Google Tests Enter AI Mode Button For AI Overviews
Generally, when Google wants to take you into AI Mode from an AI Overview, it uses a button that says see more or some variation of that. But now Google is testing “Enter AI Mode” as the call to action.
The April 2026 SEO Update by Yoast recap
Each month, we host an SEO update covering the latest in search and AI. During this month’s edition, our SEO experts Carolyn Shelby and Alex Moss, cover everything from the latest advances in Agentic AI to Google’s spam and core updates and why simply publishing more content is no longer enough and in many cases […]
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Google AdSense Vignette Ads Setting May Trigger Back Button Hijack Penalty
Just a heads up, that a small setting within Google AdSense under the vignette ads may trigger your site to get a Google search penalty – specifically for the new back button hijacking search spam rule.
Google AdSense Vignette Ads Setting May Trigger Back Button Hijack Penalty
Just a heads up, that a small setting within Google AdSense under the vignette ads may trigger your site to get a Google search penalty – specifically for the new back button hijacking search spam rule.
Google Local Panel With Show More Action Buttons
Google is testing removing some of the action buttons on local panels, Google Business Profiles, including call and share, and replacing it with a numbered show more button. Clicking on that button opens up those additional action options.
Google Local Panel With Show More Action Buttons
Google is testing removing some of the action buttons on local panels, Google Business Profiles, including call and share, and replacing it with a numbered show more button. Clicking on that button opens up those additional action options.
Google AI Overview Ask Anything Box Sticks As You Scroll
Google is testing having the AI Overview box “Ask Anything” section stick to the bottom of the Google Search box as you scroll down the AI Overview and the search results. This keeps AI Mode in your face during the whole search experience.
Google AI Overview Ask Anything Box Sticks As You Scroll
Google is testing having the AI Overview box “Ask Anything” section stick to the bottom of the Google Search box as you scroll down the AI Overview and the search results. This keeps AI Mode in your face during the whole search experience.
Google Ads Preview Impact Of Negative Keywords (& More)
Google Ads is testing a way for advertisers to preview the impact of a change, like adding negative keywords. It seems to be called “Preview impact estimates” and lets you estimate the impact of, in this case, adding specific negative keywords.
Google Ads Preview Impact Of Negative Keywords (& More)
Google Ads is testing a way for advertisers to preview the impact of a change, like adding negative keywords. It seems to be called “Preview impact estimates” and lets you estimate the impact of, in this case, adding specific negative keywords.
Bing Webmaster Tools New AI Reporting Features
Krishna Madhavan from Microsoft Bing demo’ed some new AI reporting features that should launch within Bing Webmaster Tools soon. They include citation share, grounding query intent, semantic topic label, and GEO-focused recommendations.
Google Sends Warning Notices On Back Button Hijacking Spam Penalty
As you know, Google announced a new search spam penalty for back button hijacking. Site owners have until June 15, 2026 to remove any such functionality from its site or it will be subject to a manual action and/or automated algorithmic adjustment. Now…
Google Showing How Many Reviews Were Deleted
Google is now showing the number of reviews that were deleted on a specific Google Business Profile due to defamation complaints. This seems to be live in Germany and not other countries right now.
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heating Up April 27th & 28th
I am seeing new signs of the Google search ranking volatility heating up. When I reported on it last week, the tools began to show volatility trend upwards. But now, while some of the tools are calm, the chatter within the forums has spiked over the p…
Google Shopping Ads Tests Pricing In Superscript
Google is testing using a superscript font for the cents portion of the pricing in the Shopping Ads. So when you see a price for a product and it is listed for $99.99, the 99 cents is in superscript.
New: Yoast SEO Content Analyses scores can now chat with “AI” through new API
From today, your AI tools, dashboards, and automated workflows can now talk directly to Yoast SEO, thanks to the new Abilities API, built to work hand in hand with WordPress 6.9 .As WordPress evolves, we evolve with it, and the release of the Yoast SEO Abilities API is an extension of these new capabilities. What does that […]
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Ensuring continuous discoverability with agentic AI for SEO
In our Rethinking SEO in the age of AI article, we briefly explored how AI might move beyond simple prompt-and-response interactions. One emerging direction is agentic AI. Systems that can take action, not just generate answers. While this space is still evolving, we’re already seeing early signs of tools that can identify gaps, suggest improvements, […]
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How to Integrate PR & SEO for Maximum Brand Visibility
Unlock higher brand visibility, more topical authority, and increased discoverability with a unified PR and SEO strategy. Learn how to break down silos, align your goals, and maximize your brand reach with practical tips.
Google Click Through Rates Improving For Organic Results With AI Overviews
Google may be doing something right with improving the click-through rates from the organic search results page that contain AI Overviews. An update report shows the CTR is improving, after numerous times showing the CTR has been declining.
Google Ads Confirms Demand Gen Image Ads Approval Delays
Google’s Ginny Marvin, the Ads Liaison, has confirmed there are delays for some Demand Gen Image ads to be approved. Some of these delays are several days pending, not hours, but several days.