Google AI Mode is now powered by the new Gemini 3 models. There may have been a Google search update this week, but what was it. Nano Banana is now in AI Mode, works in Google Ads and can make …
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Google Ads In AI Mode Results In The Wild
More and more people are starting to see Google Ads within the Google AI Mode results. Google told us these ads were being tested on desktop AI Mode results back in May and over the past several weeks, more and …
Google LSAs Get Competitive Quotes & Request Multiple Opinions
As you know, Google has been testing a way to click a button to message multiple businesses through the Local Service Ads. Google now calls that message fan out. That being said, Google seems to be testing variations of that …
Google AI Overviews Notice: Double-Check Important Information
In April, we saw a small disclaimer on the Google AI Overviews within Google Search to “Check important info.” Well, Google is testing a much larger disclaimer, at the bottom of the AI Overview that says, “Double-check important information” and …
Google Ads Prohibits Offline Gambling Ads In More Countries
Google has updated the list of countries where using Google Ads for offline gambling advertising is prohibited. Google updated the list on November 19, 2025 to match countries where offline gambling is not allowed.…
Google Nano Banana Pro On Google Search & Google Ads
Google released an update to Nano Banana yesterday named Nano Banana Pro and it is super impressive as an image generation tool. But it is also incorporated into Google Search via Google AI Mode and available within Google Ads to …
7 Best Link Building Tools for 2026 [Free + Paid]
Discover the 7 best link building tools for 2026 that help you optimize your workflows and gain more backlinks.…
How to Track Your ChatGPT Brand Visibility with Semrush
Your brand shows up in ChatGPT answers more often than you think — and those mentions influence how people see you. This guide explains how to track and improve that visibility with Semrush.…
Daily Search Forum Recap: November 20, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Google thought about how to give publishers control over AI using its content, …
Google Thought On Six Options For Publishers Controlling AI
A court document from the Department of Justice Google monopoly case shows Google internally discussed six different options for giving (or not giving) publishers control over AI usage. The options range from do nothing new to add options to opt …
Google Search Ranking Algorithm Volatility – A Gemini 3 Update?
I am seeing some signs of a Google search ranking update over the past day or so but the chatter is super limited right now. Many of the tools spike yesterday but like I said, the SEO community chatter was …
Google Tests Gray Shaded Search Ads & Local Pack
Google is testing shading the background color behind the search ads, sponsored results, and the local pack in the Google Search results. I do like that Google is testing differentiating the organic/free listings with the search ads/sponsored listings.…
Google Search Console To Add Brand Query Filters
Google’s Daniel Waisberg announced today at the Google Search Central event in Tel Aviv that Search Console will be gaining brand query filters. Plus, these filters will be AI-assisted, I am told.…
Google Discover Drops Follow Feature From Chrome (Not Discover Feed)
Only two months ago, Google officially rolled out the follow feature on Google Discover. Now, that feature is no longer active and Google has removed the documentation associated with it.…
Google Maps Reviewer Nicknames, Insider Tips & Trending
Google announced some new features for Google Maps including a big one for reviews, where reviewers can now use nicknames instead of their real names when leaving reviews. Plus, Google added trending places to the explore tab and insider tips/know …
Daily Search Forum Recap: November 19, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Google released Gemini 3 and it is now powering Google Search’s AI Mode……
Semrush To Be Acquired By Adobe
Semrush will be acquired by Adobe, the two companies announced today. “Adobe and Semrush announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Adobe will acquire Semrush, a leading brand visibility platform, in an all-cash transaction for $12.00 …


