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Get the latest SEO news, Google algorithm updates, search ranking changes and AI search developments from Search Engine Watch. We cover Google Search, Search Console, Google Ads, Bing, ChatGPT, AI Overviews and emerging search platforms – explaining what changed, why it matters and how it could affect organic traffic, paid visibility and your wider search marketing strategy. 494 articles
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Bing Search Diwali-themed festive decoration

Bing is displaying a Diwali-themed festive decoration over its search results, featuring a colourful diya surrounded by a circular pattern of golden lights.

By Khushal Bherwani · 07 Nov 2026

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Bing shows a different AI Mode layout with a References panel

Bing is showing a different AI Mode layout, positioning the submitted query towards the right-hand side and displaying a separate References panel…

By Khushal Bherwani · 05 Nov 2026

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Google rich results show a new Get 10% off offer

Google appears to be showing a new “Get 10% off” offer in rich results. This adds another variation to its existing offer…

By Sachin Patel · 04 Nov 2026

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Bing adds AI visual summary button to search results

Bing showing an AI visual summary button alongside organic search results. Clicking the button expands the visual summary, providing users with a…

By Khushal Bherwani · 04 Nov 2026

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Google says schools won’t have to turn on the Gemini app to keep Search

Separate switches would let schools keep Search, but AI would remain part of the search experience.

By Martin Ashmere · 04 Nov 2026

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Bing tests image preview overlay in web search results

Bing appears to be testing a new image preview overlay in its search results. Clicking an image opens a side panel with…

By Khushal Bherwani · 03 Nov 2026

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Bing tests square-box layout for local search results on desktop

Bing tests square-box layout for local search results on desktop

By Khushal Bherwani · 03 Nov 2026

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Google AI Mode now showing four ads at the bottom

Google AI Mode is now showing four ads at the bottom of results, up from the three spotted recently and the usual…

By Sachin Patel · 02 Nov 2026

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Google tests removing other tabs from AI Mode header

Google AI Mode is testing a header that shows only the ‘All’ tab and removes the other tabs, going further than the…

By Sachin Patel · 02 Nov 2026

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Google wants you to find the perfect festive gift with AI Mode

Google’s new homepage pop-up invites users to try AI Mode for festive gift ideas, product recommendations, visual shopping results, and price comparisons.

By Venkat · 31 Oct 2026

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OpenAI rewrites its AI rules to give you more say in how it responds

OpenAI loosens style rules and expands guidance on remembering preferences and acting on your behalf.

By Martin Ashmere · 30 Oct 2026