Google Search Console job data logging issue
Google is actively working on the issue, but it just a data logging and reporting issue.
Topic: Barry Schwartz
Top 10 SEO news stories of 2025
SEO vs. GEO. AI Mode expands. AI Overviews kill clicks. Goodbye, num=100. These were among the most popular and biggest SEO stories of 2025.
Google Ads begin surfacing inside AI Mode as tests expand
Google is increasingly showing ads inside AI Mode results, signaling a major new ad surface emerging within Google Search.
What’s next for SEO in the generative AI era
In this exclusive Search Engine Land discussion, four top SEO experts will discuss how to survive and thrive as search shifts in the AI era.
Mordy Oberstein on old vs. new SEO, Google rank volatility, and an era of refinement
SMX Advanced speaker Mordy Oberstein shares insights on AI hype, SEO’s shifting role, algorithm chaos, and the internet’s golden age.
Crystal Carter on the LLM-SEO intersection, new SEO ideas, and reasoning models
SMX Advanced speaker Crystal Carter shares insights on SEO reinvention, deep search, and why relevance is the future of search.
Straight from the source: 2025 Search Engine Land Awards judges reveal what makes an application award-worthy
Don't miss your chance to take home the highest honor in search.
Google: 39 million advertisers suspended; 5.5 billion ads removed in 2024
Google's annual Ads Safety Report highlights how AI is reshaping ad enforcement, with a record number of account suspensions.
Microsoft adds “Why This Ad?” feature to Bing search results
Microsoft is bringing more transparency to its search advertising with a new feature that explains ad placement decisions directly in Bing results.
Google change disrupts SEO tools, resulting in data blackouts
Many popular SEO rank and data tracking tools stopped reporting data following a Google change on Jan. 15.
Top 15 SEO stories of 2024
Google leaks and endpoints. AI Overviews. The death of beloved features. These were among the most popular and biggest SEO stories of 2024.
A 13-point roadmap for thriving in the age of AI search
Actionable insights for optimizing your digital presence across search engines, AI platforms and emerging technological ecosystems.
Google’s srsltid= parameter: What it means for SEO and attribution
Is Google misattributing organic search traffic to Shopping? Learn why the new srsltid= parameter in organic listings has stirred controversy.
Semrush acquires Search Engine Land
Leading SaaS platform Semrush acquired Search Engine Land, SMX and all of our sibling publications.
Recovery uncertain: Google’s Danny Sullivan on algorithm impacts
Google's Search Liaison discusses the impact of Google updates, noting that publishers may not get back to previous traffic levels.
Google Search resolves indexing bug that lasted several hours
The issue affected indexing in Google Search and impacted new content published across both large and small publishers.
13 SEO takeaways from Google’s Elizabeth Tucker at SMX Advanced
Why the March 2024 Core update rollout took 45 days, how Google defines low quality, why we see radical ranking fluctuations and more.
Google AI Overviews under fire for giving dangerous and wrong answers
Your Money, Your Life seems to not apply to AI Overviews. Google advises users to run with scissors, cook with glue and eat rocks.
Straight from the source: 2024 Search Engine Land Awards judges reveal what makes an application award-worthy
Submit your entry by Friday, August 30!
Google Analytics real-time reporting bug confirmed
Many sites are seeing zero or little real-time traffic reported in GA4.
Google’s March 2024 core update: 5 things you need to know
Google's March 2024 update is a game-changer, with many sites impacted by algorithmic changes and deindexed from Google Search.
Shop with Google AI launches for select users
This feature allows users to enhance their shopping experience by conducting product searches based on AI-generated images.
What is digital PR for SEO?
Learn how to leverage digital PR techniques like cultivating expertise, crafting stories, and garnering influence to boost your SEO.
Periodic Table of SEO Elements
Search Engine Land’s Periodic Table of SEO Elements (originally known as The Periodic Table Of SEO Ranking Factors when it debuted in 2011) is a globally recognized and widely used tool designed to help you understand the essential elements of a winning SEO strategy. This resource is ideal for helping those new to SEO, as […]
SEO year in review 2023: The year of generative AI
It was one of the biggest years of change in search and SEO history. A recap of Google SGE, ranking revelations, Bing Chat and more.
How to ‘un-ruin’ the internet: The ultimate guide for SEOs
Amid unfair industry blame for the failings of the modern web, we aim to challenge stereotypes and spotlight real individuals in SEO.
Alternative facts? Google denies rushing out Bard at trial
Google yesterday tried to rewrite history, claiming Bard wasn't rushed out to upstage Microsoft. But facts aren't on Google's side here.
Bitter, cynical Verge article blames SEOs for ruining the internet
What kind of publication would spend their time smearing an entire SEO industry for traffic and profit? The Verge.
Top 5 ways to stay up to date on paid search trends
Stay on top of crucial updates in paid search. Discover five effective ways to stay informed about the latest trends and changes.
Google Search stops showing How-to rich results on desktop
This change comes one month after Google announced HowTo would no longer appear on mobile devices and just for desktop users.
Tracking 20 years of search
Key takeaways and findings from an analysis of seroundtable.com’s historical Google Analytics data from 2003 to 2023.
Google warns against content pruning as CNET deletes thousands of pages
Google says deleting old content just because it's old isn't beneficial for SEO. However, pruning content can be helpful – when done right.
How relying on LLMs can lead to SEO disaster
Here's why SEO pros should be careful when incorporating large language models in SEO campaigns and what you can do instead.
Google Ads is testing a gold verification badge
Though Google has not yet released a statement, the new badges are likely in testing phase.
The new Bing making (small) gains on Google Search
Page visits on Bing have risen 15.8% and Bing is becoming a more significant referral source for some publishers.
How The Verge gamed Google with its ‘best printer 2023’ article
The authoritative tech publication used ChatGPT to produce the majority of a satirical review, pointing out that it shouldn't rank. Yet it does.
Breaking Bard: Google’s AI chatbot lacks sources, hallucinates, gives bad SEO advice
Google Bard suggests buying links, predicts the next Core Update and refuses to share links to its sources. We're off to a ridiculous start.
Andi Search adds Generated Content feature
The small startup search engine is launching a new ChatGPT alternative – but is this generative AI tool worth your time?
This day in search marketing history: March 15
Spurious SEO trademark claim fails, plus: core updates named, EU wants Google's ranking factors, BBC link penalty and more.
ChatGPT for link building: A primer
This quick guide shows how to use the popular AI chatbot to support your link building processes and campaigns.