Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Video: Google Drops Search Features, Tests AI Mode Responses, Ad Click Trickery & More
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google dropped a number of search features and structured data types. Google is testing a new version of AI Mode. Google AI Mode gained three new agentic capabilities. Google AI Overviews continue…
Google Merchant Center New Preferred Audience Targeting For Promotions
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google added a new promotion targeting option to Google Merchant Center for audience targeting. The option is labeled “preferred audience” and is available when setting up a promotion.
Google Waze Ads Part Of Performance Max & Channel Performance Reporting For Performance Max
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google announced it has added Waze ads inventory to Performance Max for store goals campaigns and Channel performance reporting is now available in all Performance Max campaigns in Google Ads.
Google Finance Gains Live Audio, Instant Transcripts & AI Insights
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google has been adding AI features to Google Finance – like what can go wrong? Recently Google’s Rose Yao announced Google Finance added live audio, instant transcripts and AI insights.
SEO Daily News Recaps for Thursday, November 6, 2025
SEO Daily News Recap for Thursday, November 6, 2025 Organic SEO & Search News Google expands PMax reach with Waze ads – Advertisers can now reach drivers through Waze and gain deeper…
Google Merchant Center Creative Content Section
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google added a new navigation button to Google Merchant Center labeled “Creative Content.” I believe this is where you access Product Studio, and all your videos and assets for your Merchant Center…
Google Discover Numerous Experiments
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
As VP of Engineering for Search at Google, Rajan Patel said months ago – “We’re experimenting with various approaches to X in Discover.” Google has been super busy with testing various approaches…
