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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 15, 2022
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.
We spotted another unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update that touched down on April 13th and 14th. Google Ads added a new way for advertisers to create custom columns. Google said audience signals jumpstart Performance Max campaigns but also continue to inform the campaign. Google said expanding your site’s navigation won’t impact your Google Discover traffic. Google is testing speaker/listen to icons for people also ask. Wishing you all a Happy Easter, Happy Passover and successful tax day.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
- Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update April 13th & 14th (Unconfirmed)
There seems to have been another Google search ranking algorithm update, which is unconfirmed by Google right now, that started Wednesday, April 13th and trailed into Thursday, April 14th. I am seeing both chatter within the SEO forums and some of the tools are showing the volatility as well. - Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Product Reviews Update Fully Live, Google Highly Cited Label & Trusted Store Badge, Google Ads Manager Dashboard & More Search News
We seem to have another confirmed update starting on April 13th, right after the product reviews update finished. Google has finished rolling out the March 2022 product reviews update. Alan Kent from Google said writing in your product reviews content that you tested the product is not enough to show Google the content… - Google: Discover Traffic Not Impacted By Expanding Your Navigation Menu
Google’s John Mueller was asked if going from 5 to 10 links in your site’s main navigation menu to about 150 links in that navigation menu would result or possibly impact your Google Discover traffic. John unequivocally said no, any Google Discover traffic drop would be unrelated to your site navigation change there. - New Way To Create Custom Columns In Google Ads
Google announced a new way to create custom columns in Google Ads. Google said it is “adding new metrics and features that make it easier to view your data.” - Google: Audience Signals Help Jumpstart Performance Max Campaigns But Continue To Inform
The other day, Google Ads Liaison, Ginny Marvin said that audience signals are used to only “jumpstart” your Performance Max campaigns. It turns out that Google Ads may continue to use these signals to inform Google’s systems over the campaign lifecycle. - Google Tests People Also Ask Play (Listen To) Speaker Icons
Google seems to be testing a new search feature for the people also ask section where you can listen to Google read you the results of those snippets. There is a play speaker icon near each one. - Google Logo Custom Shrubbery Landscape Design
I am not sure if this photo is new but supposedly it is from Gurugram, India – the Google office there. There is a rooftop shrubbery landscape design made up of the Google logo. Looks pretty cool and
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Industry & Business
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Local & Maps
Mobile & Voice
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Google August 2024 Core Update Impact Survey Results
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Earlier this week, I posted polls across numerous sites, asking SEOs how they were impacted by the last Google August 2024 core update – knowing the update is not done rolling out yet. Overall, most said their rankings and traffic from Google Search are down but honestly, it is a pretty even distribution of responses.
I understand that this does not get nuanced, asking if they were hit by the September update, or the last core update, how they were impacted by this one relative to that one. I understand it doesn’t dig deeper into what percentage increase/decrease they saw. It doesn’t ask for proof. I kept it simple on purpose.
The breakdown when I combine all three polls that I posted, asking how you were impacted by the Google August 2024 core update were:
- 44% said My Rankings/Traffic Are Down (total votes 1,583)
- 27% said My Rankings/Traffic Are Up (total votes 993)
- 29% said No Change (total votes 1,038)
Note: The numbers might not be 1000% accurate because X does not show raw counts, so I estimated a bit but it is super close.
By platform:
Here are the votes per platform – in case you were wondering:
On this site:
On X:
POLL: Impact Of The Google August 2024 Core Update
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Google August Core Update Data, SEO, Google Ads Features, Yelp Sues Google & More
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We have been tracking the Google core update and seeing more surges and changes with those hit by the September helpful content update. I ran a survey asking how SEOs were impacted so far by the August 2024 core update, and I shared these results this morning. Google may now use your OG title for your title links in the search results. Google updates its video SEO documentation. Google also updated its organization markup documentation. Google said they generatively do not try variations of your URLs. Google said it does not count words or links on your pages. Google said bad actor traffic does not hurt your SEO. I covered how AWS blocked S3 from Googlebot and how that impacted by image traffic. Google Ads announced new shopping reports, trends, and new ad features. Google has tag diagnostics and a new consent management setup. Google Ada accidentally released an internal tools button. Google is merging booking on Google Business Profiles with Google Local Service Ads. Google Local Service Ads review links are expiring and being replaced by Google Business Profile review links. Google Business Profiles appear to be delayed. Google is testing expandable map embeds in the search results. Google Search is testing from your notifications. Google is testing a new default favicon set. Google shopping carousels are testing “more like this” buttons. And Yelp sued Google, it is getting spicy. That was the search news this week at the Search Engine Roundtable.
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Daily Search Forum Recap: August 30, 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.
I posted the poll results for the Google August 2024 core update, most are down but not all. Google Shopping is testing a carousel for “more like this.” Google Ads has a “change bid strategy” popup. Google Store rating reviews for popular product videos are now being tested. Google Ads has a “here are some in the area” interface. And I posted the weekly SEO video recap.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
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Google August 2024 Core Update Impact Poll Results
Earlier this week, I posted polls across numerous sites, asking SEOs how they were impacted by the last Google August 2024 core update – knowing the update is not done rolling out yet. Overall, most said their rankings and traffic from Google Search are down but honestly, it is a pretty even distribution of responses. -
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google August Core Update Data, SEO, Google Ads Features, Yelp Sues Google & More
We have been tracking the Google core update and seeing more surges and changes with those hit by the September helpful content update. I ran a survey asking how SEOs were impacted so far by the August 2024 core update… -
Google Ads Change Bid Strategy Popup Dialog
Some advertisers see Google Ads show this request dialog popup asking them to change their bid strategies. This shows in the Google Ads advertiser console, which asks the advertiser to change their bid strategy from one option to another. -
Google Shopping Carousel More Like This Button
Google Search is showing the shopping results but now shows “more like this” buttons under the products it shows for some carousel groupings. When you click on that “more like this” button, Google will dynamically load more products like it beneath the product you clicked on. -
Here Are Some In The Area Google Ads
Google has this ad format, I don’t think it is new, but it is titled “Here are some in the area.” These look like a version of Local Service Ads, but they look different. -
Google Store Rating Videos Reviews Of Popular Products
Google is now showing video reviews in the reviews of popular products section in the Google Store ratings landing area on Google Search. Got all that? -
Window Cleaners At Google Brazil Office
Here is a photo of a window cleaner hanging from the outside of the Google office in Brazil, taking a selfie as he and his coworker clean the windows.
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Links & Content Marketing
Local & Maps
Mobile & Voice
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