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December’s volatility explained + what small businesses are doing about traffic, Google’s take on AI search, and what you searched in 2025?

Translation gaps, JavaScript blind spots, and platform shifts you need to fix

AI rankings, accidental clicks, fraudulent ads, and antitrust battles

Plus: whether backlinks still matter in AI search + practical SEO moves for 2025

ChatGPT search hype vs. reality, plus new tools and warnings for SEO

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