Google AI Overviews Are Here To Stay With Improvements – The Ray AIO Update
Google’s Head of Search, Liz Reid, wrote a blog post last night named “AI Overviews: About last week.” She basically said that overall the vast majority of the AI Overviews are really good and they did find examples of where they can make improvements….
Google News Tab, Discover & Google News Not Returning Results
This morning, I was doing some news queries and noticed that, sporadically, the Google News tab was not returning results for some queries. I thought it was just me and I moved on – but it was not just me – others are also seeing the Google News tab no…
Google Shopping Ideas Search Carousel
Google is now showing a newish “shopping ideas” carousel within its search results. It can show up for a variety of queries and gives you a less promotional version of the the shop all deals banners, but the links do lead to the Google Search shopping …
Google Knowledge Panels “See Also”
Google has added a “see also” section to some knowledge panels over the past few weeks. I think it is similar to the “people also search for” and related features we saw in knowledge panels. This one will show you other people some how related (in the…
Only 10% Of SEOs Trust Google (Same As 10 Years Ago)
Even after the Google search API data leak, even after it was confirmed by Google, still 10% of SEOs will continue to trust Google statements going forward. The wild thing is, this level of trust has not changed in the past decade when I ran a similar…
Google Tests People Also Ask Open By Default
Google is testing showing the first people also ask link, as opened by default. So you don’t need to click on it to reveal the snippet within the first people also ask option. I guess this might increase “queries” for Google. :)
Google explains how it is improving its AI Overviews

Google said only one in every 7 million unique queries resulted in a Google policy violation.
Google adds opt-in for Video Enhancements for ads

You can now opt into Google’s new video enhancements tool that uses AI to automatically generate multiple video formats.
Unpacking Google’s massive search documentation leak

This breakdown unveils potential Google Search ranking factors, including details on PageRank variations, site authority metrics and more.
Google Search Console link report may be broken today

Many are noticing huge declines in the number of links reported in the link report within the Google tool.
6 guiding principles to leverage AI for SEO content production

AI can be a helpful tool for search-driven content production, but without these guiding principles, you might not see results.
4 ways to check your website’s Google consent mode setup

Stay compliant with Google’s consent mode v2 requirements. Here’s how to verify your consent configuration across Google Ads, GA4 and more.
Google Confirms Search Leak But Urges Caution
After over 32 hours of silence after the Google Search ranking data leak, Google has finally confirmed the leak, but urged caution around making assumptions on how Google Search ranking works based on the documents.
Google Report Spam Tool Adds Site Reputation & Expired Domains Abuse
Google added a couple of new options to the spam reporting tool, including the new site reputation abuse and expired domain abuse, to the form. Again, Google announced these new spam policies last March, enforcing the site reputation abuse this earlier…
Huge Decline In Links Reported In Google Search Console Links Report
Earlier this week, we reported on some declines in the number of links reported in the Google Search Console links report. Well, it got a lot worse this morning, and now everyone is seeing huge declines in the link report.
Google People Also Ask Tests Shaded Boxed Interface
Google is testing shading and boxing in the people also ask details within the mobile Google Search results. So instead of just a plain snippet interface, Google is testing adding some layers to the result by boxing it in with a colored background ele…
Google Early Adopter Badge For Using Search Notes
Google is incentivizing searchers to leave notes on Google Search and Google Discover results by offering them an “early adopter badge.” Google is showing this message in the Google Discover feed and it says, “Add a note to earn a badge.”
Google Maps Adds Wheelchair Accessible Icon To Business Listings
Google has added a wheelchair-accessible icon to the Business Profile listings in Google Maps of businesses that self-claim they are wheelchair-accessible. There is a little wheelchair-accessible icon next to the business name, but this only shows in …
Google Maps Adds Wheelchair Accessible Icon To Business Listings
Google has added a wheelchair-accessible icon to the Business Profile listings in Google Maps of businesses that self-claim they are wheelchair-accessible. There is a little wheelchair-accessible icon next to the business name, but this only shows in …
Emarsys Omnichannel & AI Masterclass – 3 sessions you won’t want to miss by Emarsys

We are drawing ever closer to the digital event of the year, the Emarsys Omnichannel and AI Masterclass, which kicks off on June 12 and 13, 2024.