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- What happened when 6.8m people were told real Monet art was AI
by Phill Agnew on August 3, 2026 at 2:30 pmAI content is polarizing. When users spot that AI was used in art, backlash often follows. So, let’s run a quick experiment.
- HubSpot AEO vs. Otterly: Platform or standalone tool?
by HubSpot Staff on July 30, 2026 at 11:00 amHere’s the question most teams are actually trying to answer: do you need a standalone tool to monitor how your brand shows up in AI search, or do you need something that connects that monitoring to the content and CRM workflows that let you act on it?
- Profound vs. Semrush AEO: What each tool actually doesby HubSpot Staff on July 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Profound and Semrush have both staked out positions in the answer engine optimization space, but they’re built for different teams with different goals. This post breaks down what each tool actually does, where they differ on engine coverage, prompt research, dashboards, and pricing, and how to decide which one fits your workflow.
- SEO tools marketers rely on (free & paid options)
by Zoe Ashbridge on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 pmSEO might feel like it’s under threat with the rise of AI. But the data tells a different story — SEO tools are still a must-have for marketers. In a HubSpot survey, 27% of marketers agreed that the biggest ROI channel of this year was the website, blog, and SEO.
- HubSpot AEO vs. Rank Prompt: Which AI visibility tool should you choose?by HubSpot Staff on July 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm
AI search is no longer a niche experiment. According to HubSpot’s own research, 42% of buyers now use AI search as part of their evaluation process — and it’s the top predictor of purchase intent. Brands that show up in those answers earn the conversation before a prospect even clicks.
- Paid Search Absorbed Organic’s Collapse – Then Q2 Slowed Down via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
by Brooke Osmundson on August 4, 2026 at 12:00 pmGoogle paid search growth slowed in Q2 2026. See what tougher comparisons and shifting ad spend mean for PPC budgets and H2 planning. The post Paid Search Absorbed Organic’s Collapse – Then Q2 Slowed Down appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
- WooCommerce Social Login WordPress Plugin Enables Full Site Takeover via @sejournal, @martinibusterby Roger Montti on August 3, 2026 at 11:26 pm
WooCommerce Social Login vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to gain full control of ecommerce sites. The post WooCommerce Social Login WordPress Plugin Enables Full Site Takeover appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
- Snapchat Clamps Down On AI-Generated Videos via @sejournal, @martinibusterby Roger Montti on August 3, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Snap announced that it is removing wholly AI-generated videos from Snapchat's Spotlight recommendations in favor of promoting authentic human-authored experiences. The post Snapchat Clamps Down On AI-Generated Videos appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
- Open Knowledge Format v0.2 Adds A Trust Layer – No AI Agent Reads It Yet via @sejournal, @slobodanmanicby Slobodan Manic on August 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm
No agent reads your OKF bundle. Write one anyway: v0.2's provenance and staleness fields expose every claim your website cannot defend. The post Open Knowledge Format v0.2 Adds A Trust Layer – No AI Agent Reads It Yet appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
- Why AI Recommends Your Competitor & What To Do About It via @sejournal, @lorenbakerby Loren Baker on August 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Kris Jones says one word decides whether AI recommends your brand: synthesis. Here's what that means for where you spend next quarter's budget. The post Why AI Recommends Your Competitor & What To Do About It appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
- How to Build AI Automations With Claude Cowork
by Michael Stelzner on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 amWondering how to start building real automations for your business? Curious what it actually takes to get an AI agent working across your entire tech stack? In this article, you'll discover tips to use Claude Cowork to plan, build, and deploy AI automations. Claude Cowork: A Human-Friendly Agentic AI Platform Most people still interact with The post How to Build AI Automations With Claude Cowork appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
- How to Grow on Instagram Without Reels
by Michael Stelzner on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 amWant to grow on Instagram but dread the idea of filming yourself on camera every day? Wondering if there's a content format that drives real followers and revenue without requiring you to become a full-time video creator? In this article, you'll discover how to use Instagram carousels to build a loyal following, generate leads, and The post How to Grow on Instagram Without Reels appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
- How Open-Weight AI Models Could Save Your Business Thousands
by Michael Stelzner on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 amWorried about AI pricing model costs rising out of your budget? Curious whether there's a way to run capable AI models without paying premium subscription fees every month? In this article, you'll discover how open-weight AI models work, what hardware and software are needed to run them locally, and how to choose the right model The post How Open-Weight AI Models Could Save Your Business Thousands appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
- YouTube on TV: What Marketers Need to Know
by Michael Stelzner on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 amWondering what YouTube's aggressive push into living rooms means for your channel strategy? Want to learn how to make sure your YouTube content looks great on a 65-inch screen? In this article, you'll discover how to optimize your YouTube channel for TV viewers, create content that works on connected TVs, and use new YouTube features The post YouTube on TV: What Marketers Need to Know appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
- How to Turn What You Know Into AI Tools People Will Pay For
by Michael Stelzner on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 amWondering how to package your years of hard-won expertise into something clients can use on their own? Curious whether AI could turn your frameworks and processes into a product that generates recurring revenue? In this article, you’ll discover how to identify the right opportunities to productize your expertise with AI, structure AI-powered tools using the The post How to Turn What You Know Into AI Tools People Will Pay For appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
- AI Search Data Is Now in Google Search Console: Here’s What You Need to Know
by Jeff Durante on August 3, 2026 at 4:00 pmKey Takeaways For two years, AI search performance has operated as a black box. Brands could see that AI Overviews were growing, that click-through rates were falling, and that something had changed in how Google surfaced content. But first-party data on what was actually happening inside AI features was not available. Google changed that on
- How to Get the Most Out of the New AnswerThePublic (2026 Guide)
by Pedro Pereira on July 31, 2026 at 4:00 pmIf you just logged into the new AnswerThePublic for the first time, there’s a lot more going on than the tool you might remember. The version most people know was a keyword visualization tool. Type in a topic, get a wheel of questions people are searching. That version was useful. The new AnswerThePublic is a
- TikTok Gives Creators More Control Over Keyword Metadata: What It Means for Social Search
by Kayla Bautista on July 29, 2026 at 4:00 pmKey Takeaways TikTok has introduced a new way for creators and brands to improve how their content is discovered. The platform now allows users to manage the TikTok keyword metadata associated with their videos, including removing irrelevant keywords and suggesting new ones that better match the content. TikTok will continue reviewing these changes before they
- Google Officially Ends FAQ Rich Results: Should You Remove FAQ Schema?
by ryanvelez on July 27, 2026 at 4:00 pmKey Takeaways Google has officially ended support for Google FAQ rich results, bringing a long-running transition to a close. For many marketers, the announcement may sound like a significant change. In reality, most websites stopped receiving FAQ rich results back in 2023 when Google limited the feature to government and health websites. The latest update
- Ubersuggest Is Now Inside ChatGPT. Here’s What It Does
by Pedro Pereira on July 24, 2026 at 4:00 pmIf you use ChatGPT for your marketing (content ideas, outlines, copy, strategy), you’ve probably run into the same wall: the AI doesn’t know what’s actually ranking. It doesn’t know how competitive a keyword is. It doesn’t know whether 500 monthly searches is high or low for your industry. It doesn’t know if your competitors are