Month: July 2024

Google’s “Hidden Gem Stores” Search Feature

Google appears to be developing a new search function called “Hidden Gem Stores.” This displays shopping and merchant listings for various stores and brands. This does not appear to be the Google Hidden Gems algorithm, but rather a fancy label for a search feature box. This was […]

Google Gemini Introduces Related Content and Verification Links

Google has rolled out a significant update to Gemini (formerly Bard), enhancing it with additional links to any related content and verification sources for the information provided. This initiative aims to further Google’s efforts in minimising inaccuracies and simplifying the process of exploring educational websites. Currently, these […]

Google Search Ranking Algorithm Volatility – July 23rd

This certainly should have been covered yesterday, but we’ve been witnessing more ranking fluctuation since late Monday, July 22nd, through yesterday, July 23rd, and into today, July 24th. It’s unclear whether this is a continuation of what we observed last week or something fresh. We are noticing […]

Google Tests Link Icon Citations For AI Overviews

Google is delving into incorporating link indicators within AI Overviews to show sources for claims made by AI Answers. When you click these links, you’ll be directed to an overlay window that mimics a search result page, rather than taking you directly to the source. Instead, you’ll […]

No Need to Worry About Removing Large Disavow Lists, Says Google

John Mueller from Google addressed concerns regarding massive link disavow lists. He was asked if having extensive disavow lists could harm a website and if removing those lists might also have negative effects. John’s response was reassuring; when asked about the level of concern, he stated it […]

Google Search Rankings See Turbulence Over The Weekend

Once again, another weekend brought noticeable fluctuations in Google search rankings. This recurring event is reminiscent of the weekend ranking bug that occurred between late last year and early this year. However, it might simply be an algorithm designed to mix things up for weekend users. Following […]