Google Search bug caused by issue with its ‘indexing systems’

Posted on August 12, 2020 by gftshappy

Google said it was an issue with indexing that caused Monday’s really weird search results.

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Google launches ‘people cards’ in Search

Posted on August 11, 2020 by gftshappy

The new feature enables individuals to create a Knowledge Panel-like card.

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Genius not looking so smart after Google escapes liability for ‘misappropriating’ lyrics

Posted on August 11, 2020 by gftshappy

To many this was another example of Google abusing its power. Except it wasn’t, court finds.

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A Google Search bug wreaked havoc on the search results last night

Posted on August 11, 2020 by gftshappy

The issue lasted several hours yesterday, putting the SEO community in a bit of panic mode.

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Google rich results test tool adds support for article structured data

Posted on August 10, 2020 by gftshappy

Google keeps upgrading this tool to add more and more structured data support.

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Google announces ‘Virtual Webmaster Unconference’

Posted on August 10, 2020 by gftshappy

It seems like there won’t be any formal presentations, instead, expect an open dialog between Google and attendees.

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Google adds ‘last updated’ hours notification to GMB profiles

Posted on August 6, 2020 by gftshappy

The move, maybe temporary, is designed to give consumers confidence the information displayed on business profiles is accurate.

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Google updates Search Console API infrastructure

Posted on August 6, 2020 by gftshappy

The API is backward compatible and there are currently no changes in scope or functionality.

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Google extends lead forms to YouTube, Discovery campaigns

Posted on August 5, 2020 by gftshappy

There are more contact fields, questions by vertical and new ways to automate customer data imports into Google Ads.

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SEO myth-busting: What is not a Google search ranking factor

Posted on August 5, 2020 by gftshappy

Google has said it doesn’t use these signals to inform where your site ranks in organic search results.

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