Google AI Mode encourages users to connect more Google apps
Google AI Mode is showing a new popup encouraging users to connect their Google apps for more personalized Search experiences. The prompt highlights Personal Intelligence and reminds users that they can change their settings at any time.
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Google Ads Gains A New Telemedicine Certification Option
Google Ads announced that in addition to the original telemedicine certification options, Google is adding a new one from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)’s Healthcare Merchant Accreditation Program. This goes into effect this mont…
Bing shows a different AI Mode layout with a References panel
Bing is showing a different AI Mode layout, positioning the submitted query towards the right-hand side and displaying a separate References panel with source links. The usual layout places the query on the left.
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Bing tests a Browse CTA button on sponsored ads in Copilot results
Bing is testing a new ‘Browse’ CTA button on sponsored ads in Copilot results, following the ‘Learn more’ button spotted there recently.
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Google Ads Explains Difference With Search Terms Match Type (Keywords)
Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, explained why the Google Ads interface has two different metrics named search terms match type. One is named “Search terms match type” and the other is named “Search terms match type (Keywords).”
Google Emails: Site Reputation Policy Manual Actions No Longer Impact EEA
Google just sent out emails to some sites that have site reputation abuse policy manual actions that those manual actions won’t impact the search results within the EEA, European Economic Area. This actually took effect on August 30, 2026, but now, two…
Google Search Console Performance Report Multi-Select Device Filters
Google Search Console has rolled out the ability to select multiple device types within the performance report. Previously, Google added multi-select ability for countries in that report, and now we can do the same for device types.
Daily Search Forum Recap: November 4, 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 Search Console’s performance report is showing a spike in clicks for some websites…
Google Ads removes campaign-level language targeting from Search campaigns
Google Ads has removed the campaign-level language setting from Search campaigns, so ads now match users by ad language, while Performance Max keeps the setting for YouTube, Display, Discover, and Gmail.
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Google tests new Shopping ad layout on mobile Shopping tab
Google is testing two new layouts for Shopping ads in its mobile Shopping tab. One moves product images to the left of the listing, while another places the “Sponsored” label below the image.
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Rethinking Website Value For AI-Enhanced Search
[ Summary ] AI-enhanced search can answer questions by retrieving, combining, and explaining information without requiring you to visit the original Websites. To remain valuable, a Website must offer more than isolated answers. Build value through cont…
Microsoft Clarity With New Agentic Analytics & Ask Clarity
Microsoft Clarity added two, well, three, new features today, including agentic analytics, ask Clarity, and brand agent expansion. Microsoft also said, “AI agents nearly doubled in three weeks to almost 2 million,” 3 weeks!!!
Google Ads New Help Document For Promotion Mode
Google Ads has posted a super comprehensive help document for Promotion mode. Promotion mode lets you advertise for short-term sales by temporarily lowering your Target ROAS and applying an optional extra daily budget during your promotional window. Th…
Google AI Mode Now With Up To Four Ads
Google can now show up to four Google Ads in the AI Mode responses for a single query. I mean, I am not sure if this is new, being that Google Ads has been showing four ads for search results officially since 2016 but we do know Google said it will sh…
OpenAI Says ChatGPT Is At 20% Of Google Search Volume
OpenAI’s Adam Fry said “ChatGPT’s volume of search-like queries is now roughly one-fifth the volume of queries of Google,” in an interview with Alex Kantrowitz. “ChatGPT has gone from one billion to 1.2 in just the last two months,” he added.
Server Side Google Tag Manager To See Full IP Addresses
Server-side Google Tag Manager will soon be able to process and see your visitors’ full IP addresses. Google wrote, “Starting January 11, 2027, server-side Google Tag Manager (SGTM) will allow tags to process standard network signals like IP address to…
List Of Google Twiddlers For Re-Ranking Search Results
Twiddlers are adjustable rules or systems that Google uses to fine-tune search results. They can re-rank the search results. Twiddlers can boost, demote, or otherwise rework search results based on specific, dynamic criteria, signals, or business rules…
Google rich results show a new Get 10% off offer
Google appears to be showing a new “Get 10% off” offer in rich results. This adds another variation to its existing offer displays, which include “Up to X amount off” and “Copy code.”
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Bing People Also Ask gets a new search option
Bing is adding a search link inside expanded People Also Ask questions, allowing users to run a new search for the same question and explore more results beyond the answer provided.
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Bing adds new heading above Shopping ads
Bing is testing a new heading above its Shopping ads, in addition to the existing ‘Sponsored’ tag in the corner, making it clearer that the results are paid
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