Google limits robots.txt support to four fields, clarifying its stance on unsupported directives. The post Google Updates Robots.txt Policy: Unsupported Fields Are Ignored appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Google is testing multiple variations of the sponsored ad label in its search results. These are more subtle than the huge ad sponsored labels we saw weeks ago. Google is testing adding “by” or | or ‘¢ or : between the sponsored label and the site name or domain name.

Google Shopping is testing a new AI Overview answer titled “Researched with AI – Experimental.” This seems to pull together reviews for specific products based on Google Gemini AI.

Google now supports Certification markup support for merchant listings in the product structured data documentation. Google wrote, “starting in April 2025, we’re replacing the EnergyConsumptionDetails type with the more robust Certification type, as the new type supports more countries and a broader scope of certifications.”

Earlier we reported Google was testing “most popular” and “best price” labels in the product detail grid within Google Search. Now, Google is also testing a “nearby” label in that same product grid detail view.

With Google removing the cache operator from its search service, Google has stopped supporting the noarchive directive in Google Search. The directive, the noarchive meta tag, would tell Google not to keep a cache copy of your page.

Unlock global PPC success with expert tips on keyword localization, tailored bidding, and creative adaptation. Learn how to optimize international campaigns for maximum impact. The post Optimizing International PPC Campaigns: Best Practices For Keyword Localization appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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

WordPress Executive Director resigns with a farewell expressing continued belief in the economic opportunities of open source The post Executive Director Of WordPress Resigns appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Matt Mullenweg offered employees the option to resign with a severance package, and 8.4% chose to leave. The post 8% Of Automattic Employees Choose To Resign appeared first on Search Engine Journal .