Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Google Search Console performance report filters now stick. Google Ads had an outage earlier this morning that it is working to fully restore. Bing Search also has date and time stamp issues for search result snippets. Google spoke about when to use the noindex and when to use the canonical, again. Google also spoke about not using generic server or CMS holding pages for new sites.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
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Sticky Google Search Console Performance Report Filters
Google has updated its performance reports in Google Search Console to have the filters you set, stick. Meaning, the next time you go back to the report, it should be where you left it, with all the filters you set. You can of course reset the filters and start from scratch with the click of a button that reads, "reset filters." -
Google Ads Outage This Morning Being Restored
Google Ads had an outage that started at around 3am ET on Tuesday October 1st. The issue is now mostly resolved, but many advertisers were unable to access their Google Ads accounts and campaigns for a few hours this morning. -
Google: Don't Use Generic Server / CMS Holding Pages For New Sites
John Mueller, a Google Search Advocate, said on Reddit, that he does not recommend you use generic server or CMS holding pages for new sites. Instead, either "keep DNS disabled or put up a custom holding page." -
Google Again On When To Use Noindex Or Canonical (Or Both)
Google's John Mueller was asked about if it is still okay to use noindex and canonicals at the same time and when to use one or the other. This is a topic we covered several times here over the years but I spotted a new Reddit thread with John's comments on it, so I figured I'd resurrect this topic. -
Bing Search Getting Dates/Times Wrong In Search Results Too?
We've covered Google Search showing the wrong date and time on search result snippets countless times on this site. Well, Bing Search can get it wrong too - at least sometimes. -
Made On YouTube Event In NYC
Google hosted in their New York City office a Made On YouTube event. It seemed to host a number of high-profile YouTubers, plus some upcoming YouTubers. For some reason, I was not invited. Anyway, I spotted this photo, and more, including videos, on Sussan Mourard's Instagram feed.
Other Great Search Threads:
- Can someone using Bing Webmaster Tools confirm that there is a bug in the search performance report? After September 25 the numbers for impressions are insane like 800% increase while clicks remain plausible, Markus D. on X
- Godspeed to all the SEOs trying to explain to their clients/bosses why there has been so much volatility, so many reversals, and so much movement outside of the official end of the August Core Update, Lily Ray on X
- Happy 16th birthday, Chrome!, Addy Osmani on LinkedIn
Search Engine Land Stories:
- Will Google’s defense hold up against DOJ antitrust claims?
- Google Search Console Performance report filters now stick
- Keyword research for SEO: The ultimate guide
- Why you should turn off optimized targeting in GDN today
- Winning the 2024 holiday retail season: A macro approach
Other Great Search Stories:
Analytics
- Understanding YouTube Analytics for Artists, RouteNote Blog
Industry & Business
- Epic is suing Google — again — and now Samsung too, The Verge
- Google ad tech trial outcome no death blow, win or lose, Reuters
- Google to invest $1 billion in Thai data centre, cloud infrastructure, Reuters
- Microsoft to face higher competition scrutiny in Germany, including over its use of AI, TechCrunch
- The Art of the OpenAI Deal, Spyglass
Links & Content Marketing
- How to Adapt Your Digital PR Strategies to Enhance E-E-A-T, Digitaloft
- Where LinkedIn's AI Move Went Wrong, Content Marketing Institute
Local & Maps
- Android Auto trick lets you look ahead on your Google Maps route, 9to5Google
- Drive with World of Warcraft on Waze, Google Blog
- Hawk Tuah Academy Goes Global on Google Maps, Near Media
Mobile & Voice
- Google app rolling out Song Search Quick Settings Tile on Android, 9to5Google
- See it, record it, search it: Google Lens video search feature starts rolling out, Android Authority
SEO
- Free SEO Spreadsheet for Better Rankings, Practical Ecommerce
- Reddit, AI, and SEO: What brands need to know, iCrossing
- The 11 Best SEO Books You Must Read Today, Search Engine Journal
PPC
- 3 New Features for Ads on Shorts, PPC News Feed
- Google Ads and Spam Leads: Expert Strategies to Fight Back, Jyll Saskin Gales
- Google Is Pushing Performance Max on Google Search, PPC News Feed
- Search Bidding Exploration to Enhance Broad Match with tROAS, PPC News Feed
- Your story, every moment: personalizing the consumer journey, Microsoft Advertising
Search Features
- How Search Intent Shapes Google AI Overviews: Study Insights, Rich Sanger SEO
Other Search
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