Welcome to SEO News This Week, Episode 5! This week, we cover Google’s latest spam update targeting AI manipulation, new messaging features in Google Business Profiles, the critical role of website accessibility for AI agents, Google’s affirmation that ‘GEO is still SEO,’ and the significant traffic boost from AI recommendations.

This Week’s Top Stories:

1. Google Spam Update Rolls Out, AI Manipulation In Scope: Google’s June 2026 spam update is live, targeting manipulative tactics, including low-quality AI-generated content. For local businesses, this reinforces the need for high-quality, genuinely helpful content to avoid penalties and maintain local visibility and trust.  ...