Google testing new search design with AI answers over organic results
We may have gotten our first preview of at what chatbot-style Google desktop search results will look like later this year
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Google Search testing search in video
Google announced this as a pilot feature in India, but some in the U.S. are also seeing it.
Google launches visual elements gallery documenting 22 elements on the Google Search results page
This new document explains the most common user interface elements of Google web search page.
Google Search rolls out new search refinements for top bar filters with related topics
As previewed at the Search On event, now these new related topics options can show in the top far filter options.
Rich results: 22 facts every SEO pro needs to know
Rich results, schema markup and structured data – where do you start? Get answers to your rich result questions from this article.
Google fixed a bug with some search features that may impact your site’s visibility
Between October 18th and October 28th, Google Search had a bug with top stories and other search features.
Google search study: 25.6% of desktop, 17.3% of mobile are zero-click
Is Google stealing all those zero-click searches for themselves? No. In fact, many are a result of query refinement from searchers.
Google Search Console mislabeled structured data errors as errors
This was a reporting issue only and did not impact the Google search results.
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.
How I earned a knowledge panel without a Wikipedia page
Learn the specific steps I took to earn my knowledge panel entry and get established in Google’s Knowledge Graph.
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 people also ask feature showing up half as often in Google Search
This is a feature many SEOs and SEMs use for keyword research, and searchers use it for query expansion.
Google rich results guidelines now prohibits weapons, recreational drugs, tobacco & vaping products and gambling-related products
This better aligns Google Search guidelines with merchant guidelines.
How Google creates knowledge panels
The influence of the Knowledge Graph is growing fast and should be included in your SEO strategy.
Google updated guidelines for product variants pages and rich results
If you have pages with product variant switches, it may reduce your chances to show rich results in Google Search.
Google testing new featured snippet layouts
If Google begins to show two or more featured snippets, that can impact your CTR and conversions from Google Search.
Google adds learning video rich results
These rich results show in English in all regions for academic learning content on desktop and mobile.
More FAQ rich results being displayed in Google Search
RankRanger data and SEO evidence shows Google is displaying more FAQ rich results.
SERP feature trends every SEO must know
How can you leverage SERP features to increase your visibility on search and reach more of your target audience?
Brave Search adds Discussions to search results
Brave Search Discussions come from Reddit and StackExchange and are meant to provide alternative or complementary viewpoints.