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Google launches Search profiles, giving eligible creators a customizable page for articles, social posts, and followers. U.S.-only at launch.
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Aleyda Solis analyzed US and UK SISTRIX data from Google's May core update, finding visibility patterns tied to source type and market fit.
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The UK's CMA has imposed a new conduct requirement on Google Search, letting publishers opt out of AI features and requiring clearer content attribution.
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Microsoft announced Web IQ, a set of grounding APIs that connect AI agents to Bing's index. Pricing and general availability remain unclear.
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Google is testing Search Console controls and reports for AI Search visibility, including AI-specific impressions data for some UK sites.
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SISTRIX data from German-language ChatGPT responses shows citation patterns changed after GPT-5.5 appeared. The company compares it to a core update.
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Google's May core update finished rolling out on after nearly 12 days. SEO professionals described the update as heavier than March.
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New research reveals Google star ratings don't predict business success, but active online reputation management does, especially as AI systems compress local.
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Many Google I/O demos ended in transactions, bookings, or task completion. The consumer path is clear, but business visibility isn't.
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AI Overview tracking can tell different stories depending on the prompts, query types, and markets included in the sample.