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17 days ago
Google Search Console may be introducing a new feature where the most recent, unfinalized data appears as dotted lines in the performance report charts. Previously, Google included a disclaimer for this partial data, but the dotted line design seems to be a new addition. Users have reported seeing these changes and shared their observations on social media, indicating ongoing UI updates by Google.
3 months ago
Google Business Profiles performance report has removed the "call" tab, which provided data on searchers who called from Google Search and Maps. This change might be linked to the discontinuation of Google Business Profile call history reports, set to end on July 31, 2024. Users have noticed and complained about the missing feature on social media. Google has yet to provide further details on this issue.
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Danny Sullivan, Google Search Liaison, announced that the next core update is expected to roll out in the coming weeks, though the exact timing is uncertain. These updates are not scheduled for specific dates but are launched after thorough testing and approval. Sullivan emphasized that the process involves making changes, testing, evaluating, and then setting a launch date. The update could happen anytime, so stay prepared.
4 months ago
Google is testing a feature that attaches country labels to search result snippets, indicating the country the site operates in. An example shows a "South African" label with the flag and country name next to the site name. This was first noticed by Marguerite Smal and shared by Top Click Media on X. The specific page in the example does not mention South Africa but is a South African shopping site. Users are asked if they've seen this feature before.
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5 months ago
Google Search now features a special search box for queries related to finding credit cards, such as "credit cards" or "best credit cards." This widget, sourced from Google's Knowledge Graph, provides information on benefits, fees, and terms without being labeled as ads. Clicking on a result leads to more detailed Google Search results about the credit card. This new feature may impact affiliate sites focused on finance, as noted by Glenn Gabe.
5 months ago
Google's Merchant Center advises adding structured data directly to the HTML source rather than using JavaScript post-page load, as it complicates processing. While Google can handle JavaScript-generated data, it often causes quality and consistency issues. Ryan Levering from Google clarified that both Google Search Central and Merchant Center guidelines are correct but need better wording. He cautioned against re-implementing websites if they currently work.
5 months ago
Google Business Profiles websites, which initially redirected to Google Maps listings, now result in 404 errors. This change was expected to occur last Sunday but was delayed until later in the week. Users attempting to access these URLs, such as Will Scott's Business Profile, will encounter 404 errors. Google had advised users to set up redirects for custom domains by June 10, 2024, but the redirects have ceased earlier than anticipated.
5 months ago
Google Search has removed the "home activities" feature, which was launched nearly four years ago. The feature allowed users to find local activities, online events, and video pages with structured data. Google has updated its search developer documents to reflect this change, stating that the home activity feature no longer appears in search results. The documents now redirect to a removal notice, though they can still be accessed via the Wayback Machine.
5 months ago
Google is fixing a bug that prevents product variant structured data from showing rating stars in search results. Spotted by Jarno van Driel, the issue was confirmed by Google's Ryan Levering, who promised a fix. Jarno noted on LinkedIn that the new ProductGroup schema triggers price-range results but not rating stars, despite aggregateRating being recommended. Levering confirmed the bug and committed to resolving it.
