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josh bachynski (SEO) commented on Report: Google AI Overviews Continue To Drive Clicks Downwards

Queries are down across the board because at least in the US no one has any money and purchaser confidence is at an all-time low Also they fully admit that the number equals 100 issue is affecting these statistics Still shows the ai overview is where you want to be If this is accfecting you how to fix this: You need to get out of the information monetization game right now and sell/provide something useful something unique a service or a product or a coupon something they have to go to your site to use a tool and app a calculator something they need to go to your site to buy understand to learn etc

Comment ID #6792607019 11/05/2025 02:40 pm

John A. User commented on Report: Google AI Overviews Continue To Drive Clicks Downwards

Exactly, can't think of anything more that needs to be added or said.

Comment ID #6792603969 11/05/2025 02:33 pm

John A. User commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

Well done @rustybrick:disqus , you got the top rated comment here, replies don't count....

Comment ID #6792599496 11/05/2025 02:24 pm

Hunar commented on Report: Google AI Overviews Continue To Drive Clicks Downwards

That's exactly it too, I just did a comment the other day about the amount of shit that was on the first page. Not to mention Google trying to hide the sponsored results in the Middle of the serps which looks like organic.

Comment ID #6792461223 11/05/2025 10:19 am

DataDonkey commented on Report: Google AI Overviews Continue To Drive Clicks Downwards

<blockquote>Now the banger, when there are no AI Overviews on the page, there is still a decline in CTR; 46% drop for organic search and 20% for paid search.</blockquote>Not really unexpected. AI Overlords is just one tool the Google Crime Syndicate uses to steal traffic. I and others have seen layouts with no AI shit but instead four ads at the top followed by those People Also Piss boxes, Youtube box, etc. This shit at the top of the serps is what I refer to as Googlerhea (Google's own useless shit spam to drive more ad clicks and searches). Anyway, I can't wait for the lying sacks of shit at Google to get back out there to do more interviews in hopes of gaslighting what fools remain. Who in their right mind would trust anything a multiple convict corporation has to say? In other news: Epic and Google agree to settle their lawsuit and change Android’s fate globally - <a href="https://www.theverge.com/policy/813991/epic-google-proposed-settlement">https://www.theverge.com/policy/813991/epic-google-proposed-settlement</a> <blockquote>Just when we thought Epic v. Google might be over, just one Supreme Court rejection away from a complete victory for Epic, both sides have agreed to settle Tuesday evening. And if Judge James Donato, who ordered Google to crack open Android for third-party stores, agrees to the changes, it might turn Epic’s victory into a lasting global one.</blockquote>

Comment ID #6792373220 11/05/2025 08:10 am

DataDonkey commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

Since the Google Crime Syndicate stole the earnings of webmasters, maybe many of them in the USA are repeatedly checking their bank accounts to see if their EBT deposits arrived? Some could have also been out voting in support of either a monarchy or socialism. Looks like New Woke City elected a socialist which may be a better option than President Orange aligned/endorsed politicians who are also nutrient rich in Vitamin C (corruption).

Comment ID #6792347989 11/05/2025 07:21 am

2025 commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

I'm still trying to decide whether to renew my hosting plan or invest elsewhere.

Comment ID #6792327878 11/05/2025 06:39 am

2025 commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

I was wondering why people weren't commenting, even though you posted around 4 posts that day. Then I felt that just like me, others are tired of this situation as well.

Comment ID #6792326947 11/05/2025 06:37 am

Rowan commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

Like others have said, it is just that we’ve all given up. My website, along with its webhost service, will cease in 1 week's time. Even those who are still around have lost the will to fight and just let whatever happens happen. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5CVsCnxyXg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5CVsCnxyXg</a>

Comment ID #6792277373 11/05/2025 04:12 am

Sam commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

Not sure how much longer we are going to be around given they are stealing our traffic, it is criminal to be fair the thing we built and the words we types now scraping and turning into our competitor just for shareprice.

Comment ID #6792258084 11/05/2025 02:33 am

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility From October 15th To 17th

Just saying I hadn't seen you comment for a while or I missed any more recent ones.

Comment ID #6792248385 11/05/2025 01:37 am

snuffy commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility From October 15th To 17th

Huh?

Comment ID #6792231949 11/05/2025 12:07 am

John A. User commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

Well, the way the internet is becoming a closed shop, there will be no webmasters left to comment.

Comment ID #6792073554 11/04/2025 04:38 pm

Barry Schwartz commented on November 2025 Google Webmaster Report: Rankings, Search Console, Google AI, Local Reviews & More

Got to say, a featured post with no comments is kinda of zen and relaxing. https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTg5OGZmOWM5a3hzdHRqcHppeTdiM25wcjN6eHg0M285Y3YwNG54MGNkN2JpY21jZiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/ZTlsrMiKEJe3eN0ior/giphy-downsized-small.mp4

Comment ID #6792022707 11/04/2025 03:17 pm

John A. User commented on Google & Bing Are Indexing Grokipedia - AI Generated Wikipedia

Meta probably pushed threads harder using g Facebook whereas Musk isn't with X, both sites are wastes of space.

Comment ID #6791923708 11/04/2025 12:31 pm

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

Another good example of AI being used for what their creators intended, lol. Useless videos and misinformation.

Comment ID #6791673050 11/04/2025 03:12 am

Yaacov Goldstein commented on Google & Bing Are Indexing Grokipedia - AI Generated Wikipedia

If anything, the low number of indexed pages shows that Google doesn't value Grokipedia. In over a week just 0.5% of the content is indexed. According to Ahrefs only 60 of these indexed pages are even ranking for any terms. It's early days but doesnt feel like a good start from an SEO perspective By contrast, after 8 days of launching Threads had over 5k indexed pages (according to Ahrefs)

Comment ID #6791665311 11/04/2025 02:25 am

John A. User commented on Google & Bing Are Indexing Grokipedia - AI Generated Wikipedia

In the future as AI gets better, people will use it to tarnish the reputations of others. I never said... oh yes you did, here's a video.... Thats fake... Oh no... You get the idea. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EEUxBpMNz8o">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EEUxBpMNz8o</a>

Comment ID #6791662392 11/04/2025 02:04 am

Sensei commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

Lol that will be every usual blue city. Just stay clear of what is already the world's worst shithole store, Walmart. <a href="https://x.com/SaltyGirl09/status/1982783914998366541">https://x.com/SaltyGirl09/status/1982783914998366541</a>

Comment ID #6791592132 11/03/2025 08:15 pm

DataDonkey commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

Could be the Snap Benefits Update. I see the AI videos showing riots happening already. Gonna be some serious flux in those G-Stores. Seriously, with all the Googleshit at the top of the serps, even ranking #1 isn't worth a hoot. <a href="https://youtu.be/lFZZxEaKB9o?si=OJ-muQoJLrIDtMSu">https://youtu.be/lFZZxEaKB9o?si=OJ-muQoJLrIDtMSu</a>

Comment ID #6791583983 11/03/2025 07:49 pm

DataDonkey commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

Could also be Google Owned Puppets

Comment ID #6791573955 11/03/2025 07:14 pm

DataDonkey commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

Well she and other Republicans are putting on a public show to repeal section 230. Probably just a circus act like the DOJ lawsuit against Google where Judge Meathead found them to be a guilty monopoly but without punishment. Republicans Are Walking Into a Trap on Section 230 Repeal - <a href="https://www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/opinion/republicans-are-walking-into-a-trap-on-section-230-repeal/article_0358039b-f121-5cdf-b3aa-82024df38a11.html">https://www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/opinion/republicans-are-walking-into-a-trap-on-section-230-repeal/article_0358039b-f121-5cdf-b3aa-82024df38a11.html</a> <blockquote>Last month, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called on his colleagues to “fully repeal Section 230” to cut the knees of AI companies and thwart their LLM training models. “Open the courtroom doors. Allow people to sue who have their rights taken from them, including suing companies and actors and individuals who use AI,” said Hawley. He’s joined in these efforts by fellow Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn, not to mention Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Amy Klobuchar.</blockquote>

Comment ID #6791573728 11/03/2025 07:14 pm

Sensei commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

Corporations like Coke who can't wait to replace people with AI will hate that site. <a href="https://x.com/JustineBateman/status/1985491826955174224">https://x.com/JustineBateman/status/1985491826955174224</a>

Comment ID #6791567885 11/03/2025 06:53 pm

trafficsmack commented on Google & Bing Are Indexing Grokipedia - AI Generated Wikipedia

What bugs me is that no one is asking for this garbage. And there's only more of it coming. Are we happy with AI creating everything? Are we not concerned about ethical, moral, or safety standards? For example, there are fake AI videos showing things like people rioting over not getting SNAP benefits. Yet, a lot of media outlets ran with the story, because they did not vet whether it was real and actually happened. We can't continued to be fooled by this garbage. Question. Trust. Verify. Aren't we better than this? The more AI bleeds into every angle of our lives, the more dehumanized we all become. Things like Grokipedia are not even remotely helpful. It's already been done before, by people, and it's tons better.

Comment ID #6791487718 11/03/2025 03:30 pm

googleisjoke commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

let's give YT a long shot, we are about to go for 600 vids for faceless channel *currently at 49 AAND I don't care it's part of google - as long as it grows consistently, and it stick, who cares? in fact, at some point I will sell it assuming the grow goes as it should. but this will i will make sure it's on upward trend when selling :) Do you build channel too? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/72bf37144fbed1b29f680f3a23e358342588b262749047ed5def6ba9b7a10734.png

Comment ID #6791472578 11/03/2025 03:01 pm

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

I mean I'm not claiming credit for finding it, I'm highlighting it from another of your pages.

Comment ID #6791453914 11/03/2025 02:23 pm

Barry Schwartz commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

What does that mean, found on one of my pages?

Comment ID #6791450822 11/03/2025 02:18 pm

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

<a href="https://stopcitingai.com/">https://stopcitingai.com/</a> <- Brilliant idea for a site (ofc, found on one of Barry's pages)

Comment ID #6791449172 11/03/2025 02:17 pm

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility October 28th

<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/n12t26ht9/panorama-trump-and-the-tech-titans">https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/n12t26ht9/panorama-trump-and-the-tech-titans</a> Although most people here won't be able to watch, its an interesting video about how the Paypal (Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and the other one) creators have gained influence with Trump. No mention of Microsoft or Google. I found myself agreeing with Steve Bannon at times...

Comment ID #6791438936 11/03/2025 02:00 pm

John A. User commented on Google Recommends You Verify Your Hosted Cloud Provider Host In Search Console

Thanks

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