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Short audio briefings on search, AI, local rankings, and practical moves for service businesses.
Episode 6 · July 3, 2026
Episode 6: Missing Reviews, AI Browsing Your Site, and Penalty Warnings
This week, we cover a concerning issue with Google Business Profile reviews disappearing, the growing threat of fraudulent DMCA takedowns, how AI is changing search queries, Google's Chrome Auto-Browse acting on your website, and a critical warning about additive penalties for Google Business Profile violations.
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Episode 5 · June 26, 2026
Episode 5: Google's Spam Update, GBP Messaging & AI Accessibility
This week, we cover Google's latest spam update targeting AI manipulation, new messaging features in Google Business Profiles, the critical role of website accessibility for AI agents, Google's affirmation that 'GEO is still SEO,' and the significant traffic boost from AI recommendations. Stay updated on the latest trends affecting local business visibility.
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Episode 4 · June 19, 2026
Episode 4: AI Files, AI Mode Agents, GBP Access, and Bot Pressure
This week's SEO News Roundup covers Google's guidance on llms.txt and AI markdown files, AI Mode information agents, Google Business Profile access issues, Local Finder changes, recovered Search Console link reports, and AI bot pressure.
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Episode 3 · June 12, 2026
Episode 3: AI Reports, GBP Data, Zero-Click Search, and Review Risk
This week's SEO News Roundup covers Google's AI visibility reports, Business Profile data in Analytics and Gemini, zero-click search pressure, review reply rejection risks, and post-core-update volatility.
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Episode 2 · June 5, 2026
Episode 2: AI Visibility Reports, GBP Analytics, and Review Risk
This week’s SEO News Roundup covers Google’s new AI visibility reporting in Search Console, AI Search controls, the completed May 2026 core update, Google Business Profile data coming to Google Analytics, and review-system risks for local businesses.
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Episode 1 · May 29, 2026
Episode 1: AI Search, Core Updates, and Local SEO Trust Signals
A weekly roundup covering Google’s May 2026 core update, AI Mode, Google Business Profile signals, Preferred Sources, and what local service businesses should watch next.
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