• Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Volatility, Helpful Content Update Gone, Dangerous Google Search Results & Google Ads Confusion

    This week, we covered that the Google March 2024 core update is still rolling out 38 days later, but we saw more volatility this week. Just a reminder that the Google helpful content update no longer exists. Gary Illyes from

  • Google Maps Suggest An Edit Flow Updated

    Google has updated the Suggest an edit feature within Google Maps business listings. Google said the new flow is "easier" and should help make updates to the Google Maps data.Google posted about this change over here and explained how the flow now works:Search for a place or select it on the map. Select “Suggest an edit” from the place listing. Select the item you wish to update, like the business name or operating hours. Make a change or select “Don't know, but this is incorrect” if you...

  • Google Maps and Search updates find more economic ways to get around

    When determining what’s the best route to your destination, there are more factors to consider than directions.

  • Google Sues App Developers Over Fake Crypto Investment App Scam

    Google has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. against two app developers for

  • “Google Vids” is Google’s fourth big productivity app for Workspace

    Google's "video editor" feels more like a souped-up version of Google Slides.

  • UPDATE: DRUDGE APP IPHONE, IPAD

    ‎Welcome to the all new version 7 of the one and only official Drudge Report app. Here's all you need to know to use the app to it's fullest: NOTIFICATIONS On first open, iOS will ask you to allow notifications. Tapping "Allow" results in alerts being sent to your phone whenever there is a

  • Google: Indexing & Algorithm Updates Are Independent

    Google once again said that its indexing systems are completely independent of its ranking updates, like the core update. Gary Illyes from Google said indexing, canonicalization, and those types of "systems are independent" of core updates. Truth is, this is not news, Google has said this numerous times. In 2016, Gary Ilyes said crawl rate spikes before/during updates are a myth - they do not work like that he said. In 2022, John Mueller said helpful content updates don't trigger crawling...

  • Red Lines on Google Maps – What Do They Mean?

    Have you ever encountered red lines on Google Maps and wondered what they mean? Here, you’ll find out all about them, including what they are, where they appear, and most importantly, how to use them to your advantage. So, let’s start! What Are the Red Lines on Google Maps? Red lines typically indicate traffic congestion […]

  • Reminder: Google's Helpful Content Update Is No More

    As a reminder, with the release of the Google March 2024 core update, the old Google helpful content update is no longer a thing. As we reported, Google has incorporated helpfulness signals into the overall core update, but that old helpful content update is no longer around.I still see people talking about how this is a helpful content update or that the old helpful content update is simply now part of the core updates. Technically, I believe, Google has probably used elements of the old...

  • Unpaved Roads on Google Maps – How To Identify Them

    Exploring unpaved roads on Google Maps can be exciting. Below, I’ll show you how to identify them and find amazing places that aren’t on the regular routes. Ready? How To Find Unpaved Roads on Google Maps You can use keyboard shortcuts and Satellite View to identify these roads. Use Ctrl + Shift + 4 Use […]

  • Coordinators update schemes, personnel, position battles

    Iowa football coordinators Tim Lester, Phil Parker, and LeVar Woods spoke to the media for about 20 minutes each on Thursday afternoon. Lester is the freshest face of the trio, having taken over the Hawkeye offense in February. He answered the most questions by far – discussing quarterback Cade McNamara and Co.’s progress with two

  • City Borders on Google Maps – Here’s How To View Them

    Identifying city borders on Google Maps is important for different purposes, from urban planning and real estate to travel and local governance. Today, I’ll show you how to find them easily! How To View City Borders on Google Maps Google Maps doesn’t show the borders of a city by default. Here’s how you can activate […]