Search Console Glitch Scares SEOs

Search Console Glitch Scares SEOs

A recent issue within Google Search Console has caused confusion among website owners and SEO professionals after some users received unexpected notifications suggesting that Google only began tracking search impressions on 12 April 2026. The message implied a new...
Google Helps SEOs Remove Spammy Sites

Google Helps SEOs Remove Spammy Sites

Google has updated its spam reporting documentation, making it clearer that user-submitted reports may now be used not only to improve automated systems but also to initiate manual actions against websites that are found to be in breach of its spam policies. The...
Google’s Agentic Search Is Already Disrupting SEO

Google’s Agentic Search Is Already Disrupting SEO

Google’s recent direction towards “agentic” search, highlighted by Sundar Pichai and reinforced through new product updates, points to a fundamental shift in how the web is being used. Rather than simply returning lists of links, search is increasingly moving towards...
Google Targets Back Button Hijacking Spam Policy

Google Targets Back Button Hijacking Spam Policy

Google has introduced a new addition to its spam policies that specifically targets websites interfering with browser back button functionality. “Back button hijacking” is now officially classed as a violation under Google’s malicious practices guidelines, with...
Google Explains 9 Ways It Chooses Canonical URLs

Google Explains 9 Ways It Chooses Canonical URLs

Google’s John Mueller has provided a detailed explanation of how the search engine decides which URL to treat as the canonical version when multiple pages appear to contain the same or very similar content. His comments also help explain why Google sometimes selects a...
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