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Google Search Expands Social Data as AI Content Ranks Lower
Google Search Expands Social Data as AI Content Ranks LowerGEO/AEO

Google has expanded the availability of Search Console social reporting globally, enabling businesses to track the performance of their social media posts in search results. Additionally, recent data indicates that while AI-generated content can still rank in Google's top 10, those with higher AI detection scores tend to occupy lower search positions.

Search Engine Journal11d ago
Indexed Claude Chats Prove Why Disallow Is Not Noindex for SEO
Indexed Claude Chats Prove Why Disallow Is Not Noindex for SEOGEO/AEO

A significant technical oversight recently revealed thousands of private Claude AI chats and documents in Google Search results. This incident underscores a vital principle of technical SEO: a robots.txt Disallow rule can prevent search engines from reading your Noindex tags, leading to unintended public exposure.

Search Engine Journal16d ago
Google Search Revenue Growth Slows Down
Google Search Revenue Growth Slows DownGEO/AEO

Google's search revenue growth has eased after a year of acceleration, with a 17% rise to $63.27 billion in Q2, attributed to retail and Gemini integration. This slowdown is a significant change for businesses, as it affects online visibility and discoverability. Understanding the impact of this change is crucial for businesses to stay ahead in the competitive search landscape.

Search Engine Journal21d ago
Unlocking Google's Crawled-Currently Not Indexed Maze: What Business Owners Need to Know
Unlocking Google's Crawled-Currently Not Indexed Maze: What Business Owners Need to KnowGEO/AEO

Boost your online visibility by understanding why Google crawls but doesn't index your pages. Learn a step-by-step plan to resolve the issue and get found by AI search engines.

Search Engine Journal23d ago
Google Downplays Search Console Errors: What It Means for Local Businesses
Google Downplays Search Console Errors: What It Means for Local BusinessesGEO/AEO

Google has downplayed many Search Console 'error' reports, stating that the tool was never meant to be a checklist of things to fix. This change may impact local businesses trying to optimize their online presence and get discovered by AI search tools like Google.

Search Engine Journal24d ago
Google Reveals AI Search Clicks, but Won't Share the Data
Google Reveals AI Search Clicks, but Won't Share the DataGEO/AEO

Google's Nick Fox shared that AI features in Search send billions of clicks to websites weekly, but the company refuses to disclose the actual numbers. This announcement raises questions about the impact of AI on SEO and local business visibility.

Search Engine Journal26d ago