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Google Search Testing Opening Search Results In New Window

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

04/20/26

Google is reportedly testing opening search results in a new window. Yes, there is a setting to turn this on or off, but the setting is turned off and Google is testing…

5 Strategic Features that Predict Survival in the Zero-Click Era – SparkToro

Source: SparkToro

By: Rand Fishkin

04/20/26

No amount of tactical excellence can save you. That’s the lesson in the zero-click era — you can be the best meme-maker on social, the greatest editor in

Google Local Video Ads (Immersive Map View Videos)

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

04/20/26

Google is testing showing video ads within the local pack ads. This is also known as immersive map view videos, I am told.

Can Google Handle Domains With One Letter Difference?

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

04/20/26

A Reddit thread asks if there are any issues with Google Search handling a domain name that has a single letter change in the domain name from another domain name. John Mueller…

SEO Daily News Recaps for Sunday, April 19, 2026

04/20/26

SEO Daily News Recap for Sunday, April 19, 2026 Organic SEO & Search News The latest xAI updates highlight major development push – New API enhancements are designed to make the company…

Example of Possible Competitor Targeting In ChatGPT Ads

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

04/20/26

Are ChatGPT ads allowing advertisers to go after competitors with greater specificity, or is this just a topical fluke?

Microsoft Offers IndexNow Support To The Internet Archive

Source: Search Engine Roundtable

By: barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz)

04/20/26

The folks at the Internet Archive are having issues with archiving the web. Something it has done since 1996 and is such a foundational website that it is sad to see. That…

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  • Google Search Testing Opening Search Results In New Window
  • 5 Strategic Features that Predict Survival in the Zero-Click Era – SparkToro
  • Google Local Video Ads (Immersive Map View Videos)
  • Can Google Handle Domains With One Letter Difference?
  • SEO Daily News Recaps for Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • Example of Possible Competitor Targeting In ChatGPT Ads
  • Microsoft Offers IndexNow Support To The Internet Archive
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