Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today……
Year: 2024
Bing Testing Replacing Ad Label With Sponsored Label
Microsoft seems to be testing replacing the hard to see ad label with a longer sponsored label in the Bing Search results. So instead of it saying “ad” next to the search ads, it is testing showing “sponsored” text next …
Google Search Location Carousel Moves Map On Scroll
Google is testing a dynamic map feature in Google Search that will update the map as you scroll through the location carousel. The location carousel has content like neighborhoods, things to do, transport, airports and more.…
October 2024 Google Webmaster Report
This month may have been one of the most volatile Google Search ranking months I reported about ever. Google completed its August 2024 core update, and then we had countless unconfirmed ranking updates, tweaks, or volatility – whatever you want …
Google Warning On JavaScript-Generated Product Markup
Google has updated its developer documentation to warn about sites using JavaScript-generated Product markup and that the search company recommends putting Product markup in the initial HTML for best results.…
Bing Generative Search Experience Rolling Out
Microsoft announced it is now rolling out the Bing generative search experience and to more sets of informational queries. Also, Bing updated its Deep Search saying it is faster and powered by GPT-4o and some in-house distilled models.…
10+ Key SaaS Statistics to Know
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) continues to revolutionize the software market and the way businesses approach their operations. From flexibility to cost savings, the SaaS software model has risen in popularity. Organizations now use an average of 112 SaaS applications, up from 16 …
Research Competitor Ads to Gain an Edge on Search, Display & Social
Want to know what your competitors are up to with their advertising?…
How to Do a Market Analysis for Your Business in 6 Steps
Market analysis is the process of collecting and analyzing information about your specific market. It involves speaking to your customers, analyzing competitors, and identifying industry trends. The result? You’re able to: Make better business decisions Save time (and money) Create …
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 1, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today……
Google: Don’t Use Generic Server / CMS Holding Pages For New Sites
John Mueller, a Google Search Advocate, said on Reddit, that he does not recommend you use generic server or CMS holding pages for new sites. Instead, either “keep DNS disabled or put up a custom holding page.”…
Google Again On When To Use Noindex Or Canonical (Or Both)
Google’s John Mueller was asked about if it is still okay to use noindex and canonicals at the same time and when to use one or the other. This is a topic we covered several times here over the years …
Sticky Google Search Console Performance Report Filters
Google has updated its performance reports in Google Search Console to have the filters you set, stick. Meaning, the next time you go back to the report, it should be where you left it, with all the filters you set. …
Bing Search Getting Dates/Times Wrong In Search Results Too?
We’ve covered Google Search showing the wrong date and time on search result snippets countless times on this site. Well, Bing Search can get it wrong too – at least sometimes.…
The Beginner’s Guide to Doing Local Marketing
Use this local marketing guide to keep your business top of mind for customers in your community.…
Google Ads Outage This Morning Being Restored
Google Ads had an outage that started at around 3am ET on Tuesday October 1st. The issue is now mostly resolved, but many advertisers were unable to access their Google Ads accounts and campaigns for a few hours this morning.…
Brand Tracking 101: The Art of Digital Eavesdropping
Dive deep into the basics of brand tracking. Discover strategies and insights that can propel your brand to the forefront of your industry.…
