SEO News Roundup: Growth Hacking Trends for December 2024

ChatGPT Search Feature Rolling Out

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One-Click Event Tracking Arrives in GA4

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Google Rolls Out December 2024 Core Update

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Google Ads API 2025 Release Announced

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Google Search Console Insights Drops Google Analytics Data

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Google Fixes Major Indexing Issue

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Google Removes the Page Experience Report

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Google Introduces New 24-Hour View in Search Console Live

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