Google continues to test new query expansion methods in AI Mode, beyond standard follow-up questions.

Google’s John Mueller said it is normal for Google Search to take a while to update image thumbnails in its search results with updated images from the website it pulls from. And it can take even longer if the image is still on the page, but was only moved down the page later, even if the image is within the recipe structured data as the primary.

Google Ads has a new beta named Product Value Optimization that allows advertisers to configure value adjustments to guide automated bidding to optimize for the products that matter for your business goals.

Google is doing a small test where it is paying publishers for using their content within the Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, Gemini and other AI search features. This is called the AI contribution pilot, something we actually spotted back in April 2026, but are now learning more about today.

Google is doing a small test where it is paying publishers for using their content within the Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, Gemini and other AI search features. This is called the AI contribution pilot, something we actually spotted back in April 2026, but are now learning more about today.

Automattic says Matt Mullenweg has returned with the board’s full support. But its official announcement raises additional questions. The post Matt Mullenweg Apparently Back In Charge At Automattic appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Google admits that Search Console’s AI search reporting does not adequately reflect AI search positioning data for SEO. The post Google Admits Search Console Reporting For AI Search Is Inadequate appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Google redesigned Search results across the EEA, Business Profile posts get view counts again, and ChatGPT Shopping now leans harder on product feeds. The post Google Search Redesign, Business Profile Post Views – SEO Pulse appeared first on Search Engine Journal

SEO For Paws is back with Barry Schwartz, Glenn Gabe, and a lineup of search experts talking about search in the AI era.

Google’s developer docs for the Web Search Service API show a partner-only path to full-web search results. The post Google Documents Partner-Only API For Full-Web Search Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal .