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🔥 What’s Making Headlines

1. Threads vs. X: Zuckerberg’s platform adds millions as it widens its lead over Musk’s X. (Source)

2. AI in SEO: Ahrefs breaks down exactly what the AI revolution means for the future of search rankings. (Source)

3. LinkedIn Citations: AI search responses are increasingly citing LinkedIn articles as authoritative sources. (Source)

4. Google SEO Warning: John Mueller clarifies why free subdomain hosting is making SEO significantly harder for creators. (Source)

5. Reddit Growth: New data shows Reddit's organic traffic has doubled since 2022, becoming a primary search destination. (Source)

6. Mobile-First Indexing: A comprehensive guide on everything you must know to survive the mobile-first era. (Source)

✨ Can't Miss Updates

7. Vibe Coding: Moz explores the new "Vibe Coding" trend and how it's reshaping SEO tools. (Source)

8. AI Agents at Work: Monday.com integrates AI agents to provide real-time platform insights directly in Slack. (Source)

9. The Great Decoupling: Growth Memo analyzes the massive shift in how platforms and content are separating. (Source)

10. Smart 404 Pages: Transform your WordPress dead ends into "discovery" pages to retain traffic. (Source)

11. Local SEO Secrets: A study of 50 million search results reveals the secret to ranking in the local 3-pack. (Source)

12. Mastering Cold Email: A step-by-step guide to fixing your outreach channel for better conversions. (Source)

📈 Trends You Need to Know

13. 2026 Branding: Discover the top branding and design trends that will dominate the landscape this year. (Source)

14. Content Strategy 2026: WordStream highlights the critical content marketing shifts you can't ignore. (Source)

15. CTR Boosters: 4 actionable SEO tips designed specifically to skyrocket your click-through rates. (Source)

16. AI Misleading Brands: Why Google AI overviews are sometimes providing misleading info about major brands. (Source)

17. Returns Strategy: Why letting people keep their returns might actually be your most profitable move. (Source)

18. SEO Persistence: Why many core aspects of SEO will actually stay the same through 2026. (Source)

👀 News That Everyone’s Talking About

19. Gemini Trivia: Ever wonder how "Nano Banana" got its name? Google spills the story. (Source)

20. LinkedIn Indexing: Chris Long shares a pro tip on how to see exactly how Google is indexing your activity. (Source)

21. Link-in-Comments Fix: SparkToro explains how to overcome the reach penalty for links on social platforms. (Source)

22. Google Pixel Features: The "clever" features making the Pixel a top contender for marketers on the go. (Source)

23. Content Writing Mastery: Backlinko’s updated definitive guide to writing content that ranks. (Source)

24. AI News Usage: New data on how the general public is actually consuming AI-generated news. (Source)

🚀 This Week’s Top Moments

25. The Death of Boring 404s: How to make your technical errors work for your brand. (Source)

26. AI Search Citations: Why your LinkedIn strategy is now a "Search" strategy. (Source)

27. 2026 Design Aesthetic: Minimalism is evolving—here is what’s taking its place. (Source)

28. Subdomain SEO Trap: Don't let your hosting choice kill your rankings before you start. (Source)

29. Cold Email Revival: Why personalizing at scale is the only way to win in 2026. (Source)

30. Mobile Indexing Checklist: The 5-minute audit to ensure your site is mobile-ready. (Source)