Daily Search Forum Recap: May 13, 2024
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 explains the differences between algorithm updates…
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 explains the differences between algorithm updates…
Google states proximity to the searcher is no longer a primary factor in ranking local service ads.
OpenAI announces ChatGPT 4o that can input and output in voice, images and text The post OpenAI Announces ChatGPT 4o Omni appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google warns against using “sneaky redirects” with rel=canonical tags when updating website content. The post Google Warns Against “Sneaky Redirects” When Updating Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, posted on X explaining the differences between algorithm updates, like core updates, and then data refreshes, the data that goes into those ranking systems.
Google Ads will be modifying its disclosure policy for event ticket sale. The update will say that the “disclosures should be easily visible and clearly explained in the top 20% (above the fold) of any destination when reached via an ad.”
Gary Illyes from Google said on LinkedIn that Google Search Console doesn’t “keep (almost) any data for un/de-indexed.”
About a week ago, we reported that Google began enforcing its new site reputation abuse policy by issuing manual actions and ranking penalties for those sites that violated those policies. Google seems to be now lifting some of those manual actions where the sites took the necessary action and no longer are violating the policy.
In April 2023 and December 2023 Google changed how it classifies what it would consider video pages. In short, the video on the page needs to be the main piece of content for Google to show it a video thumbnail in the search results and to show it in the videos tab in Google Search.
Expand your professional network beyond LinkedIn. Discover alternative platforms that offer a more engaging and personalized networking experience. The post 12 Awesome Professional Networking Alternatives To LinkedIn appeared first on Search Engine Journal