A federal court has dismissed Google's DMCA claims against SerpApi, a web scraping API, ruling that blocking scrapers from public search results is not copyright circumvention. This decision could have significant implications for businesses trying to get found by AI search tools.
Anthropic's Claude, a cutting-edge AI model, can now learn new skills by watching videos of humans performing tasks, marking a significant milestone in AI's ability to adapt and learn from visual content.
Google's AI Overviews have revolutionized the way users interact with search results, now handling most searches without a single click. This update aims to provide more accurate and efficient answers to users' queries, with significant implications for businesses trying to get discovered and cited by AI search.
Google continues to enhance its AI search data, expanding its coverage in Search Console and Merchant Center. However, crucial metrics such as clicks and individual queries remain missing, limiting marketers' abilities to gauge the effectiveness of their strategies. This update highlights the ongoing challenge of accessing complete and accurate data for AI-driven search performance.

A recent Semrush analysis reveals that only 15.2% of ChatGPT topic categories have a clear brand owner, challenging the effectiveness of SEO alone in determining topic ownership.
Google has released a new Business Profile Playbook to help local businesses optimize their online presence for AI-driven local search results. This move aims to improve the accuracy and relevance of local search results, enhancing the user experience and boosting business visibility. By following this playbook, local businesses can increase their chances of getting discovered and cited by AI tools like Google AI Overviews.

Google has rolled out its 3.5 Flash-Lite AI model in Google Search, a significant upgrade that enhances search experiences and agentic workflows. This model is faster and more cost-effective, delivering 350 output tokens per second and outperforming prior Flash-Lite generations. Businesses should optimize their online presence for AI search to stay competitive.
Discover how AI Overviews Visibility can help your business get discovered and cited by AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Learn how to track what spot-checks miss and stay ahead of the competition.

A recent study by João da Silva and a VisibilityAI researcher reveals that framing your brand's category correctly can significantly impact its visibility on AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews. The study tested 12 athletic apparel brands in the U.K. under two different category framings: athleisure and athletic footwear. By optimizing category framing, businesses can increase their chances of being recommended by AI search engines.
Google's Liz Reid recently discussed persistent autonomous search, a revolutionary change in how users interact with search. This new technology uses six triggers to continuously seek answers, potentially altering local SEO strategies forever. Learn how it affects your business's online visibility.
Discover how to improve your brand sentiment and track your presence in AI Overviews with expert strategies. Don't let spot-checks miss your business's online reputation.
Boost your online visibility by understanding why Google crawls but doesn't index your pages. Learn a step-by-step plan to resolve the issue and get found by AI search engines.
Google is integrating Local Services Ads into Google Ads, expanding its Performance Max pay-per-lead campaigns with bidding, reporting, and management changes starting in August 2026. This move aims to simplify local service advertising and improve business visibility on Google, ultimately driving more leads and sales for small businesses.

Google is integrating Local Services Ads into the Google Ads interface, replacing the standalone LSA dashboard with a new Performance Max campaign designed specifically for local service businesses. This change will simplify campaign management and introduce tighter integration with Google Business Profiles.
Google's Business Profile and Product Knowledge Panel cards have propelled it to the second-most-cited domain in AI search, creating opportunities for local businesses to boost their online visibility.

The way search engines deliver results has changed with the introduction of AI-driven personalized search, where answers are tailored to individual users. This shift from universal rankings to individual recommendations requires businesses to adapt their SEO strategies. Understanding how AI personalizes search experiences is crucial for businesses to get discovered and cited by AI tools.
ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot, has started showing two ads in the footer of its search results, a significant change that may impact local SEO and AI search visibility for businesses. As a result, local small businesses and marketers must adapt to this new trend to remain visible in AI-powered search results.
A recent study reveals that AI answers about businesses' locations are often incorrect, including wrong postcodes, closed-business claims, and invented services. Learn how to audit your business information across five popular AI platforms to avoid misleading customers.
Google has downplayed many Search Console 'error' reports, stating that the tool was never meant to be a checklist of things to fix. This change may impact local businesses trying to optimize their online presence and get discovered by AI search tools like Google.
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