Google Phases Out Support For Noarchive Meta Tag
Google phases out support for the noarchive meta tag following the end of its cached page feature.
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Google phases out support for the noarchive meta tag following the end of its cached page feature.
Google updates guidance on Product markup, advising ecommerce sites to prioritize HTML implementation and use JavaScript cautiously.
Google denies favoring big brands in search results while acknowledging challenges for smaller sites.
Bing launches expanded AI-powered search for complex queries. Beta feature available for US users to test and provide feedback.
Google’s Lighthouse tool omits the INP metric. A web performance developer advocate on the Google Chrome team explains why.
Google updates Search Console with sticky filters and improved navigation, responding to user requests for improved data analysis.
Google’s Search Liaison discusses the rise of user-generated content in search results, citing demand and poor quality of marketing-driven content.
HubSpot unveils “Breeze” AI tools for marketing automation, aiming to boost efficiency, though human oversight remains crucial, says VP.
Google expands AI-powered ad image editing to more campaigns, enhancing creative capabilities for advertisers across its platform.
Google announces updates for Performance Max campaigns, including creative reporting, insights, and increased advertiser controls.
Google expands AI search campaign tools to new languages, adds creative capabilities and advertiser controls to optimize performance.
OpenAI claims new o1 model excels in complex reasoning, outperforming humans in math, coding, and science tests.
Google expands YouTube First Position ads, offering wider content reach and dynamic pricing through Display & Video 360.
Google introduces confidential matching, a new privacy technology for advertisers using secure data processing.
Google tightens Indexing API rules, warning users of spam detection and possible loss of access revocation for abuse.
Google integrates Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine into search results, enabling easy access to older versions of webpages.
Google’s John Mueller offers guidance on interpreting website performance data. He cautions against overreacting to minor fluctuations.
Google adds ‘ineligibleRegion’ property to video structured data, allowing publishers to specify regions where videos shouldn’t appear in search results.
Chrome ends support for First Input Delay metric, pushing developers to adopt holistic Interaction to Next Paint metric.
Meta tightens data restrictions on Business Tools, impacting advertisers’ custom audiences and reporting. Industry experts advise preparation for privacy-focused changes.
Google Ads to discontinue Enhanced CPC bidding strategy, transitioning advertisers to manual CPC or newer AI-driven options by March 2025.
Reddit’s VP of Ads Product discusses platform enhancements, including AI-driven solutions and improved targeting, balancing advertiser needs with user experience.
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Google rolls out Analytics updates: new visualization tools, anomaly detection, and enhanced revenue tracking.
Ad firm Mediavine reportedly terminates a publisher’s account for overusing AI-generated content, citing quality concerns.
Google search results increasingly exploited by “malvertising” ads spreading malware and phishing scams, researchers warn.
Google wants to unify structured data markup and Merchant Center feed data for consistent product listings across shopping experiences.
YouTube launches new Shorts thumbnail editing features, allowing creators to add text and filters on mobile devices post-upload.
Google’s AI Overviews face criticism from publishers, who fear traffic loss. News outlets adapt as search evolves towards AI-generated answers.
Google to replace Video Action Campaigns with Demand Gen, promising improved performance and multi-format capabilities for advertisers.