Google releases August 2026 spam update: What marketers need to know
Google‘s August 2026 spam update finished rolling out on August 21. Learn what changed, what didn‘t, and how to read your data.
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Reddit's citations in ChatGPT fall from 3.8% to 0.5%
Promptwatch says Reddit‘s share of ChatGPT citations fell 86% in four days. OpenAI says it hasn‘t changed how it picks sources.
Microsoft Clarity adds an AI Scrape-to-Referral Ratio
Microsoft Clarity‘s AI Scrape-to-Referral Ratio compares what AI crawlers take from your site with what they send back.
How topical authority spreads (and where it doesn’t) in ChatGPT [Study]
Can authority in one ChatGPT topic help you win another? Our study shows where topical authority carries over — and where it stops.
Search Has Changed. And So Have We.
Discover why Semrush is evolving its brand — and what the new era of brand visibility means for how marketers compete, get found, and win.
How AI Tools Influence the Modern Buyer Journey: A Survey of 1,000+ US Consumers
AI is reshaping how people discover and buy products. Our survey of 1,000+ U.S. shoppers reveals how AI influences research, brand discovery, and purchases.
Bing Now Shows Which Pages Get Cited in AI Answers
Bing Webmaster Tools now shows how often your content is cited in AI answers. See what the dashboard tracks, what‘s missing, and how to act on the data.
We Analyzed 248K Reddit Posts: What Drives Visibility in AI Search [Study]
We analyzed 248,000 Reddit posts to uncover what makes certain threads appear in AI search results. Learn which post types, engagement levels, and formats drive visibility.
Google Search Live Launches in U.S. with Voice and Camera AI Features
Google launched Search Live in the U.S., adding voice and camera AI search. Here’s what it means for SEO and how to adapt.
Google’s Bringing AI Mode to Chrome Browser
Google is rolling out AI features in the Chrome address bar that make AI Mode more accessible to users.