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Google’s top ranking factors, according to 131 SEO professionals

Google ranking factors survey

Search intent ranks highest, backlinks remain influential, and original research outperforms scaled AI content in perceived ranking impact.

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Google’s target bidding shake-up: Why PPC marketers have been here before

Reva Minkoff explored Google’s target bidding changes and why lessons from a decade ago could help PPC marketers adapt.

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How to optimize your website for AI search

Learning how to optimize your website for AI search is one of the hottest skills for marketers right now, because the audience for these tools is growing fast. Monthly unique visitors to the major answer engines climbed from 634 million in Q1 2025 to 904 million in Q1 2026, up more than 40% in a year, according to Wix Studio.

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Two Truths and a Lie About Digital PR

You don’t need an agency for digital PR. Debbie Chew shares her CIDER framework, a real $1M campaign recovery, and how to get your brand cited by AI.

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How much does AEO cost? Pricing by agency, tools, and software

How much does AEO cost? The short answer is roughly $30 a month for a monitoring tool you run yourself to over $15,000 a month for a full-service agency program that handles everything for you — with a wide middle in between.

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AI Overviews may be affecting Shopping ad CTR and impressions

AI Overviews may be reducing Shopping ad impressions while concentrating clicks among higher-intent searches.

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Google tests traditional Search campaigns in AI Mode

Google is testing exact and phrase match Search ads in AI Mode when users show clear, direct intent.

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SMX Now: Find the entity gaps holding back your content strategy

Your Schema Says One Thing. Google's NLP Sees Another. That Gap Is Your Content Strategy

See how to audit entity recognition, uncover competitor advantages, and strengthen your brand’s visibility. Join us for the next SMX Now.

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The SEO warning signs before organic traffic falls

The SEO warning signs that appear before organic traffic falls

A healthy traffic graph can mask lost commercial visibility. Find the signals hiding in your rankings, queries, landing pages, and leads.

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How To Build Site Authority and Multi-Channel Relevance in the Age of AI

Discover how to build site authority in an AI-driven world using off-site campaigns. Learn to utilize off-site signals, enhance LLM visibility, and optimize content ROI.

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