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2 days ago
Google will stop showing FAQ rich results and drop support for FAQPage schema by May 7, 2026. This ends a three-year phase-out of FAQ rich results, which previously helped content stand out in search. The FAQ search appearance, rich result report, and Rich results test support will end in June 2026, and Search Console API support will be removed by August 2026.
1 months ago
Google's updated spam policy targets back button hijacking, where sites block users from returning to the previous page, causing frustration and breaking expected browsing behavior. This will be a spam violation from June 15, 2026, leading to possible manual actions or search demotions. Site owners must remove any scripts causing this, including from third-party sources, to maintain user trust and avoid penalties.
1 months ago
Google is moving its JSON files listing IP ranges from /search/apis/ipranges/ to a more general location at /crawling/ipranges/ on developers.google.com. The files will remain accessible at the old path temporarily, but users are encouraged to switch to the new location soon. The old URLs will be phased out and redirected within six months.
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2 months ago
Microsoft Clarity introduces AI Citations (beta), offering end-to-end visibility of how content is cited in AI-generated answers and drives AI-referred traffic. It unifies signals from Bing Webmaster Tools and Clarity, showing citation activity, query volume, and page citations. This helps brands understand their influence in AI answers, optimize content, and monitor AI visibility trends. Access is by invitation.
Google Chrome introduces WebMCP, a new standard to enable faster, more reliable AI interactions on websites by exposing structured tools. It offers two APIs: Declarative for standard HTML actions and Imperative for complex JavaScript tasks. WebMCP enhances agent workflows in areas like customer support, ecommerce, and travel by allowing precise, automated actions. An early preview program is available for prototyping.
3 months ago
Google now uses the Gemini 3 model globally for AI Overviews in Search, improving responses for complex questions on the results page. Users can easily continue conversations with AI Mode for follow-ups, creating a smooth experience that offers quick answers and deeper exploration. This update aims to make searching more natural and helpful, especially on mobile devices worldwide.
3 months ago
Google Trends updated its Explore page with Gemini technology to automatically identify and compare relevant search trends. The new side panel suggests related terms and prompts, helping users like journalists and researchers explore topics more deeply. The interface supports more terms, clearer visuals, and shows more rising queries. This update is initially available on desktop.
4 months ago
Google's December 2025 core update was completed after an 18-day rollout from December 11 to December 29, 2025. It was the third core update of the year, with more frequent updates expected. The update aims to improve content relevance and quality across all websites, promoting high-quality pages rather than penalizing lower-quality ones.
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Google sued SerpApi for bypassing security measures to scrape Google Search results and licensed content, violating website owners' rights. SerpApi uses deceptive methods like cloaking and fake crawler names to steal and resell content, ignoring site directives. Google follows standard crawling rules but takes legal action against scrapers like SerpApi to protect content and fight web abuse.
