Dissecting Google's latest moves in the advertising world, from expanding its ad opportunities to embracing dynamic pricing on YouTube. Also, Google's all-new updates on its indexing API, which now comes with a big dose of spam-detection rigor. Who knew indexing could be this thrilling?

Have you ever wondered if AI could help rake in millions with fake music? Well, a certain North Carolinian named Michael Smith did just that and found himself $10 million richer—but now he’s about to face the music.

Plus: a debate on whether AI can truly capture the essence of human dialogue or if it's just treating us like gullible toddlers.

Join us for some good vibes—or, as Mordy might say, forget the vibes and tune in for the tangible, substantial, and downright entertaining breakdown of the latest web trends. Stay safe, stay well, and avoid being a piece of vibing cyber driftwood.

News from the EDGE:

[00:02:31] Google Expands Ad Opportunities with YouTube First Position Availability

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[00:07:16] Google Indexing API Now Enforces Rigorous Spam Detection for Submissions

[00:09:47] How Google Managed to Charge Publishers Higher Fees Than Competitors

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[00:13:29] Brands and their “Good Vibes”

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AI Blitz:

[00:19:06] AI and bots allegedly used to fraudulently boost music streams

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Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:

[00:32:23] Google Reviews Restrictions For Business Profile Policy Violations

[00:33:23] Google Asks On Social If You Will Use Gemini AI For SEO

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In episode 714 of EDGE of the Web, Kristine Schachinger shares her thoughts about the recent leak of Google's internal documents and its implications for SEO professionals. With 2500 pages of documentation now public, the SEO community is abuzz with speculation, curiosity, and anger. We cover the ground around the role of user engagement and click signals, addressing misconceptions and the importance of long-term data and context in Google's ranking algorithms.

Key Segments:

[00:03:38] Introducing Kristine Schachinger

[00:07:59] Massive Google Search Algorithm Leak Shocks Community

[00:11:46] Read Foundational Texts First, Not Document Fragments

[00:15:54] DOJ Documents Differ From Community Claims about SEO

[00:19:32] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: SE Ranking

[00:22:40] Rankbrain Uses User Engagement To Determine Relevance

[00:29:02] How Do You Optimize Toward Navboost

[00:33:37] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix

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