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13 hours ago
Google updated its core updates documentation to explain that search algorithm changes, including smaller core updates, can affect website rankings. Content improvements may lead to higher search positions without waiting for major updates. Effects can appear in days or take months for systems to confirm content quality. Smaller updates happen continuously but are unannounced as they cause minor changes.
1 days ago
Google is adding social channels to the Search Console Insights report, allowing site owners to view Google Search performance for both their websites and associated social channels in one place. This update shows metrics like total reach, content performance, search queries, audience location, and additional traffic sources. Currently, it's available for a limited set of sites with automatically identified social channels. Feedback is encouraged.
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Google's new AI-powered configuration in Search Console's Performance report lets users describe analysis in natural language, automatically applying filters, comparisons, and metric selections. It supports queries by device, date, and content but is limited to Search results reports. The feature is experimental, rolling out gradually, and may misinterpret requests or lack sorting and exporting functions.
8 days ago
Google announced delays in the Page indexing report in Search Console, with data last updated on November 18. The delay affects the Index Coverage report but does not impact crawling, indexing, or ranking. Pages are still crawled and indexed normally, but recent changes may not show in the report, complicating troubleshooting. Website owners can use the URL Inspection tool to check individual URLs while Google works on a fix.
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1 months ago
Google is simplifying its search results page by removing infrequently used features to improve user experience and speed without major changes for most searches. Site owners will be informed about updates to structured data features via the documentation changelog. Support for certain structured data types in Search Console and its API will end in January 2026.
1 months ago
Search Console Insights has launched a feature called Query groups that organizes similar search queries. This helps analyze variations of the same query, making it easier to understand user intent. The feature shows group performance, total clicks, and a list of queries. It will gradually roll out and is intended for sites with high query volumes, inviting user feedback through various channels.
2 months ago
Google completed the August spam update from August 26 to September 22, enhancing spam detection systems like SpamBrain to reduce spam in search results without re-ranking the index. The update penalized spammy domains, causing visibility loss but no major SERP changes. Affected sites should align with Google's guidelines for better compliance, though improvements may be gradual. This update is part of ongoing efforts to counter new spam tactics.
The new store widget from Google helps online shoppers by providing key information on a merchant's website, addressing visibility and legitimacy issues. Businesses using the widget have seen up to 8% higher sales in 90 days. It can be embedded on any page and shows store ratings, shipping policies, and reviews. There are three tiers based on eligibility, and retailers can learn how to participate through the Google Merchant Center.
2 months ago
Google Search Console now includes an Achievements report to track milestones previously shared via email. The report shows one "In progress" achievement at a time based on recent clicks, such as reaching 50 clicks in 28 days, which triggers a celebratory email. It has "In progress" and "Achieved" sections, allowing users to compare traffic, access Insights, and find tips and resources.
