Google Search Ranking Volatility Heated May 13th & 14th
Over the past day or so, I am seeing a large spike in signs that there is Google search ranking movement and volatility. This is between the SEO community chatter spiking, as well as some of the tools showing some big volatility swings.
Google Analytics AI Assistant Traffic: Tracks ChatGPT, Gemini & Claude Traffic
Google announced that GA4, Google Analytics, has a new AI Assistant traffic measurement. This allows you to track AI chatbot traffic, like from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. This is through a new AI Assistant channel in your Default Channel Group reports.
ATVs & Non-Motorized Vehicles Can Now Be Listed In Google Vehicle Ads
Google is expanding its vehicle ads to support more vehicles in the United States. Specifically, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), RV’s Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), and non-motorized trailers, such as travel trailers and campers are now supported in Google…
Google Ads To Automatically Link YouTube Channels
Google sent out emails to some advertisers notifying them that after June 10, 2026 they will automatically link your Google Ads account with your YouTube channel. Linking them will give Google Ads data on your YouTube channel.
Google Ads API Version 24.1 Now Available
Google has released version 24.1 of the Google Ads API, this is a minor release with dozens of updates. This update includes features like mobile device platform segment, classic images in DemandGen, support for passkeys, revamped support of experiment…
Google Discover Performance Report Missing Data May 7 & May 8
Google had yet another Search Console reporting bug, this time with the Discover performance report. Between May 7, 2026 and May 8, 2026, Google confirmed a data logging issue that can result in the report showing fewer clicks and impressions. It is …
Google Ads Teases New Dashboards Powered By Gemini
Google posted a tease for Google Marketing Live where Google Ads will be announcing new dashboards powered by Gemini. Google wrote on X, “Tired of manual reporting? Introducing Dashboards built with Gemini capabilities.”
Google Ads Search Terms Report Shows Best Approximation Of User’s Intent
Google at some point added a section to this Google Ads document explaining that because of all the new Google AI search features, like Lens, AI Mode, AI Overviews, or auto-complete searches – the search terms report now may show keywords that “represe…
Study: Adding Schema Did Not Improve AI Citations On Google, ChatGPT & More
A new study from Ahrefs says that adding schema does not and did not boost citations on any of the AI platforms including Google (AI Overviews or AI Mode), ChatGPT and others. “Adding schema produced no major uplift in citations on any platform,” Ahre…
Google Merchant Center Tests Merchant Advisor
Google is testing a new AI assistant in Google Merchant Center named Merchant Advisor. I assume it is similar to Google Ads Advisor and something that Google might announce at Google Marketing Live next week.
Google Discover Publisher Pages To Get Links & Featured Posts
Google is testing updating the Google Discover publisher pages by adding custom links, featured posts, larger header images and sharper logos. I assume this would be managed by claiming your page?
Google Merchant Center For Agencies Now Available Globally
Two months ago, Google rolled out Google Merchant Center For Agencies in the US and Canada after beta testing it in October 2025. Now, Google has released Google Merchant Center for Agencies globally, everywhere.
Google Tests Dark & Light URLs In Search Results (For The Same URL)
Google is testing displaying the URL of the search result snippet where the https portion is a dark gray and the domain name portion is a light gray. It is a weird test, but hey, Google is always testing…
PSA: Bing Webmaster Tools Does Not Distinguish Between http and https
Did you know that Bing Webmaster Tools treats http and https as the same property, it does not distinguish between http and https? This is different from Google Search Console, which lets you set up a property for each and every variation.
Google Ads Certification Process Updated For Crypto
Google posted an update to its Google Ads certification process for several cryptocurrencies and complex speculative financial products.
New: Yoast AI Content Planner turns a blank post into a structured draft
If you’ve ever opened a new post and immediately closed it again because you had no idea what to write, this one’s for you. Yoast AI Content Planner is now available for Yoast SEO Premium users. Open a new post in your WordPress editor and you’ll find five relevant post ideas waiting for you, built from your existing site content. Pick one and […]
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New: Yoast AI Content Planner turns a blank post into a structured draft
If you’ve ever opened a new post and immediately closed it again because you had no idea what to write, this one’s for you. Yoast AI Content Planner is now available for Yoast SEO Premium users. Open a new post in your WordPress editor and you’ll find five relevant post ideas waiting for you, built from your existing site content. Pick one and […]
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Forshadows Of AI Doomsday You Should Know About
What the technology industry loosely calls “Artificial Intelligence” has become ubiquitous. It’s everywhere. It’s used in far more products and services than I could possibly begin to list here. Just start with basic services li…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 11, 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 officially drops support for FAQ rich results…
Google Search Drops FAQ Rich Results In Search & Search Console
Google announced on Friday that Google Search, as of May 7th, no longer shows FAQ rich results within the Google Search results. Google will also drop reporting on it within Google Search Console and the respective APIs in the future.