Daily Search Forum Recap: June 27, 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 link cards at the top of the AI Overviews…
Multinational SEO vs. multilingual SEO: What’s the difference?

Dive into the distinct nuances between multinational and multilingual SEO, plus strategies to enhance your website’s international reach.
Reimagining search in the AI era: Insights from ex-Bing Search director

Nobody notices when search engines work perfectly. but they notice when they don’t – and more wisdom from Stefan Weitz.
Google Tests AI Overview Link Cards At The Top
Google is testing placing the link cards at the top of the AI Overviews box within Google Search. Instead of having them deep at the bottom, they are being tested at the top, which would clearly drive more clicks to publishers than the current implemen…
Google Ads Changes Query Matching & Brand Controls – Advertisers Happy
Google Ads announced updates to its Search ads query matching and brand controls that made advertisers happy (it has been a while). The updates include better reporting for misspellings, negative keywords now block misspellings, and changes to brand in…
Google Chrome For Mobile Adds Local Chrome Actions, Search Shortcuts & Trends
Google has announced a number of new search-related features to its mobile version of the Chrome browser. These updates include new local Chrome Actions, new search shortcuts, trending in search suggestions and more.
Google Tests Search Results Sliding Right To Next Page On New Query
Google seems to be testing (or maybe it is a bug) having the search results page slide over right to the next page (visually at least) when you enter a new query. It seems like some new animation when you change your query from the Google Search result…
Google: Our Search Rankings Can Improve At Scale & System Level
Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, said it again, that “there’s clearly more we should be doing” with ranking websites that deserve to rank better in Google Search. He clarified that this is not something Google does manually, on a per-site bas…
Emarsys Omnichannel & AI Masterclass 2024 recap – and now available on-demand! by Emarsys

Discover insights and strategies from brands like Replacements, Colgate-Palmolive, Huel, and more, as revealed during the Emarsys Omnichannel and AI Masterclass event.
Google testing AI Overviews with link cards at the top

This makes clicking to publishers and content creators way more likely than the current version of AI Overviews.
Google Chrome mobile adds local places to Chrome Actions

Searchers with this Chrome Action enabled can quickly call, get directions and read reviews from the Chrome search bar.
5 new features coming to Google Analytics 4

GA4 updates include cross-channel reporting and budgeting, a dedicated AI engine and support for the Chrome Privacy Sandbox.
Google Ads unveils major updates to search query matching

The Google Ads updates offer advertisers enhanced AI-powered performance, greater brand control and improved visibility into search queries.
How will generative AI impact website rankings and traffic?

Understand how Google’s AI Overviews are influencing website traffic and the challenges and opportunities for maintaining visibility online.
4 key actions for fostering customer loyalty by Digital Marketing Depot

Loyalty is becoming increasingly valuable with 63% of consumers willing to pay more to shop with brands they are loyal to.
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 26, 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 Search has dropped continuous scroll in its desktop search results, with mobile search to follow…
SEO implementation: A comprehensive guide

Here’s a detailed framework for ensuring your SEO recommendations are adopted, even without CMS access or developer resources.
Link building services to watch in 2024 by Admix Global

Top link-building companies to elevate your SEO and boost your online presence.
Repurposing content: How to extend the life of your content assets

Transform your content strategy with effective repurposing. Learn how to breathe new life into existing assets and reach diverse audiences.
Google: Don’t Avoid Mentioning Brand Names In Your Review Content
Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, responded to some new SEO advice floating around the SEOverse that suggests you should not add the brand name of the products you are reviewing in your review content. Sullivan disagreed with this advice and sai…