Google has added new fields and options to the Google Business Profiles verification status tool.

We knew Google would stop accepting publications into Google News Publisher Center, but Google also stopped showing news “sources” in Google News, stopped showing a follower count for those sources, and stopped providing access to Publisher Center features to news organizations. This bug was fixed by Google this morning.

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The second quarter of 2024 has been… interesting! The larger SEO world has been rocked by algo updates, AI Overviews, and a large Google leak, all of which have impacted local in some way. Learn about the top local search developments of this quarter

Google ends continuous scrolling search results. Some are unhappy about the reason Google gave for doing this The post Google Ends Continuous Scroll SERPS: What It Really Means appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Google debunks SEO myth: Using branded keywords in content doesn’t harm rankings. The post Google Debunks SEO Myth: Branded Keywords Won’t Hurt Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Learn how to boost Google search rankings by using first-party data, zero-party data, and automated audience insights in your content strategy. The post Data-Driven Content Strategy: Boost Google Rankings With Real Audience Insights appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Google enhances GA4 advertising data, aligning user counts with Google Ads for improved remarketing abilities. The post GA4 Update Brings Alignment With Google Ads Targeting appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Boost team collaboration, ideation and creativity with three new features announced by Anthropic The post New Features Improve Anthropic’s Claude Collaborative Workflow appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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