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Global keyword research, backlink page types, and more (January 2026) 36 minutes ago ahrefs.com We’ve got 17 updates this month – from unlocking global keyword research to deeper link analysis and more actionable site monitoring. Let’s dive in. Cited pages and cited domains API endpoints You can now programmatically pull the pages and domains…Read more ›

Google Shows How To Check Passage Indexing via @sejournal, @martinibuster 12 hours ago www.searchenginejournal.com Google's John Mueller offered a simple solution to the question of whether a passage is indexed and is ready to rank. The post Google Shows How To Check Passage Indexing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

What 1,000 Businesses Reveal About Growth in 2026 [Webinar] via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell 13 hours ago www.searchenginejournal.com Join Jeff Hirz as he unveils key insights on growth and efficiency based on data from 1,000 businesses planning for 2026. The post What 1,000 Businesses Reveal About Growth in 2026 [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Your local rankings look fine. So why are calls disappearing? 14 hours ago searchengineland.com AI local packs and ads are shrinking organic space. New data shows why calls drop even when 3-pack positions hold — and what you must change.

Google Releases Core Update Targeting Discover Feed via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern 15 hours ago www.searchenginejournal.com Google has started a Discover core update. The rollout may take up to two weeks, with expansion to more countries and languages later. The post Google Releases Core Update Targeting Discover Feed appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

February 2026 Google Discover Core Update Rolling Out - Local Impact 15 hours ago www.seroundtable.com Google has released its first core update of 2026, which is focused on just Google Discover. Google named it the February 2026 Discover core update. This one is rolling over the next two weeks or so just English language users in the US and at some point will roll out beyond that to all countries and languages.

Google releases February 2026 Discover core update 16 hours ago searchengineland.com Google’s Discover core update prioritizes locally relevant content based on a user’s country while reducing sensational and clickbait content.

Google Ads no longer runs on keywords. It runs on intent. 17 hours ago searchengineland.com If you’re still building Google Ads around keywords, you’re behind. Here's what that means for eligibility, structure, and PPC strategy.

Google says AI search is driving an ‘expansionary moment’ 18 hours ago searchengineland.com AI-powered search is driving record engagement and ad growth, as executives say new experiences are adding usage, not replacing queries.