Turn your AI tools from spectators into collaborators with Yoast
If you’ve been setting up MCP connections or agentic workflows, this release is for you. You ask an AI tool to check your site’s SEO. It comes back with real findings: a product page that’s telling Google it’s a recipe, a link still pointing to an old test version of your site. Helpful, but useless […]
The post Turn your AI tools from spectators into collaborators with Yoast appeared first on Yoast.
Google Globally Rolls Out Monitoring Capabilities In AI Mode
Google is now rolling out monitoring capabilities in AI Mode in Google Search globally for everyone. When Google first announced this feature, it was only available for Ultra and Pro paid subscribers, but now it is available to all Google users.
Google Maps review-spam alerts reach business owners
Google announced these protections in April. A September email screenshot shows Business Profile owners are now being told when a review spike triggers removals and a temporary posting pause.
The post Google Maps review-spam alerts reach business owners appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Google will test gun accessory ads in US Search this October
A six-month pilot will cover selected accessories, while ads for firearms and ammunition remain banned.
The post Google will test gun accessory ads in US Search this October appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Google Ads gets a CRM backstop for broken conversion tags
Google’s multi-source conversions beta lets advertisers connect website tags with backend data from a CRM or order system, using transaction IDs to fill missing user data, update values and reduce measurement gaps.
The post Google Ads gets a CRM backstop for broken conversion tags appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Google explains how to get star ratings next to your ads
Stores generally need 100 customer reviews and a score of at least 3.5 out of 5, according to updated Merchant Center guidance.
The post Google explains how to get star ratings next to your ads appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 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.
The Google September spam update had a big impact this weekend…
Google tests new image design in product grid
Google is testing a new, shorter image design within its product grid, though it’s unclear whether this is an intentional test or a display bug.
The post Google tests new image design in product grid appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Bing Copilot shows ads before users complete the verification
Bing Copilot is showing ads before users complete the CAPTCHA verification, an unusual behavior spotted in the AI Mode-branded search experience.
The post Bing Copilot shows ads before users complete the verification appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Google September 2026 Spam Update Has Big WeekendÂImpact
The first stage of the Google September 2026 Spam update seems to have been felt in a big way starting Friday, September 25th, with even more movement on Saturday, September 26th and then ending on Sunday, September 27th. There is more to come, since …
Google Web Search Service API Documentation Has Been Removed
A couple of weeks ago, Google seemed to accidentally publish its Web Search Service API documentation, then pulled it down last week. Google doesn’t offer a public Web Search Service API, so we really can’t access it, but I assume it does have some par…
Several Google Merchant Center Policy Documents Updated
Google has updated several Google Merchant Center policy documents late last week. The documents include Products that enable dishonest behavior, Dangerous products, Counterfeit products, Sexual content, Editorial & professional requirements, the overa…
Google Tests Replacing Show More Button On AI Overviews With Loading…
Google is testing replacing the “Show more” button under the AI Overviews with a “Loading…” button. Also, earlier this year, Google tested “Enter AI Mode” for the button text but that obviously did not stick.
Google Merchant Center API Help Document Vastly Updated
Google has completely revamped the Google Merchant Center API help document page. It was previously named “API access to Merchant Center” and was renamed to “Google Merchant Center API.” Plus, the content on the page has been completely rewritten and e…
Google Search Profiles Follow Button Removed From Desktop Search Results
Google seems to have removed the Follow button from the desktop search results page, but it is still on the mobile search results page. The follow button lets you quickly follow a Search profile for the individual or brand you searched for.
Google Tests More Sitelinks Designs
Google continues to test variations of designs and user experiences for Sitelinks within its search results. The new design spotted has the Sitelinks listed line by line, with a horizontal line across the left side of the mobile search result snippet.
Bing now showing sitelinks for ads in Copilot results
Bing is now showing sitelinks on ads within Copilot results, adding more detail and visibility to sponsored ads there.
The post Bing now showing sitelinks for ads in Copilot results appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Google tests new sitelink design for ads on mobile
Google is testing yet another new sitelink design for ads on mobile, spotted independently by both Brodie Clark and our team.
The post Google tests new sitelink design for ads on mobile appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Google updates video structured data documentation
Google updated its video structured data documentation to add support for the ‘creator’ property and clarify supported interaction types within ‘interactionStatistic.
The post Google updates video structured data documentation appeared first on Search Engine Watch.
Google Analytics 2026: Unlocking New Features, Analysis.
Over the last year, the team at Google Analytics (GA) has released a cluster of features which extend GA’s ability […]