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Google Christmas Decorations Are Live For 2024
by rustybrick
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Christmas is around the corner and Google finally posted its Christmas decorations in Google Search today. We already have the Hanukkah decorations live and now we have the Christmas decorations - we are now waiting on the Kwzanzaa decorations.
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 20, 2024
by rustybrick
Dec 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Dec 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google December Core Update Done, Spam Update Starts, Google Ranking Exploit Leaked, Google Tests Double Serving Ads
by rustybrick
Dec 20, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Dec 20, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Google has finished rolling out the December 2024 core update, it finished super fast and was incredibly volatile. The volatility started over the weekend but lasted throughout the whole update. Google then released the December 2024 spam update...
Google Testing Shaded Button Sitelinks On Mobile
by rustybrick
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Google is testing a new style of sitelinks again (I cover these way too often). This one turns the sitelinks into shades / gray buttons.
Google Search To Gain AI Mode
by rustybrick
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Google Search will roll out an 'AI Mode' within Google Search that will look "nearly identical to its Gemini AI chatbot" according to some reports. We also saw sources post screenshot of early tests of AI Mode within the Google App and on Android devices.
Google Tests Nearby Hotels & Restaurants In Business Profile Listing
by rustybrick
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Google seems to be testing adding buttons/links to nearby hotels and restaurants directly at the top of a Google Business Profile listing. This may be related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules in European regions or it might just be some sort of other test.
Bing Search Studies Of Carousel
by rustybrick
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Dec 20, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Microsoft has this "studies of" carousel in the Bing Search results. It can help you find content that helps you prepare for a specialized exam or course, of sorts.
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 19, 2024
by rustybrick
Dec 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Dec 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Google December 2024 Core Update Fast & Furiously Finished Rolling Out
by rustybrick
Dec 19, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Dec 19, 2024 at 4:51 AM
The Google December 2024 core update quickly and brutally finished rolling out yesterday at around 2:00 PM ET. It took just over 6 days to roll out, starting on December 12, 2024 at 10:45 am and finishing on December 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm. This update finished fast, but it seems quick and mighty (or fast and furious).
Broken Google Maps Business Profile Listings
by rustybrick
Dec 19, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Dec 19, 2024 at 4:41 AM
There are a number of reports of Google Business Profile listings in Google Maps coming up broken. Google seems to be showing half of the listing, with flickering maps portions, missing business names, blue maps and more issues.
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