Google: Most Sites Don’t Need To Disavow Links But That’s Not All Sites
Google’s John Mueller again spoke about the disavow link file. This time he said that while “most sites don’t need it, he added but “that’s not all sites.” Some sites may indeed need to disavow links.
Bing Search Tests Go To Shopping Button
Microsoft is testing a “Go to Shopping” button within the Bing Search results. This is instead of the narrower shopping section that shows shopping results by just says “see all.”
Bing With Asian Owned Labels On Microsoft Ads
A few years ago, Microsoft Advertising the support of Asian owned labels and attributes on its search ads within Bing. Google has a similar attribute, by the way. Honestly, I’ve never seen the label on Bing, until now.
Google Local Service Ads Won’t Credit Calls For Existing Clients (Not Lead)
Google Local Service Ads can be super expensive; each call or click can cost hundreds of dollars. Which is why Google has generally been good about refunding for mistaken leads or issues with those leads.
Google Ads Customer Match Data Uploads Changes Coming April 1
Google sent out emails to some advertisers about changes coming to the Customer Match uploads in the Google Ads APl. After April 1, 2026, those data uploads are no longer going to work in the Google Ads API and must be done in the Data Manager API inst…
In and Out of Model Responses Explained — Whiteboard Friday
Is your SEO strategy ready for LLM grounding? Explore the distinction between training data and live web retrieval, and discover how to optimize your brand’s visibility in AI search results.
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 5, 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 AI Mode has better link cards to recipe sites now…
Loading Content With JavaScript Does Not Make It Harder For Google Search
Google has removed a whole section from its JavaScript SEO documentation because it was outdated and Google says loading content with JavaScript does not make it hard for Google Search.
Loading Content With JavaScript Does Not Make It Harder For Google Search
Google has removed a whole section from its JavaScript SEO documentation because it was outdated and Google says loading content with JavaScript does not make it hard for Google Search.
Google AI Mode Recipe Widget Sucks Searchers Into AI Frankenstein Recipes
Google is testing a new AI Mode widget within the main search results that drives searchers away from the core search results and recipe listings/cards and into AI Mode, which then shows those horrible AI-generated Frankenstein recipes.
Google AI Mode Recipe Widget Sucks Searchers Into AI Frankenstein Recipes
Google is testing a new AI Mode widget within the main search results that drives searchers away from the core search results and recipe listings/cards and into AI Mode, which then shows those horrible AI-generated Frankenstein recipes.
Google AI Overviews Expandable Drop Downs
Google seems to be rolling out a new format for some of the AI Overviews it shows within search. This format shows a drop-down, expandable, accordion-style interface that you can expand to show more.
Google AI Overviews Expandable Drop Downs
Google seems to be rolling out a new format for some of the AI Overviews it shows within search. This format shows a drop-down, expandable, accordion-style interface that you can expand to show more.
Google AI Mode Adds More Links To Recipe Sites
Google announced it updated AI Mode to link to more recipe sites and bloggers. “Starting today, when you search for meal ideas like ‘easy dinners for two,’ you can tap on the dish to see links to relevant recipe sites, plus a short overview of the dish…
Google AI Mode Adds More Links To Recipe Sites
Google announced it updated AI Mode to link to more recipe sites and bloggers. “Starting today, when you search for meal ideas like ‘easy dinners for two,’ you can tap on the dish to see links to relevant recipe sites, plus a short overview of the dish…
Google Adds Build to Order Attribute For Vehicle Listings
Google has added a new attribute to the Google Merchant Center availability options within vehicle listings. The new one is named “Build to order” and only works for Google Vehicle ads.
Google Adds Build to Order Attribute For Vehicle Listings
Google has added a new attribute to the Google Merchant Center availability options within vehicle listings. The new one is named “Build to order” and only works for Google Vehicle ads.
How To Write With AI Without Sounding Like a Machine [Free AI Workflows & Prompts]
Is your AI writing sounding robotic and generic? Learn a step-by-step process to use AI strategically while keeping your voice sharp, human, and engaging.
ChatGPT’s GPT-5.3 Instant May Show Fewer Links In Web Search Results
OpenAI announced GPT-5.3 Instant and said it “delivers more accurate answers, richer and better-contextualized results when searching the web, and reduces unnecessary dead ends, caveats, and overly declarative phrasing that can interrupt the flow of co…