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May 13, 2024

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Good morning.

Today’s roundup:

1) Google Search results without SGE jump to 65%, up from 25%.

2) Meta launches new AI-generated image and text features for advertisers.

3) Google Search Ranking Update Volatility Starting On May 9th.

I am seeing signs of a possible Google search ranking update today, May 9th, between a spike in early chatter this morning within the SEO industry and many of the tools showing a significant lift in ranking volatility in the Google Search results.

4) LinkedIn Report: AI Skills Now Must-Have For Marketers.

5) Report Finds Social Media Is Key for SMB Promotions.

6) Facebook’s referral traffic for publishers down 50% in 12 months.

7) Google Began Enforcing The Site Reputation Abuse Policy Last Night.

8) WhatsApp Launches Refreshed UI Elements.

9) Google Launches New ‘Saved Comparisons’ Feature For Analytics.

10) Google Tests New Search Notes Button.

11) Google Analytics Gains Google Ads Conversion Performance Beta.

12) Google: Sites Hit By The Old Helpful Content Update Can Recover & Grow.

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