Google Tests AI-Organized Local Search Results Page
Google seems to be testing its AI-organized search results pages for local search queries. We saw Google testing this for shopping-related queries after Google announced at I/O that it would roll out AI-organized search results in the coming months.
Report: Google AI Overviews Barely Showing Reddit Or Quora Citations Anymore
Google AI Overviews is rarely ever showing citations from Reddit or Quora anymore, according to a new report from BrightEdge. In fact, Reddit citations have declined by around 85%, whereas Quaora citations have declined by around 99%, within the Googl…
Google May Be Rolling Out 3D/AR Images More Widely
Back in 2019, Google began testing and piloting showing 3D/AR images for products and other items in its search results. We even saw it being tested on desktop starting last year. Now it seems Google has rolled it out to more sites, even those sites th…
The rise of forums: Why Google prefers them and how to adapt

Discussion boards are cool again. Find out why Google now prioritizes them and how to foster community and engagement on your niche website.
The rise of forums: Why Google prefers them and how to adapt

Discussion boards are cool again. Find out why Google now prioritizes them and how to foster community and engagement on your niche website.
Google Search Tests Autoplaying Video Thumbnails In Results?
Google may be testing auto-playing the video thumbnails it has within its search results page. I am not sure if this is some sort of browser bug or something else, but Google may auto-play the video thumbnail without sound in the search results.
No deal: Alphabet won’t acquire HubSpot after all

On, on again and now off. It appears that Alphabet’s rumored acquisition of HubSpot isn’t happening, sources say.
No deal: Alphabet won’t acquire HubSpot after all

On, on again and now off. It appears that Alphabet’s rumored acquisition of HubSpot isn’t happening, sources say.
Google Search Console now lets you set your shipping and return policies

Search Console shipping and return settings take precedence over other methods, like structured data.
Google Expands Translated Search Results To More Languages
Google is now showing the translated search results feature in more languages, adding Arabic, Gujarati, Korean, Persian, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese to the list of of now 21 languages.
Google Tests Shifting Google Logo Right In Search Results
Google is testing shifting the Google logo on the search results page to the right. Instead of it showing on the left with nothing below it, Google shifted it to the right, aligned left with the search result listings.
Google Tests From Sources Across The Web Overlay
Google seems to be testing a new user experience for the “from sources across the web” search feature. Instead of showing a carousel or content on the search results page, Google is testing popping up an overlay that you can scroll through with more de…
Google Tests Country Label In Search Result Snippets
Google may be testing showing which country the site operates in with a country label attached to the search result snippet. In the example below, Google is showing a “South African” label with the country flag and the country written out at the top o…
Google Search Bug: Not Indexing or Serving New Content Again
Google Search is currently having yet another indexing bug, similar to what Google Search experienced just about two weeks ago on June 20th. Google is not indexing new content that was recently published in the past hour or so.
Google launches tool to simplify Enhanced Conversions setup

Google unveils EC Assist, a Chrome extension to help advertisers troubleshoot and optimize their Enhanced Conversions setup.
Google Search Tests Long Search Bar Variations
Google is testing a longer search bar, so I guess you can enter in a longer query into the search box. Google is also testing it in a gray color and other variations.
Google launches Merchant API Beta with new features

This is a redesign of the Content API for Shopping, with new features to enhance product management and showcase businesses capabilities.
Google Zero Click Study Now At 58.5% In 2024
Rand Fishkin has come out with his 2024 edition of the Google zero click study and it shows that in the US, zero clicks are now at 58.5%, which is down from 65% in 2021. The study says about 37% of Google searches lead to no action, 21.4% lead to anot…
Current Styles Google Search Carousel
Google Search has a new shopping-related carousel named “current styles.” This shows up for some shopping-related queries, and if you search for a product, it might show you style variations that may be trending.
Nearly 60% of Google searches end without a click in 2024

Meanwhile, almost 30% of clicks go to Google’s properties and about 36% of clicks go to the open web, a new zero-click search study finds.