Google Search Console News & Updates for July 2025

Google Search Console adds discussion forum filter for better search visibility

1 days ago

Google Search Console now has a filter for discussion forum content, showing how user discussions perform in search. Discussion forum markup helps Google identify forum content for features like Discussions. Forums should nest comments under posts using DiscussionForumPosting markup, with structures for threaded or linear forums. Q&A markup is for question-answer forums. Use Collection or ItemList to group posts on pages with multiple posts.

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Google Launches New Search Console Insights Report

9 days ago

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Google has launched a new Search Console Insights report integrated into the main Search Console after testing and feedback. This report provides a cohesive experience for content creators to understand website performance without needing data expertise. Users can view total clicks and impressions, identify top-performing pages and search queries, and track progress with the Achievements feature. The rollout will occur gradually, and feedback is encouraged.

Google launches AI search guidelines urging focus on unique content over visit metrics

1 months ago

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Google advises site owners to focus on unique, valuable content that meets visitors' needs for success in AI search. They emphasize good page experience, technical accessibility, managing visibility, and accurate structured data. Supporting multimodal content with images and videos is encouraged. Google recommends valuing visit quality over clicks and adapting to evolving user needs as AI search evolves.

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Google Search Console API Adds Support for Hourly Data

3 months ago

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Google Search Console API adds hourly data support to the Search Analytics API, allowing access to up to 10 days of hourly breakdowns. This enhancement responds to user requests for better data analysis. Developers can now analyze recent performance trends and compare data across weeks. New features include the HOUR dimension for grouping responses and the HOURLY_ALL dataState for partial data. Feedback from users is welcomed.

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Google Search Console Renames Shopping Tab Report to Merchant Opportunities

3 months ago

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Google has renamed the Search Console Shopping tab listings report to the Merchant opportunities report. This report provides recommendations for improving online shop visibility on Google, now including payment methods and store ratings. Users can view suggestions by linking their Merchant Center account. Adding store information can enhance product displays and assist customers during their shopping experience.

Google Search Console API Faces Delays Affecting Data Access for Users

4 months ago

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The Google Search Console API has been delayed for several days, causing data to lag behind the web interface. Users of Looker Studio, Big Query, and similar tools report issues accessing updated data. Complaints on social media highlight discrepancies in data export dates, with some users noting a five-day difference. While some updates are starting to come through, the data remains behind schedule, impacting those relying on the API for accurate information.

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Google Updates Guidelines for Combining Google Analytics 4 and Search Console Data

5 months ago

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Google has released documentation on merging data from Google Analytics 4 and Search Console to enhance SEO analysis. It describes how Search Console tracks pre-visit activity like impressions and clicks, while Google Analytics captures on-site user behavior. A new Looker Studio dashboard template helps marketers visualize and compare data. The documentation also addresses data discrepancies and offers resources for better integration.

Google Search Console Adds Hourly Data Export Feature

6 months ago

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Google has improved its Search Console by adding a feature to export hourly performance data for the last 24 hours. Users can download metrics in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and CSV formats. This feature aids in data analysis and debugging, offering insights into website performance. However, users should be aware that recent metrics may not be final and should validate this data against other exports, as it is limited to the previous 24-hour period.

Google Updates Ad Network Policy to Combat Search Spam

6 months ago

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Google announced an update to its ad network policy, effective December 2024, introducing enforcement measures against ads violating Google Search's Spam Policies. Ads directing users to sites with manual removal actions will face automatic disapproval. A notification system will inform site owners through Google Search Console about manual actions, enhancing transparency and helping advertisers address potential violations.

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