white-label digital marketing platform. Dragon Metrics is an international SEO and AI reporting provider.
searchengineland.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Shopify launches Product Network to blend items across merchants

Shopify’s Product Network lets advertisers reach shoppers across multiple merchant sites with contextually relevant products.
#seo #smm
Shopify launches Product Network to blend items across merchants
Shopify’s Product Network lets advertisers reach shoppers across multiple merchant sites with contextually relevant products.
searchengineland.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
LinkedIn introduces Reserved Ads, ad personalization, new AI tools

LinkedIn’s updates help B2B marketers reach buyers earlier with faster creative workflows, smarter targeting, and stronger feed visibility.
#linkedin #smm
LinkedIn introduces Reserved Ads, ad personalization, new AI tools
LinkedIn’s updates help B2B marketers reach buyers earlier with faster creative workflows, smarter targeting, and stronger feed visibility.
searchengineland.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Google launches natural language Developer Assistant for Google Ads API

Google’s new Developer Assistant lets advertisers and developers use plain language to generate, run, and export Google Ads API queries.
#google #seo
Google launches natural language Developer Assistant for Google Ads API
Google’s new Developer Assistant lets advertisers and developers use plain language to generate, run, and export Google Ads API queries.
searchengineland.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM