Google June 2026 Spam Update Has Finished Rolling Out
It only took about two days - the Google June 2026 spam update is now done rolling out. It started on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at around noon and completed on June 26, 2026 at around 2pm ET. This update felt like it started earlier than it was announced, and felt more widespread than a typical Google spam update.
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Daily Search Forum Recap: June 29, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Google's Head Of Search - Liz Reid: We Want Great Content To Shine
Liz Reid, Google's Head of Search, was interviewed by Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis on the AI Inside podcast. In that interview, Liz Reid said Google wants great content to shine in its search results and AI experiences. She said, "we really do want great content to shine and continue to connect people to it."
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Google Begins Rollout Of Top Stories Carousel In AI Overviews
Google seems to be testing the rollout of top stories within the AI Overview section of the Google Search results. This was something Google pre-announced last month and it now seems to be rolling out to some searchers.
Google Breaks Out Where Local Inventory Ads & Free Local Listings Are Available
Google has now specified exactly which regions local inventory ads and free local listings are available. Previously, Google would lump both together, but in reality, local inventory ads are accepted in more regions than free local listings within Google Merchant Center.
ChatGPT Ads Drops Sponsored Label For Ad Label
OpenAI has dropped the "Sponsored" label on its ChatGPT Ads for an "Ad" label. The position of the label also moved from the top left of the ad box to the right side of the individual ad unit.
Google Ads PMax Product Reporting By Asset Group & View Audience Segments
Google Ads is adding new reporting to Performance Max campaigns for product reporting by asset group and also a report to view audience segments by spend. These reports should give you more clarity in your ad campaign spend and to understand the ROI of such spend.
The Industry Mourns The Loss Of Bruce Clay: The Father Of SEO
Bruce Clay, known as the Father of SEO, passed away in late May. Bruce Clay started his company before there was even an SEO industry and is known for helping it become a true professional industry. I never met an individual who has contributed more to the industry than Bruce, both in terms of his time, resources, and money.
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Daily Search Forum Recap: June 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google June 2026 Spam Update Hits Hard, Google Ads Strength Match Labels, AI Reporting Access & More
Jun 26, 2026New: Google Ads Maximize Conversion Value Bidding For Standard Shopping
Jun 26, 2026Google Merchant Center For Agencies New Security Controls
Jun 26, 2026Google Ads API To Disallow Creation Of Smart Campaigns After August 3
Jun 26, 2026Google Business Profiles Adds Message Button With AI Agent
Jun 26, 2026Google Ads Hosted Forms Leads Form Now Live
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