Daily Search Forum Recap: August 19, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Search Console hides AI Mode query data by default. This breakdown compares four extraction methods, including a free ML-powered tool. The post How To Track Google AI Mode Traffic In Search Console appeared first on Search Engine Journal
OpenAI announced it is expanding its ChatGPT Ads service and product to 31 European countries.
Google’s John Mueller reiterated what Google has said numerous times already, that Google does not wait to announce the update.
Google seems to be showing the video carousel within Google Search a lot less often. Semrush had the video carousel showing up in Google Search at just over 30% of queries but now it is under 20% of the time
Google Ads is now letting you bid more using the customer retention option named “Loyalty program members.” This gives you the option to (a) Bid higher for loyalty program members and (b) Show member benefits to loyalty program members in eligible countries.
Google seems to be testing a revamped and updated Q&A feature for Google Business Profiles (GBP). There is an added Q&A button in the GBP dashboard in Google Search and a flow that prompts you with yes or no responses for questions tailored to your business.
Why does Google have spam updates every once in a while? Google’s John Mueller answers that question and explains the reason why Google doesn’t just get rid of spam on a regular basis with existing algorithms. Spam Algorithms And Updates There are many kinds of search spam, and Google’s systems handle them with different algorithms.
Google’s John Mueller explains why updates aren’t announced earlier when rankings are already bouncing around. The post Google Explains Why Search Updates Aren’t Announced Right Away appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google Trends has added two new features this morning, explore maps and regional breakdown. Google said it “designed new interactive maps for clearer data storytelling…