Google Early May Search Algorithm Unconfirmed Update Heats Up
Earlier this week, we reported on an unconfirmed Google search ranking update on May 1st and 2nd. Well, throughout the week, things have heated up a lot more, and we are seeing more volatility reported by the tools and more SEO chatter within the comm…
Google Video Structured Data No Longer Requires Descriptions
Google has updated the video structured data to say that the description property is no longer a required field. Instead, Google moved the description property item to the “recommended” section, from the “required” section of the help document.
Google Tests Perspectives Search Menu Filter
Google seems to be testing the ability to filter by perspectives. Google is testing a button to filter your query by the perspectives results.
Google: No Healthy Percentage Of Traffic For Googlebot Activity
John Mueller of Google said there is no percentage of traffic you should expect from your Googlebot activity compared to other bot and traffic activity on your site. Meaning you don’t need to worry if Googlebot is taking up 2% of your server resources…
Microsoft Opens Bing Chat To All With New Upgrades
Microsoft had an event yesterday in NYC showing off some new features for Bing Chat, touting some growth figures and announcing it removed the waitlist for the co-pilot feature.
Google Tests Up & Down Buttons In Autocomplete Search Bar
Google Search is testing up and down arrow buttons in the search bar, so you can click to toggle down or up to autocomplete search suggestions. You can also use the arrow up and down on your keyword, but the buttons may be a new touch.
Google: Search Impression Share Not Coming To PMax Campaigns
Google Ads seems like it will not be adding Search Impression Share reporting to Performance Max campaigns any time soon. Google’s Ginny Marvin confirmed that “auction insights and click share reporting in PMax only include Search network.” She said she agrees that “click share & Imp share measure diff things & correct that Auction Insights can’t be paired with performance metrics,” on Twitter.
Google: It’s A Terrible Idea To Disavow Links Based On Third-Party Metrics
Google’s John Mueller said it is a “terrible idea” to disavow links based on metrics from a third-party tool. In fact, John is not a fan of disavowing links in most cases.
Confirmed Google Merchant Center Feed Issues
Google has posted that the Google Merchant Center feeds have issues. The notice is posted here and reads, “We’re investigating reports of an issue with Feeds. We will provide more information shortly.”
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 3, 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.
There may be another Google algorithm update happening now…
May 1st & 2nd Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update – Unconfirmed
Over the past couple of days, I have been seeing signs of a possible Google search ranking algorithm update. It may have started on May 1st, with the chatter within the SEO community growing throughout yesterday, May 2nd.
Google Updates Canonicalization Help Document: Don’t Use Canonicals For Syndicated Content
Google has updated its help documentation for canonicalization. It removed a line about syndicated content and also updated a line about noindex to prevent selection of a canonical page within a single site.
Google Discover Won’t Show Content Filtered By SafeSearch, Says Google
Google Discover generally should not show content or images that Google’s SafeSearch filter would block. Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, said this on Twitter a few weeks ago but this was implied by previous statements from other Googlers over …
Google Also Highlighting Text In Things To Know Section
Google launched highlighting of text within featured snippets some time ago, after a ton of testing. We saw it also in people also ask and now we are seeing it in the “things to know” section.
Microsoft Advertising Gains Campaign-Level Change History, Code-Free Conversions & Postpones Enhanced CPC
Microsoft Advertising announced many new changes and information yesterday, including a new campaign-level change history report, new code-free conversions for Smart Campaigns accounts with Multi-platform, postponing the Enhanced CPC change, and more.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 2, 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.
The big Google webmaster report is now available…
May 2023 Google Webmaster Report
While last month’s Google webmaster report was filled with the Google March core update, the product reviews update, Bard, AI, sitenames and more; this month was just as packed. We had the reviews update, a local look at the core update, big updates to…
Google: Avoid Using “Coming Back Soon” Pages For Site Migrations
Google’s John Mueller said he would “try very hard to avoid having a “coming back soon” page during a revamp.” He said if you must have the “coming back soon” page then do so for a day or so but serve a 503 server status code.
Google: We Use A Mix Of Factors To Determine Content That Demonstrates E-E-A-T
Google has been saying for years now that there is no E-A-T (or now E-E-A-T) algorithm, but Google does have factors and signals it looks for that align with the values around determining content that demonstrates E-E-A-T. Google repeated it the other …
Google Search Video Results With Pros and Cons Within Video
Google Search can show video results, including key moments within the videos. But now Google seems to break down the pros and cons, if available, in a video review for a product.