Google Search Console Indexing report missing June data
This is impacting everyone, so it seems to be just a reporting issue and not an issue with your site's indexing performance within Google Search.
Topic: John Mueller
Google Search Console Generative AI Performance Report in Search data bug
Google has confirmed the issue starting on August 13, and the result is a decrease in impressions.
Google Search Console AI performance reports rolling out to more users
John Mueller from Google added, "We're just rolling these out incrementally to sites, and reviewing the feedback along the way."
Interviewing SEOs in an AI-first world
One group of SEO talent is becoming dramatically more valuable. The other is watching their skill set become a commodity.
Google Search Console links report showing old data after breaking
Google Search Console's link report broke last Thursday so Google decided to show old data from weeks ago, while it is being fixed.
‘Fix everything’ is the wrong SEO strategy
Audit tools flag everything equally, but SEO success depends on prioritization. Focus on the changes that actually drive growth.
Google fixes Search Console’s year-long data logging issue – well, kind of…
The data going forward should be correct but the 50 weeks or so of data in the past will not be fixed.
Why the answer in SEO is almost always ‘it depends’
SEO rarely has universal answers. From schema to domain age and 404s, context determines what actually impacts rankings and visibility.
Google’s undocumented method to disavow a whole TLD
Google does not document it because it is not something the company recommends.
Google Search Console page indexing report missing data prior to December 15
This seems to be impacting everyone - so it is likely a Google reporting bug.
Google & Bing don’t recommend separate markdown pages for LLMs
This is a heated debate now, but it seems that the major search engines are not recommending this "strategy."
How to optimize for AI search: 12 proven LLM visibility tactics
A roundtable of SEO’s most trusted voices explains how LLMs really surface brands, why shortcuts fail, and what's working now.
Same URL in AI Overviews and blue links counts as one Google Search Console impression
Google's John Mueller confirms that when a URL appears in an AI Overview and as a blue link on the SERP, it won't count as two impressions.
Does llms.txt matter? We tracked 10 sites to find out
We analyzed llms.txt across 10 websites. Only two saw AI traffic increases — and it wasn't because of the file.
Google’s John Mueller on SEO vs. GEO: Focus on audience behavior
AI isn’t going away, but Mueller says strategy beats semantics. Focus on how users really find and engage with your site.
Google’s Danny Sullivan: SEO for AI is still SEO
AI search is not changing SEO fundamentals. Google's Danny Sullivan says to keep doing things that will make you successful in the long term.
Google confirms it releases smaller, unannounced core updates
Plus, a major Google core update is coming soon, which could bring significant ranking changes as it rolls out.
Google Search Console Index Coverage report delayed
This is just a reporting issue and indexing is working as expected.
Google to remove more search features including practice problems, nutrition facts, nearby offers and more
Google said these features "aren't being used very often and aren’t adding significant value to users."
Google says verify your cloud hosting provider with Search Console
If you are hosting images, videos or other content on third-party cloud services, you probably want to verify those in Search Console.
Google fixes reduced crawling issue impacting some websites
The issue began on August 8, 2025 and is now being resolved. It is unclear what percentage of sites were impacted.
How to recognize quality backlinks
Not all links are equal. Learn what makes a backlink high-quality, why it matters for SEO, and how to build a link profile that drives rankings and trust.
Google Search Console: How to fix ‘Duplicate without user-selected canonical’
Google selecting the wrong canonical URLs? Here’s how to fix “Duplicate without user-selected canonical” errors and prevent indexing issues.
Google says normal SEO works for ranking in AI Overviews and LLMS.txt won’t be used
Google said it won't be crawling your LLMS.txt files and just do normal SEO if you want to rank in its AI Overviews.
How important are backlinks for SEO in 2026?
Links used to rule SEO. Do they still? Or are they just another outdated tactic in a world of AI-driven rankings and smarter algorithms?
Digital PR for SEO: Backlinks, authority, and rankings
Discover how digital PR boosts your SEO by earning high-quality backlinks, increasing brand visibility, and building authority.
No, llms.txt is not the ‘new meta keywords’
SEOs ignored meta keywords for good reason, but llms.txt is different. Understanding how could shape your AI visibility tomorrow.
SEO-friendly URLs: What you need to know
Even in AI-driven search, clean URLs support better SEO. Explore how structure, keywords, and canonicalization influence visibility.
To show in Google AI Mode & AI Overviews, your page must be indexed
But being indexed, does not guarantee your pages will show within these AI results.
Google Search Console to show AI Mode performance but you won’t be able to break it out
The data is not yet live in the Performance reports, it is coming and like AI Overviews, you won't be able to break it out from other Google surfaces.
Google shares 8 ways to be successful with AI Search experiences
Google says AI Overviews drive better clicks, but offers little new guidance – even as AI Mode threatens to further shrink organic traffic.
What should the title tag length be in 2025?
Optimizing title tags is key to improving your visibility in Google's SERPs – but no need to stress over character limits. Here's why.
Google AI Overview-organic ranking overlap drops after core update
Content that ranks in the top 10 of Google organic search is less likely to be cited today than it was before the March 2025 core update.
Google quality raters now assess whether content is AI-generated
Automated or AI-generated content may now earn a Lowest rating. Here’s what else changed in the latest quality rater guidelines update.
How geotagging photos affects Google Business Profile rank: Study
How does geotagging photos affect local SEO? A 10-week study reveals surprising effects on 'near me' vs city-based Google ranking.
Google Search Console API delayed
The web interface is not delayed but the API seems backed up since last Thursday.
How to fix the ‘Alternate page with proper canonical tag’ error in Google Search Console
Fix this GSC error by identifying the true canonical source, inspecting the URL, checking your language folder and more.
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.
Want to improve rankings and traffic? Stop blindly following SEO tool recommendations
Learn why SEO tools shouldn’t be blindly trusted and five best practices for smarter, data-driven optimizations.
Google Search Console performance report bug causes panic
Many of you woke up to seeing zero close to clicks and impressions this morning, this is an issue on Google's end Google confirmed.