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4 days ago
Google announced it will remove the Page Experience report from Search Console to reduce clutter and simplify navigation. The core functionality remains accessible through other tools. Users can still monitor page experience metrics via the Core Web Vitals and HTTPS status reports. Google stresses the importance of page experience for site optimization and recommends using the individual reports for monitoring.
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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.
Trending ️🔥1 months ago
Google has updated its Search Console to improve Performance report filters. The new sticky filters remain active across Search results, Discover, and Google News reports, ensuring cross-report consistency. A new "reset filters" option allows users to clear all filters with one click. This community-driven update enhances data analysis efficiency and showcases Google's responsiveness to user feedback.
1 months ago
Google has addressed a logging error affecting Search Console reporting for product snippets from August 13, 2024, to September 20, 2024. The error caused inflated numbers in performance and impressions reports but did not reflect actual changes in clicks or impressions. This resolution is crucial for webmasters and SEO professionals who rely on accurate data. Users should consider this when analyzing performance for the affected period.
3 months ago
Google has improved its Search Console documentation for Search Appearances, adding a new table format to display all supported search appearances. Each appearance now includes a short description, corresponding API value, and Bulk export field. The enhanced format aims to improve accessibility and data utilization, helping users extract more value from their data. Updated information is available at: support.google.com/webmasters/answer/7576553.
3 months ago
Google has clarified that AI Overviews are included in Search Console's Performance report, logging clicks, impressions, and position data similarly to other search result types like featured snippets and carousels. This is a documentation clarification with no changes to reporting methods. Links in AI Overviews contribute to total metrics. This helps webmasters understand content performance and ensures consistent performance measurement.
3 months ago
Google's recent Search Console recommendations highlight data limitations, revealing only 35% of performance data is shown. John Mueller clarified the extent varies by site, with larger sites more affected. Bulk export is recommended when discrepancies are detected. Tools like Search Analytics for Sheets can access more data. Regular data export can provide a comprehensive view of site performance, emphasizing the need for thorough data collection in SEO.
Trending ️🔥3 months ago
Google Search Console introduces recommendations, providing optimization opportunities and actionable suggestions to improve website presence. Based on data from indexing, crawling, and serving, these recommendations help prioritize efforts like using structured data, adding sitemaps, and checking trending queries. Appearing in the overview page, this experimental feature will roll out gradually and provide insights only when relevant. Recommendations are optional and updated regularly.
Trending ️🔥4 months ago
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.
