Daily Search Forum Recap: October 23, 2025
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.
Google Search Console performance report chart is stuck. Google again says you can’t fix quality issues w…
Google: Links, Site Moves & Technical SEO Don’t Fix Quality Issues
Google held the Search Central Live event in Dubai just a couple of days ago. It seems like the vast majority of what was presented at the event was presented at prior events. But I wanted to share that Google again said that links or site moves or te…
Google AI Mode Fantasy Sports Updated & ChatGPT GPT-5 Instant Improved
Google has updated AI Mode for fantasy sports including adding in integration with FantasyPros. And OpenAI has improved the GPT-5 Instant model for signed-out users.
Google Business Profile Performance Report Missing Oct 14 – 16 Call Data
Google Business Profile performance reports seem to be missing a chunk of call data from last week. The call data is missing from October 14 through October 16, 2025.
Google Search Console Performance Report Stuck At Sunday October 19
The Google Search Console performance reports seem to be stuck and not updating since October 19/20th for all profiles and websites. The weird thing is that the 24 hour view does seem to have data but when you view it over the 7 day filter, it doesn’t…
Google Ads (Formerly AdWords) Launched 25 Years Ago
Google Ads is celebrating its 25th birthday/anniversary today. Yes, Google launched AdWords 25 years ago today in 2000. In 2018, Google renamed AdWords to Google Ads and the ad labels and technology have drastically changed over the years.
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 22, 2025
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.
OpenAI released its web browser named ChatGPT Atlas…
Hobo SEO Quadrilogy 2025 – A New Library for a New Era
Discover the 2025 Hobo SEO Quadrilogy. Based on the Google leak & DOJ trial, this evidence-based framework covers strategic, technical, and AI SEO for 2025.
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A recap of the October 2025 SEO Update by Yoast
The message from this month’s SEO Update is clear: AI and data accuracy are reshaping how we plan, optimize, and measure SEO. This is not just a slate of updates, but a signal to rethink impressions, content creation, and tooling so you stay effective. Chris Scott, Yoast’s Senior Marketing Manager, hosted the session. Alex Moss […]
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OpenAI Launches Browser – ChatGPT Atlas With Search Powered By Google
As you may have heard, the latest AI-powered web browser launched yesterday, the much-anticipated OpenAI ChatGPT web browser. OpenAI named its web browser Atlas. The built-in search features seem to be mostly powered by Google Search, for some reason.
Google AI Mode Tests Different Colored Map Pins
Google is testing using different colored map pins in the map embed within Google AI Mode. The map pins can be in red, blue, yellow and maybe orange?
Google Local Profile AI Mode History Button
Google is testing showing an AI Mode history button within the local panel in Google Search. When you are viewing a specific business or organization, there may be an AI Mode button in a history enclosure under the call, directions, buttons.
Google Tests Different Recipe Card Sizes Or Is It A Bug
Google may be testing displaying different-sized cards for recipe results in the Google Search results. The cards show large and small graphics that make the results look misaligned.
Google AdSense Adds Confirmed Click Status Breakdown To Reports
Google AdSense added a new breakdown option named Confirmed Click status breakdown. This breakdown is available on all your reports under the “Breakdowns” dropdown selector at the top left.
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 21, 2025
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.
Google told us we would get more core updates…
Google’s More Core Updates, More Often, Seems Unlikely
Ten months ago, Google said on stage at Google Search Central Live event in the Google Zurich office that we should expect more core update, more update. We now have about two months left of the 2025 year and we are in no way going to see more core up…
Google Ads To Delete Accounts Without Campaigns After 6 Months
Google posted a new help document that says it will delete accounts without any campaigns after 6 months. “If an account does not have any campaigns, it’ll be permanently deleted by Google Ads 6 months after cancellation,” Google wrote.
Google Ads To Delete Accounts Without Campaigns After 6 Months
Google posted a new help document that says it will delete accounts without any campaigns after 6 months. “If an account does not have any campaigns, it’ll be permanently deleted by Google Ads 6 months after cancellation,” Google wrote.
Google Ads AI Max Adds Sources Column in Search Term Report
Google added a new “sources” column to the AI Max search term report. This helps you understand where your traffic was matched from in AI Max searches.
Google Ads AI Max Adds Sources Column in Search Term Report
Google added a new “sources” column to the AI Max search term report. This helps you understand where your traffic was matched from in AI Max searches.