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's indexing report is backed up and delayed by 7 days. Google said too many network requests can cause issues for Google Search. Google is testing a people also search in images section that goes from web search to image search. Google is testing things to know side-by-side. Google is testing arrow buttons next to title links and site links. Google is testing product carousel snippets. Plus I posted my weekly SEO video recap, it is worth a watch....
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
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Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Heated, Site Reputation Abuse Expands, Site Wide Search Signals, DOJ On Chrome, AI Overview Ads & More
It took some time, but Google's November 2024 core update started to really heat up over the last weekend, it should be done soon. Google expanded its site reputation abuse policy in a big way and many large sites... -
Google Search Console Indexing Reports Lagging By 7 Days
Google Search Console's indexing reports, the page indexing, etc, are often not super up-to-date, but now we hit a 7-day delay, where the report has not been updated in a week now. This report is useful to see if the pages on your website are being indexed by Google, and it is a report that SEOs and site owners often use. -
Google On Too Many Network Requests & SEO
Martin Splitt from Google replied to a question on LinkedIn about what we should be concerned about when it comes to rendered and indexed. One of the questions was about network requests. Martin replied, "maybe number of network requests a bit, but also not too much." -
Google Things To Know Tests Side By Side Results
Google is testing a new format for the Things to know section where instead of showing the results in a list view, Google is showing them side-by-side. -
Google's People Also Search In Images
I don't think this is super new but did you know Google Search can show people also searching images, not just people also ask, not just people also search. And when you click on the "people also searching images" option, it takes you to the image tab in Google Search. -
Google Search Tests Arrow Buttons By Title Links & Sitelinks
Google is testing arrow buttons icons at the end of the title link in the search result snippets. Google is also testing them in Sitelinks. I guess -
Google Search Tests Product Carousel Snippet
Similar to the Amazon-style Google product search result carousel snippet, we are seeing other variations of it. This shows products from the retailer; within the search result snippet, you can swipe through it as a carousel. -
Android Statue Ping Pong Accessories Holder at Google Brazil
Here is a photo from the Google office in Brazil of an Android statue that was configured to hold the ping pong racket and balls and other accessories. I guess this is a good use for these Android figurines...
Other Great Search Threads:
- Google is again testing the card style knowledge panels, Frank Sandtmann on Mastodon
- That's a stretch. The Page experience page was just a summary of what's already shown in the other reports., John Mueller on Bluesky
- There's no law of nature governing how algorithms work, certainly not the runtime. They can and do change over time, just like the internet makes massive changes over time., John Mueller on Bluesky
- What is confidential computing? How does it work? Why should advertisers care? As I mentioned yesterday, confidential computing is the technology that powers confidential matching in Google Ads. To help explain what these techn, AdsLiaison on X
- Google is now testing out a more discrete variation for coupon code rich results. Instead of the normal blue extension, Google is showing a 'Copy code' underscored link. When clicking the coupon link it goes green instead of the norm, SERP Alert on X
- I'd focus on using structured data for specific search features that are relevant for your website. Past that, I'd instead work on improving the existing website so that users want to go back to it., John Mueller on LinkedIn
Search Engine Land Stories:
- DOJ’s push to sell Google Chrome sparks industry debate over web’s future
- How to craft an international SEO approach that balances tech, translation and trust
- Building a PPC roadmap for new brands: 10 questions to ask
- 8 strategic steps for setting and overseeing your SEO budget
Other Great Search Stories:
Industry & Business
- Alphabet shares slide 6% following DOJ push for Google to divest Chrome, CNBC
- Can Perplexity Challenge Google? A Look at Its Appeal to Users and Mid-Funnel Advertisers, DAC
- Relevant! Relevant! Relevant! At 50, Microsoft Is an AI Giant, Open-Source Lover, and as Bad as Ever, Wired
- OpenAI Talks to Samsung About AI Features, Strikes Search Deals with Apps, The Information
Links & Content Marketing
- AI For Writing? Your Guide To Using AI the Right Way, Keyword Insights
- Will the X Avalanche Lead to a New Social Media Landscape for Marketers?, Content Marketing Institute
Local & Maps
- Local Marketing Industry Survey: Agency Edition, BrightLocal
- Criminals are using Google Maps to scout out their next victims. Here’s how to protect yourself, WSB-TV Channel 2
Mobile & Voice
- Apple Readies More Conversational LLM Siri in Bid to Rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Bloomberg
- Google reportedly cancels Pixel Tablet 2 and might quit the category — again, The Verge
SEO
- 3 Best AI SEO Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder, Ahrefs
- A discussion of UX for SEO, Search Off the Record
- How does removing FAQ markup on pages with valid schema impact SEO?, Search Pilot
- How to Submit a Sitemap to Google (in 3 Simple Steps), Semrush
- How to Use SEO for Business Growth Over Time, Semrush
- Flying close to the sun: SEO tactics that may get you burned, Stephan Spencer
PPC
- Update to Healthcare and Medicines Policy (January 2025 - Japan), Google Advertising Policies Help
- Carousel Image Assets in Local Card-Based Ads, PPC News Feed
- How to Implement a CRO-Focused PPC Strategy for Your Business, PPC Live
- Introduction of a Confirmation Step for Appeals, PPC News Feed
- Should You Manage Your Google Ads In-House?, Jyll Saskin Gales
Search Features
- Brave Search adds AI chat for follow-up questions after your initial query, TechCrunch
- Microsoft accused of Malware-like Bing Wallpaper app, gHacks Tech News
Other Search
- How developers are using Gemini API, Google Blog
- OpenAI Considers Taking on Google With Browser, The Information
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