Google has updated the help document around how to request ownership of a business listing in the Google Maps and local area.

Later this year, the Google AMP cache will finally display publisher URLs, instead of Google URLs in the search results. The post Google announces solution to longstanding AMP cache URL display problem appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

Google and Amazon both announce new device partnerships; the Google Assistant will be on new “smart display” devices, more TVs, speakers and in cars.

This morning, Google’s John Mueller said on Twitter that Google discounts hidden text for search rankings. John said “we discount hidden text for ranking..

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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: New Google Search Console, bug delists Google News publishers & AdWords drops more addiction ads appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

Google has announced that a beta version of the new Search Console will now be available to everyone.

It is expected that affected publishers will be reinstated by the end of the day. The post Google accidentally removes news publishers from Google News appeared first on Search Engine Land.

The move follows the September crackdown in the US on referral agents using AdWords. The post Google removes addiction treatment ads from UK search results appeared first on Search Engine Land.