Daily Search Forum Recap: November 3, 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.

Google had a search bug with some search features like top stories. Google said having duplicate content URLs in your sitemap does not hurt your rankings. Google Ads updated its policies for government documents and official services. Google Search also has a way to overlay videos in the search results. Plus, Google is testing the new site name and favicon design in the desktop search results.

Search Engine Roundtable Stories:

Other Great Search Threads:

• I assume this is about the website in your Twitter profile? If so, my honest recommendation would be to start over. That’s not said easily, and it’s really rare that I’d be so direct, but, John Mueller on Twitter
• More info here: https://t.co/zXayTRWSXD #PPCChat “The new customer acquisition goal is currently available for Performance Max campaigns., Greg on Twitter
• Are these 2 things new? I would be very happy to hear from you. 1. Favicon and Site names on images within the Image Pack in this nifty lil format, Mordy Oberstein on Twitter
• In general, “losing authority” through URL filters is not a thing. For recommendations on how to handle filters, I’d check out our docs: http, John Mueller on Twitter
• Some fabulous tips from a variety of smart people (@sherrybonelli @mblumenthal @keyserholiday and others) on the Local Search Forum for using the new GBP editing interface, Joy Hawkins on Twitter
• Good catch, Kirk. You’re correct, that should say Ad Rank. I’ve passed this along to get updated. And FYI, this Help Center article has more on how Ad Rank is used when more than one keyword, AdsLiaison on Twitter
• Learn how performance evolves through time — check out the recently launched date and hour dimensions in Google Analytics, Google Analytics on Twitter
• If you’re based in Tel Aviv, we have good news! We’re holding a Search Central live event at the Google TLV office on Dec 1. Fill the form by Nov 13 to register your interest to join, Google Search Central on Twitter

Search Engine Land Stories:

Other Great Search Stories:

Analytics

Industry & Business

Links & Content Marketing

Local & Maps

Mobile & Voice

SEO

PPC

Search Features

Other Search

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