This week I mentioned the monthly Google webmaster report I posted. Google also had another indexing bug where it was not able to index new content for a 24 hour period, it does seem to be resolved now. Google updated its algorithm to show less pornography for some queries. Google added podcast search features to Google search. Google dropped the magnifying glass for the words search in its search bar. Google said it doesn’t show you Google Assistant responses in Google Search Console reporting. Google Search Console is now sending out monthly performance reports. Google’s tools now support the evergreen GoogleBot, but the evergreen GoogleBot is now still on Chrome 75 and not on Chrome 76 yet. Google says they do not index parts of a page independently. Google said word count is not a ranking factor. Google also said when using images for links, make sure to add alt text to those images. Google launched that image search preview sticky feature. Google also launched Google’s question hub which answers so many questions I had over the past two years. Google wants to know what you want them to put on the Google Search developer portal. Google said 65% of all searches are now mobile, really? Google Ads is telling agency clients directly no to specific requests, which is super bad. Google Ads launched a visual map for account structures. Google Maps added the new AR feature, tons of travel tools and features as well. Google My Business launched messaging insights and other features.. Google Local pack is testing more carousel features. Google My Business has a missing store code bug. Take Rand Fishkin’s search ranking survey. Also did you miss the vlogs with Paul Shapiro and Mary Bowling? That was this past week in search at the Search Engine Roundtable.
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Search Topics of Discussion:
- August 2019 Google Webmaster Report
- Google Not Indexing New Content Again
- Google Indexing Bug Is Recovering
- Google Search Algorithm Tweaked To Show Less Porn For Lesbian, Teen & Other Queries
- Google Adds Playable Podcasts To Search That Indexes Spoken Words Within Podcasts
- Google Drops Magnifying Glass In Search Bar For Text Search Button
- Video: Voice Search In The Google Search Console Not Recording Google Assistant Results?
- Google Search Console Sending Monthly Performance Reports
- New Evergreen GoogleBot Support For Google Testing Tools
- Google: Evergreen GoogleBot To Get Chrome 76 Soon
- Google: We Do Not Index Parts Of A Page Independently
- Google: Word Count Is Not A Ranking Factor
- Google: When Linking Images, Make Sure There Is Alt Text On Images
- Google Launches New Image Search Preview Box, Upsetting Some Searchers
- Google Question Hub: Asking Questions In Search & Publishers Answering
- Tell Google What You Want On The Google Search Developer Portal
- Are Google Mobile Searches Now 65% Of All Searches
- Tisk Tisk Google Ads: Stop Calling Our Clients & Denying Our Requests
- Google Ads Account Map Helps You To See Your Google Ads Account Structure
- Google Maps Adds AR & Travel Features & Will Guarantee Flight Prices
- New In Google My Business: Messaging Insights, Site Manager Sign-Up & Status Changes
- Google Local Pack Tests Image Carousel For Each Local Listing
- Google My Business Missing Store Codes Widespread Bug
- Test: Google Local Pack Carousel With Ad At The Top
- Take The New Search Ranking Factors Survey
- Vlog #7: Paul Shapiro of Catalyst On Technical SEO Beyond Crawling & Indexing
- Vlog #8: Mary Bowling Ignitor Digital On Local SEO & Google My Business Data
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