Google to fix citation bug with Gemini 3.8 Flash in AI Mode
The latests Gemini model was unlikely to link or cite its sources. Google has confirmed the issue and will push a fix soon.
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Microsoft Bing usage and revenue stats (new data)
Interesting Bing user stats. Includes data on visits, revenue, market share and more.
Google confirms testing new buttons on home page to drive users to AI-powered search features
Google said this is a limited test where they add create images, ask about files and brainstorm buttons under the search box.
Top Stories roll out in Google AI Overviews
This is now live in the United States for mobile users and will expand to more in the future.
Google is investigating reports of reviews going missing and pausing reviews on local listings
Google has confirmed it is investigating the reports of bugs with reviews in Google Business Profiles after several days of complaints from businesses.
Vanessa Fox on the birth of Google Search Console
From the super early days of Google through using AI today for SEO - we covered a lot in this interview.
Google AI Overviews: What are they and how are they triggered?
Learn what Google AI Overviews are, how they work, and what triggers them — plus how they impact your website traffic and SEO.
Google algorithm updates 2025 in review: 3 core updates and 1 spam update
Google is confirming fewer and fewer search algorithm updates, but that doesn't mean there is less ranking volatility.
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.
Google working on fixing Search Console performance report delay
The report has been stuck on Sunday, October 19th but Google said it will catch up.
Google Search rank and position tracking is a mess right now
Google removed the ability to see 100 search results per page and both third-party tracking tools and maybe even Search Console seem off since.
In memoriam: Alan Bleiweiss has passed away
The SEO community mourns Alan Bleiweiss, a veteran consultant remembered for his forensic audits, mentorship, wit, and unwavering advocacy.
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.
SEO pioneer and content expert Jill Whalen passes away
Whalen was known for her relentless pursuit of providing value with your content and shepherding the industry to a more ethical form of search marketing.
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 Analytics real time reporting buggy?
Is your real-time reporting lower than usual? It's not just you. Many websites are noticing weird GA4 real-time data right now.
Google AI Mode rolling out to second batch of users now
For the first hour or so, the invites to try out AI Mode from Google did not work - but now it does.
Google AI Overviews caught linking back to its own search results
So much for Google telling publishers they are prioritizing linking out to external sites.
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 Ads stop running for some advertisers
Starting March 1, some advertisers reported that their Google Ads were not serving. The issue was resolved March 3.
Google Posts gain AI-enhanced images feature
Now when you add a post in Google Business Profiles, you can add AI-generated backgrounds to your images.
Google confirms most review count bugs fixed but some still to go
A week after the stressful Google reviews count bug, Google still has not fully resolved the issue - but it should be resolved soon.
Google bug cause reviews to drop out of local listings
Starting this past Friday, Google seems to be showing fewer and fewer reviews on Google local listings. It seems like it is a bug that Google is working to fix.
Google’s next algorithm update is coming soon, but don’t expect to recover lost traffic
Google held a web creator event yesterday, where engineers and executives spoke directly to creators who had ranking declines.
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.
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 August 2024 core update: What we’re seeing so far
Some sites hit by the September 2023 helpful content update are seeing some small signs of life. Will it last?
Google August 2024 core update rolling out now
One of the aims of the Google August 2024 core update is to surface useful content from small and independent sites.
New Google core update coming in weeks
The last core update was the March 2024 core update, and many sites are still waiting since September 2023 to see helpful content recoveries.
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.
ChatGPT search feature rumors heating up
OpenAI may be getting closer to launching its ChatGPT product that searches the web and cites sources when answering questions.
What we’re seeing a week into the Google March 2024 core and spam updates
Ranking volatility hit on Friday and Saturday, with limited reversals on Monday after a storm of manual actions last Thursday.
Google issues search ranking penalties through manual actions
Check your properties within Google Search Console for manual actions to see if your were impacted.
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.
Google Search officially retires cache link
Google might add links to the Wayback Machine in place of the cache link.
Google Search resolves indexing issue after 7 days
Starting at around 11:30 pm ET Monday, January 31, some sites noticed indexing issues with Google Search.
Google to change European search results to show comparison sites
Some vertical search features may show up less in Europe, such as Google Flights.
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.
Google Search is investigating reports of delayed indexing issues
Google said it is "working on identifying the root cause" that is affecting a "small number of sites."
Data providers: Google November 2023 core update was more volatile than the October 2023 core update
Keep in mind, the November 2023 Reviews update overlapped with this core update and is still rolling out.