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 has officially removed the generic rich result types from the Google Search Console reporting. Gary Illyes from Google said that sometimes people stealing images from your site can benefit you. Google updated its guidelines around math solver markup. Microsoft Bing has a new AI based chat bot in search and much more.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
- Google Removes The Rich Result Type From The Performance Reports
Google has removed the generic rich result type from the Google Search Console performance reports and API. Google told us this was going away back in May and today it is now officially gone. - Google Adds New Guidelines To Math Solver Markup Help Documentation
Google has added technical, content, and quality guidelines to the Math solver guidelines help documentation. The company also removed solution page markup instructions. - Google: You May Get Some Ranking Benefit If Someone Steals Your Original Images
Gary Illyes of Google was asked if someone steals your original image, makes no changes to it, and they embed it on their own site, can the original image holder benefit from that. Gary's short answer was no, but he said it is possible you do get some benefit he said. - Google Merchant Center Will Enforce Accurate Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPN)
Google announced that it will begin enforcing that Google Merchant Center merchants use Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) and accurate ones. Google said starting in August of 2021, item-level warnings for "Incorrect product identifier [mpn]" will be issued on the Diagnostics page of your Merchant Center account. Then in September of 2021 Google will disapprove merchants with these issues. - Microsoft Bing Search Let's Chat Feature
Microsoft Bing seems to be testing a new chat feature in its search results. Sunny Ujjawal posted a screen shot of this on Twitter, that I cannot replicate. Bing pops open a chat box on the right side of the search results that says "Hello! What would you like to talk about today?" - Vlog #131: Udit Mhatre On AI & Dark Patterns SEO
In part one of my interview with Udit Mhatre, the Senior SEO Manager at DuMont Project... - Google Chicago Hip Graffiti Walls & Swing Chairs
Here is a photo from the Google Chicago office from a month or so ago, where you can see the graffiti on the walls, the design on the other wall and these hip swing chairs.
Other Great Search Threads:
- FEATURED REVIEWS in Google My Business. I saw 'place topics' for a couple of weeks and then Google reverted back to the previous review three pack...anyone else seeing this? https://t.co/6WaSatsuB9" /, Claire Carlile on Twitter
- Not on Google's mobile index yet - am I missing out on anything?, Reddit
- August 2021 AdSense Earnings and Observations, WebmasterWorld
- Sometimes we show multiple results from the same site -- that's not unexpected. If you want to provide feedback about the search results, I'd use the link on the bottom of the page., John Mueller on Twitter
Search Engine Land Stories:
- Onsite search enhancements for better customer engagement
- Google’s local ads tips for the back-to-school shopping season
- The rise of Google Shopping in search marketing
- Did Google admit it uses click data for search? Not really.; Friday’s daily brief
Other Great Search Stories:
Analytics
- Blending Google Search Console and Google Analytics Data in Data Studio, Browser Media
- Google Analytics: A Guide to Confusing SEO Terms, DealerOn
- Google Tag Manager: A Complete Guide, CXL
- The Flexibility of GA4's Data Model, ClickInsight
Industry & Business
- David Friedberg's Alphabet-backed Production Board raised $300 million, CNBC
- Pittsburgh Google contractors ratify deal with HCL, TechCrunch
Links & Content Marketing
- 7+ Content Marketing Writing Tips That You Didn't Learn in School, Content Marketing Institute
Local & Maps
- Apple testing new Apple Maps for Italy, Vatican City, and San Marino in iOS 15 betas, AppleInsider
- Google Launches Attractions Tickets Globally on Mobile, Skift
- Google Maps No Longer Feeling Like Home on Android Auto, AutoEvolution
Mobile & Voice
- Google won't let you sign in with very old Android versions after September 27th, Engadget
- Apple’s Siri is no longer a woman by default, but is this really a win for feminism?, Salon
SEO
- Analyzing Google SERP Volatility, Semrush
- How to Optimize Robot Instructions for Technical SEO, MobileMoxie Blog
- How to Set-Up WebPageTest to Evaluate Technical SEO, MobileMoxie Blog
- DIY Unit Testing for SEO - Free Tool, Piped Out
- International Keyword Mapping & Content Optimization SEO Worksheet [Free Template], Aleyda Solis
- How Are Web Accessibility And SEO Related?, Koozai
PPC
- A day in the life of: a Client Services Account Manager, Builtvisible
- How to Calculate Market Share (With Formulas and Examples), Terakeet
- Q4 PPC Planning - Series Introduction + General Organizational Tips, Clix Marketing PPC Blog
Other Search
- Google disabling Gmail, YouTube sign-ins on old Android, 9to5Google
- Standalone MozCast weather report display with ESP32, John Mueller's randoms
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