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Google Quietly Signals That NotebookLM Bypasses robots.txt

Google Quietly Signals That NotebookLM Bypasses robots.txt

Google has quietly confirmed that its AI tool, NotebookLM, ignores robots.txt rules when fetching content on behalf of users. This shift raises major questions about web privacy, content control, and how publishers can protect their data from AI-driven content extraction.

Google Wraps Up August Spam Update: What It Means for Websites

Google Wraps Up August Spam Update: What It Means for Websites

Google has completed its August 2025 spam update, targeting low-quality and manipulative sites. Learn what it means for your rankings, why SpamBrain matters, and how site owners can stay compliant.

Google Pushes Back on the Keyword Cannibalization Myth

Google Pushes Back on the Keyword Cannibalization Myth

Google’s John Mueller dismisses fears of keyword cannibalization, calling it an SEO myth. Multiple pages ranking for the same query isn’t harmful—real issues lie in thin, unfocused, or poorly linked content.

DOJ Pushes for Google Ad Manager Breakup as Remedies Trial Kicks Off

DOJ Pushes for Google Ad Manager Breakup as Remedies Trial Kicks Off

The DOJ’s remedies trial against Google could force a breakup of Ad Manager. At stake: the future of digital ads, publisher leverage, and competition in ad tech. Google fights back with an interoperability proposal and plans to appeal.

What Is Google RankBrain? A Foundational Guide to Google’s Smarter Search Algorithm

What Is Google RankBrain? A Foundational Guide to Google’s Smarter Search Algorithm

Learn how Google RankBrain uses machine learning to understand search queries and improve results. This beginner-friendly guide explains how it works, why it matters, and how to optimize your content for smarter, intent-based search.

Google Phases Out COVID-19 Special Announcements Structured Data

Google Phases Out COVID-19 Special Announcements Structured Data

Google will phase out COVID-19 SpecialAnnouncements structured data by July 31, 2025. Learn why it was introduced, what deprecation means for SEO, and what website owners should do next.