Microsoft is testing a new Copilot answer interface and layout in the Bing Search results. Instead of the grid/block design, Microsoft is testing a more bullet point design, and when you hover over each answer, you get the sources overlay.
Google is once again showing a local pack in the AI Overviews, formerly known as SGE (Search Generative Experience). Google removed the local pack from those AI Overviews back in September 2023 after having a 5 pack during the early months of SGE. Now, I am seeing them return.
Google expands Gemini with free limited access to Deep Research, improved Flash Thinking 2.0, and new personalization features. The post Google Opens Gemini Deep Research To Free Users (With Limits) appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google Gemini’s integration of Search history blurs the line between traditional Search and AI assistants The post Google Search History Can Now Power Gemini AI Answers appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google has begun rolling out the March core algorithm update, which is expected to complete in two weeks. The post Google Begins Rolling Out March Core Algorithm Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google says hotlinking protection is fine for search engines…
SEO is a long-term investment.
Google’s John Mueller said that implementing hotlink protections with carve-outs for search engines are fine. He added that this is not really a thing sites do that much these days, stating it was a thing in 2010’s or so but not now.
Google Merchant Center has apparently added the ability to dispute and/or request a review in bulk. This does not work for all notices but it works for some and it can save you a lot of time, if the same disapproval is issued across a number of products or issues.
Microsoft Advertising is reportedly testing a new reporting template design, which is refreshed and looks new to look at. The new design is under the reporting and then templates section of the Microsoft Advertising console.