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 says you need to be patient while the March 2024 core update continues to roll out. Google will replace the “perspectives” filter with a “forums” filter soon. Google Business Profiles allows for an additional review after a denial. EU searchers want the Google Maps features back in Search. Google is showing fewer sitelinks.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
Google Urges Patience As The March 2024 Core Update Continues To Rollout
Google is urging site owners and SEOs to have patience as the Google March 2024 core update continues to roll out over the coming weeks. Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, said on X to wait for the update to complete before deciding on what changes you may want to make.
Google Showing Fewer Sitelinks Within Search
Both Semrush and SimilarWeb’s RankRanger tool are reporting that Google is showing fewer sitelinks within the Google Search results. In fact, it seemed to have dropped over 10 percentage points. The drop started on Thursday, March 14th.
Official: Google Replaces Perspective Filter With Forums Filter
A month ago we saw Google test a new search filter for “Forums.” This would filter the search results just to show results from forums, like Reddit, Quora and maybe some of the forums I cover here. Well, now Google has officially made the switch where Forums replaced Perspectives in the search bar filters (it may still be rolling out).
Google Business Profiles Now Offers Additional Review After Appeal Is Denied
Google has updated its help document on how to fix suspended or disabled Google Business Profiles to explain that you can now “request an additional review to a denied request.” Google actually added a lot more detail to this help document.
EU Searchers Complaining About Google Maps Features Changes Related To DMA
We’ve been covering many of the Google Maps changes, many related to what searchers see in Europe related to the required DMA changes Google has to make. But searchers are complaining about several of these changes in the Google forums.
Google Cloud Swag: Alarm Clock Wireless Charger
At first, I thought this Google Cloud swag was some sort of handheld gaming system but no, it is an alarm clock that is also a wireless charger for your phone. Google supposedly sent these to some partners recently.
Other Great Search Threads:
Hey #ppcchat community – do you guys advertise your own business using Google Ads to get new Google Ads consulting clients?, Barry Schwartz on X
The predecessor to Microsoft Rewards was known as Club Bing, and that’s why Microsoft owns, Michael Schechter on X
Can anyone help me on how to remove spammy backlinks?, Reddit
Google has just published ten new courses on Artificial Intelligence, and the best part? They’re all free! Whether you’re new to AI or an experienced pro, these courses are a great way to master AI in 2024. Here’s a breakdown o, Molly Youngblood on X
Search Engine Land Stories:
Microsoft serving ads for Bing in Google Chrome
Google to replace perspectives filter with forums filter
Meta will sunset CrowdTangle in August
Microsoft Advertising testing new interface similar to Google Ads
The latest jobs in search marketing
Link devaluation: The hidden threat of SpamBrain
3 underutilized Google Search Console reports for diagnosing traffic drops
Other Great Search Stories:
Industry & Business
Women in Tech SEO: London Industry Event Recap, Lumar
Epic Games takes on Apple and Google in Australia over alleged misuse of market power, The Guardian
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas Slams Google’s Gemini AI, Business Insider
Apple in Talks to License Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 Generative AI Tools, Bloomberg
Apple in talks to license Google’s Gemini for generative AI: Bloomberg, CNBC
Links & Content Marketing
Local & Maps
What can small businesses do now Google Business Websites are closed down?, Talented Ladies Club
”Google Is Wrong”: Locals Put Signboard In Karnataka’s Kodagu To Warn Travellers, NDTV
Google Maps Could Eventually Support “Administrator” Modes for Navigation, AutoEvolution
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps vs. Waze: The Offline Maps, AutoEvolution
Mobile & Voice
Apple Revamped CarPlay Becomes Last Hope After Apple Car Is Canceled, Bloomberg
Google is already faltering at its seven year update promise, Android Authority
Google Search mobile website adds notifications feed, 9to5Google
SEO
How the SERPs Guide Content — Whiteboard Friday, Moz
5 Key Enterprise SEO Trends For 2024, Search Engine Journal
PPC
Announcing Android Google Mobile Ads SDK Version 23.0.0, Google Ads Developer Blog
Search Features
You can access Google Gemini website at ‘ai.com’, 9to5Google
Other Search
Microsoft is stuffing pop-up ads into Google Chrome on Windows again, The Verge
Google has a history problem, The Critic Magazine
Google Isn’t Alone in Facing Problems With AI-Generated Images. Microsoft Is, Too., Yahoo Finance
Perplexity’s new daily news podcast is 100% AI-generated, BGR
Inside Suno AI, the Start-up Creating a ChatGPT for Music, Rolling Stone
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