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Google Reminds That Hreflang Tags Are Hints, Not Directives via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 3:33 pm

Google’s John Mueller explains that Hreflang tags act as suggestions, not directives. Learn how canonical tags impact international SEO and what adjustments your strategy needs. The post Google Reminds That Hreflang Tags Are Hints, Not Directives appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 12, 2025

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 2:00 pm

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

Google Tests AI Mode Button On Google Search Box

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 11:51 am

Google is testing ways to get more people to try AI Mode with a new AI Mode button in the Google Search bar on the Google home page.

Google Ads AI Vs. Third-Party AI Tools: Comparison For Google Ads Creatives

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 11:45 am

Google Ads’ built-in AI tool promises convenience, but how does it compare to third-party solutions in key creative tasks? The post Google Ads AI Vs

Google Tests AI Overviews In Turkey, Sweden, Netherlands & More Prior To I/O

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 11:41 am

Google seems to be on the verge of rolling out AI Overviews in within Google Search in more countries and regions. We are seeing signs of Google testing AI Overviews in the wild in Turkey, Sweden and the Netherlands. This is a week or so before Google’s big conference, Google I/O.

Rare Google Ads Reporting Bug Led To Over Reported Click-Through Rates

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 11:31 am

Google has confirmed a “rare” bug with Google Ads reporting where it can lead to over-reporting click-through rate percentages. Brad Geddes posted about the issue on LinkedIn, and Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, responded with confirmation.

Google Tests Recipes With Interactive AI Overviews

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 11:21 am

Google is testing a new recipe search feature that seems to be powered by AI Overviews, it also seems to be a Search Labs feature. This allows you to see recipe ideas, then filter by recipe replacements, ingredients, in this carousel format style.

Google Search Discussions Beta May One Day Replace Reddit Results

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 11:11 am

Google has a new beta feature to encourage searchers to add comments and have discussions around a specific topic. It is called “Discussions” and has a beta label on it

The Triple-P Framework: AI & Search Brand Presence, Perception & Performance

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 10:30 am

This article explores how AI-driven search is reframing brand visibility and offers a framework to help marketers respond effectively.

Is The SEO Job Market Undergoing A Major Shift? via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Posted by admin on 2025/05/12 at 9:17 am

Experienced SEOs report trouble getting hired. Is AI screening to blame? The post Is The SEO Job Market Undergoing A Major Shift