For the original iTunes version, click here. This week we covered a new Google Search spam penalty for back button hijacking. Google also updated its spam report…
Google Maps Blocked 292 Million Reviews
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google also released the annual Google Maps safety report saying blocked or removed over 292 million policy-violating reviews and removed over 13 million fake Business Profiles. Google also said it blocked 79…
Google Ads Removed 8.3 Billion Ads – Up Over 60%
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google has released its annual Google Ads safety report and the big number that stands out to me is that Google removed 8.3 billion ads, which is up almost 63% from last…
Microsoft Bing Testing Animated People Also Search For
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Microsoft is testing animating the Bing “people also search for” boxes. Bing will run this animated outline around the boxes when it loads, to give it more attention to the searcher.
SEO Daily News Recaps for Thursday, April 16, 2026
SEO Daily News Recap for Thursday, April 16, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News How to Come Up With Startup Ideas (In 10 Minutes) – Discover 9 simple ways to quickly generate…
Google’s AI Mode Now Opens Links In Split View On Desktop
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google’s AI Mode will now open links in a quasi split view versus driving users fully to the publisher site.
Google Reviews Policy Update Restricts Staff Mentions & Solicitations
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google has updated its reviews policy to add two items; (1) do not have your staff solicit a certain number of reviews and (2) the content of the review should not mention…
Google Local Service Ads Rich Content Through Your URLs
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Google sent out emails to some of its Local Service Ads advertisers introducing “rich content” that can be pulled from your URLs. Rich content includes service descriptions and special offers.
