Google tests AI-generated descriptions in Shopping ads
Google extends its AI-generated ad description test to Shopping ads, expanding it experiment they confirmed earlier this month.
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Google is testing special snippet treatment for Reddit search results
This will very likely lead to even more traffic sent by Google Search to Reddit.
Search Engine Land Awards 2023: Complete finalists list
We're excited to announce the nominations for this year's Search Engine Land Awards. Winners will be announced Oct. 23.
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.
Google Search testing “Mentioned in” search snippet
Google's expandable carousel search snippet feature informs searchers which other webpages mention a website.
Microsoft: Searchers happy with Bing’s AI-powered results despite technical glitches
71% gave thumbs up to the results in the new Bing. But Microsoft wants to make sure it gets better at providing timely information.
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 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 Search Console adds translated results search appearance filter
This lets you drill down to how searchers who get translated results interact with your content in Google Search.
Google Search launches enhanced autocomplete with second column
In addition, Google is testing an edge to edge autocomplete interface and more full width designs.
Google adds price drop appearance rich results to search results
Google automatically calculates the price drop based on changes to your structured data over time.
Your sidebar featured snippet’s ranking didn’t change because of COVID [Video]
The new featured snippet variant was seen on 1% of all results pages containing featured snippets, said Olga Andrienko on Live with Search Engine Land.
Chapter 2: Content & search engine success factors
Content should be your first priority when thinking about SEO. Quality content is how you engage, inform, support and delight your audiences. Creating authentic, valuable content is also critical for search engine visibility. Indeed, that’s why the Periodic Table Of SEO Factors begins with the content “elements,” with the very first element being about content […]
Hiring an SEO? Why a technical SEO audit shouldn’t be part of the proposal process
Experienced SEOs share what to expect from an initial audit and why Google’s hiring video misses the mark.
Google showing ‘key moments’ feature on multiple videos in search results
The video timeline feature is getting more visibility in mobile search.
Pro Tip: A look back at some helpful tips from our SEO community in 2019
Here are 5 tips from our SEO community we think are worth a second look.
Google Posts are removed after 7 days, with one exception
Google has confirmed with Search Engine Land that you need to make sure to keep your Google Posts up to date in order to ensure you have fresh messages in your local panel.