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Pew Data Shows 84% of Adults on YouTube, Highlighting Continued Platform Growth
New data from Pew Research Center shows that YouTube and Facebook continue to be the leading social media platforms in the U.S., with 84% of adults using YouTube and 71% using Facebook. However, emerging platforms like TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and
Google Clarifies Gemini 3’s Role in Search After Misinterpreted Comments on Auto-Routing Queries
Google has clarified how Gemini 3 will be used in Search after comments from Jonathon Heard, Google’s industry head for insurance, sparked confusion at an event hosted by Simply Business in London. While Heard suggested that complex queries would be
Q3 Google CTR Report Shows Brand Searches Spreading Clicks Beyond the Top Spot
Advanced Web Ranking’s latest Q3 2025 report highlights notable changes in Google organic clickthrough behavior, showing shifts in how users interact with branded, commercial, and longer queries. The analysis compares July–September with April–June, using an international dataset that captures broad
Introducing the Branded Queries Filter in Google Search Console
On November 20, 2025, Google announced a new feature in its Search Console Performance Report called the branded queries filter. This tool builds on last month’s Query groups launch and helps website owners better understand how traffic comes to their
Google Introduces Gemini 3 to Enhance AI Mode in Search
Google has launched Gemini 3, its most advanced AI model yet, into Search’s AI Mode, marking the first time a Gemini model is available on launch day in Search. Available now to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the
New Study Reveals Differences Between Google Rankings and LLM Citations
A new report highlights notable differences between how large language models (LLMs) cite sources and how websites rank on Google. Search Atlas, a company specializing in SEO software, analyzed over 18,000 queries to compare citations from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini,
Adobe to Purchase Semrush for $1.9 Billion Cash Deal
Adobe and Semrush have announced a definitive agreement for Adobe to acquire Semrush, a leading brand visibility platform, in an all-cash transaction valued at about $1.9 billion. Adobe will pay $12.00 per share, folding Semrush’s SEO and generative engine optimization
Cloudflare Outage Sparks Surge in 5xx Errors: SEO Implications
A recent Cloudflare disruption resulted in a notable rise in 5xx server errors affecting numerous websites and applications behind its network. This widespread issue means both users and search engine crawlers are encountering similar errors. From an SEO standpoint, such
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