Google Tests Sitelinks In Bubble/Pill Format
Google is testing another format for its sitelinks within the Google search results. Here Google is testing showing the sitelinks in bubble or pill designs and layouts. We have seen Google test and try out countless formats and designs for sitelinks, …
Google Tests Longer Search Result Snippets Again
Google seems to be testing longer search result snippets again. We saw this recently with Google Ads, some really long Google Ads descriptions and now we are seeing it with the organic/free listings.
16 Local Search Developments You Need to Know About From Q4 2023
Learn about the most recent local search developments of 2023 to get ready for the year ahead.
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 27, 2023
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.
Bing Chat added favicons to the links…
Bing Chat Adds Favicons To Links
Microsoft has added favicons to the links within Bing Chat / Copilot. Favicons should make the links beneath the AI-generated answer more clickable and noticeable to users.
Google Checks 4 Billion Host Names Each Day For Robots.txt
Did you know that Google Search checks about four billion host names each and every day for robots.txt purposes? Gary Illyes said in the December Search Off The Record podcast “we have about four billion host names that we check every single day for ro…
Google Notes Feature Sending Emails With Statistics
Google added a new search feature to its Search Labs named Notes a few weeks ago and Google is already pushing its use by emailing those who created notes some statistics about how many people viewed the notes they added on specific search results.
Google Local Ads Titled Choose A Place In The Area
Google is testing local ads in its search results titled “Choose a place in the area.” This comes in a format with image carousels and list views.
Google Tests Recipe Carousel Navigation In Search
Google is testing a navigation slider feature in the recipe images within the recipe search results. This illustrates to searchers that they can swipe over the image to see additional images from the recipe article.
Here Are the Champions: 25 Top Moz Blogs of 2023
Sit back, grab a cuppa, and check out the top 25 Moz blogs of 2023
Vlog #254: Dave DiGregorio: Michael Jordan Cards Get Graded By PSA – Their True Value!
In part one with Dave DiGregorio we spoke about his journey from working in sports memorabilia to getting into SEO. Then, in part two we talked about some local pack reductions, diversifying your local SEO efforts, the services feature, and the amaz…
Here Is When Google Released Search Algorithm Updates In 2023
Google released only nine confirmed search ranking algorithm updates this year. Don’t worry, there were a lot more unconfirmed updates this year that we covered and it was a very volatile year, in general.
Google Search Tests Follow This Search & More Results Buttons
Generally, above the Google Explore is a “more results” button, but Google is now testing adding “Follow This Search” next to the More Results button. The follow feature probably is related to the follow feature Google announced last month.
Google Author Name (Profile Page) & Site Favicon On Article Carousel
Google is now showing author name icons via profile page and a site’s favicon and sitename on articles in the article carousel. So it is showing two favicon-like icons in the article carousel snippets, instead of one.
Google Local Pack With Websites For Places Box Beneath
Google seems to be testing a new box underneath the local pack that is titled “websites for places.” It shows websites that represent the place listings showing in the local pack above it.
Google Showing Less Image Boxes In Search Results?
Google may be showing fewer image boxes in its search results. SimilarWeb’s RankRanger tool and Semrush tool shows a large drop in the number of image boxes Google is showing in the search results.
John Mueller Of Google Providing Webmaster Support On Christmas Again (2023 Edition)
Every year, John Mueller, Senior Search Analyst / Search Relations team lead at Google makes a significant effort to help respond to SEO-related questions on Christmas. He has done this since at least 2007, so sixteen-years and counting, and has done i…
Pre-Christmas Intense Google Algorithm Ranking Volatility
No one should be surprised to hear that I am reporting on some intense Google search ranking volatility starting this Friday, December 22nd, through the weekend, with things seeming to calm down today, Sunday, December 24th. Did Google push an algorit…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: More Google Ranking Volatility, Local Openness Signal Confirmed, Some Indexing Issues, Long Google Ads & More
As we approach the end of the year, it just seems Google is getting more and more volatile with its search results. Google also confirmed that ‘openness’ as a local ranking signal was strengthened…
Google Search Generative Experience December End Date Removed
When Google first launched its Search Generative Experience, it labeled the “end” date of the program as December 2023 for US users and February 2024 for India and other countries. Well, now that end date was removed from the Google Search Labs interface.