Google Search investigating another indexing issue
Starting at around 11:30 pm ET Monday, January 31, some sites noticed indexing issues with Google Search.
Google Search Working On Fixing Indexing Issue
Google has confirmed it is working on resolving an indexing issue that it says is “affecting a small number of sites.” Google said that some “sites may experience slower than usual indexing times.” The search company is looking to “identifying the root…
Google showing TikTok videos in featured snippets, SGE
TikTok’s value in Search continues to rise, with TikTok videos now showing in Search Generative Experience and featured snippets.
Google investigating widespread issue impacting Ad Manager
Google expects to resolve the issue for all users in the near future but has not provided a specific timeframe for the fix.
Google boss addresses concerns of AI replacing advertising staff post layoffs
Philipp Schindler, Google’s senior vice president, explains AI is being utilized to deliver ROI at scale more efficiently.
Google Search Related Categories Nearby For Shopping Local Push
Google has a newish section named “Related categories nearby” that shows you various categories of products, when you click on the categories, it then shows you local stores nearby that sell it and other products in the shopping results.
Google search revenue rises to $48 billion, total ad revenue up 11%
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, is back in double-digit growth after a shaky start to 2023, indicating ad spend is in full recovery.
Google Analytics 4 launches additional instant support options and new video tutorials
You can now find extra guides that show you how to use GA4 features, and have the choice to report any issues to the Google team.
Google launching Technical ad delivery support on AdMob inventory
Google AdMob is launching a solution to help publishers ensure their ads follow regulations in the EU and UK.
Google Clippable Coupons Live (Again?) – Discount Rich Results
Google may have officially rolled out and launched the clippable feature for product snippets. We saw variations of this in the product results before and I thought it went live earlier but maybe now it is officially live?
Google Search (More) Results From The Web
Google is testing showing a section in its search results titled “Results from the web” and “More results from the web.” I mean, why? Aren’t all Google Search results from the web?
The New Google Hotel Results In EU With Digital Markets Act
Google has been launching changes to its search results in the European regions to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). We’ve seen tests of how this will change the search results for some time now but here is a step by step walk through of how …
Google search CPCs up 19%, pushing ad spend up 17%
As more advertisers boost their ad spend on Google Search ads, competition is growing, causing the product to become more expensive.
Google Puts “Add Note” In URL Bar & SGE While Browsing
Google has added the “add note” search labs notes feature to the URL bar and in SGE while browsing. This makes it way more visible to add a note to a document than before, by placing the add note button directly on the web page you are reading, and no…
Some advertisers are unable to access Google Ads
Google has confirmed it is investigating reports of these issues and is working on a fix.
ChatGPT vs. Google Bard vs. Bing Chat vs. Claude: Which generative AI solution is best?
Here’s a comparison of genAI tools ChatGPT, Bard, Bing Chat Balanced, Bing Chat Creative, and Claude based on four metrics.
Google Tests Price Slider Filter In Search For Product Results
Google is testing a price slider for some queries where narrowing by price may make sense. We’ve seen Google show price range sliders for products and price slider filters for hotels but now we are seeing a price slider filter for normal product results.
Google Ads moves reports to new location in latest UI update
The platform updated its user interface for a small number of accounts to improve navigation and workflow organization.
Google tests ‘highly rated’ call out for Local Services ads
Google confirmed to Search Engine Land that the new feature may appear in various LSA verticals for some users.
Google Tests Videos On Right Side Of Search Results Page, Again
Google is testing showing video results on the right side of the search results page. Google tested this a few years ago, in a different format and now seems to be testing it again in a more basic video thumbnail format.