Chartbeat: Traffic From Google To Publishers Stable Over Years
The studies we have thus seen from third parties have all said traffic from Google Search to websites has declined a lot since AI Overviews came out. But we have a new study from Chartbeat that says traffic to news publishers from Google (including Discover) has been stable over the past few years.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Volatility Continues, Preferred Sources, Site Hack Demolishes Traffic & Google On AI
The Google search ranking volatility has not calmed down since the June core update and we are in mid-August and expecting another core update soon. Google launched the preferred sources feature for Top Stories…
How to Beat Other Offers Without Bidding More (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: […]
August 2025 Housing Market Update: Rates Fall, Price Corrections Spread
Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point in 2025. The housing market correction spreads to nearly 50% of the country. Sellers are giving up as new listings begin to retreat. […]
Microsoft Copilot Links Local Reviews To Bing Competitor Google Maps
It looks like Microsoft Copilot, formerly Bing Chat, is using Google Maps reviews for its local AI results. It also links directly to the Google Maps business profile listing when you click on the review stars and ratings from Copilot.
Google Tests Loyalty Benefits Section In Merchant Knowledge Panels
Google is testing adding a “loyalty benefits” section to the merchant/retailer knowledge panels. This would show on the right side of the page, under the description of the retailer.
Meta’s Rules for How Its AI Talks to Kids Are Appalling
If you have a Meta Account, you have Meta AI. Meta’s proprietary chatbot is built into its most famous products, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, not to mention its own app. While you aren’t forced to interact with it, the AI is always there, and always available to chat. That goes for teen accounts, as […]
What Peloton’s Letter to Investors Signals About Upcoming Price Changes
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I am a dedicated user of all things Peloton, from my trusty 4-year-old Bike to the at-home fitness giant’s robust mobile app, and I have happily paid whatever was asked of me for both. But what I paid for my equipment in 2021 and what […]
20 Island Vacations Where You Won’t Need a Passport
For a lot of people, the word vacation is synonymous with jetting off to an island paradise to stick your toes in the sand and sip a drink by the water. That may sound frivolous, but it’s not—research has shown that vacations are necessary, benefiting us in just about every way possible: mentally, emotionally, and […]
Google Messages Can Now Censor Any NSFW Images You Receive
Google’s new “sensitive content warnings” setting is now rolling out to all Google Messages users. As reported by 9to5Google, sensitive content warnings can identify images containing nudity, and blur the picture before you open it. That puts the decision whether to see the image entirely in your hands, eliminating the risk of unsolicited nudes. When […]
This LG OLED TV Is $250 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Right now, you can get a refurbished 55″ LG OLED Evo C4 TV on Woot for $849.99, which is nearly $250 cheaper than a new version on Amazon. Larger screen sizes (65 and 75 […]
You Can Get This 2020 MacBook Air With 1TB of Storage for Less Than $500 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. For those who still prefer Intel-based Macs or just want a straightforward, portable laptop without spending four figures, this refurbished 2020 MacBook Air might be the right fit. It’s listed at $479.99 and comes […]
New Executive Order Will Allow Real Estate to Be Bracketed Into 401(k)s, Marking a Potential Investment Strategy Game Changer
Landlords could soon be able to include their property assets in their 401(k) retirement plans. The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order, […]
The Apple Watch’s Blood Oxygen Monitor Is Back
Big news, Apple Watch fans: The blood oxygen monitor is back. Apple made the announcement in a short press release on Thursday. The company says the feature is “redesigned,” and will roll out to Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users through a software update later today. Apple initially rolled out the […]
You Can Now Buy These Massage Guns With Your FSA or HSA
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you like making the most of your health savings accounts, I’ve got great news. This week, Therabody, the company behind the (rightfully) popular Theraguns, went live with Flex to accept FSA and HSA payments. This means you could now have access to some of […]
