14 months ago, Google updated its documentation around its shopping related structured data warning not to generate your structured data dynamically through JavaScript.

14 months ago, Google updated its documentation around its shopping related structured data warning not to generate your structured data dynamically through JavaScript. Yesterday, at the Search Central Live event in Zurich, a Google engineer explained why – it’s because the shopping bot crawls a lot and fast.

Google updated its core update documentation to say it does smaller core updates and does not announce those updates. This is not new; Google told us this back in 2019. What is new is that Google added it to its search developer documentation.

Microsoft is testing moving the ad labels in the Bing Search results from the left side of the ad to the right side of the ad.

Psychological patterns behind negativity bias reveal why clickbait hooks win attention but damage long-term brand credibility. The post Negativity Bias: Why Customers Don’t Want Anything To Do With You (And What To Do About It) appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Google faces an EU investigation into whether its AI practices and use of publisher content reflect an abuse of dominance. The post Google Hit By EU Probe Into Unfair Use Of Online Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Navigate the complex world of link building with our guide to finding reputable link building services in 2026 for long-term success. The post AI Overviews Changed Everything: How To Choose Link Building Services For 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Google updated its core updates documentation to say smaller core updates happen on an ongoing basis, so sites can improve without waiting for named updates. The post Google Confirms Smaller Core Updates Happen Continuously appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

YouTube creators report sudden channel bans for spam policies, with some restored after public outcry. YouTube claims the vast majority of terminations are correct.

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