Google Merchant Center Updates: Changes For Online Sellers
Google Merchant Center updates bring changes for online sellers. New rules roll out April 8 and July 1 affecting pricing and listings.
About
Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
Articles
Google Search Console Gets New Merchant Opportunities Report
Google Search Console’s new Merchant Opportunities Report lets retailers manage payment methods, ratings, and shipping policies.
Google Chrome Adds New Tools For Better Mobile Testing
Google Chrome DevTools now offers CPU throttling calibration to better simulate real-world mobile performance.
Google Adds Image Search To AI Mode, Expands To More Users
Google AI mode now understands images, allowing you to upload photos and ask questions about them. AI Mode is rolling out to more people.
Google Maps Gets An Upgrade To Combat Fake Reviews
Google Maps content moderation now uses Gemini to detect fake reviews and suspicious profile edits. Learn how these new tools protect businesses.
15 Proven Tips To Get More Social Media Followers
Looking to increase your social media followers? Check out these 15 practical tips to grow your online presence.
Microsoft Launches Copilot Search in Bing
Microsoft launches Copilot Search in Bing, offering AI-powered summaries with clear links to sources for fast, conversational answers.
Studies Reveal Consumers Easily Detect AI-Generated Content
AI-generated content is detected by most consumers, new studies reveal. Find out which formats consumers reject and how to adapt.
Google DeepMind’s AGI Plan: What Marketers Need to Know
Google DeepMind’s AGI roadmap reveals how AI tools will evolve by 2030. Here’s what it might mean for SEO, content creation, and advertising.
YouTube Unveils New AI-Powered Hook Generator
YouTube’s new AI-powered hook generator helps creators combat viewer drop-off with three hook types. Learn how this tool can assist video retention and channel growth.
Google’s Martin Splitt: JavaScript-Loaded Images Can Be Indexed
JavaScript-loaded images can be indexed, Google’s Martin Splitt confirms. Learn common indexing issues and best practices to ensure your JS images appear in search.
Google’s Martin Splitt Reveals 3 JavaScript SEO Mistakes & Fixes
JavaScript SEO problems can hurt search rankings, warns Google’s Martin Splitt. Learn how error pages, geolocation requests, and rendered HTML issues impact indexing.
AI Researchers Warn: Hallucinations Persist In Leading AI Models
New research finds AI systems still struggle with facts despite improvements; researchers doubt quick fixes for accuracy problems.
Google Completes March 2025 Core Update Rollout
Google completes March 2025 Core Update rollout after two weeks of implementation across search results worldwide.
Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Travel Updates For Search & Maps
Google launches AI travel planning upgrades across Search, Maps, and Lens with expanded itineraries and price tracking features.
AI Crawlers Are Reportedly Draining Site Resources & Skewing Analytics
AI bots from OpenAI and others consume massive bandwidth, affecting analytics and server resources for websites worldwide.
YouTube Changes Shorts View Counts, No Change To Monetization
YouTube’s updated Shorts view count now captures every play, but this change won’t affect earnings or monetization eligibility.
TikTok Ban Support Down As Trump’s Plans Face Hurdles
Support for TikTok ban drops as Democrats warn Trump’s executive actions won’t protect platform from April shutdown.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4o Image Creation To Everyone
OpenAI integrates free image generation into GPT-4o, creating context-aware visuals with text capabilities for all users.
LinkedIn Integrates Calendly Scheduling Into Profile Buttons
LinkedIn partners with Calendly, enabling Premium users to schedule meetings directly through profile buttons.
70% Of Media Companies Not Fully Using AI, IAB Report Finds
IAB reports that most media companies haven’t adopted AI despite positive results. Though half plan implementation by 2026.
Google’s March Core Update: Early Observations From Initial Rollout
Google’s March Core Update continues to rollout. Patterns are beginning to emerge as reports come in with data from the past week.
Google Provides Timeline To Improve Publishers’ Search Visibility
Google commits to December deadline to improve independent publishers’ search visibility after mounting criticism from content creators.
Anthropic’s Claude Can Search The Web, Closing Gap With ChatGPT
Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude now searches the web, providing current information with source citations for paid US users.
Google Explains Why Indexed Pages May Not Appear In Search
Google’s Martin Splitt explains why indexed pages may not appear in search results, highlighting relevance and ranking competition.
LinkedIn Lists Top 15 In-Demand Skills, Makes Related Courses Free
New LinkedIn report lists top 15 in-demand skills across all industries. Company makes related courses free for a month.
EU Charges Google With DMA Violations: What This Means
Google faces official charges for allegedly favoring its services in search results and restricting app developers on Google Play.
Google Expands AI Overviews To Thousands More Health Queries
Google expands AI overviews to more health-related questions, adds new ‘What People Suggest’ search feature.
Bing Webmaster Tools Adds Data Comparison & UX Improvements
Bing Webmaster Tools launches new comparison features and improved interface for enhanced search performance analysis.
LinkedIn Study: AI Shortens B2B Sales Cycles By 1 Week
An Ipsos study commissioned by LinkedIn finds AI tools can cut sales cycles by a week, helping close deals faster.