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Nov
Google’s John Mueller Says Background Video Loading Unlikely to Affect SEO

Google’s John Mueller Says Background Video Loading Unlikely to Affect SEO

Google’s John Mueller says large background videos loading asynchronously are unlikely to affect SEO if primary content loads first. The clarification highlights best practices for lazy loading, Core Web Vitals, and video performance optimization.
2 min read
25
Nov
Google’s John Mueller Pushes Back on Trend of Creating LLM-Only Web Pages

Google’s John Mueller Pushes Back on Trend of Creating LLM-Only Web Pages

Google’s John Mueller says publishers don’t need separate Markdown or JSON pages for LLMs, emphasizing that AI systems already parse standard HTML. Experts note structured data matters only when platforms provide clear specifications.
3 min read
24
Nov
Google Integrates Gemini 3 Into Search’s AI Mode, Expanding Advanced Reasoning Capabilities

Google Integrates Gemini 3 Into Search’s AI Mode, Expanding Advanced Reasoning Capabilities

Google has integrated Gemini 3 into Search’s AI Mode, introducing advanced reasoning, dynamic generative interfaces, expanded query fan-out, and interactive tools. The update marks the first same-day Gemini release in Search and will roll out to more U.S. users soon.
3 min read
24
Nov
Google CTR Trends Show Shifts in Branded Searches, Query Length, and Industry Performance in Q3

Google CTR Trends Show Shifts in Branded Searches, Query Length, and Industry Performance in Q3

New Q3 data from Advanced Web Ranking shows declining CTR for top organic results in branded, commercial, and local searches, while longer queries and select industries remain more stable. Key trends highlight shifting user behavior across Google search.
3 min read
17
Nov
Google Expands AI Travel Planning and Booking Features in Search

Google Expands AI Travel Planning and Booking Features in Search

Google is expanding AI-powered travel tools in Search with Canvas itinerary planning, global Flight Deals, and broader agentic booking. The updates deepen Google’s move toward end-to-end trip planning and reservations inside AI Mode.
2 min read
14
Nov
Google Clarifies Review Snippet Guidance: Use a Single Review Target

Google Clarifies Review Snippet Guidance: Use a Single Review Target

Google updated its review snippet documentation to clarify that each review or rating must link to one clear target. The change highlights common schema errors that create ambiguous relationships and offers guidance for improving structured data accuracy.
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11
Nov
Google AI Overviews Appear on 21% of Desktop Search Queries, New Study Shows

Google AI Overviews Appear on 21% of Desktop Search Queries, New Study Shows

Ahrefs analyzed 146 million Google searches and found AI Overviews appear on 21% of queries—mostly long, informational, or question-based searches. Science and health topics show the highest rates, while shopping and news remain least affected.
3 min read
11
Nov
Google Maintains Commitment to Structured Data Despite Select Deprecations

Google Maintains Commitment to Structured Data Despite Select Deprecations

Google confirmed it will continue supporting structured data across Search, despite retiring select schema types in January 2026. The update aims to simplify results, removing lesser-used features like PracticeProblem while keeping key markup types active and valuable for SEO.
2 min read
11
Nov
25 Years of Google Ads: How the Platform Evolved—and Whether It’s Better Today

25 Years of Google Ads: How the Platform Evolved—and Whether It’s Better Today

Google Ads marks 25 years of evolution from simple keyword bidding to AI-driven automation. Here’s how the platform changed, what advertisers gained and lost, and why the debate over control vs. efficiency still defines digital marketing today.
3 min read