• Google: Sites Hit By Helpful Content Update Could See Improvements With Next Core Update If

    Google's John Mueller was asked when can a site expect to recover from the September 2023 helpful content update, assuming the site took all measures to "fix" their site. John Mueller said you can assume "bigger changes would be visible when the next core updates happen."This came up on X:Question: Assuming a site hit by HCU in 2023 has fixed everything that caused the sitewide classifier to be applied, what is the timeframe for the site to start climbing again? Answer: "Fix" is hard to say...

  • Google updates the Play Store to be more developer-friendly

    The Google Play Store is where you get your apps, but at I/O 2024, Google has announced some updates they’ll be making.

  • Google Again On Difference Between Algorithm Updates & Data Refreshes

    Danny Sullivan, Google's Search Liaison, posted on X explaining the differences between algorithm updates, like core updates, and then data refreshes, the data that goes into those ranking systems. This is actually something Matt Cutts, former Googler, did back in 2006, on his blog and now Danny Sullivan did a short version of it on X.In short, Google has coding updates to how algorithms work and then Google is constantly doing data refreshes to the signals that the algorithms use for ranking....

  • When will my Google Pixel get the Android 15 update?

    Google has released the first Android 15 beta ahead of a wider rollout later this year – but when exactly will the final version of Android 15 be released? And more specifically, when will eligible Google Pixel devices get the update? While we’re still some time away from Android 15 landing on your Pixel smartphone, here, we cover everything there is to know about the upgrade right now, from Pixel rollout date speculation to supported devices and how to get in on the action early with the...

  • What do Google’s AI updates mean for everyday users?

    The tech giant has confirmed a range of new tools and services are on the way.

  • Google Local Business Profile Reviews Listings Updated

    Google has updated the page where you view, reply and report reviews for your Google Business Profile listing. Joy Hawkins spotted the change and she says it seems to be live, personally, I think I still see the old version.Joy shared this screenshot of this updated reviews listing page on X and said, "Seeing a new layout for reporting and replying to reviews. Looks really nice."Here is that screenshot:To compare, this is what I see:Do you see this updated reviews screen?Forum discussion at X.

  • Google Rolls-out its May 2024 Update for Pixel Devices

    The update comes with fixes for the camera and Bluetooth audio.

  • Google Announces Pixel 8a With 7 Years of Updates

    Buyers can expect a raft of AI features previously limited to flagship Pixels.

  • Google Maps Location Not Updating? Try These 5 Fixes

    Is your Google Maps location not updating properly? This problem can cause significant disruptions in route tracking and navigation, especially if you’re on the move. It arises due to several reasons from failing to enable your location service to an inaccurate location. But I’ll show you how to fix it! 1. Enable Location Service First, […]

  • Google injects still more AI into Google Docs and other Workspace apps at Google I/O

    Additional features from Google's Gemini Pro 1.5 model will be added to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and others.

  • Google Ads Updates Disclosure Policy For Event Ticket Sale

    Google Ads will be modifying its disclosure policy for event ticket sale. The update will say that the "disclosures should be easily visible and clearly explained in the top 20% (above the fold) of any destination when reached via an ad."Previously it said the disclosure does not necessarily need to be on the destination page when reached via an ad but any page.This policy will be updated on June 10, 2024 on this page where it currently reads:This disclosure should be easily visible and clearly...

  • Google Search Ranking Update Volatility Starting On May 9th

    I am seeing signs of a possible Google search ranking update today, May 9th, between a spike in early chatter this morning within the SEO industry and many of the tools showing a significant lift in ranking volatility in the Google Search results.As a reminder, the March 2024 core update started on March 5th and ended on April 19th, 45 days later. We then reported on ranking fluctuations both before April 25th (thinking it was the core update still) and also on May 3rd. And now we are seeing...