Daily Search Forum Recap: September 12, 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.
I covered some old statements from former Googlers on Navboost from Hacker News…
Google launches confidential matching for data privacy
Confidential matching leverages advanced computing technology to securely process first-party data, enhancing privacy and data protection.
Google and guest posts: What gets indexed and what doesn’t
Does Google index guest posts from reputable sites? Find out why some guest posts succeed while others fail in this study.
Google’s Martin Splitt: We Do Not Use Exif Data For Ranking
Over the years Google has been wishy-washy on if they use or do not use Exif (Exchangeable image file format) data for rankings. In 2014, Google’s Matt Cutts said Google can parse the data and reserves the right to use it. But in 2019, Gary Illyes fr…
Ex-Googler Forum Statements On Google Navboost
In my interview with Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, I tried to get more details on Navboost and how it plays a roll in core updates and general rankings. I was pretty much shot down (I am a good loser). That being said, here are some old po…
Google Indexing API: Submissions Go Undergo Rigorous Spam Detection
Google has updated its Indexing API documentation to add a few things but the largest update talks about how “all submissions through the Indexing API undergo rigorous spam detection.” Plus, it says that attempts to abuse the Indexing API “may result i…
Google: Get Definitions & Translations As You Search
Google is now notifying some searchers of a translation feature within the search results. It says, “Get definitions and translations as you search. Select words to get definitions & translations without leaving the page.”
Google Replaced Cache Link With Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine
After Google has angered tons of SEOs and searchers over removing the cache link from the search result snippets, Google decided several months later to add links to Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. This will give you snapshots in time of what that…
Learn all about Google Trends with our new YouTube tutorials
This post is about the new Google Trends Tutorials YouTube series. In these videos you’ll learn how to use
Google Trends to analyze patterns in Google Search and Youtube searches, and use them to create
interesting content online.
Google tests more noticeable ad labels in search results
Google is testing a more noticeable ad format, using a taller gray background with labels like ‘Sponsored’ and ‘Promoted results.’
Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know
The antitrust trial over allegedly monopolistic practices in the $200 billion digital advertising industry could lead to significant changes.
Google Search adds Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine links to about this page
This comes after Google dropped the cache link from the search results.
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 11, 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.
Google is testing a new ad label header, it makes the ads stick out more…
7 tips for delivering high-impact technical SEO audits
Focus on impactful changes, provide actionable insights and leverage AI to enhance audit efficiency and client success.
7 tips for delivering high-impact technical SEO audits
Focus on impactful changes, provide actionable insights and leverage AI to enhance audit efficiency and client success.
Google Search Ranking Volatility Still Heated A Week After Core Update
I sound like a broken record, but the Google Search ranking volatility is still incredibly heated and has not let down, even over a week after the Google August 2024 core update was completed on September 3rd.
How to build and retain brand trust in the age of AI
Learn how to adopt AI safely, build trust and manage risks while keeping employees and customers at the heart of your strategy.
Google Tests New Ad Label / Design That Makes Ads Stand Out
Google is testing a new ad label and interface that really make the ads way more noticeable in the Google Search results. The ad label still is a black sponsored label, but Google is testing it on a tall gray background, with subtitles like “promoted …
Google Emails Advertisers On Local Services Ads Verification Requirements
In March, Google announced a new verification process for its Local Service Ads program. Well, now, Google has started to email advertisers that need to take the steps to verify their advertising accounts.
Bing Local Pack Tests Review Source Icons Instead Of Review Stars
Microsoft is testing adding the source of the reviews in the Bing Search local pack, instead of showing review stars. So if the Bing Search local pack is showing reviews from Yelp, it would show the Yelp logo, and if it is showing them from Facebook, …