Trace misleading sale badges and outdated product images to Google's hidden data layer, with checks that go beyond your current feed. The post Google’s Hidden Data Layer: What Is It And What To Do About It appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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1560Google has updated the Merchant Center help documentation to reflect new expansions in the Loyalty Customer Match program. This enhancement now includes AI Mode, Gemini, and extends availability to additional regions. Key updates outlined in the documentation indicate that Loyalty Customer Match can now be accessed thr

Google has published an official support page of its AI campaign localization tool, currently in beta, for Search campaigns. This tool enables advertisers to create Search campaigns in different languages by localizing text, image assets, and landing pages. Among the tool's functionalities, it allows the translation of

Google's recent changes provide strong clues about major changes from the next core algorithm update. The post What To Expect From Google’s Next Search Ranking Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Ads manager accounts can now create new accounts without the necessity of setting up a campaign immediately. This change is available to accounts that have spent more than $1,000 USD and are compliant with Google Ads policies. The new flow allows managers to enter account details such as name, type, country, tim

Google appears to be testing a change to Local Ads that hides the advertiser’s phone number by default. When a user moves their mouse over the ad, the phone number automatically appears without requiring a click. This update was shared by Barry Schwartz. The post Phone Number Appears on Hover in Local Ads appeared on P

Google's Gary Illyes showed timing ranges for crawling, indexing, site moves, and core update recovery at Search Central Live Deep Dive Europe in Barcelona. The post Google Shows How Long Crawling, Indexing & Recovery Can Take appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google has removed the reference to 50 conversions required from its documentation on learning periods for bid strategies. The updated help page now only states that the calibration typically takes 1-2 conversion cycles, without mentioning a specific conversion count. Previously, it suggested that up to 50 conversion e

Bing is currently testing a new ad design within its shopping search results. The test showcases a redesigned layout, using blue background, for sponsored ads, potentially altering the placement and presentation of ads in SERPs. This update was shared by Sachin Patel. The post Bing Tests New Ad Design in Shopping Searc

Google will update its Business name requirements policy in October 2026, allowing differences between a business name and destination domain in select cases. This policy change applies if the business name accurately represents the recognized brand of the advertiser, there is a verified direct relationship with the do

Google adds fact-checking to its AI content guidance, Gemini links show UTM tags, desktop CTR fell in Q2, and a judge dismisses two AI suits. The post Google Wants AI Content Fact-Checked, Gemini UTM Tags – SEO Pulse appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google has updated the Destination not working article to provide additional examples for advertisers experiencing destination issues. This change enhances the guidance available without altering enforcement of the existing policy. Barry Schwartz noticed a new line instructs advertisers to configure at least one asset
