Google Moves Google Posts Higher Up On Local Panel
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- Posted on October 19, 2026
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Google seems to have moved the Google Posts section of a local knowledge panel higher up on the page. In 2018, Google moved the Google Posts section to the bottom of the local panel. Now it seems Google is moving it back up.
Is It New? AI Scan Tool
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- Posted on October 19, 2026
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Here is something new for you – the Is it new? AI scan tool. It is a feature I thought would be neat to build, where instead of you reaching out to me to see if this or that is a new Google, Bing, etc search feature, you can upload a screenshot, add some descriptive […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 19, 2026
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- Posted on October 19, 2026
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
3 Paid-Off Rentals: The “Boring” (But Proven) Path to Financial Freedom
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- Posted on October 19, 2026
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Financial freedom with three rental properties? It almost sounds too easy, but it’s reality for today’s guest, who went from making roughly $11 an hour to having more than enough […]
Google Ads To No Longer Show Featured Professionals, Headshots Are Optional
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- Posted on October 19, 2026
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Google Ads posted a message to Local Service Ads advertisers saying that featured professionals will no longer show on your ads, and headshots will be optional and won’t impact ad serving.
ChatGPT Ads New Ad Formats, Updated Conversion Page, Performance Emails…
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- Posted on October 19, 2026
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OpenAI announced a number of product updates to ChatGPT Ads late Friday. These updates include new visual ad formats, a redesigned conversions page, performance emails, new measurement partners and a bug reporting / product feedback system.
‘The integration is the innovation’: Compass’ Rory Golod on rolling out the Home Platform
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- Posted on October 18, 2026
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Compass Home Platform’s next test is winning over Anywhere franchisees in 2027. Rory Golod on the rollout so far and a new AI-focused data pledge.
Listing video that sells, buyer agent mistake that costs, buy vs. rent calculator that helps: Top 5
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- Posted on October 18, 2026
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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Compass files antitrust suit against CRMLS over listing rules
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- Posted on October 18, 2026
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Compass filed an antitrust lawsuit against CRMLS on Friday and said it will pay MLS fines for agents at its company-owned brokerages who publicly market listings kept off the MLS.
Too good to be true? DC joins others in cracking down on AI-edited listing photos
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- Posted on October 18, 2026
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Councilmember Christina Hendricks has proposed a bill that requires agents to disclose the use of ‘altered images’ in their marketing materials.
Home prices top reasons homeowners stay put, survey finds
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- Posted on October 18, 2026
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Forty-two percent of homeowners cite home prices or affordability as a reason they stay in their current homes, and 38 percent would move if market conditions improved, according to a Nationwide survey.
Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained
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- Posted on October 17, 2026
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If you’re suddenly being overwhelmed with sign-up emails, it could very well be a sign of something more serious
How to Turn Your Equity Into Rentals with a HELOC or Cash-Out Refi (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on October 16, 2026
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Pulling equity out of your home to buy your next rental can feel like free money, but it isn’t. Whether you use a HELOC or a cash-out refinance, if you […]
The Difference Between Suunto’s Race, Run, and Vertical Series Smartwatches
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- Posted on October 16, 2026
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. This week, Suunto launched its newest addition to its Race line of performance watches, the Race 3S. At $599, it’s lightweight with a premium feel, and to me, its most interesting upgrade is the new silicon-carbon battery, which Suunto says offers up to 38 hours […]
This Anker Portable Power Station Is 40% Off Right Now
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- Posted on October 16, 2026
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Whether you love camping, own an RV, frequently deal with seasonal power outages, or just want to be ready with off-grid essentials, it’s useful to have a power station. The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen […]






