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Hi folks,

Happy first Monday of 2025. I hope you are well and having a great start to this new year.

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Now, let’s dive in:

1- Hottest Search news of the week:        

??Google algorithm updates 2024 in review: 4 core updates and 3 spam updates by Barry Schwartz

?? Google Ads plans major AI Push in 2025, reshaping search marketing by Anu Adegbola

?? Wrapping up 2024 | Search Off the Record

2- SEO tip        

What’s SEO branding and why is it important?

?? SEO in 2025: What’s Next? ??

The SEO landscape is ever-evolving, and 2025 is set to bring significant shifts. To stay ahead, here are the 5 key trends to watch:

1?? Diversification of Organic User Acquisition

• Beyond Google: Platforms like TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube are emerging as powerful search engines.
• Generative AI Competitors: Tools such as Perplexity and SearchGPT are reshaping search dynamics.

2?? Increased Importance of Technical SEO

• AI-Generated Content Surge: With the rise in AI-generated content, maintaining technical SEO is crucial to ensure site performance and relevance.
• JavaScript SEO: Understanding and optimizing JavaScript is becoming essential as client-side rendering remains complex.

3?? Generative AI as a Professional Assistant

• Efficiency Booster: Leveraging AI tools can streamline workflows, data analysis, and content creation, making them indispensable in SEO strategies.

4?? Shift from Keywords to Subtopics

• Comprehensive Coverage: Instead of targeting individual keywords, focus on in-depth exploration of subtopics to address the entire user decision-making process.
• User Intent Focus: Align content strategies with user intent to meet evolving search behaviors.

5?? Emphasis on EEAT (Expertise, Experience, Authority, Trust)

• Experience Matters: Beyond authority, showcasing real-world experience will distinguish top-performing content.
• Fewer Opportunities to Win: With AI overviews leading to more zero-click searches, it's vital to build trust and provide unique value to capture audience attention. Sitebulb

?? The search landscape is diversifying. Embracing these trends, refining strategies, and leveraging new tools will be key to thriving in 2025.

Let’s rock SEO in 2025 together! ??

3- PPC tip        

?? Top 5 PPC Trends and Predictions for 2025 ??

As we approach 2025, the Pay-Per-Click (PPC) landscape is set to undergo significant transformations. To stay ahead, here are the top 5 trends to watch:

1?? AI and Automation Dominate Strategies Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role in creating ads, selecting keywords, and managing campaigns. From crafting ad copy to audience targeting, AI will be integral to PPC strategies.

2?? Integration Across Platforms AI's influence will extend beyond ads to website layouts, creatives, email sequences, and product recommendations.

3?? Balancing AI with Brand Identity While AI offers efficiency, it's essential to ensure that automated recommendations align with your brand's unique identity.

4?? Enhanced Ad Personalization Advancements in AI will lead to better efficiency and deeper insights into trends and data analysis, enabling more relevant audience targeting and creative ad generation.

5?? Strategic Oversight and Risk Management.

The role of PPC managers will evolve from tactical execution to strategic oversight, focusing on risk management and ensuring that AI-driven optimizations align with business goals.

?? Staying informed and adaptable is key to navigating the evolving PPC landscape. Embrace these trends to optimize your campaigns and achieve success in 2025.

Read this blog on Top PPC trends by Anu Adegbola.

4- Top search articles        

?? Local SEO in 2025: banes, blessings, and predictions by Miriam Ellis

?? The Rise of LLM Traffic: An AI SEO Study About the Future of Search by David Bell

?? 24 SEO Insights & Tips for 2025 by @Inessa Bokhan

?? SEO depreciation - what would happen if you did nothing? By Will Critchlow

 5- Tools + resources        

This week’s resources is a free tool to compare your website’s Web Vitals against the competition

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And that’s all, folks.

Lots of love.

Toni Navarro