Google Search Algorithm Ranking Volatility Around May 17th (Unconfirmed)
For the past couple of days or so, maybe starting as early as May 16, 2023 through today, May 18, 2023, I am seeing significant signs of another unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update.
Microsoft pubCenter, Google AdSense Alternative, Looking To Expand?
Microsoft might be looking to expand its Google AdSense alternative, Microsoft pubCenter to more publishers. I believe Microsoft pubCenter might try signing up smaller publishers.
Google Sharable Links For Recent Searches & Local Packs
Google lets you create a link of your recent searches that you can share with your friends or colleagues. So if you are planning a road trip with friends, you can compile a bunch of links to share with the group. Google is also showing a share link fo…
Bing Chat Rolling Out Not Signed In Access With Limited Chat Sessions
Microsoft is rolling out allowing “unauthenticated” access to Bing Chat. This means, if you are using Microsoft Edge and you are not signed into your Microsoft account, you may be able to try out Bing, in a limited way.
Google Tests New Product Details & Links In Web Search
Google seems to be testing an updated user interface for the product and shopping results in web search. You can see the “Visit Website” and “View Details” links and the ongoing expanded pricing details interface in this test.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 17, 2023
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.
Bing Chat rolled out a bunch of mobile features this week…
Example Of Microsoft Start Partner Label In Bing Chat Results
A couple of months ago we reported that Microsoft may share revenues with publishers that help it create content for Bing Chat. It was under he Microsoft Start Partner program. Well, for the first time, I am seeing a Microsoft Start partner label in …
Bing Chat Rolls Out Some Features It Announced Earlier This Month
Earlier this month, I covered a “big” press event Microsoft held announcing some new features and removing the waitlist for Bing Chat. Yesterday afternoon, Bing announced that these features are now rolling out, some are live, and some will be live wit…
Google Search Tests Circled-In Favicon Design
Google is testing circling-in, drawing a circle around, the favicons displayed in the mobile search results. I am not sure I like this but hey, Google is always testing.
New Google Search Settings Design
Since last week, Google has been rolling out a new search settings design interface. It looks more like the material design interface, with rounded and shaded borders. This is compared to the more bland textual look for search settings.
New Googlebot: Google-InspectionTool Added To Crawler User Agents
Google has added a new user agent to the list of Google crawlers, Googlebots. This one is named Google-InspectionTool and goes under both the Googlebot user agent and also the name Google-InspectionTool.
Google Search Console Insights Data Change Notice For Google Analytics 4
Google Search Console Insights is posting a notice that says there may be data changes in its reports when the Google Analytics 4 migration starts on July 1, 2023. The notice reads, “Starting June 1, 2023, you might notice some data changes. This is be…
Google Helpful Content Update Can Demote & Now Promote Content
The other day we reported how Google will be releasing an update to the helpful content system that can identify “hidden gems” deep within the web and promote that in the Google Search results. As Glenn Gabe points out, that means that the helpful con…
Google: No Plans For Historical Data With Search Console to BigQuery Bulk Data Export
Google’s John Mueller clarified that there are no plans to enable historical data exports with the Google Search Console to Google Big Query automated bulk data export feature.
Google Bard Now Shows Citations Like Bing Chat
Google announced last night that it is now better at showing citations, by adding a number by the line of text and when clicked, it shows the source and links to it. Also, Google said Bard is better at writing up summaries.
Google New Maps Sponsored Listing Box, Business Profile Pending Label & Reviews Aren’t Verified Location
Google has been rolling out or testing a few new Google Maps, Google Business Profile and local features that I wanted to share. They include a new sponsored listing box, Business Profile pending pin label and a new location for the reviews aren’t veri…
Google Shopping Ads & Free Listing To No Longer Restrict COVID-19 Terms
Google said starting in June 2023, the Google Merchant Center policy will stop disallowing the listing of COVID-19-related terms for Google Shopping Ads and free listings. This is an update to the Google Merchant Center Sensitive events policy.
Search Central Live: Tokyo and future plans for APAC
Search Central Live is back in Asia Pacific throughout 2023 and we can’t wait to meet you in person! We’re now ready to bring the events to more locations in the Asia Pacific region. Specifically, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan are on our list.
Vlog #223: Glenn Gabe On Google Broad Core Updates
In part one with Glenn Gabe, we talk about Bing chat and Google Bard and also the use of AI-generated content…
Google Reduces Local Pack Results In Web Search?
Google seems to be showing fewer and fewer local packs for various queries in the Google Search results interface. For the past few days or so, local SEOs have been noticing this trend and it is concerning them and their clients.