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.
Seems like there is a Google search ranking algorithm update going on now, it’s not confirmed by Google, as expected. Most SEOs are not impressed with the new Google Search Generative Experience. Google Ads now lets you sync columns and segments between MCC accounts. Google has a view in 3D QR code from desktop to mobile search. Google Search shows you local library book inventory. Also, the Google Ads advertiser console went down for a while today.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update Volatility Around June 6th
It has actually been a couple of weeks since we last reported on a Google search ranking update, May 22/23rd, so it has been a while. But I am seeing new signs of another unconfirmed Google search algorithm ranking update today, around June 6th.
I am seeing both a spike in chatter within the SEO community and many of the tools are showing volatility today, June 6th.
Google Ads Advertiser Console Currently Down
The Google Ads interface and advertising console is currently down. It has been down for the past 40 minutes or so, going down a bit after 9am ET.
Google Ads With Sync Columns & Segments Across MCC Accounts
Google Ads now lets advertisers sync columns and segments across the same or different accounts, using MCC accounts. There is this option to let you choose which account to apply your preferences from in the Google Ads dashboard.
Google View In 3D Product Results With QR Code To View On Mobile
The other day we reported that Google was showing 3D product images not just on mobile search but on desktop. Now, Google is testing showing a QR code that the searcher can scan with their mobile phone so they can quickly see the product in 3D, since that is hard to do on desktop devices.
Survey: Most SEOs Not Too Impressed With New Google Search Generative Experience
The new Google Search Generative Experience started to roll out to some users and while there are some legit complaints, overall, it seems like many SEOs are not too impressed with SGE compared to traditional Google Search.
Google Search Local Library Book Availability
Google Search can now show you both e-book and physical hardcover book availability at a library near you.
Google Caviar
Here is some caviar, which I think is a fancy food, at the Google Hong Kong office. This was shared on Instagram and the Google cafe is pretty cool too.
Other Great Search Threads:
This is a pretty old school tactic, nowadays it’s more in vogue to focus sites on fewer pages.”, John Mueller on Twitter
Bing is testing the HTTPS label on search results when hovering the mouse over them. Last year, I spotted the secure label on search results, which was covered on @seroundtable, Shameem Adhikarath on Twitter
Toxic Backlink Issue: Semrush Flags OSS Project’s GitHub Link. Disavow or Whitelist? Need SEO Advice!, Reddit
Microsoft @bing is currently testing related results (*not related searches) on the right side of the search results page, alongside the regular results., Shameem Adhikarath on Twitter
Search Engine Land Stories:
Twitter’s U.S. ad revenue drops 59%
Netflix tops list of YouTube’s top 10 most popular video ads
SMX Advanced is online next week… don’t miss out!
This Google Ads script uses GPT to summarize account performance
How to create an SEO Chrome extension using ChatGPT
Mastering the delicate balancing act of marketing
Other Great Search Stories:
Analytics
How Law Firms Can Access Google Analytics 4 Audience Builder When Creating Ads, JDSupra
Industry & Business
Google Isn’t Liable for Scam Ads-Ynfante v. Google, Eric Goldman
Google Search Engine Class Action Settlement: Google Referrer Header Privacy Litigation, Bill Hartzer
Apple avoids “AI” hype at WWDC keynote by baking ML into products, Ars Technica
Google users to get about $95 each in Illinois privacy deal, Chicago Tribune
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman leaves Expedia Group board ‘to focus on his other business interests’, GeekWire
Links & Content Marketing
The Moz Links API: Touch Every Endpoint in Python, Moz
Publishers’ group warns that generative AI content could violate copyright law, Marketing Brew
Local & Maps
Review Timing Impact, Missing Review Recovery, Local Pack Video, Near Media
Apple Maps’ new feature on iOS 17 means I can finally ditch Google Maps for good, BGR
iPhone Is Getting a Feature Google Maps Has Had for Years, CNET
Mobile & Voice
Apple Announces iOS 17 With ‘Standby’ View, Journal App, Siri Changes, and More, MacRumors
Apple announces iOS 17 with Journal, Standby, FaceTime voicemail, more, 9to5Mac
Apple announces visionOS, the operating system for its Vision Pro headset, The Verge
Apple dropping ‘Hey’ from ‘Hey Siri’ in iOS 17, AppleInsider
Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s new AR headset, The Verge
The Apple Vision Pro features an M2 chip, a ton of sensors and a new R1 chip, TechCrunch
First impressions: Yes, Apple Vision Pro works and yes, it’s good, TechCrunch
The features that didn’t get discussed onstage at WWDC, Six Colors
SEO
5 Cost-Effective Ways You Can Get SEO Help Right Now, BruceClay
FAQ Rich Results Query Optimization Strategy, Schema App
Google & Bing’s AI Will Not Kill SEO, Hall Analysis
Overcome the Challenges of Writing Titles and Meta Descriptions at Scale, seoClarity
What Are SEO Benchmarks, & Which Ones Actually Matter?, Ahrefs
PPC
How to Audit Your Google Maps Ads?, PPC Expo
Launching Structured Data Files v6, Google Ads Developer Blog
Tap into 187 markets with Microsoft Advertising, Microsoft Advertising
Other Search
Apple software chief Craig Federighi on iOS 17’s new privacy features, Fast Company
Doodle for Google 2023 – US Winner, Google Doodle
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