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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.
15 days 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.
29 days 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.
Run an automated Google Ads audit directly from Google Sheets with 40+ built-in checks. Review campaigns, ad groups, keywords, ads, and account settings to catch missed best practices and optimization gaps. Ideal for agencies and in-house teams to standardize audits, save hours of manual work, and turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
1 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.
2 months ago
Google Search Console has introduced weekly and monthly views in the Performance report to help analyze search traffic trends more effectively. This feature allows users to adjust the time aggregation of performance charts, making it easier to identify long-term trends without daily fluctuations. Users can select their preferred view in the chart area, and the export file structure will also change to align with the new options.
2 months ago
Google is now sending email notifications when restrictions on reviews and ratings in Google Business Profiles are removed. The email states, "Restrictions on your reviews and ratings have been removed" and comes from the Google Business Profiles team. Joy Hawkins noted this change on X, highlighting that businesses will now receive notifications when review restrictions are lifted, a feature that has been in place for a couple of years.
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Google announced the December 2025 core update, starting around 12:25 pm ET, expected to take up to 3 weeks to roll out. This regular update aims to improve the relevance and satisfaction of search results across all site types. It's the third core update of 2025, following a spam update. SEO community chatter about volatility increased recently, aligning with Google's hint about an upcoming core update.
Google is expanding Preferred Sources globally, letting users customize Top Stories and connect with trusted outlets, increasing site traffic. New features highlight subscription content and improve AI-generated links with contextual intros. Web Guide enhancements aid complex searches. Google is piloting AI partnerships with major publishers to offer AI-powered article summaries and audio briefings, aiming to enhance engagement and support diverse creators.
