Google rolls out monitoring capabilities in AI Mode to everyone
Google is rolling out AI Mode’s info monitoring feature to all users globally, previously limited to Pro and Ultra subscribers, letting Search continuously track topics like restock alerts and local events.
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Google tests new product carousel design with larger boxes
Google is testing a product carousel design that shows three larger product cards per row instead of the usual four or five.
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Google Ads adds beta Promotion Mode to campaign settings
Google Ads is testing a beta ‘Promotion Mode’ setting that lets advertisers set promotion dates, adjust Target ROAS tolerance, and add extra daily budget, then automatically reverts afterward.
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Google now shows Google Translate directly in AI Overviews
Google is now showing its Translate tool directly within AI Overviews, a change that could reduce clicks to third-party translation websites.
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Google tests sponsored product grid replacing organic product grid in SERP
Google is testing a sponsored product grid that appears to replace the organic product grid entirely, with Brodie Clark warning the labeling isn’t disclosed clearly enough to avoid user confusion.
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Turn your AI tools from spectators into collaborators with Yoast
If you’ve been setting up MCP connections or agentic workflows, this release is for you. You ask an AI tool to check your site’s SEO. It comes back with real findings: a product page that’s telling Google it’s a recipe, a link still pointing to an old test version of your site. Helpful, but useless […]
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Google Globally Rolls Out Monitoring Capabilities In AI Mode
Google is now rolling out monitoring capabilities in AI Mode in Google Search globally for everyone. When Google first announced this feature, it was only available for Ultra and Pro paid subscribers, but now it is available to all Google users.
Google Maps review-spam alerts reach business owners
Google announced these protections in April. A September email screenshot shows Business Profile owners are now being told when a review spike triggers removals and a temporary posting pause.
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Google will test gun accessory ads in US Search this October
A six-month pilot will cover selected accessories, while ads for firearms and ammunition remain banned.
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Google Ads gets a CRM backstop for broken conversion tags
Google’s multi-source conversions beta lets advertisers connect website tags with backend data from a CRM or order system, using transaction IDs to fill missing user data, update values and reduce measurement gaps.
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Google explains how to get star ratings next to your ads
Stores generally need 100 customer reviews and a score of at least 3.5 out of 5, according to updated Merchant Center guidance.
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Daily Search Forum Recap: September 28, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
The Google September spam update had a big impact this weekend…
Google tests new image design in product grid
Google is testing a new, shorter image design within its product grid, though it’s unclear whether this is an intentional test or a display bug.
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Bing Copilot shows ads before users complete the verification
Bing Copilot is showing ads before users complete the CAPTCHA verification, an unusual behavior spotted in the AI Mode-branded search experience.
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Google September 2026 Spam Update Has Big WeekendÂImpact
The first stage of the Google September 2026 Spam update seems to have been felt in a big way starting Friday, September 25th, with even more movement on Saturday, September 26th and then ending on Sunday, September 27th. There is more to come, since …
Google Web Search Service API Documentation Has Been Removed
A couple of weeks ago, Google seemed to accidentally publish its Web Search Service API documentation, then pulled it down last week. Google doesn’t offer a public Web Search Service API, so we really can’t access it, but I assume it does have some par…
Several Google Merchant Center Policy Documents Updated
Google has updated several Google Merchant Center policy documents late last week. The documents include Products that enable dishonest behavior, Dangerous products, Counterfeit products, Sexual content, Editorial & professional requirements, the overa…
Google Tests Replacing Show More Button On AI Overviews With Loading…
Google is testing replacing the “Show more” button under the AI Overviews with a “Loading…” button. Also, earlier this year, Google tested “Enter AI Mode” for the button text but that obviously did not stick.
Google Merchant Center API Help Document Vastly Updated
Google has completely revamped the Google Merchant Center API help document page. It was previously named “API access to Merchant Center” and was renamed to “Google Merchant Center API.” Plus, the content on the page has been completely rewritten and e…
Google Search Profiles Follow Button Removed From Desktop Search Results
Google seems to have removed the Follow button from the desktop search results page, but it is still on the mobile search results page. The follow button lets you quickly follow a Search profile for the individual or brand you searched for.