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 …

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 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.…

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 …