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eBay Bans AI Buying Agents and Tightens Legal Rules

Posted on January 21, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

eBay bans ai agents

eBay has made its position unmistakably clear, and it did it in contract language that leaves very little wiggle room. Automated buying agents are no longer welcome on the platform, at least not without prior permission. That choice has ripple … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: AI

ICANN Under Pressure as VPN.com CEO Calls for ccTLD Sanctions Over Internet Censorship

Posted on January 21, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

When governments shut off the internet or silence their own citizens, the damage does not stop at borders. VPN.com Domain Advisor CEO Michael Gargiulo says global internet governance should not look the other way. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Domain Names

Urgent Trademark Filing Emails Are Back — And This One Is a Scam

Posted on January 20, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

Trademark Protect scam email

If you run a business, own a domain name, or operate a website, chances are you’ve received one of these emails. The subject line is urgent. The language sounds legal. The consequences sound terrifying. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Marketing

Job Opening: Digital Marketing Strategist

Posted on January 19, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

Globe Pequot Publishing Group has announced a new full-time job opening for a Digital Marketing Strategist, posted on January 19, 2026. The position is based in Essex, Connecticut, with flexibility for remote work. This role offers a competitive … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Search Engine Marketing Jobs

Zoom “Verification Code” Emails Are the New PayPal Scam

Posted on January 16, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

zoom scam email

Update: January 16, 2026: Zoom Trust and Safety has responded to my abuse report (I forwarded the email below to their Trust and Safety team). Here is how they responded, and there's great advice below: "The email you've provided is a Zoom email … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Marketing Foo

Overit Acquires Web Traffic Advisors

Posted on January 15, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

Overit acquires Web Traffic Advisors

Organic search keeps changing its shape. Fast. Quietly. Sometimes without warning. Artificial intelligence now sits between brands and audiences, rewriting how content gets found, summarized, and trusted. For companies that rely on visibility, old … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Search Engine Marketing Firms

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