Here’s a recap of what occurred within the search boards as we speak, via the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and different search boards on the net.
Google Native Service Advertisements is asking for extra photographs. SEOs, please do not take away the contact us and about us pages. Lodges can take away pricing particulars from its Google listings. Google Native evaluations is testing reactions. Google Analytics actual time reporting had points as we speak. Google assist documentation is testing utilizing AI options.
Search Engine Roundtable Tales:
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SEOs, Please Don’t Remove Contact Us & About Us Pages
Google’s John Mueller requested if it will be alright to not checklist a contact us and about us web page on their web site. The reason being, they might solely add it if Google needed it, however not for customers. John Mueller responded, “I can consider good causes for some websites to have these sorts of pages, however, after double-checking, there’s nothing in our search developer documentation that implies that is wanted.” -
Google Local Service Ads Sends Email Asking You To Upload Photos
Google is sending some Native Service Advertisements advertisers emails asking them to add photographs to their profiles. The e-mail says, “Pictures are coming to your Native Providers Advertisements. Add photos to your profile to assist your online business stand out.” However do not LSAs already include photographs? -
Google Search Developer Docs Gain AI Generated Help Features
Per week in the past Monday, March 18th, I observed Google’s search developer documentation had generative AI options that can assist you discover the solutions to your query. That is within the type of an improved search, abstract of the web page content material, a chat function and extra. I used to be instructed this was rolled out on some developer docs earlier within the 12 months. -
Google Local Reviews Reactions Notice
In November 2023 we began to see Google permit reactions on native photographs and a few evaluations. Effectively, it appears to be rolling out extra broadly now. -
Google Analytics Real Time Data Lagging Today
There are numerous complaints throughout the boards and social media that Google Analytics actual time knowledge is lagging and never reporting precisely. It looks as if these complaints are legit after checking quite a lot of websites. -
Google Cafe Cleaning & Delivery Robot
You most likely have seen these cleansing and supply robots in some eating places and lounges however have you ever seen them within the Google cafes? Right here is one doing its factor at one of many cafes on the GooglePlex in Mountain View, California.
Different Nice Search Threads:
- It’s also not a request for the site’s homepage nor for a comprehensive sorted list – it’s a restrict. Sometimes the homepage doesn’t show on top, I wouldn’t take that as a sign of anything in particular. It’s a bit easier with small sites, but not always, John Mueller on X
- It’s really refreshing to see this level of detail after an appeal is denied in GBP. This saves us a lot of time trying to get everything ship shape! Also – make sure you know who has admin access to your GBP, y’all.., Carrie Hill on X
- That’s correct – hreflang is not geotargeting, it’s all about alternate versions., John Mueller on X
- When I joined Google in early 2021, it was clear that regulatory & privacy changes and AI (automation) advancements would be key focus areas for marketers over the next several years. Fast-forward three years, and we’re now at the inflection point., AdsLiaison on X
- Hey Brett, This is currently in closed beta. I don’t have further details to share at this time, but we’re continuing to test it., AdsLiaison on X
Search Engine Land Tales:
Different Nice Search Tales:
Trade & Enterprise
Hyperlinks & Content material Advertising and marketing
Native & Maps
Cellular & Voice
search engine optimization
- All about Core Web Vitals: INP (Interaction to Next Paint), Yoast
- Google Shopping GTIN Requirements Explained!, ZATO Advertising and marketing
- Google’s Helpful Content Update & Ranking System: What Happened and What Changed in 2024?, Amsive
- How to Do Keyword Mapping for SEO (+Free Template), WordStream
- Managing decentralized marketing for international SEO, Oncrawl
- Structured data for SEO: What you need to know, Wix search engine optimization Hub
- The helpful content system has changed, Marie Haynes
- Why Site Speed Matters for SEO, Lumar
- Content Pruning: Why It Works, and How to Do It, Ahrefs
- Does Google rank AI content?, SERP’s Up search engine optimization Podcast
- How To Survive 3 New Threats to Your SEO Strategy, Content material Advertising and marketing Institute
PPC
Different Search
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