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It looks like Google has stopped showing FAQ rich results again. Yes, again. Google told us that FAQ-rich results in Google search results will only be shown on authorized sites. Then, around September 13, they left the search results, only to return about two months later. Guess what, now they’re gone again. SimilarWeb shows a big drop in rich FAQ results again: Semrush also shows a drop in rich FAQ results again: Also SEOs are…

Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Link, posted this morning that the search company has changes to better deal with the recent flood of search spam we’ve all been seeing in search results. He said sometimes it takes time to implement these changes, but they are on their way. This is in response to Lily Ray sharing more examples of spam appearing in Google Search results. she wrote X“Just google ‘best jelly beans for weight loss’…

Google offers websites the opportunity to request additional time to abandon dependencies on third-party cookies. To resolve possible compatibility issues, the search engine has introduced a test to disable third-party cookies. Although Chrome plans to phase out third-party cookies by the third quarter of 2024, this program allows sites and embedded services to temporarily enable them until December 27, 2024. However, the developers are expected to make the necessary changes before the test end date….

Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Link, said that Google Search does not use Google Analytics data for ranking, even when that GA data is connected to Google Search Console. He said this X when Adam J. Humphreys asked, “Is GA data when connected to GSC used to evaluate Google query behavior?” Danny Sullivan replied: “As a qualifying signal? No.” Here are those posts: As a ranking signal? No. — Google SearchLiaison (@searchliaison) December 21, 2023…

Google has made a number of updates to its instructions control your snippets in search results to clarify that snippets are primarily generated by page content. Google removed the section on rich results and structured data from this page. Google explained, who have clarified in these documents “that the main source of the fragment is the content of the page itself”. Adding “Previous wording incorrectly implied that structured data and the meta description HTML element…

There may have been an update to the local ranking algorithm that Google quietly released on Thursday, January 4th. The BrightLocal Local RankFlux tool showed a significant increase in volatility on Thursday, and some local SEOs have confirmed seeing changes in their clients’ rankings at that time. The BrightLocal Local tool RankFlux showed a Flux score of 5.92 last Thursday, here’s a screenshot: I asked if any local SEOs noticed changes in rankings, here are…

Instacart is ready to start running ads on Caper Carts at Good Food Holdings banner stores. Customers using AI Smart Carts will soon be greeted with ads on the cart’s home screen, with launch partners including Del Monte Foods, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and General Mills. Why we care Instacart’s latest advertising solution presents a strategic way to engage with high-value customers at a key point in the shopping journey, increasing the likelihood of sales…

In today’s digital world, the visibility of your small business online is not only important; it is crucial. At stupidDOPE, with a Domain Authority (DA) of 74 and a Page Authority (PA) of 54, we understand the value of being seen and heard in the digital space. That’s why we’re committed to using our strong online presence to help your business thrive. Harnessing the power of SEO Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is not just a…

As I hinted at in my last video recap (be sure to subscribe), I saw some early signs of an update on Friday, January 5th and 6th. Well, now there are more signs that I’m more confident in writing about the volatility of the Google Search ranking algorithm. We’re seeing both automated tracking tools and intense SEO chatter within the SEO community on and around Friday, January 5th and 6th. The last updates I reported…

TikTok has launched two new ad performance measurement tools: Multi-channel partners – which analyzes ad performance across different online platforms and touchpoints before making a purchase to understand its overall impact. Lift Partners – This evaluates the effectiveness of ads on brand metrics, sales, physical store visits, and program or media audience. With conventional last-click attribution models failing to capture four out of five purchases attributed to TikTok, these new features are designed to give…