Google Search Ranking Volatility Heats Up From October 15th To 17th
There may have been another unconfirmed Google search ranking update that occurred between October 15th and October 18th. The bulk of the volatility seemed to be around Thursday, the 16th.
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Daily Search Forum Recap: October 23, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Search Console performance report chart is stuck. Google again says you can't fix quality issues with links...
Google: Links, Site Moves & Technical SEO Don't Fix Quality Issues
Google held the Search Central Live event in Dubai just a couple of days ago. It seems like the vast majority of what was presented at the event was presented at prior events. But I wanted to share that Google again said that links or site moves or technical SEO won't fix your rankings if you have overall quality issues with your site.
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Google AI Mode Fantasy Sports Updated & ChatGPT GPT-5 Instant Improved
Google has updated AI Mode for fantasy sports including adding in integration with FantasyPros. And OpenAI has improved the GPT-5 Instant model for signed-out users.
Google Business Profile Performance Report Missing Oct 14 - 16 Call Data
Google Business Profile performance reports seem to be missing a chunk of call data from last week. The call data is missing from October 14 through October 16, 2025.
Google Search Console Performance Report Stuck At Sunday October 19
The Google Search Console performance reports seem to be stuck and not updating since October 19/20th for all profiles and websites. The weird thing is that the 24 hour view does seem to have data but when you view it over the 7 day filter, it doesn't show anything from October 19th and onwards (some see October 20th).
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