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March Core Update Hits; Easter Traffic Skews Results
SocialApr 8, 2026

March Core Update Hits; Easter Traffic Skews Results

The March Core update has finished rolling out. Keep in mind when looking at your traffic that it included the Easter weekend which often causes seasonal changes for sites. I see a few sites with increases and a number with significant hits....

By Marie Haynes
Build New Relationships to Unlock LinkedIn’s Reach
SocialApr 8, 2026

Build New Relationships to Unlock LinkedIn’s Reach

Why “developing new relationships” is the only sustainable way to force the Linkedin algorithm to show you to new audiences https://t.co/OJa5Sg1oQj via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence

By Tim Hughes
5 Years of SaaS SEO Secrets Unlocked
SocialApr 8, 2026

5 Years of SaaS SEO Secrets Unlocked

Reverse-engineered 5 years of SEO knowledge in the SaaS industry to bring you this article 👇🏼

By Flavio Amiel
Earn a Social Media Marketing Certificate Starting April 29
SocialApr 8, 2026

Earn a Social Media Marketing Certificate Starting April 29

Our 2026 Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising program starts April 29! https://www.nptechforgood.com/certificate-programs/earn-a-certificate-in-social-media-marketing-fundraising-from-nonprofit-tech-for-good/ The three-webinar program provides an honest, practical approach to using social media at a time when organic reach and engagement are at an all-time low. To earn the...

By Heather Mansfield
Meta's New Attribution Inflates Conversions by 30‑35%
SocialApr 8, 2026

Meta's New Attribution Inflates Conversions by 30‑35%

Meta’s over attribution over performance the last 2 weeks has been absolutely horrendous. Some of the worse case brands are showing 30-35% more conversions on Meta than is being shown on Shopify. Truly feels like they broke something when updating the attribution.

By Kody Nordquist
Beehiiv Article Links Missing Dofollow Attribute, Why?
SocialApr 8, 2026

Beehiiv Article Links Missing Dofollow Attribute, Why?

I wrote articles on @beehiiv with links but they aren't dofollow backlink. Which is weird as I have seen many websites with dofollow backlink from beehiiv posts. Any idea why? Did I do something wrong?

By Pauline Clavelloux
Do Chinese OEMs' Gonzo Instagram Reels Actually Convert?
SocialApr 8, 2026

Do Chinese OEMs' Gonzo Instagram Reels Actually Convert?

Has anyone written about whether the gonzo marketing tactics of small Chinese contract manufacturers on Instagram Reels “works” or whether it just makes for amusing content. Like that company that sells charging cables.

By Joe Weisenthal
Avoid Manual Triggers That Cause AI Content Spikes
SocialApr 8, 2026

Avoid Manual Triggers That Cause AI Content Spikes

Scaling AI-generated content for AEO/GEO purposes? "Mt. AI" can result from an algorithmic drop or a drop from a manual action. See below what the manual action could look like. You don't want this. You really don't want this. :)...

By Glenn Gabe
Replies Boost Followers: End Posts with a Question
SocialApr 8, 2026

Replies Boost Followers: End Posts with a Question

We analyzed 21,864 Threads posts last month. Creators who got 500+ replies grew 10% in followers. Likes are nice. Replies move the needle. If your posts aren't getting replies, add a question at the end. Simple.

By Luca Restagno
ChatGPT Introduces Ads to Fund Free Service
SocialApr 8, 2026

ChatGPT Introduces Ads to Fund Free Service

ChatGPT has announced the introduction of advertisements within its platform, marking a significant shift in its user experience. This new revenue model aims to balance free use with sustainability. Read more: https://t.co/UgTEWz3Z1Y @wearetenet

By Sabine VanderLinden
Low Ad Strength Delivers Highest ROAS, Ignore Metrics
SocialApr 8, 2026

Low Ad Strength Delivers Highest ROAS, Ignore Metrics

It’s eye-opening to see that 'Poor' Ad Strength ads actually yielded the best ROAS (327.65%) in this study of 20,000 accounts. Don't let Google's structural completeness metrics distract you from real bottom-line efficiency. #DigitalMarketing #PerformanceMarketing https://t.co/BQDpHJJtWL

By Frederick Vallaeys
Answer Engine Optimization Boosts Conversions by 40%
SocialApr 8, 2026

Answer Engine Optimization Boosts Conversions by 40%

Misunderstood Marketing - : The 40% Conversion Moat: Why Answer Engine Optimization Is the New Discovery Standard https://t.co/RRwJAIWTjG

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Built a Synthetic Research Sentiment Tracker in 90 Minutes
SocialApr 7, 2026

Built a Synthetic Research Sentiment Tracker in 90 Minutes

I wanted to track the evolving sentiment towards synthetic research in the media. Took me like 90 min to build a tracker with n8n. What a time to be alive.

By Peep Laja
Short‑Form Content Drives 15× Weekly View Surge
SocialApr 7, 2026

Short‑Form Content Drives 15× Weekly View Surge

I simply decided to make short form content again and we are 15x the views week over week. Literally 10s of millions more Return of the King

By Kevin Espiritu
SEO‑dead Hype Turns Into 410 Page Deletions
SocialApr 7, 2026

SEO‑dead Hype Turns Into 410 Page Deletions

Also the same companies who pushed the narrative (and $$$) that SEO is dead/dying last year are now using 410 response codes on the pages they helped scale/rank&tank for their clients last year. I wish I was kidding.

By Lily Ray
Content Is Easy; Distribution Is the New Competitive Moat
SocialApr 7, 2026

Content Is Easy; Distribution Is the New Competitive Moat

AI gave every marketer access to a content production engine. BUT.... It did not give them a distribution strategy. Output is not the advantage anymore. Distribution is. Most people are sprinting to create. The winners are sprinting to build a distribution moat...

By Ross Simmonds
SEO Firms Race to Game AI Search Citations
SocialApr 7, 2026

SEO Firms Race to Game AI Search Citations

The AI search boom created a new arms race as SEO firms and brands tried to manipulate search to get cited by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google’s AI tools https://t.co/hxKdN24GNX #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/2QgbSDAR9y

By Tim Hughes
Track Patient Reach and Revenue with Precision Marketing
SocialApr 7, 2026

Track Patient Reach and Revenue with Precision Marketing

What if you knew exactly which patients your marketing reached—and what revenue it generated? Ty Allen explains how that’s becoming possible in this interview 👉 https://t.co/R55iwoMmnJ @socialclimb_1 #PrecisionMarketing #hcmktg

By Colin Hung
Google's AI Will Reshape
SocialApr 7, 2026

Google's AI Will Reshape

What I learned about the future of Search and AI from Sundar Pichai's latest interview - Marie Haynes https://buff.ly/685HUTo

By Trish Carey
Treat AI as OS, Launch in 30 Minutes
SocialApr 7, 2026

Treat AI as OS, Launch in 30 Minutes

I’ve seen solopreneurs go from “no plan” to a 7‑day launch + content calendar in under 30 minutes when they stop treating AI like a chatbot. The shift: use it like an operating system. One place that knows: - your offers - your revenue...

By Man of Skillz
Good SEO Drives Success in AI Search Studies
SocialApr 7, 2026

Good SEO Drives Success in AI Search Studies

Every time I read a correlation study about what works well in AI search it always just ends up being “good SEO.” 🤔

By Lily Ray
Too Much Creative Similarity Drives Up CPMs
SocialApr 7, 2026

Too Much Creative Similarity Drives Up CPMs

Once your Creative Similarity Score hits 60%+, Meta practically kills your ad. I'm seeing this across accounts right now. When your ads look too similar… → Same format → Same visual style → Same angle Andromeda clusters them together regardless of how many...

By Kody Nordquist
SEO Trends Boost Employability for True Experts
SocialApr 7, 2026

SEO Trends Boost Employability for True Experts

The irony is that this stuff only makes real SEOs more employable. As I often say, “call me in 6 months.”

By Lily Ray
Metrics Matter Less Than User Intent for Rankings
SocialApr 7, 2026

Metrics Matter Less Than User Intent for Rankings

Ahrefs shows 47 KD but your competitor with a 3 DR is ranking #1. Stop buying into metrics that ignore user intent. A plumber in Toledo doesn't need the same backlink profile as Home Depot to rank for "emergency plumbing."

By Flavio Amiel
Google's Neglect Hits Smallest Publishers Hardest
SocialApr 7, 2026

Google's Neglect Hits Smallest Publishers Hardest

Ouch. Google really needs to do a better job of promoting small publishers Chartbeat data shows the smallest publishers (1,000–10,000 daily page views) saw the biggest declines over the past 2 years Small publishers are the backbone of the web. We don't...

By Cyrus Shepard
Claude + Pixa Auto‑Creates Ads, No Manual Work
SocialApr 7, 2026

Claude + Pixa Auto‑Creates Ads, No Manual Work

Claude just added a creative team. If we connect it to Pixa, it can generate ad creatives whenever you need them. That means no more jumping between tools or doing manual work.

By Hasan Toor
Commenting Generates Referrals Better Than Cold Outreach
SocialApr 7, 2026

Commenting Generates Referrals Better Than Cold Outreach

Nobody talks about this enough: Commenting on other people's posts is a referral machine. I've gotten more introductions from simply engaging with other entrepreneurs online than from any outbound campaign. Build your network before you need it. The referrals that come from genuine relationships...

By Chris Orlob
Boost Your Site’s AI Visibility in Free Moz Webinar
SocialApr 7, 2026

Boost Your Site’s AI Visibility in Free Moz Webinar

Learn How To Optimize Your Website for AI Visibility and Agentic Features with me in the free @Moz webinar I’ll do on April 22nd 🤖 register now: https://t.co/WN8gYkfzgl https://t.co/D65saPSyzG

By Aleyda Solis
Organic Content Fuels Massive Value, Not Just Reach
SocialApr 7, 2026

Organic Content Fuels Massive Value, Not Just Reach

Organic content builds fandom. Paid media builds reach. They're not the same thing. The Dodgers generated $101M in social media value last season via organic content alone. When the content team stops being a support function and becomes the revenue...

By T.K. Gore
Meta's Internal Metrics Wildly Overstate Actual View Counts
SocialApr 7, 2026

Meta's Internal Metrics Wildly Overstate Actual View Counts

Meta's in platform numbers are super off. If you're relying on in platform buckle up. View is over-reporting a lot. Fun times.

By David Herrmann
Mueller Slams Self‑proclaimed SEO Gurus as Imposters
SocialApr 7, 2026

Mueller Slams Self‑proclaimed SEO Gurus as Imposters

Google’s Mueller On #SEO Gurus Who Are “Clueless Imposters” https://t.co/fvNdNLmxBj via @martinibuster, @sejournal Spot on. I've never called myself a "guru."

By Tom Pick
AI Influencers Will Outpace Humans, Dominating Brands by 2028
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Influencers Will Outpace Humans, Dominating Brands by 2028

By the end of 2026, an AI character will have a more loyal fanbase than 99% of human influencers. By 2028, brands will spend more on AI influencers than on real ones. What shocks me the most is FanproStudio ability to...

By Hasan Toor
AI Overviews Cut Traffic, Yet Signups Remain Stable
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Overviews Cut Traffic, Yet Signups Remain Stable

AI overviews killed Parseur's traffic but signups didn't drop. Product searches still drive website visits. Their take: AI SEO recommendations look like Google's playbook from 10 years ago. https://t.co/KGKWrFOFAz

By Omer Khan
Clarity Beats Complexity: Save What You Understand
SocialApr 7, 2026

Clarity Beats Complexity: Save What You Understand

REAL TALK: Content doesn’t need to be impressive It needs to be clear People don’t save complicated posts they save ones they understand One idea said simply is enough

By Calm Creator Club
Two Low‑Cost Newsletter Platforms That Work With BookFunnel
SocialApr 7, 2026

Two Low‑Cost Newsletter Platforms That Work With BookFunnel

I did a little research today to see what newsletter platforms integrate with bookfunnel and don’t require your left arm and right shoe to afford. I found 2. Now I don’t have experience with these companies but they are legit. Email...

By Bink Cummings
Turn Top LinkedIn Posts Into Endless Scheduled Variations
SocialApr 7, 2026

Turn Top LinkedIn Posts Into Endless Scheduled Variations

Remixing your greatest hits has never been easier. https://t.co/kiPTom1dLi's Chrome Extension: 1) Pulls your successful posts from LinkedIn 2) Analyzes the bangers 3) Gives you 4-5 different alternatives in your voice 4) Lets you schedule them to go live in the future Create once. Distribute...

By Ross Simmonds
Unexpected, Emotional, Organic: The Formula for Killer Ad Hooks
SocialApr 7, 2026

Unexpected, Emotional, Organic: The Formula for Killer Ad Hooks

What makes a great ad hook? ✔️ The unexpected ✔️ Tapping into negative emotion ✔️ Feels organic I leaned into all three with this one for Lineage Provisions. What do you think? 👇 https://t.co/tb5Q4KcIOm

By Savannah Sanchez
AI Is Now a Business Essential, or Lose
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Is Now a Business Essential, or Lose

Every company I’m involved in is using AI. Content. Ads. Customer acquisition. It cuts costs, improves output, and gives you an edge. And if you’re not using it? Your competitor is. https://t.co/o1iv7sKBST

By Kevin O'Leary
Use Bonus Scenes to Grow Your Author Newsletter
SocialApr 7, 2026

Use Bonus Scenes to Grow Your Author Newsletter

How to build a newsletter when you’re just starting as an author… I will always suggest adding bonus scenes to the end of your books to newsletter build. It builds your list with organic, already invested readers… But what if...

By Bink Cummings
Unlock Claude's Untapped Power Beyond Simple Automation
SocialApr 7, 2026

Unlock Claude's Untapped Power Beyond Simple Automation

anthropic's growth marketer just explained why most people only use <10% of Claude's potential most people use ai to do the same stuff faster. simple automations of their existing workflows. but the real edge is when claude lets you tackle workflows that...

By itsolelehmann
Mid‑funnel Nurturing Cuts CPA 38% in 60 Days
SocialApr 7, 2026

Mid‑funnel Nurturing Cuts CPA 38% in 60 Days

Lately, more businesses are coming with ₹3L+ ad spend but declining ROI. There’s a silent doubt — “Are ads just getting expensive now?” They assume rising CPMs are the problem. But deeper inside, it’s poor funnel depth — no mid-stage nurturing, only cold-to-sale...

By Premlata (Meta + Google Ads)
AI Marketing Tools List Keeps Expanding with New Additions
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Marketing Tools List Keeps Expanding with New Additions

The best list of #AI #marketing tools anywhere continues to expand: https://t.co/1MqMiJPCBB New tools added recently include StationOne, @scale_AI, Alemia AI, https://t.co/uZmhN1618N, @poe_platform, Coldi, @fuserstudio, https://t.co/DbgdgVlnZ6, and Atrtificio.

By Tom Pick
AI Generates 500+ UGC Videos Daily, No Camera
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Generates 500+ UGC Videos Daily, No Camera

R.I.P. manual UGC creation. OpenCreator + OpenClaw = 500+ videos/day without touching a camera. One prompt and my bot cranked out multiple UGC videos. No filming, no actors, just done. https://t.co/1wYMz6Z76I

By Hasan Toor
Teach Your Process, Not Just the Results
SocialApr 7, 2026

Teach Your Process, Not Just the Results

Don't just share what works. Share your exact process for discovering what works. Example: "How I test content ideas" is more valuable than "10 content ideas" because it teaches readers to fish.

By Mos Clement
Introducing SERPLens: The All‑In‑One SEO Browser
SocialApr 7, 2026

Introducing SERPLens: The All‑In‑One SEO Browser

This is like no SEO tool you’ve used before. At @SERPLens, we’ve built the web browser for SEO pros. It includes: • Fast, built-in VPN • Live prompt/agentic insights • Annotate screenshots • Track projects + loads more Start a 7-day free trial now: https://t.co/wBjS72XB6U https://t.co/h0UTY6XlkF

By Brodie Clark
Three-Step Cart Flow Boosts Recovery From 2% to 16.5%
SocialApr 7, 2026

Three-Step Cart Flow Boosts Recovery From 2% to 16.5%

Beardbrand automated 10% of their monthly revenue with a 3-step abandoned cart flow that recovered 16.5% of all carts. Meanwhile you're sending one generic abandoned cart email and wondering why your recovery rate is stuck at 2%.

By Kamil Sattar
Meta Refresh Experiments Fail, Documentation Needed
SocialApr 7, 2026

Meta Refresh Experiments Fail, Documentation Needed

Results are dropping. The experiment: refreshing meta titles and meta descriptions to increase CTR of current rankings. Additions: factual information, queries not in the text (automated via GSC), missed words, etc. I really need to take these experiments more seriously and document...

By Flavio Amiel
Assess Your Dependence on Google and AI
SocialApr 7, 2026

Assess Your Dependence on Google and AI

If your biggest competitor disappeared tomorrow, would Google and AI put you in the top spot? If not, why not? Answer that question and you'll know what to do next.

By Flavio Amiel
From Staging Tool to All‑In‑One Real Estate Marketing Suite
SocialApr 7, 2026

From Staging Tool to All‑In‑One Real Estate Marketing Suite

When we launched IACrea, it was a home staging tool Today it’s: → Photo motion → Video editor → Social media scheduler → Meta ads creation → Buyer & seller targeted leads A complete marketing software for real estate. Love to see how much the product evolves over...

By Pauline Clavelloux