Ahrefs launched a monthly dashboard comparing Google and ChatGPT referral traffic so you can track AI search as a measurable channel. The post Ahrefs Launches Tracker Comparing ChatGPT & Google Referral Traffic appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

High severity vulnerability hits Redirection for Contact Form 7 plugin, affecting over 300,000 WordPress sites The post WordPress Contact Form 7 Redirection Plugin Vulnerability Hits 300k Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Explore Optmyzr’s study on Amazon leaving Google Ads: why clicks increased but value declined, and what it means for advertisers across industries. The post Breaking Down Optmyzr’s Study on Amazon’s Exit from Google Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google's Barry Pollard explains why CrUX and Search Console often report different Core Web Vitals results. Learn how page-view vs. URL-level methods lead to mismatches. The post Google: Why CrUX & Search Console Don’t Match On Core Web Vitals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s AI Overviews show how self-cannibalization works. Kevin Indig revisits product cannibalization with lessons from Apple, Netflix, Amazon, and what it means for marketers. The post Standby As Google Cannibalizes Itself (While Also Devouring All Of Us) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Smaller travel brands appear more often in Google’s AI results, yet major players still dominate. Here’s where challenger sites can focus for impact. The post Are Google’s AI Travel Results Uncovering More Hidden Gems? [Data Study] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

OpenAI announced a new discounted subscription tier that will initially be available only in India. The post OpenAI Announces Low-Cost Subscription Plan: ChatGPT Go appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Trends API launch starts with "quite small" pilot group, John Mueller confirms. Not expected to be a "big SEO event." The post Google Trends API Alpha: Mueller Confirms Small Pilot Group appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

LinkedIn notifications now alert you when posts drive profile views & followers. Learn how these real-time analytics can help. The post LinkedIn Alerts You When Posts Drive Profile Views & Followers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

A peer-reviewed study finds LLMs often prefer AI-written content over human text in pairwise tests. The post AI Systems Often Prefer AI-Written Content, Study Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google makes Merchant API generally available and announces plans to sunset the Content API. New features include order tracking, issue resolution, and Product Studio. The post Google Makes Merchant API Generally Available: What’s New appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

ROAS looks great in reports, but it can distort your strategy. Here’s how to rethink your KPIs for long-term growth, not just short-term wins. The post Why CMOs Should Rethink ROAS As A North Star Metric appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

From AI disruption to vanishing attribution, this breakdown of CMO challenges offers a realistic view and tactical path through one of marketing’s most volatile years. The post Why The Last Year Has Been The Biggest Challenge For CMOs appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

A software engineer fed up by SEO spam in mainstream search engines creates a brand new one from scratch. The post Tired Of SEO Spam, Software Engineer Creates A New Search Engine appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

OpenAI updated GPT-5 to make it less distant and detached. The post OpenAI Updates GPT-5 To Make It Warmer And Friendlier appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Set clearer Instagram goals, streamline planning, and create a consistent visual tone with this practical content calendar guide and free downloadable template. The post How To Create Your Instagram Content Plan (With Free Template) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google updates iOS App Install campaigns with new ad formats, smarter bidding, and privacy-first measurement. Here’s what it means and how marketers can adapt. The post Google Expands iOS App Marketing Capabilities appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google's John Mueller offered his opinion about a reported Core Web Vitals poisoning attack The post Google Answers Question About Core Web Vitals “Poisoning” appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

A study of 8.7M Google results finds review engagement correlates strongest with Local Pack visibility, with tactics varying by industry. The post Local SEO Best Practices Aren’t Universal: Yext Study appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

A Reddit thread about a sharp crawl drop prompted guidance from Google’s John Mueller. Here’s how to diagnose the cause. The post Googlebot Crawl Slump? Mueller Points To Server Errors appeared first on Search Engine Journal.