Bing Search Without Microsoft Name By Logo
Microsoft is testing removing its name, i.e. Microsoft Bing, next to the logo in the Bing Search bar. Normally the search bar has the Microsoft Bing name next to the logo on the left side of the search bar, now Microsoft is just testing showing the logo.
Register now for Search Central Live Deep Dive 2025
We’re ready to open registrations for the first ever Search Central Live Deep Dive, a 3-day event
that will be held in Bangkok, Thailand this year on July 23-25!
Deposition: Google Used Search Signals & Data To Train Gemini AI Models
Google uses its search engine data and signals to help train its Gemini AI models, we learned from documents from the DOJ deposition testimony. Although, we kind of knew that when Google launched SGE, they told us they used Google Search’s core rankin…
Bing Copilot Answer More Videos Section
Microsoft Bing is testing placing a “more videos” section in the Bing Copilot answers. Recently we covered how Bing placed images and video links but this implementation makes more sense.
Google Tests New Shipping, Returns & Payment Section In Retail Knowledge Panel
Last December, we reported how Google was showing a payments option section in the retailer/merchant knowledge panel. Google is now testing a clearer version of it, while adding shipping and return information to the payments section.
Apple Updates Applebot Docs: Explaining Applebot-Extended vs Applebot
Apple has made some updates to its Applebot documentation, primarily explaining the difference between the normal Applebot crawler and the Applebot-Extended crawler. To be clear, Applebot-Extended is not new, Apple introduced it about a year ago but Ap…
Google Search Console API Data Stuck On April 22
I am hearing reports that the Google Search Console API and tools that use the API, including Big Query exports, bulk exports and third party tools, are stuck with data from April 22nd but nothing sooner. It seems like there is something stuck in the …
Optimise for the Synthetic Content Data Layer Opportunity Gap
The Synthetic Content Data Layer is that layer AI operates in when answering questions about your website. Is there an opportunity here for your business? Can you optimise for the Synthetic Content Data Layer using Synthetic Content?
Read the full arti…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Spiked Friday – April 25th
In my Friday video, I mentioned some more volatility heating up on Friday morning and I promised to cover it if I see more signs of that update. Well, many of the other tools noticed volatility around April 25th, this past Friday, in addition to the 22…
How To Run Hobo SEO Dashboard (Multi-Site)
How to run and operate the Hobo SEO Dashboard after it is set up. Despite how powerful it is, it really is quite straight forward.
Read the full article here How To Run Hobo SEO Dashboard (Multi-Site) © Copyright 2006-2021 Shaun Anderson
Hobo SEO Dashboard – Is It Worth It?
How does SEO Dashboard stack up against the competition?
Read the full article here Hobo SEO Dashboard – Is It Worth It? © Copyright 2006-2021 Shaun Anderson
Overview of The Hobo SEO Dashboard (Multi-Site)
An overview of Hobo SEO Dashbaord Multi-Site.
Read the full article here Overview of The Hobo SEO Dashboard (Multi-Site) © Copyright 2006-2021 Shaun Anderson
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 25, 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 reported earnings last night and their ad revenue continues to grow…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Earnings Report, Ranking Volatility, AI Overviews Harm Clicks, Search Ads Grow & More
This week, guess what, we saw more Google search ranking volatility heat up mid-week. Several new studies have come out showing that AI Overviews hurt click-through rates from search results. Google will stop supporting the…
Google: Image Streaming Is Not SEO Friendly
Google’s John Mueller pretty much said that using image streaming techniques will not result in an SEO friendly outcome. He actually said, “It’s a great way to prevent your images from being found through search engines.”
Google Mobile Tests Search Snippet With Blue URL & URL / Site Name Switch
Google is testing a new version of the mobile search results snippets where the URL is now blue, still clickable. Also, a variation where they are switching the placement of the URL and the site name.
Microsoft Advertising Suspends Client Connection Requests Temporarily
Microsoft Advertising has temporarily suspended the ability for agencies to send out client connection requests. Instead, the agency needs to reach out to Microsoft support and wait 5-7 days to hear back to be able to manage their client’s ad campaigns…
Google Search Behind The Music Generative AI Section
Google seems to have added a new section to music knowledge panels named “Behind the music.” It seems that this is generated using Google’s Gemini AI and gives you a bit of background on the song.
Bing With Two Rows Of Shopping Ads With Option To Expand
Microsoft is now showing two rows of shopping ads at the top of the Bing Search results. There is even an option to expand them to show more ads.
Hobo SEO Dashboard Enterprise for Taming Large-Scale Website SEO
Disclosure: Hobo Web uses generative AI when specifically writing about our own experiences, ideas, stories, concepts, tools, tool documentation or research. Our tool of choice is in this process is Google Gemini Pro 2.5 Deep Research. This assistance …