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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 20, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google says page experience is now part of content usefulness. Google is removing the Page Experience Report, Mobile-Friendly Test, and Mobile Usability Report from Google Search Console. Google has launched Reader Revenue […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 19, 2023

This is a summary of what happened in search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Ads may show more search term data in the future. There is a bug in the Google Business Profile Manager that hides listings. Google tests color swatches for […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 18, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Search snippets now show returns and shipping details, and we’ve added new Search Console reports. Google has investigated and resolved the new Google Ads mass ad disapproval bug. Google says that […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 17, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. It’s been a few days since the new Google April 2023 review update and I’ve posted what I’ve seen so far. Google said it was working on an “all-new search engine” while […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 14, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. While I was offline, Google released the April 2023 review update. This is more than just a product review. Google also said it would remove video thumbnail images from some search result […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 13, 2023

This is a summary of what happened in search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google says that just because a site is good today doesn’t mean it will be SEO-friendly in the future. A new car carousel appears in Google’s mobile search results. […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 12, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google said it didn’t update its search algorithm because it felt like everything was wrong. Google also released its annual web spam report showing SpamBrain’s success in reducing search spam. Bing may […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 11, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Bard added related topics to the Google It feature and published a release notes page. Google Ads is testing yet another variation of the advertiser identification badge. Google Ads also tests […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 10, 2023

This is a summary of what happened in search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. We investigated whether Google’s March 2023 core update will affect local search. Sundar Pichai said Google will use generative AI for search. Bing Chat may soon support third-party plugins. […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 7, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is testing local finder blending for search results. Google is also testing slider buttons for product result images. Google tests new placements for requesting quotes in local packs. Google can display […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 6, 2023

This is a summary of what happened in search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Ads is testing a new AI to help create search ads. Microsoft Advertising has announced a series of new changes and features. Google says that for his SEO […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 5, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Bing Chat has been upgraded with less chances of something not being created and less abandonment. Bing also rolled out AI stories in search results. Google’s John Mueller has posted more about […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 4, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. We’ve received complaints that Google’s Remove Outdated Content tool can be used to remove content from competitors, but we don’t know if that’s true. It states that dates are important in determining […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 3, 2023

This is a summary of what happened in search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. There are signs of an update to the Google search ranking algorithm. It may be too early to tell for sure. Bing Chat now shows images and videos, is […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 31, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is testing the “Hot Products” carousel in Search. Your Google Business Profile may allow you to copy your menu. Google’s John Mueller no longer recommends setting up a verified profile in […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 30, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Microsoft said it is exploring ways to share advertising revenue earned through Bing Chat with publishers. Bing Chat will also remove chat restrictions. Google Ads has removed billions of ads, suspended millions […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 29, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google has finished rolling out a major broad core update in March 2023. Google search shows fewer brand and company names in search result titles. Google Search Console bulk data export to […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 28, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Search Console uses merchant listings and product snippets for more detailed analysis of your product performance. Google Search Console has also updated the Core Web Vitals report. Google Ads Editor version […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 27, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. There are new local search ranking factors researched to read on. Google Ads tests a blue verified checkmark on search ads. Google News may not fully render a page before showing it […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 24, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google’s March 2023 core update has caused a spike in volatility and fluctuations. Google said some of his Google Ads advertisers could see a significant performance hit if they don’t move to […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 23, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Microsoft’s Bing CEO says Google Bard is way behind Bing Chat. Google Bard often doesn’t link to the source. Google will try to explain why. Google Search Console now shows whether your […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 22, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google has started rolling out Bard, an AI chat feature. This is very different from both Bing Chat and Google Search. You can now create images in Bing Chat with Bing Image […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 21, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. As expected, Bing Chat now appears in the Answer Box section of Bing Search. Some have complained that Bing Chat is displaying paywalled content. According to Google, keyword stuffing alone does not […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 20, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google has listed cases where the use of generative AI techniques is prohibited. According to Microsoft Bing, Bing Chat does not have a site blacklist. In a Google search,[探索]I’m testing a highlight […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 17, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Bing explained when to use each mode of Bing Chat and posted the thinking behind each mode. Google Merchant Center has changed its rules for advertising e-bikes. Google is testing new local […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 16, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google’s March 2023 Core Update began rolling out yesterday. This update landed quickly within his first 24 hours and hit hard. There is a bug in Google Business Profiles that prevents customers […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 15, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Microsoft Bing has been using GPT-4 for a few weeks now, did you know? You can now report Google Local Service Ads reviews. Google’s John Mueller provided detailed hreflang SEO advice. Google […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 14, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. The YouTube homepage wasn’t ranking in Google searches for some reason (it came back after a few hours). Microsoft Advertising launches doctor and clinic ads on Bing Search. Bing Chat is now […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 13, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Bing may replace Knowledge answers at the top with Bing Chat. Google suggests using data-nosnippet when featured snippets display the wrong snippet. According to Google, the app install button is a deep […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 10, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google makes a strong effort not to use the disavow link tool. Google is testing a more visual and interactive knowledge panel again. The Google Search Translate feature has the ability to […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 9, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Trends has launched a new design that includes links to publishers. Bing Chat can display answer cards. Bing Chat is working on preserving old chats, improving infrequently used languages, sharing growth […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 8, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google’s February 2023 product review update has completed its rollout after 14 days. This was a big one. Google Discover has been affected by helpful content updates since last October. Google Local […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 7, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is testing alternatives to “People also ask”. A local listing is added to Google Explore. Google Datasets[その他]Add button. Google states that hyphens in domain names are not considered low quality. Products […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 6, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. This weekend was pretty hot in terms of volatility in Google search results. Google has launched blue highlighting for featured snippets. Google has updated its review content guidelines. Google’s John Mueller talked […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 3, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Ads is testing a new interface to improve the workflow for advertisers. Google’s John Mueller provided advice on temporary site moves. According to Google, on internal links he doesn’t accumulate anything […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 2, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. We’ve posted the big Google Webmasters report so you know all the big stories from the past month. Google Ads has updated some of its advertising policies. Google treats hashtags as words […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: March 1, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. We’re seeing some big swings and chatter around another Google search ranking update, is it related to product reviews? Bing Webmaster Tools adds integration with Bing Chat and also new index coverage […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 28, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google said it may have its own way of sending traffic to publishers using the Bard feature, an AI chat. Google talked a little bit about recovering from helpful content updates. Google […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 27, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google product review updates are wild and erratic. Here’s a little more detail on this confirmed Google update. Bing has launched new tones for Bing AI Chat. Bing also has medical results […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 24, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Did you know that 50% of Google’s search business comes from Apple devices? Google updated their site move documentation, but the updates were minor. According to Google, third-party reviews of your page […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 23, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google now states that visibility in Google Discover may be impacted by updates to Google’s helpful content (yes, core updates and other updates impacted Discover). Have you seen the mobile version of […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 22, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Be patient – there’s a lot going on today. We asked Google to check for new Google product review updates. This is likely to come. More on this topic below. Google Ads […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 21, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Microsoft Bing tests hiding quotes and links in the Bing Chat AI experience. Google Search Console has added support for automatic daily bulk export of data to BigQuery. According to Google, an […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 20, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Microsoft Bing will be making significant improvements to the relevance and quality of its new Bing AI chats on Thursday. The Google Business Profile Profile Strengths feature is live and local SEO […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 17, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. For reference, volatility was featured in the Google search rankings update I reported a few days ago. Google is testing a new mobile search interface with the search menu on the left […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 16, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google has published new and more detailed best practices for links. Microsoft said most people are happy with the new Bing Search AI features, but it still has a lot of work […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 15, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. There is another unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update reported in the past few days. There was a creepy ad disapproval and pause bug in Google Ads last night. This actually happened […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 14, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. According to Google, traveling and uploading local photos to social media won’t help your SEO. A quick campaign setup button has been added to Google Ads. According to Google, 301 redirects are […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 13, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. As expected, publishers are very concerned about Google and Bing’s new AI capabilities, resulting in fewer clicks to their content. Google has updated its Policy Evasion Web Search Spam Policy. Google has […]

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Daily Search Forum Recap: February 10, 2023

Let’s recap what happened in search forums today through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google appears to have made another unconfirmed search ranking update on the 8th and 9th, possibly on the 10th. Here’s a screenshot showing how your ad looks in the new Bing AI’s […]