Google removes 12 structured data fields from the help documents
This may impact HowTo, QAPage and SpecialAnnouncement rich results and reporting.
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Google’s podcast knowledge panel update: Your questions answered
If your podcast does not have a knowledge panel yet, make sure your RSS feed adheres to Google's rules
Navigating Google’s title changes: The rollout, what’s happening now and what you can do about it
SEOs share their experiences with Google’s new system for generating title links and what they’re doing to keep their titles intact.
Podcast knowledge panels go live in Google Search
Many podcasters are noticing that searching for their podcast show's name shows a new knowledge panel in Google Search.
Search results, but without the search results page; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, leaked documents suggest Amazon is abusing its position in India.
Neeva’s ‘FastTap Search’ feature presents direct links instead of a results page
FastTap Search is a reimagining of the search results that’s only possible because Neeva doesn’t rely on ad revenue.
Google Search Console’s public-facing tools to match URL Inspection tool; Tuesday’s daily brief
Plus, Microsoft adds some nifty features to its Smart Page site builder.
Google Search Console testing tools to match URL Inspection tool
The AMP, Mobile Friendly, and Rich Results testing tools will "align" with the URL Inspection tool, said Google.
Google publishes new help documents on controlling titles and descriptions in search
Plus, Google has introduced a new term, "title link," for the title of a search result on Google Search.
Google Search Console adds new rich results status reports errors
Here are some details for the rich result reports from Google to help you perform better in the search results.
Google unveils multimodal search, new SERP features; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, the case for zero-party data as we approach the end of third-party cookies.
Google Search Console products enhancements report gains more granular errors
Starting September 29th, you may see changes in your products rich results enhancements report in Search Console.
Google search gets larger images, enhances ‘About this result,’ gets more ‘shoppable’ and more
While MUM was the highlight of the Google Search On event, more search changes were announced — some might generate a lot of interest for search marketers.
MUM brings multimodal search to Lens, deeper understanding of videos and new SERP features
At Google’s Search On event, the company previewed ways its MUM technology may change how users search.
E-commerce SEO guide: New documentation from Google
The new guide from Google gives e-commerce SEOs documentation they can take to clients and stakeholders to get their recommendations implemented.
Google Ads announces machine learning-based data-driven attribution models in new privacy landscape
In the wake of losing data to FLoC, Google's new DDA solution seems to offer more attribution options even for smaller accounts
Google Search Console lost performance report data for August 23rd and 24th
The data won't be replaced or backfilled, as we hoped for.
Will Google change this title?; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, tactics for content resilience in a dynamic search landscape.
The shifting sands of SERPs; Tuesday’s daily brief
And, why you should consider non-Google advertising.
SERP trends of the rich and featured: Top tactics for content resilience in a dynamic search landscape
There is no single tactic that works in isolation. The SERP is so highly dynamic at the moment, that aiming for, or banking on a single part of the SERP is likely to leave you vulnerable to traffic disruption if/when things evolve.
Google rankings fluctuation, pages are dropping and reappearing in the index; Wednesday’s daily brief
Plus, structured data testing tool changes.
Google’s legacy structured data testing tool is now gone
Google replaced it with a navigational page to direct you to the Google rich results tool or Schema.org tool.
How do you plan for in-person consumer behavior and COVID at the same time?; Tuesday’s daily brief
Plus, Google’s math solver guidelines emphasize technical SEO and content accuracy.
Google math solver guidelines require accuracy
Google has added a number of technical and content quality guidelines to math solver markup.
Did Google admit it uses click data for search? Not really.; Friday’s daily brief
And, you’re no longer allowed more than one ClaimReview element per page.
Google now limits one ClaimReview element per page
Previously, Google's guidelines allowed for multiple Fact Checks per page but that has changed.
Google review snippets bug seems resolved
Google seems to have fixed the bug where review snippets were not displaying in Google Search.
Change is what search marketers expect; Wednesday’s daily brief
Plus, AMP labels are gone and Google Ads releases three-strikes policy.
Google Search Console performance report adds Math Solvers as search appearance filter
You can now see how your Math Solvers markup is doing using Google Search Console Performance reports.
Google News inclusion is automated, sorry publishers; Monday’s daily brief
Plus, Google introduces Mobile Web Certification for partners
Google Posts for verified knowledge panels are going away
On July 20, 2021 Google will discontinue Google Posts for knowledge panels. Google My Business Posts are not going away.
Google’s Pandu Nayak shares his roadmap for MUM and how it can help the company handle more complex queries
“There is no expectation that it will become this question-answering system,” Nayak told Search Engine Land, adding that such a system is “just not useful” for complex needs.
Instagram Reel ads are the new TikTok competitor; Monday’s daily brief
Plus, Google cuts down FAQ in SERPS
Google limits FAQ rich results to a maximum of two per snippet
You will now see fewer FAQ drop downs in the Google search results.
Ready Player One? We might be closer to the OASIS than you think; Friday’s daily brief
Plus, missed SMX Advanced? Check out the keynote
User experience is the difference between mediocre and next-level search marketing
A positive user experience is the now and the future of helping your target audiences get things done while meeting your marketing KPIs.
Google tests article carousel for some author knowledge panels
A new beta feature that highlights articles from journalists.
How big and fast was this Google June 2021 core update?; Wednesday’s daily brief
Google cuts short names from Google My Business
May 22 Google update was big, despite Google’s being mum about it; Wednesday’s daily brief
Core web vitals ranking tidbits and less data in Search Console
Google removing generic rich results filter from Search Console performance report
Google says this is because it now breakouts most rich result types in their own search appearance filters.