IndexNow attributed for 7% of all new URLs clicked on in Bing in the past month
Plus, Czech search engine Seznam.cz has adopted IndexNow.
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Google reporting issue with Search Console Discover report
This data logging issue was on July 26, 2022 - any drops in clicks or impressions might be just a reporting bug.
Google steps up featured snippets with MUM; reducing false premise results by 40%
Google is using general consensus for callouts, expanding content advisories and about this result in Google Search.
Google July 2022 product reviews update had very little ranking volatility, say data providers
As a reminder, this update started on July 27th and ran for six days through August 2nd.
Google no longer recommends using dynamic rendering for Google Search
Google now says this is a workaround and not a long-term solution.
Google Search outage causing major issues with search quality and indexing
Google is working on resolving the issue and we expect search quality to return to normal soon.
Google updates Business Profile posts spam policies
The posts that do not comply with this guideline may be rejected and removed from Google Maps and Google Search.
Google launches new image preview interface in web search
Instead of Google taking you to the Google Image tab, you now remain within the main search results.
Google adds structured data support for pros and cons on product markup
Even if you don't use this markup, Google may still show pros and cons in the product search result snippets.
Google updates search result snippets for queries with quotes
Now Google will now show the quoted text in the snippet where that exact phrase appears on the page.
Google July 2022 product reviews update is finished rolling out
It took only six days to roll out, we expected it to take at least 14 to 21 days to roll out.
Google tests new SERP feature that gives searchers Perspectives
Google has confirmed this Perspectives box is a test but would not tell us more on how this works.
Google adds Asian-owned attribute to business profiles
These labels can help some businesses with visibility and potentially increase conversions.
Google temporarily disables the validate fix feature in Search Console
Google is updating something in Search Console and for now, you can't issue new validation requests.
Google search quality raters guidelines updated today
Google refined the YMYL content, added clarifications on low quality pages and more on EAT.
Google Merchant Center no longer disapproves login required and restricted purchase free product listings
Although, Google said these free listings may "have limited visibility on Google."
Google releases July 2022 product reviews update
This update, the fourth Google product reviews update, will take 2-3 weeks to roll out.
Google showing return grace period within some product search results
This may impact your click through rate from Google Search, so keep an eye on it.
Google Search people also ask feature returns to normal
This is a feature many search marketers use for keyword research, and searchers use it for query expansion.
Google adds automated messaging through Business Profiles frequently asked questions
For small businesses, this can help reduce necessary resources to respond to customer questions in Google Search and Google Maps.