This is interesting. I guess that AI systems could, technically, be trained on the Archive. What do you think about publishers limiting access @polemicdigital.com ? www.niemanlab.org/2026/01/news...

How useful is your content for your audience? Simon Swan's approach can help brands produce content that can help them.

Google added a new help document on Preferred sources several weeks after it went global in Search www.seroundtable.com/google-adds-... #google #googlenews #news

Since I moved back home, life’s been pretty full. So, I haven’t made it to as many events, meals or drinks as I used to. That’s why I’m always genuinely over the moon when I do get the chance to catch up with friends and familiar faces.

Yahoo is presenting Scout, their take on AI search. BUT, they're planning to use links to websites, which is wonderful and timely, although not a threat to Google at this stage.

Google is planning to comply with UK CMA rules & give site owners more "control", while also forcing users into AI Mode from follow-up questions on AIO. This product design risks both a surge in zero-click searches and confusion for less tech-savvy users, like seniors Any thoughts? #SEO #UX

So good to see some snow ❄️ after so much rain

Are we going to start reading "trajectory" instead of "user journey"? It is interesting that user journeys are being turned into formulas

Strategy without execution is just an idea floating around. Impact and success come from nailing operational excellence, adapting project methodologies and business frameworks to fit the specific nature of the project, the scope and resources. #digitalstrategy #projectmanagement #SEO

A stroll in the snow is highly recommended if ice permits #beyondseo

AI outputs have some bias baked in, which limit performance, reach and affect personalisation. This article explains it well. Make sure you bear this in mind for your digital projects. #SEO #digitalstrategy #projectmanagement www.oncrawl.com/ai/the-impac...

It is important to use your gut feeling, which is the expertise and knowledge gathered over the years. You are almost never wrong.

From a Davos panel on AI, one message should really stick with all: “We all have a responsibility for what comes next” Accountability is important.

I've recently been asked for a portfolio, but I can't see how a screenshot of an email flow from 2xxx, a website I'm not optimising right now or a strategy doc which was confidential can help explain impact. For those in SEO, strategy and project/ product management, how do you handle this? Thanks

I have loved several aspects from this talk: the stress on process, the bias mention and where SEO fits in

Today is "blue Monday", so remember to take it easy on you. It is tougher for those in yesterday's train crash in Spain or coping with wars or disasters elsewhere. (This is from an earlier post. I absolutely hate it when I go back to anything I've written and all I see is mistakes)

After some time consulting for global brands, I’m ready to return to a long-term role where I can see strategy & projects through. I’m sense-checking the market and would value ideas. Also open to short-term projects for now. DMs are open & happy to exchange ideas. montserrat-cano.com

Today, it's "blue Monday" - remember take it easy on yourself. For those affected by yesterday's train crash in Spain, wars and disasters elsewhere.

At the weekends, I need my comfort viewing: detective drama. A new series based on an Agatha Christie book will do

The 2025 Web Almanac was published this week and I've put together some insights from the chapters I contributed to. Huge thanks to the community who made it possible. It was a real pleasure working with you all. montserrat-cano.com/insights-fro...

Major outage for TwitterX and Grok on Friday, 15 January. www.independent.co.uk/tech/x-down-...

@davidbonilla.bsky.social Me pregunto si esto es algo que podrías incluir en tu newsletter. Ha sido un esfuerzo grande de análisis de datos y de escritura ¡Gracias! bsky.app/profile/mont...

The Almanac is out! If you work in digital, then you should read it to understand where the web is at. Thanks for the opportunity to work with so many brilliant people on the page weight again and SEO chapters, eg, @tamethebots.com @not-a-robot.com @chris-green.net

Something useful and good for the digital industry is getting published today! Watch this space

I can see courses on how to build an AI assistant - perhaps I should've created a course to monetise instead of public speaking about it? Thing is that I also feel that AI assistants build has slightly evolved too

How will we handle attribution as clicks disappear? AI search will reduce clicks. That's not controversial. The uncomfortable consequence is: fewer clicks mean fewer people trigger web analytics, which is how most organisations measure performance and assign value. SEO will appear to be 🧵 1/11

#SERPRecon just released a new Chrome plugin! All fresh and shiny and surfacing all kinds of useful data! www.serprecon.com/chrome

It is so nice to catch up with (industry) friends and contacts. Puts things into perspective and brings good memories back.

I am the second type of teacher/ speaker. It'd be embarrassing to fall in the first type

After some time consulting for global brands, I’m ready to return to a long-term role where I can see strategy & projects through. I’m sense-checking the market and would value ideas. Also open to short-term projects for now. DMs are open & happy to exchange ideas. montserrat-cano.com

Google is launching Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard for ecommerce that'll soon may be added to AI Mode and Gemini, for users to shop from. blog.google/products/ads...

It's interesting how brands are interested in being cited by LLMs, but don't care as much about what data shows and how to organise themselves, so that data is valid

Today, I did something outside my comfort zone: I went shopping during the sales period. Real carnage. People were so stressed

Beginning to roll out in the US, with partners such as Stripe, Etsy and Shopify www.seroundtable.com/microsoft-co...

A piece of feedback I've just got that makes me happy: "you are a person to learn from"

I never did have such an opportunity as a student, even when I read foreign languages and linguistics. Happy people can now.

No two people see the same search results. In my latest article for @sejournal.bsky.social l explore how LLMs and search engines tailor results and how brands can manage personalisation at scale without losing ROI. Always grateful to @shelleywalsh.bsky.social & the SEJ team.

Easing my way back into all things work-related, I looked further into my data, and it seems you all still liked this article over the Christmas period. Do you have any new jokes to add?

A week late, but it is an interesting article that challenges some ideas, believe it or not. Language can be contentious at times.

What movie is this music from? This was a slightly different New Year concert

SEO and digital as a whole has always had a structural problem. Lack of knowledge, trust, etc. This is a reason why SEOs have not usually had a say in projects. We need an integrated business strategy more than ever before. theinference.io/p/your-ai-st...

Helping my 13 y-o niece to do a presentation for her classmates is exciting

Learn how to overcome Magento’s common SEO challenges and build a fast, structured, and AI-ready ecommerce store. via @taylordanrw.bsky.social

It's that time of the year again: here's the Mueller Report of SEO memes for 2025. #SEO

Watching the New Year Concert with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Here's wishing that a woman conducts the orchestra in 2027!

All the best for a happy and prosperous 2026. Hope there aren't many sore heads today!

I am enjoying Sicily Express with the comedians Ficarra and Picone

Is it Sunday today? That's what a few days resting means. While it's felt unproductive at times, I am starting to feel better. Resting is highly recommended.

Happy Christmas Day to all my industry friends and contacts. Venite adoremus dominum 🎶 open.spotify.com/track/09udKw...

It's Christmas time 🎄 open.spotify.com/track/3h1ERE...