glenngabe - Network

More AI Overviews in the SERPs, this time for music. I haven't noticed this until recently, but when searching for a song, there's a...

More AI Overviews in the SERPs, this time for music. I haven't noticed this until recently, but when searching for a song, there's a "Behind the music" section which contains AI Overviews. At least there are links to publishers there! :)

#google #seo #ai #music

How much does Google want you using AI Mode? I covered how the Google Search app first had a prominent shortcut for AI Mode. Then Google...

How much does Google want you using AI Mode? I covered how the Google Search app first had a prominent shortcut for AI Mode. Then Google moved it to the main search bar, which was big. Well, now I see it *in both places*. There's both a shortcut AND it's in the main search bar.

#google #seo #ai

Jarvis Rising: I have shared many times that we are heading towards Jarvis (a true AI assistant that's with you all the time). Well,...

Jarvis Rising: I have shared many times that we are heading towards Jarvis (a true AI assistant that's with you all the time). Well, here's an early glimpse via Google's AR glasses (presented at TED2025). It has a memory btw, and can help you based on what it's seen... Wow. It found her hotel keycard... it remembered the book she saw earlier, it's translating signs for her, it's navigating her to various locations, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AULT42C_4rU&t=205s

#google #gemini #ai

Smart move by Google. They are offering Google One AI Premium for FREE to college students through the spring of 2026Gives you access to 2...

Smart move by Google. They are offering Google One AI Premium for FREE to college students through the spring of 2026

Gives you access to 2 TB of storage and incredible AI models, like Gemini 2.5 Pro and Veo 2, via these products:
*Gemini Advanced, including Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas, and video generation with Veo 2
*NotebookLM Plus, including five times more Audio Overviews, notebooks and more
*Gemini in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides

https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-one-ai-premium-students-free/

#google #ai #gemini

DO NOT GO AND CHANGE YOUR INTERNATIONAL SEO SETUP BASED ON GOOGLE'S CCTLD CHANGES. Nothing has changed with how Search works... Do not...

DO NOT GO AND CHANGE YOUR INTERNATIONAL SEO SETUP BASED ON GOOGLE'S CCTLD CHANGES. Nothing has changed with how Search works... Do not redirect your ccTLDs to your .com because Google is doing that. And don't suddenly change your hreflang setup based on this either.

Again, nothing has changed with how hreflang works and how Google determines what should rank for a specific language, country, or language-country combination. Don't overthink this... :)

https://www.seroundtable.com/google-international-seo-no-change-39253.html

#google #seo

New Reviews tab -> TikTok takes on Google Maps by surfacing reviews in the comments tab"As TikTok continues to build out its search...

New Reviews tab -> TikTok takes on Google Maps by surfacing reviews in the comments tab

"As TikTok continues to build out its search experience, the social network is now surfacing reviews for select places right within the comments tab of a video. The new feature, which appears to be a test, eliminates the need to conduct a new search or open Google when you come across a place on TikTok and want to learn more about it."

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/15/tiktok-takes-on-google-maps-by-surfacing-reviews-in-the-comments-tab/

#tiktok #google #seo

You can now compare *hourly* data from GSC as major updates rolls out -> One of my most popular blog posts is how to view hourly traffic...

You can now compare *hourly* data from GSC as major updates rolls out -> One of my most popular blog posts is how to view hourly traffic in GA4 so you can see impact from major algorithm updates as they are rolling out. Well, now we have hourly *GSC* data that we track the same way. But, you'll need to use the GSC API.

But don't worry, I just published a tutorial for how to quickly compare hourly GSC clicks and impressions data using Analytics Edge and the GSC API.

https://www.gsqi.com/marketing-blog/how-to-compare-hourly-google-search-console-data-analytics-edge/

"We see it resonate in particular with younger users." -> An interview with Google VP of Search Elizabeth Reid on AI...

"We see it resonate in particular with younger users." -> An interview with Google VP of Search Elizabeth Reid on AI Overviews' launch a year ago, the future of AI search, its impact on the ad revenue model, and more

There are many interesting quotes in the article. I recommend reading the entire article today. :)

https://www.ft.com/content/decc6853-4fff-448c-b1c3-be8824ab511f

#google #seo #ai

And here is what 'About this result" says about the sponsored "People also consider" block. I've been told by people...

And here is what 'About this result" says about the sponsored "People also consider" block. I've been told by people focused on ads that Google is paying for this and not third-party advertisers. At least for now. :)

"It provides commercial search suggestions related to your search terms..."

#google #seo #ppc

More SERP Inception. As I was testing a query this morning based on Barry's latest post, I came across "People also...

More SERP Inception. As I was testing a query this morning based on Barry's latest post, I came across "People also consider"... which is SPONSORED. Barry covered this in Feb, but it's another great ex of SERP Inception.

First, who is sponsoring those links, & why? They lead to a fresh SERP with more ads and yet ANOTHER "People also consider" block that's SPONSORED. Clicking another link there leads to another fresh SERP with an AI Overview. I mean, what is going on here?!?

#google #seo #ppc

AI mode for my queries about the Masters golf tournament. Includes my follow-up questions. For this type of query chain, I really didn't...

AI mode for my queries about the Masters golf tournament. Includes my follow-up questions. For this type of query chain, I really didn't need to click through to a publisher (even with the follow-up questions). For other types of queries in AI mode, I often do click through, but for this series of questions, nope. I got what I needed. Important for publishers to understand...

#google #seo #ai

At least some blue links are showing up in AIOs now (in addition to links to fresh SERPs...) I believe Google addressed that in their...

At least some blue links are showing up in AIOs now (in addition to links to fresh SERPs...)

I believe Google addressed that in their statement to SEL:
"Google’s systems prioritize linking to third party websites within the AI Overview response when Google has a high confidence that those websites will help the user find the information they’re seeking, a Google spokesperson told me."

#google #seo

Interested in favicons that go missing in Google Search? I just updated my blog post covering the topic based on helping another site owner...

Interested in favicons that go missing in Google Search? I just updated my blog post covering the topic based on helping another site owner last week. It was an interesting situation... What appeared to be a 96x96 pixel favicon (which is fine) WAS NOT 96 pixels wide. After downloading it, I noticed the graphic was only *75* pixels wide on a 96 pixel background.

You can read more about this in my post:

https://www.gsqi.com/marketing-blog/favicon-problems-google-search/#apr2025

#google #seo

SERP Inception rolled out -> Google officially rollouts out links in AI Overviews to its own search resultsFrom Google: “To help people...

SERP Inception rolled out -> Google officially rollouts out links in AI Overviews to its own search results

From Google: “To help people more easily explore topics and discover relevant websites, we’ve added links to some terms within AI Overviews when our systems determine it might be useful. Similar to our long-standing “People also search for” feature, our testing shows that people find this helpful.”

https://searchengineland.com/google-links-ai-overviews-to-own-search-results-454239

#google #seo #aI

Google is heavily testing different link treatments. I saw three different treatments yesterday... Would be funny if we ended up with blue...

Google is heavily testing different link treatments. I saw three different treatments yesterday... Would be funny if we ended up with blue links that lead to publisher sites. And I really hope Google scraps the links to fresh SERPs... I can't believe many users would really want that -> Google AI Mode testing anchor text and URL based links in the text answer, an improvement from paperclip icons...

https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-mode-anchor-text-url-base-links-39211.html

#google #seo

New video: If you're interested (or angry) about news and media publishers nofollowing EARNED links, then you should check out the...

New video: If you're interested (or angry) about news and media publishers nofollowing EARNED links, then you should check out the latest episode of "SEO From The Front Lines". I cover all of the details from my blog post covering the topic, including why this is happening, examples of news/media publishers nofollowing earned links, my own experience dealing with this, and then I provide FAQs for news and media publishers that might be confused.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4EHAkQF-WY

#google #seo

Google Discover coming to a *desktop* near you! Wow, this is big for publishers that have Discover visibility... Eager to see this roll out....

Google Discover coming to a *desktop* near you! Wow, this is big for publishers that have Discover visibility... Eager to see this roll out. :) -> Google Discover Coming To Desktop After Years Of Testing

"Google has now confirmed it will be bringing Discover to its desktop homepage in the future. When that will happen exactly, I don't know, but Google did announce it at the Search Central Live event in Madrid this morning."

https://www.seroundtable.com/google-discover-desktop-39210.html

#google #seo #discover

I cover several examples of this happening, and even included how this happened with my recent post about Reddit AI translations! So yes,...

I cover several examples of this happening, and even included how this happened with my recent post about Reddit AI translations! So yes, it's happening to me too. :) I also cover how Google uses nofollow as a hint now... That changed in 2019, so your nofollowed links might actually be passing signals, including PageRank, to destination urls anyway. So again, please read my post, link normally when sites earn those links.

https://www.gsqi.com/marketing-blog/news-media-publishers-link-out-ditch-nofollow/

#google #seo

Say it with me... JUST LINK THE HECK OUT! :) My latest post -> When Links Go Wrong: Why News and Media Publishers Need To Embrace Earned...

Say it with me... JUST LINK THE HECK OUT! :) My latest post -> When Links Go Wrong: Why News and Media Publishers Need To Embrace Earned Links And Ditch Nofollow [Publisher FAQs]

After running a link authority gap analysis for 2 clients recently, & seeing a # of powerful links nofollowed (when they shouldn't be), I had to write this up. If you're a news or media publisher and you are nofollowing links when sites EARNED those links, please read my post.

https://www.gsqi.com/marketing-blog/news-media-publishers-link-out-ditch-nofollow/

#google #seo

More Google SERP Inception, this time with "Things to know" linking to fresh SERPs and not publishers. Let's hope these tests...

More Google SERP Inception, this time with "Things to know" linking to fresh SERPs and not publishers. Let's hope these tests follow the 'Page Annotations' test and never see the light of day. :) -> Google Search's "Things to know" section also linking back to its Google Search results page and not publishers!

https://www.seroundtable.com/google-things-to-know-linking-to-self-39191.html

#google #seo