The AI Crawler Reference for Publishers: Who to Block, Who to Allow (2026)
Updated September 2026. Last verified against each vendor's own documentation: September 2026.
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Do You Need a Cookie Tracking Banner on Your Website?
The short answer is... yes, most likely. Cookie tracking is getting more scrutiny across the board,...
The Future of Audience Development Isn't About Finding More Print Subscribers
Earlier this month, I presented at the 2026 City and Regional Magazine Association conference in...
The New Essential: Your AI Page
Forward-looking publishers should add this to their playbook—we can confirm it works—to ensure that...
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If you’ve noticed a spike in "Direct" traffic recently, I’m sorry to report that it may not all be...
Instagram Map Location: Update Your Settings
Meta launched an update to Instagram this week that includes a new feature called Instagram Map,...
Understanding the Impacts of Google's AI Features on Publisher's Website Traffic
In this ongoing analysis, we examine the impact of Google’s increasingly rapid rollout of AI...
Case Study: How a TFD Client Increased Click Rate by 400%
The Power of Personalization
Cutting through the noise and making a lasting impression is...
TFD’s Predictions for 2025
As we enter 2025, the landscape of local media and publishing continues to evolve at a dizzying...
Google's New Site Reputation Abuse Policy: Implications for Sponsored Content
How Google’s most recent update could impact your website and sponsored content
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