October 2024 Google Webmaster Report
This month may have been one of the most volatile Google Search ranking months I reported about ever. Google completed its August 2024 core update, and then we had countless unconfirmed ranking updates, tweaks, or volatility – whatever you want to cal…
Google Search Location Carousel Moves Map On Scroll
Google is testing a dynamic map feature in Google Search that will update the map as you scroll through the location carousel. The location carousel has content like neighborhoods, things to do, transport, airports and more.
Bing Testing Replacing Ad Label With Sponsored Label
Microsoft seems to be testing replacing the hard to see ad label with a longer sponsored label in the Bing Search results. So instead of it saying “ad” next to the search ads, it is testing showing “sponsored” text next to the search ads.
Chrome just a Surveillance Machine?
More that just tracking clicks?
Is Google using Chrome for mobile-first indexing and user signals?
SEO expert Cindy Krum explains how she believes Google is using Chrome user data for rendering, indexing, ranking and beyond.
First-party data checklist for marketers by Digital Marketing Depot
Start mapping out what a first-party data strategy looks like for your business.
Bing expands generative search experience and Deep Search
Bing generative search experience now works for informational queries.
Retailers: Google is becoming your new category page
Google’s ecommerce search results now resemble Amazon-style category pages. Retailers must adapt by prioritizing product pages for SEO.
How to create a roadmap for your PPC clients
Learn the six stages to building a PPC roadmap that delivers business outcomes, from setting goals to scaling and continuous optimization.
How to use Google Trends to analyze your competitors’ brand engagement
Track brand search patterns and identify media placements that drive growth using Google Trends to gain a competitive edge.
Bing Search Getting Dates/Times Wrong In Search Results Too?
We’ve covered Google Search showing the wrong date and time on search result snippets countless times on this site. Well, Bing Search can get it wrong too – at least sometimes.
Sticky Google Search Console Performance Report Filters
Google has updated its performance reports in Google Search Console to have the filters you set, stick. Meaning, the next time you go back to the report, it should be where you left it, with all the filters you set. You can of course reset the filters …
Google Again On When To Use Noindex Or Canonical (Or Both)
Google’s John Mueller was asked about if it is still okay to use noindex and canonicals at the same time and when to use one or the other. This is a topic we covered several times here over the years but I spotted a new Reddit thread with John’s commen…
Google: Don’t Use Generic Server / CMS Holding Pages For New Sites
John Mueller, a Google Search Advocate, said on Reddit, that he does not recommend you use generic server or CMS holding pages for new sites. Instead, either “keep DNS disabled or put up a custom holding page.”
Google Ads Outage This Morning Being Restored
Google Ads had an outage that started at around 3am ET on Tuesday October 1st. The issue is now mostly resolved, but many advertisers were unable to access their Google Ads accounts and campaigns for a few hours this morning.
Will Google’s defense hold up against DOJ antitrust claims?
Google’s argument that its advertising practices benefit customers and are not anti-competitive faces a big challenge in seven key areas.
Google Search Console Performance report filters now stick
There is a “reset filters” option to remove the filters you previously set.
Keyword research for SEO: The ultimate guide
Keyword research should focus on revenue generation, not just traffic. Here’s how to turn keywords into business assets that drive growth.
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 30, 2024
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 Search ranking volatility won’t calm down…
Why you should turn off optimized targeting in GDN today
This Google feature sounds too good to be true, and it mostly is. Here are the pitfalls and how to navigate them.