Google’s AI Overviews Shake Up Ecommerce Search Visibility
Data reveals Google AI overviews are disrupting ecommerce visibility, pulling product data from non-ranking sources.
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Google Analytics Adds Direct Export To Google Sheets
Google Analytics introduces direct export to Google Sheets, streamlining data analysis and collaboration.
Google Rolls Out Search Profile Feature For Reviewers
Google rolls out a new type of social profile that makes users’ written reviews in Search publicly accessible.
Google’s AI Overviews Go Viral, Draw Mainstream Media Scrutiny
Google’s new AI search overviews stumble with inaccurate, bizarre responses, prompting mainstream media attention.
Google Confirms: No Algorithmic Actions For Site Reputation Abuse Yet
Google confirms algorithmic actions for site reputation abuse are not live yet, and the exact scope of these actions remains unclear.
WordPress 6.5 Enhances SEO With ‘Lastmod’ Support
WordPress 6.5 introduces native lastmod support, improving crawl efficiency for search engines.
SEO Job Listings Reportedly Down 37% Year-Over-Year
SEO job listings dropped 37% in Q1, though senior roles increased slightly amid economic pressures.
Google Won’t Commit To AI Search Traffic Data In Search Console
Google won’t commit to providing websites with Search Console data on traffic generated from AI search results.
Google CEO Addresses Concerns Over AI’s Impact On Search Traffic
Google CEO downplays concerns over AI search impacting website traffic, claims it drives more engagement.
Link Rot: 38% Of Webpages From 2013 Have Vanished
Pew Research Center study reveals widespread digital decay: 38% webpages, government links, tweets vanish within years.
Ex-Google Manager Compares AI Overviews To Failed Google+
Ex-Google engineer blasts company’s panicked, poorly motivated AI projects lacking true user needs.
Google Hints At Improving Site Rankings In Next Update
Google aims to better reward high-quality content sites in the next core update.
ChatGPT To Surface Reddit Content Via Partnership With OpenAI
Reddit partners with OpenAI to integrate content into ChatGPT.
Google Ads Restricts Brand Names & Logos From AI Image Generation
Google clarifies AI image tools in Ads won’t generate branded product visuals, only generic lifestyle and product images.
Google AI Overviews = Theft? Court Ruling Sets Precedent
Google’s AI search overviews spark debate over fair use of web content, echoing recent French court rulings against tech giants.
Google Rolls Out New ‘Web’ Filter For Search Results
Google introduces new “Web” filter for simplified, text-only search results.
Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Overviews To US Search Results
Google rolls out AI-generated overviews (formerly SGE) to US search results, powered by a new Gemini model customized for search.
Why Google Can’t Tell You About Every Ranking Drop
Google explains the challenges in providing transparency about algorithmic ranking changes and manual reviews.
Google: Proximity Not A Factor For Local Service Ads Rankings
Google states proximity to the searcher is no longer a primary factor in ranking local service ads.
Google Warns Against “Sneaky Redirects” When Updating Content
Google warns against using “sneaky redirects” with rel=canonical tags when updating website content.
Google Defends Lack Of Communication Around Search Updates
Google regularly updates search algorithms with thousands of unannounced tweaks annually, sparking discussion around transparency.
Google’s Strategies For Dealing With Content Decay
Google shares strategies for managing outdated website content rather than deleting it.
Google Launches New ‘Saved Comparisons’ Feature For Analytics
Google launches saved comparisons tool allowing you to save customized segment filters in GA4
LinkedIn Report: AI Skills Now Must-Have For Marketers
Microsoft-LinkedIn report reveals AI skills are now essential for marketers to stay competitive and advance their careers.
Google’s Mueller Outlines Path To Recovery For Sites Hit By Core Update
Google’s John Mueller reveals the reality of recovering from algorithm updates: Adaptation is key.
Google Connects Imported User Data To GA4 Audiences
Google Analytics update lets you sync imported customer data with GA4 audiences.
Google Performance Max For Marketplaces: Advertise Without A Website
Google launches Performance Max for Marketplaces, letting sellers advertise products without websites.
Google’s Search Engine Market Share Drops As Competitors’ Grows [UPDATE]
Google’s search engine market share is reportedly dropping as competitors gain ground.
Google Ads To Automatically Pause Low-Activity Keywords
Google Ads will automatically pause inactive keywords starting in June.
Google’s John Mueller On Website Recovery After Core Updates
Google’s Mueller shares insights on regaining visibility after algorithm updates, though recovery timeline remains unclear.