Google Ads Replacing Support Form With AI Agent
Google seems to be replacing its Google Ads support form with an AI agent, maybe from its Ads Advisor system. When you go to support.google.com/google-ads/gethelp you are redirected to the chat experience now. I am not sure if this is global, but I am…
Google Vastly Increases Local Pack Ads Placement
Google seems to be showing more and more ads in the local pack, aka Local Pack Ads. Just a couple of months ago, Google had ads on the local pack for less than 3% of tracked keywords; now it’s up to about 22% of tracked keywords.
February 2026 Google Webmaster Report
Welcome to the Google Webmaster report, where I sum up all the more important Google organic search topics that occurred over the past month – just in case you (or I) missed it. January was an incredibly volatile month regarding unconfirmed Google sear…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Rank Volatility Heated, AI Overviews To Send Less Traffic, Opt Out Of It, Yahoo Scouts & Bing AI Performance Report
This week, we covered more ongoing Google search ranking volatility – January was a heated month. Google AI Overviews show more button officially flows to AI Mode…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Super Heated January 29 & 30
January has been an insane month with Google Search ranking volatility, and I guess it is no surprise to see the most heated time right now, as we end the month. I am seeing a significant spike in SEO chatter and many of the tools are showing very hea…
Google Ads Tests Third-Party Endorsement Content On Search Ads
Google is testing showing third-party endorsement content on Search ads, a Google Ads spokesperson confirmed. This “third-party endorsement content” may include content from third-party websites under the ad description, including the site’s name, log…
Google Search Adds Preferred Sources Help Docs
Several weeks after Google rolled out support for Preferred Sources globally, Google added official help documentation for site owners to use to help them understand what it is all about and how to encourage their readers to subscribe to your site as a…
Google Business Profiles Review Appeals No Longer Delayed
Before the December holidays, Google posted a notice that review appeals for Google Business Profiles were delayed. Well, Google just removed the notice, which likely means the extended delays for review appeals are no longer an issue.
One Click Google Ads Performance Max Ad Previews
Google Ads has this new way to preview your Performance Max campaign ads, with one click. Now you can easily preview your PMax asset group ads from the table by clicking on the images.
Poll: 33% Will Block Google AI Search Experience: AI Mode & AI Overviews
I ran a poll yesterday on X asking Would you block Google from using your content for AI Overviews and AI Mode. About 33% of the over 350 responses said they would block Google from using and showing their content in the AI search experiences. 42% sa…
Google Tests 10 Sitelinks On Some Search Result Snippets
Google seems to be testing showing up to 10 sitelinks on some of the search result snippets. Normally, Google will show about 4 sitelinks, but here Google is showing 6 more.
Google Ads Advertiser Verification Page Moving
Google is moving the Google Ads verification page to a new section within the Google Ads console. It is moving to the Admin, then Policy and Account section.
Google Personal Intelligence Creates AI Frankenstein Recipes
We covered the topic of Google’s AI Frankenstein recipes and how bad it is for recipe bloggers and publishers. But when you have Google’s Personal Intelligence serve up these Frankenstein chunks of content, it makes it so much worse.
Google Ads API Version 23 Now Available
Google has released version 23 of the Google Ads API, this is a major release with dozens of updates. Updates include Performance Max reporting data with Ad Network type breakdown, more incentives, reporting and conversion controls – plus much more.
Bing Ads Revenue Up 10% – Is Growth Slowing?
Microsoft reported its second quarter 2026 earnings and it showed that its search and advertising revenue was up for 10% but growth is down over the past two quarters. The previous quarter it was up 16% and the one before that was 21% and this quarter,…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 28, 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 is exploring ways to let us block our content from being used in AI search…
Yahoo! Scout – Yahoo’s Official Return To Search With AI
After three years of Yahoo dropping hints at its return to search, Yahoo has announced Yahoo! Scout – its new AI search engine feature that is embedded within Yahoo Search, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports and so on – as well as at s…
Yahoo! Scout – Yahoo’s Official Return To Search With AI
After three years of Yahoo dropping hints at its return to search, Yahoo has announced Yahoo! Scout – its new AI search engine feature that is embedded within Yahoo Search, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports and so on – as well as at s…
Google Search – Add Splash Of Color With Color Picker
Google is testing the ability to add color to your search results page with a color palette picker. There is this palette icon at the top of the results that when clicked on says “Add a splash of color to the top of Search,” and “Pick color.”
Google Search – Add Splash Of Color With Color Picker
Google is testing the ability to add color to your search results page with a color palette picker. There is this palette icon at the top of the results that when clicked on says “Add a splash of color to the top of Search,” and “Pick color.”