Google is changing its Merchant Center rules. These updates will roll out in two phases and affect how sellers list products in Shopping ads and free listings. The changes impact instalment pricing, energy labels, member pricing, and US sales tax information. Immediate Changes (Starting April 8) Three key changes are now in effect: 1. New … Read more
WordPress hosting provider Kinsta announced an automated plugin updater that detects and recovers from bad updates by rolling back the plugin to its previous state and preventing downtime from affecting website performance. Failed plugin updates are prevented from going live and publishers are immediately notified. Kinsta shared that a scan of users indicated that the … Read more
On Friday, Google sent out a subtle but impactful policy update to advertisers, confirming changes to its long-standing “Unfair Advantage Policy”. While the official enforcement date is April 14, 2025, the conversation has already started — and it’s anything but quiet. The PPC community is buzzing with opinions, questions, and concerns. But this update didn’t … Read more
Google’s John Mueller explained during a session of the Search Central Live NYC event that they do over 700,000 tests per year in order to keep up with user expectations. His explanation of why Google performs so many tests and launches thousands of changes should give SEOs an idea of the pace of change going … Read more
Google has released its annual summer travel trends report alongside several AI-powered updates to its travel planning tools. The announcement reveals shifting travel preferences while introducing enhancements to Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini functionality. New AI Search and Planning Features Google announced five major updates to its travel planning ecosystem. Expanded AI Overviews Google has … Read more
Google requires ecommerce stores to specify in their structured data which country their return policies apply to. Google now requires country information for return policies in structured data. Merchants should update their product structured data to include this field. Source link
Google has updated its Search Central documentation to include details about AI Mode in its robots meta tag specifications. This update coincides with the rollout of AI Mode via Google Labs. Document Updates For AI Mode The updated document now specifies that you can control the appearance of your content in Google’s AI-powered features, including AI … Read more
Google updates structured data guidelines, enabling merchants to showcase sale, member, and strikethrough pricing in search results. Google added support for new structured data properties to show different price types. Merchants can now display loyalty program pricing tiers in their product markup. These changes align Google Search with existing Merchant Center capabilities. Source link
Google has announced an upcoming revision to its Gambling and Games advertising policy, which will take effect on April 14. The company shared a preview of the new guidelines before the official rollout. We observed several additions worth highlighting after comparing the preview to Google’s existing policy. Below is an overview of the changes advertisers … Read more
Google has released its first major update to the Search Quality Rater Guidelines since March. Human evaluators use the Search Quality Rater Guidelines (PDF link) to assess the quality of search results. Although these guidelines don’t directly affect rankings, they provide useful insights into what Google views as high-quality content. This update reflects Google’s evolving … Read more
Google has updated its documentation to provide clearer guidance on its site reputation abuse policy. The changes are meant to you better understand what qualifies as a violation and how to stay compliant. While the updates don’t change how the policy is applied, they make the rules easier to follow by incorporating more detailed explanations … Read more
Google launched two updates in December that rolled out in succession like waves carrying happy surfers to the beach and a tsunami to the unlucky few. Many SEOs who braced for SERP drama were met with a surprising impact. Facebook Groups: The Update Was Good! A common theme in Facebook and forum posts is that … Read more
It’s fairly commonplace for Google Updates to prompt SEOs to raise concerns about the Helpful Content Update (HCU). A careful consideration of known facts reveals that it may be possible to determine whether a site is truly impacted by HCU-related signals. Black Box Systems Black box systems are something that all SEOs should consider understanding … Read more
Microsoft has announced updates to Bing’s search infrastructure incorporating large language models (LLMs), small language models (SLMs), and new optimization techniques. This update aims to improve performance and reduce costs in search result delivery. In an announcement, the company states: “At Bing, we are always pushing the boundaries of search technology. Leveraging both Large Language … Read more
YouTube expands Shorts monetization with new ad controls, measurement tools, and creator partnerships. Advertisers can now run campaigns exclusively in Shorts feed or focus on horizontal content. New interactive stickers and animated ads will enhance advertising options by year-end. YouTube is expanding measurement capabilities with third-party sales lift tracking and improved Brand Lift surveys. Source … Read more
Google continues updating AIO rankings, increasing the presence of larger shopping-related panels and ads that push organic search results lower on the page. The good news for search marketers is that AIO volatility in shopping queries is stabilizing, with AIO rankings increasingly matching sites typically ranked in organic search. Arguably the most important change is … Read more
Google has updated its crawl budget guidelines, stressing the need to maintain consistent link structures between mobile and desktop websites. Large websites must ensure mobile versions contain all desktop links or risk slower page discovery. The update mainly impacts sites with over 10,000 pages or those experiencing indexing issues. Link structure consistency across mobile and … Read more
Google Ads is enhancing its Performance Max campaigns with new AI-driven features. These updates are focused on asset testing, video optimization, and campaign management. The features arrive as advertisers gear up for the holiday shopping season. Key Updates New Asset Testing Capabilities Starting in early November, retailers will gain access to new experimental features within … Read more
