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Microsoft launched a redesigned Bing Places for Business at bing.com/forbusiness, unifying listing management on one site. It features faster Google import, bulk editing, and a Recommendation Tool to help owners add photos and key details. The platform simplifies claiming and managing listings to boost local search visibility and will add more features like Bing Maps integration and agency support.
AI Mode in Google Search improves visual and conversational search for shopping. Users can describe their needs, and AI Mode delivers relevant visual results without filters. The Shopping Graph includes over 50 billion product listings for fresh results. This new visual search technique enhances image understanding and context, enabling detailed analysis and follow-up questions. The feature is rolling out in English in the U.S.
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13 days ago
Google has launched Search Live in the U.S., allowing users to have real-time voice conversations and share their camera feed for visual search. Accessible via the Google app, it offers interactive help for travel, hobbies, troubleshooting electronics, school projects, and game night. Users can ask questions aloud and get instant, context-aware responses with relevant web links for deeper exploration.
14 days ago
Google completed the August spam update from August 26 to September 22, enhancing spam detection systems like SpamBrain to reduce spam in search results without re-ranking the index. The update penalized spammy domains, causing visibility loss but no major SERP changes. Affected sites should align with Google's guidelines for better compliance, though improvements may be gradual. This update is part of ongoing efforts to counter new spam tactics.
The new store widget from Google helps online shoppers by providing key information on a merchant's website, addressing visibility and legitimacy issues. Businesses using the widget have seen up to 8% higher sales in 90 days. It can be embedded on any page and shows store ratings, shipping policies, and reviews. There are three tiers based on eligibility, and retailers can learn how to participate through the Google Merchant Center.
20 days ago
Google Discover now integrates posts from platforms like X, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts, allowing users to find articles, videos, and social posts in one place. Users can follow publishers and creators directly on Discover to personalize their feed and preview content before following. These updates aim to improve connections between audiences and creators and make Discover a better starting point for exploring content.
Earlier this year, signs indicated that Google's local Questions and Answers feature was fading in various regions, including India. Google has announced via email that it will discontinue the My Business Q&A API on November 3, 2025. The email, shared by Dale Jepto in the Local Search Forum, states that while the API will be discontinued, users can still access existing data until that date. Google is also updating the Q&A functionality and user experience.
22 days ago
Google Search Console now includes an Achievements report to track milestones previously shared via email. The report shows one "In progress" achievement at a time based on recent clicks, such as reaching 50 clicks in 28 days, which triggers a celebratory email. It has "In progress" and "Achieved" sections, allowing users to compare traffic, access Insights, and find tips and resources.
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Google may have disabled or is testing the removal of the `&num=100` URL parameter, which allowed fetching 100 search results in one request. This change, noticed around September 10, disrupts rank-tracking tools and reduces desktop impressions in Search Console. Users now need multiple requests for 100 results, increasing costs. SEO teams should monitor trends and consult tool providers. Google has not confirmed if this is permanent.
