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NEW Google Tests Search Results Zooming In To Next Page Of Search Results

Google Search is testing a zoom animation/effect when you click to the next page of the search results. Previously, we saw Google testing sliding in the next page of results from the right side of [...] Search Engine Roundtable

Google’s search market share drops below 90% for first time since 2015

In a surprising development, Google's global search market share was less than 90% for the final three months of 2024. Search Engine Land

Google Search Ranking Volatility (Chatter High / Tools Low) - Mid-January

Over the weekend I reported that the Google Search ranking volatility tools finally began to calm. But the truth is, I have seen a big spike in chatter around Google ranking changes over the weekend [...] Search Engine Roundtable

Google Adds Data Collection Period To PageSpeed Insights (PSI) via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google updates PageSpeed Insights to display CrUX data collection periods, helping developers better analyze website performance metrics. Search Engine Journal

Google Pushes For Ratings With Comments In Review Snippets via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google updates review snippet guidelines, recommending ratings include written reviews and author names. Search Engine Journal

Google Ads Adds Legal Waiver For Images

Google has added a new checkbox for you to comply with when you upload images to Google Ads. This is Google having you sign a waiver that "own all legal rights to the images on the landing [...] Search Engine Roundtable

NEW 11 free Chrome extensions you need for SEO

Don’t rely solely on tools like Search Console or Screaming Frog. Diversify your toolset with these time-saving Chrome extensions. Search Engine Land

NEW PPC diagnostics: How to find and fix the root cause of low conversions

Uncover and fix 10 common causes of declining conversions, from budget limitations and weak landing pages to market and economic shifts. Search Engine Land

Search Central Live is returning to Brazil

We're excited to announce that Search Central Live is returning to São Paulo in 2025. Following our successful events in 2023 and 2024, we're continuing our mission to help Brazilian [...] Google Webmaster Central

Google Search Generative AI For People Also Search For

Google is testing using its generative AI, Gemini, for the "people also search for" section within Google Search. I mean, Google is testing AI all over search, so I guess it makes sense for [...] Search Engine Roundtable

Google Map Pin Attack Exploit Fixed

Google has reportedly fixed the Google Maps pin attack exploit that has been lingering on with Google for several months. The exploit allowed one to move business locations to another location, [...] Search Engine Roundtable

NEW Evidence That Google Detects AI-Generated Content via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Evidence shows that Google detects AI-generated content within a specific context for search quality and ranking Search Engine Journal

Google & Bing Search Engine Market Share Data Over The Year

Statcounter's search market share data for the 2024 year is up and there are a lot of ways to look at this data. At Search Engine Land, Danny Goodwin wrote Google's search market share drops below [...] Search Engine Roundtable

Amazon’s 2025 title policy update: Key changes and implementation guide

Amazon's title changes include restrictions on character length and keyword repetition, promoting concise, customer-focused listings. Search Engine Land

How to tank your Google Ads account in 10 days

Think you can’t ruin your Google Ads account in record time? Think again. Explore 10 proven ways to waste your ad budget and fail fast. Search Engine Land