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1 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.
Trending ️🔥1 days ago
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.
AI Mode is now available in Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese. This expansion uses advanced Gemini 2.5 technology to provide nuanced, locally relevant AI search experiences beyond simple translation. It allows users worldwide to ask complex questions and explore the web deeply in their preferred language. AI Mode can be tried at google.com/ai.
9 days ago
Apple plans a 2026 update for Siri and Apple Search with an AI web search tool called World Knowledge Answers, summarizing internet info for faster, accurate results. It will be added to Safari, Spotlight, and iPhone search. The tech, Linwood and LLM Siri, is part of the Luck E update, possibly iOS 26.4. Apple is working with Google, using a Google AI model for voice assistant and search, including text, photos, video, and local points of interest.
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Trending ️🔥14 days ago
A federal judge ruled Google won't be forced to break up its search business but must stop exclusive deals limiting competition, share search data with rivals, and offer search services at standard rates. This follows a 2024 decision that Google illegally maintained a monopoly. The final judgment awaits revision by September 10 and will last six years. Appeals and related cases may continue until 2027 or 2028.
16 days ago
Google updated its guidance on JavaScript-based paywalls to address challenges in identifying paywalled content. Some paywalls deliver full content in the server response but hide it with JavaScript until subscription is confirmed, which is unreliable. Sites should ensure full content is only provided after confirming subscription status to improve clarity for Google and access control.
Trending ️🔥21 days ago
Google's August 2025 spam update began at 9:00 AM Pacific Time and will roll out globally over several weeks, affecting all languages. It aims to improve search quality without specifying targeted tactics. Google recommends following quality and spam policies, expecting ranking and traffic fluctuations, and advises monitoring Search Console trends, query patterns, and competitor movements. Spam updates occur multiple times yearly alongside core updates.
Trending ️🔥Google is enhancing AI Mode in Search with new agentic features that help users complete tasks like booking restaurant reservations by searching multiple platforms and providing real-time availability. Personalized recommendations based on user preferences are now available for dining in the U.S. Users can share AI Mode responses via links for collaboration. AI Mode is expanding to over 180 countries in English, aiming to support complex queries globally.
1 months ago
Google has launched a Preferred Sources feature in Search for the U.S. and India, allowing users to customize their Top Stories by selecting favorite news sites. Users can pick multiple sources to see more articles from them prominently displayed in search results. The feature also includes a "From your sources" section and allows managing selections anytime. Publishers can promote their sites through Google's help center.
