Google adds structured data support for pros and cons on product markup
Even if you don't use this markup, Google may still show pros and cons in the product search result snippets.
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Google updates search result snippets for queries with quotes
Now Google will now show the quoted text in the snippet where that exact phrase appears on the page.
Google July 2022 product reviews update is finished rolling out
It took only six days to roll out, we expected it to take at least 14 to 21 days to roll out.
Google tests new SERP feature that gives searchers Perspectives
Google has confirmed this Perspectives box is a test but would not tell us more on how this works.
Google adds Asian-owned attribute to business profiles
These labels can help some businesses with visibility and potentially increase conversions.
Google temporarily disables the validate fix feature in Search Console
Google is updating something in Search Console and for now, you can't issue new validation requests.
Google search quality raters guidelines updated today
Google refined the YMYL content, added clarifications on low quality pages and more on EAT.
Google Merchant Center no longer disapproves login required and restricted purchase free product listings
Although, Google said these free listings may "have limited visibility on Google."
Google releases July 2022 product reviews update
This update, the fourth Google product reviews update, will take 2-3 weeks to roll out.
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 Search people also ask feature returns to normal
This is a feature many search marketers use for keyword research, and searchers use it for query expansion.
Google adds automated messaging through Business Profiles frequently asked questions
For small businesses, this can help reduce necessary resources to respond to customer questions in Google Search and Google Maps.
Google Search Console adds CNAME DNS verification
Previously, Google only supported DNS verification using the TXT method.
Google to test AR prototype glasses, lenses for visual search and more
Is this the second generation of Google Glass, how will this change the future of search and marketing?
Google Ads, AdSense, Analytics, and other platforms suffering reporting outages, again
A reporting outage in the Google Ads dashboard and other platforms are causing confusion among advertisers this morning.
Google confirmed indexing issue affecting a large number of sites
If you are not seeing traffic from Google for new content you published, you are not alone.
Google My Business mobile app has stopped functioning forever
You can no longer use the app to make profile edits, communicate with customers and so on.
Google Search Console’s new video indexing report now rolling out
This report can give you deeper insight into indexing issues and saturation within Google Search.
Google people also ask feature showing up half as often in Google Search
This is a feature many SEOs and SEMs use for keyword research, and searchers use it for query expansion.
Google removes language in help doc calling hidden Search Console query data ‘very rare’
This change was made after a study showed on average about 50% of queries were removed from the reports.