Category: Search News

Google's blog post fleshes out advice to webmasters on actions to improve rankings following a core update

Wall St Journal report outlines scale of problem which affects both businesses and consumers.

Early data indicates news and YMYL sites among those impacted by Google's latest core algorithm update.

The update went live as scheduled on Monday 3 June and will roll out over the next few days.

Google gives advance notification of core update.

Google no longer sports their unofficial ‘Don’t be evil’ mantra, but they appear to have picked up a new one. Helping you ‘get things done’. It doesn’t sound like a problem, until of course they choose to help users get things done in your market.

New websites need to make sure they're fully ready for mobile.

What was new in Search from I/O 2019? Quite a lot. Announcements covered AR, 3D objects, Google Lens, Assistant and News.

Why has visual search suddenly become a thing, and what can you do to optimize for it?

As Google complies with EU ruling, users will be able to choose from a randomized list of rival browser and search apps.

Fallout from the de-indexing bug, which Google fixed last week, is continuing.

Google highlights advances in countering spam but says hacked websites remain a major security problem.

Google has confirmed that a broad core algorithm update was released last week. What do we know so far?

Google explains how dates are determined in results listings and outlines best practice.

Google unveils more ways to get your products in front of consumers.

Combine multiple properties to see an aggregate view of your data and a complete picture of how Google sees your domain as a whole.

Find exactly what you're looking for on Google with these clever shortcuts and hacks.

An outline of changes and features to be dropped towards the end of March.

A roundup of the most significant algorithm changes in 2018 and what we know about them.

Google's latest update shows the switch to mobile-first indexing powering on.

With Google's use arguably being increasingly driven out of necessity rather than choice and Google taking on increasing criticism over privacy concerns… could 2018 prove to be the turning point?

Google gets tough on “abusive experiences” after admitting earlier measures not effective enough.

Users turn to DuckDuckGo for privacy as search engine hits 30 million searches a day.

Google has been in Social since the beginning and as it closes yet another Social Media project we take a look at what it has been trying to achieve and the story that connects the pieces together.

Google’s busy improving its search through better visual features, AI-powered additional information and context. So what's new, and what’s driving it?

What does Google’s latest change to Exact Match mean for advertisers and marketers?

A story that really started last November may soon be coming to a dramatic finale as Google have a class action lawsuit taken out against them.

On 1st August Google began pushing an almighty core update. It went on for over a week and now it’s done we’re ready to give you the lowdown on what happened.

The two tech giants are vying to bring connectivity to large parts of Africa, but what's their gameplan?

Probably more than you think. Google knows a lot about you not just through its search products but also through apps, mail and other internet-related services.

Google, the ubiquitous, the all-powerful, the seemingly insurmountable. But hold on, they really aren’t the only player in the game. Let’s look at some of the alternatives.

The speed update is now rolling out for all users. It will only affect the mobile search rankings of the slowest sites.

Google's new mapping features include personalised discovery tools and easier group planning.

Verification means businesses can exert more control over their brand on Google results.

A series of tweets aims to provide clarity on a number of issues.

More editorial data-based stories up front, smart visuals and simpler navigation in the updated Trends tool.

Google says parallel tracking compulsory from 30 Oct for AdWords accounts using click measurement systems. It also detailed a timetable for further warnings for HTTP sites, in AdWords and Chrome.

What’s the deal with Google and meta description length? Here’s what you need to know.

Google will email users prior to moving accounts across and will avoid the busy months of November and December.

Webmasters report receiving notification of mobile-first indexing for their sites.