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 showed us how it collected and submits feedback on low quality search results. Google updates its search policies for non-consensual explicit images. Google explained when to use a hierarchical site structure. Google Ads is testing really long ad descriptions. Google Ads is testing placing headlines in description.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
Other Great Search Threads:
- No need to change anything, unless you want to move to the modern time with a responsive site ๐, John Mueller on X
- This is the first time I’ve seen this: An AI follow up box in the middle of a page w/o an SGE result at the top, Greg Sterling on X
- Update To UK Financial Services Verification., Anthony Higman on X
- I finished this tutorial! Let’s nest some div and sprinkle a framework on top!, Martin Splitt on X
- I see you ranking well in that example, which is a sign our systems indeed find your content good. I also see you as a featured snippet for a query that perhaps people are more likely t, Google SearchLiaison on X
- Optimization score is a tool & isnโt a factor in the auction. Same goes for Ad Strength & Quality Score. None of these tools are used in the auction or directly affect CPCs. Use it as a guide & eval, AdsLiaison on X
- Thanks. Sorry for the poor experience. For me, the Apple link around 4th seems to answer it: https://t.co/AoVGVdjmOk Seems a challenge with the different terminology they use, but we should (and, Google SearchLiaison on X
Search Engine Land Stories:
Other Great Search Stories:
Analytics
Industry & Business
Links & Content Marketing
Local & Maps
Mobile & Voice
SEO
PPC
Search Features
Other Search
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