Google Ads API Version 24.1 Now Available
Google has released version 24.1 of the Google Ads API, this is a minor release with dozens of updates. This update includes features like mobile device platform segment, classic images in DemandGen, support for passkeys, revamped support of experiment…
Google Discover Performance Report Missing Data May 7 & May 8
Google had yet another Search Console reporting bug, this time with the Discover performance report. Between May 7, 2026 and May 8, 2026, Google confirmed a data logging issue that can result in the report showing fewer clicks and impressions. It is …
Google Ads Teases New Dashboards Powered By Gemini
Google posted a tease for Google Marketing Live where Google Ads will be announcing new dashboards powered by Gemini. Google wrote on X, “Tired of manual reporting? Introducing Dashboards built with Gemini capabilities.”
Google Ads Search Terms Report Shows Best Approximation Of User’s Intent
Google at some point added a section to this Google Ads document explaining that because of all the new Google AI search features, like Lens, AI Mode, AI Overviews, or auto-complete searches – the search terms report now may show keywords that “represe…
Study: Adding Schema Did Not Improve AI Citations On Google, ChatGPT & More
A new study from Ahrefs says that adding schema does not and did not boost citations on any of the AI platforms including Google (AI Overviews or AI Mode), ChatGPT and others. “Adding schema produced no major uplift in citations on any platform,” Ahre…
Google Merchant Center Tests Merchant Advisor
Google is testing a new AI assistant in Google Merchant Center named Merchant Advisor. I assume it is similar to Google Ads Advisor and something that Google might announce at Google Marketing Live next week.
Google Discover Publisher Pages To Get Links & Featured Posts
Google is testing updating the Google Discover publisher pages by adding custom links, featured posts, larger header images and sharper logos. I assume this would be managed by claiming your page?
Google Merchant Center For Agencies Now Available Globally
Two months ago, Google rolled out Google Merchant Center For Agencies in the US and Canada after beta testing it in October 2025. Now, Google has released Google Merchant Center for Agencies globally, everywhere.
Google Tests Dark & Light URLs In Search Results (For The Same URL)
Google is testing displaying the URL of the search result snippet where the https portion is a dark gray and the domain name portion is a light gray. It is a weird test, but hey, Google is always testing…
PSA: Bing Webmaster Tools Does Not Distinguish Between http and https
Did you know that Bing Webmaster Tools treats http and https as the same property, it does not distinguish between http and https? This is different from Google Search Console, which lets you set up a property for each and every variation.
Google Ads Certification Process Updated For Crypto
Google posted an update to its Google Ads certification process for several cryptocurrencies and complex speculative financial products.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 11, 2026
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 officially drops support for FAQ rich results…
Google Search Drops FAQ Rich Results In Search & Search Console
Google announced on Friday that Google Search, as of May 7th, no longer shows FAQ rich results within the Google Search results. Google will also drop reporting on it within Google Search Console and the respective APIs in the future.
Google Ads Posts Site Visits Assets Documentation
Google Ads has posted new help documentation on site visits assets, which we covered as tests numerous times – the label that says how many people visited the site. Well, now there is official documentation for it and we know they are officially calle…
Google Vehicle Ads Now In Standard Shopping Campaigns
Google now allows you to run vehicle ads in your Standard Shopping campaigns. Previously, this was only available in Performance Max for Vehicle ads only, according to PPC News Feed.
Google Merchant Center Gains More Out-of-Stock Options
Google has updated its Google Merchant Center landing page requirements help documentation to expand and offer more options for out-of-stock products. Google wants you to “ensure your landing page clearly displays product availability for online purcha…
Google Tag Manager May Be Coming To Google Ads Interface
Google may be integrating Google Tag Manager directly into the Google Ads interface. The integration of Tag Manager also comes with a new interface and user experience.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 8, 2026
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.
We are seeing new Google search ranking volatility heat up today, it seems weird…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google AI Systems Black Box, Links In AI, UCP Checkout Expands, ChatGPT Ad Manager, Ask.com Shutters & More
This week in search we covered more heated Google ranking volatility this morning, it seems big – so stay tuned. We also covered how Google spoke about how they try to isolate their AI systems because…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heated Today – May 8th
Many of the third-party tracking tools, not all, but many, are showing some heated volatility this morning around Google Search’s ranking positions. I am also seeing some early chatter within the SEO industry about movement in their rankings. It is po…