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Google tests new sitelinks display design for sponsored ads
Google is testing a new way to display sitelinks in Google Ads. Previously, if a website’s ad had more than two sitelinks, Google would…
Google Business Profile adds new photo verification method
Google Business Profile now has a new way to submit a business photo as part of verification. Ben Fisher spotted this and shared it…
Bing has retired its legacy SOAP and POX Webmaster APIs
Bing Webmaster Tools officially retired its legacy SOAP and POX/HTTP APIs on August 31, 2026. If you missed this, and your integration was still…
How I used Fable 5.1 to spot likely automated queries in Google Search Console
Recently Google Search Console is showing some weird queries, which are highly unlikely to be something which a real human user is going to…
Profound launches Context Manager for AI Marketer
Generic AI produces generic work. It can draft a blog post, summarize a competitor, or turn a data pull into a report in seconds.…
Google responds to user who lost ranking after disavowing backlinks
A user posted on Reddit describing a ranking drop after using Google’s Disavow Tool, asking for advice on recovery. Here’s what he wrote on…
Gemini 3.8 Flash in AI Mode But Showing Less Citations
Update 1 – 8:05 PM on September 3, 2026 local time in NY, Googler Robby Stein confirmed on X this isn’t working as intended.…
August 2026 Spam Update impacted French SEOs
Google started rolling out August 2026 Spam Update on 18 August 2026 (12:30 PM ET) and the rollout was completed on 21 August 2026…
Google Search Console social properties show strange search queries
Google Search Console recently introduced a new feature that allows property owners to see performance data for their social accounts. This property type includes…
Google introduces new category filter in Google Trends
Google has introduced a new category filter within Google Trends. Google announced this on LinkedIn, wrote: “We’re excited to introduce Trends category filters on…
Google Analytics missing data for September 1
Google Analytics appears to be missing data for September 1. We’re seeing complaints about this on Google Analytics Forums, and after checking our own…
Yahoo keeps expanding AI across its search results
Yahoo continues pushing more AI into its search results. Yahoo previously launched Yahoo Scout within its SERP, and now Yahoo is testing “Top Picks,”…
Google Business Profile now lets users flag owner replies
Google Business Profile has a new feature: users can now flag business owner replies to reviews. This is a helpful addition from a customer’s…
Wave of unsolicited password reset requests hits thousands of X accounts
A widespread wave of unsolicited password reset emails has targeted thousands of accounts on X (formerly Twitter), including high-profile crypto personalities, journalists, and everyday…
LinkedIn’s ‘AI slop’ button is rolling out more widely to comments
Users can now flag low-effort or likely automated replies directly from the comment menu.
Instagram will reduce reach for AI influencers that don’t disclose they’re AI
You can still use AI on Instagram. You just can’t use it to invent an entire person and quietly hope nobody notices.
Google updates Popular Products report in Merchant Center
Google has made changes to the Popular Products report within Merchant Center. These changes took effect at the end of June 2026. Google shared…
Google tests new anti bot verification button in search
Google is testing a new human verification method within search. Initially, the button appears grey, and once verification is complete, it turns blue. This…
Google tests new memory popup in AI Mode
Google is now testing a new popup at the bottom of AI Mode: “Get more tailored responses. Ask AI Mode to remember things about…
Why the EU now regulates ChatGPT as a search engine
The decision does not declare ChatGPT a Google-sized search competitor. It places OpenAI’s search features under the EU’s toughest tier of platform oversight.