SEO blog The May 2026 SEO Update by Yoast recap Each month, we host an SEO update covering the latest in search and AI. In this edition, Carolyn Shelby and Alex Moss discussed Google’s latest AI-driven changes, the impact of AI on content creation, and why simply publishing more content is no longer enough, and could even backfire. Read this recap for the highlights or watch the full May 2026 SEO Update by Yoast to dive deeper. Watch the full recap on YouTube  to dive deeper into these topics, hear some examples and hear the answer to audience questions. Google’s preferred sources are a boost for publishers Google released a guide to preferred sources in Google Search for web publishers , allowing users to signal their preference for specific news outlets. This is particularly useful for publishers reliant on ad revenue, as it helps drive more impressions from loyal readers.…