Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article
TL;DR Summary of Google Discover Publisher Name Duplication Bug Fixed
Google Discover experienced a bug displaying the publisher’s name and logo twice on story cards. This issue caused the publisher’s name to appear both at the top and bottom of article cards, leading to confusion. The bug was promptly acknowledged and confirmed by Google representatives, and a fix was deployed within a few days. Now, Google Discover correctly shows only a single publisher name on each story card.
Optimixed’s Overview: Understanding and Resolving the Google Discover Publisher Display Glitch
What Happened with Google Discover’s Publisher Display?
Google Discover, a popular content feed designed to surface personalized articles, encountered a visual glitch causing the publisher’s name and logo to appear twice on each story card. This duplication appeared with the publisher’s name both at the top and bottom of the card, which was unintended and potentially distracting for users.
How Was the Issue Identified and Addressed?
- Initial Discovery: Users and industry observers, notably Gagan Ghotra and Damien (andell) on social media platform X, highlighted the duplication issue with screenshots.
- Google’s Response: Rajan Patel, a Google representative, publicly confirmed the problem was a bug affecting the Discover feed’s display.
- Resolution: Within a few days of acknowledgment, Google implemented a fix ensuring only a single instance of the publisher’s name appears on each card, restoring the intended clean design.
Why This Matters for Publishers and Users
This bug, though minor in functionality, impacted user experience and publisher branding consistency in Google Discover. Accurate and clean presentation of publisher information is crucial for trust and content recognition. The quick fix demonstrates Google’s commitment to maintaining a polished and user-friendly content delivery platform.
