Google Discover fixing fake AI spam problem
After many complaints with the quality of the Google Discover feed, Google is promising a fix is in the works.
Topic: Google Discover
Google Ads to auto-generate videos from existing Demand Gen image ads
Google’s new Demand Gen update will automatically turn image ads into videos, expanding reach and engagement across more channels.
Google Discover gets AI summaries; Search gets ‘What’s new’ sports feed
Google’s new AI updates aim to keep users on top of trending topics and sports news – but they could further cut publisher traffic.
Google Discover adds follow feature and more social posts from creators and publishers
This aims to make Google Discover more publisher and creator friendly.
Google adds YouTube breakdowns for Demand Gen campaigns
Google Ads now lets Demand Gen advertisers see separate performance metrics for YouTube In-Stream, In-Feed, and Shorts.
Image optimization for SEO: A complete guide for beginners
Don’t let images slow you down. Learn how to optimize images for faster load times, better rankings, and improved accessibility in search results.
News site traffic is shrinking, but Google and AI aren’t solely to blame
Nearly every top U.S. news site lost traffic in July. From paywalls to shifting habits, publishers saw single or double-digit declines.
Google traffic to news publishers is steady, but it isn’t traditional Search
Google Discover now leads publisher referrals as direct and social traffic slide, keeping news sites reliant on Google, data shows.
Gmail tests Demand Gen ecommerce ads in promotions tab
Google's new Gmail ad format brings product listings directly into the Promotions tab, creating fresh ecommerce advertising opportunities.
Google now auto-upgrades Video Action Campaigns to Demand Gen
Google is upgrading Video Action Campaigns to Demand Gen, giving advertisers access to multi-format ads across YouTube, Discover, and Gmail.
Google releases new Search Console Insights report
It is now also a new tab within Google Search Console.
Google Lens, Discover, and Voice Search serving issues
Google confirmed an issue with serving content across numerous surfaces for some users. May be part of the Google Cloud outage.
Bug with Google Search Console Discover performance report
If you noticed your Discover report showing a huge drop in impressions and clicks, you are not alone - it seems like a bug.
Google Ads API v20 adds more negative keywords, DemandGen upgrades and more
To use some of the v20 features, you must upgrade your client libraries and client code, Google explained.
Get ready for desktop Google Discover with RollerAds
Google Discover is coming to desktop. Here’s how you can use RollerAds to tap into this traffic source and improve your monetization.
Google Discover on desktop now available in some countries
Google Discover is rolling out to desktop, which could be a big traffic win for publishers hurt by AI Overviews and generative AI.
Google disables Discover performance report hack to get desktop data
For the past day or so, there was a way to see how Google Discover was performing over desktop and mobile - but Google disabled that this morning.
Google to expand Discover to Google’s desktop homepage
Google has been testing this for years, but kicked up its testing over the past several days.
Google Search Console API gains 24-hour hourly data for past 8 days coming soon
Now you can programmatically get access to the 24-hour search performance data from the Search Console API.
Google quietly updated the News and Discover manual action policies
Google removed the adult-theme and artificial freshening sections and added a number of deceptive practices sections.
Google testing audio version of Google Discover named Daily Listen
This is a Search Labs experimental feature available on the Google App for iOS or Android.
Google Discover disruption, not showing new content?
There seems to be an issue with Google Discover where new content isn't showing. It's unclear how widespread of an issue this is.
Google Ads to upgrade Video Action Campaigns to Demand Gen in 2025
In Q2 2025, Google Ads will upgrade VAC to Demand Gen, offering advertisers expanded reach, creative flexibility and enhanced targeting.
Google Search now supports AVIF file formats
This means AVIF images will show in Google Search, Images, News, Discover and more.
Google’s Top stories looks broken: Are news publishers to blame?
International publishers are overtaking local news brands in Google's Top stories, raising questions about search relevance.
Push notifications: The secret weapon for SEO and revenue growth
Explore how integrating push notifications can improve your website's SEO, user engagement and monetization strategy.
Google ending Notes on Search by end of the month
Google launched Notes in Search 8 months ago as a labs experiment - that experiment ends today.
Google restores News and Discover after widespread disruption
Google identified and fixed its technical difficulties with serving, but it may have impacted news publisher traffic.
Ad format preferences land in Google Demand Gen campaigns
Ad format preference will give advertisers the choice to place their video assets across YouTube's in-stream, in-feed, and Shorts ad placements.
Google Discover optimization: A complete guide
Improve your visibility on this powerful recommendation platform through content quality, relevance and technical enhancements.
How to build a future-ready SEO strategy
Prepare your business for tomorrow's SEO challenges with insights on adapting to emerging trends, overcoming measurement hurdles and more.
Google unveils major Search Partner Network update as it removes opt-out option
Google is offering advertisers increased insights and control over ad placement within the SPN, In light of a critical Adalytics report.
Google drops Web Stories from image results, Google Discover carousel view and more
Google changed where Web Stories show in Google Search and Google Discover - a long time coming...
The rise of Google followership: Unlocking visibility on Google’s surfaces
Learn how Google is expanding into a surface ecosystem and why followership matters for brand visibility today and beyond.
Google launches new personal search experience with follow button and personalized ranking
Plus, perspectives is coming to desktop, content creators get more visibility and more.
Google Search tests Notes on search results
The notes feature is a labs experiment that you can turn on or off.
How to optimize your content for social: Facebook, Slack and X
Learn strategies for boosting your content's visibility and reach on social media channels, from Facebook to Slack.
Google November 2023 core update released
The reviews update will be switching to ongoing regular updates, which means Google will not be announcing future review updates.
Google fixed a bug with the October 2023 core update impacting Discover traffic
Some sites may see an increase in their Discover traffic starting soon.
How SEOs can deal with unwanted adult-intent traffic
Discover why unwanted adult-intent traffic is a concern for non-adult websites and ways to identify and control it before it impacts your SEO.