June 1 Google Updates: Core, AI Mode, Ads Controls
It's New 6/1: Google May core update heated, @mordyoberstein on AI Mode sliding link cards, @TheMarketingAnu Google Ads brand search controls and @gregfinn on lead management in Google Ads https://t.co/lAHAK7ECgs
Key Takeaways From Google May Core Update & AI Trends
SEO Video recap covering an update on the Google May core update, buying AI mentions, preferred sources in AI, Google Ads, local updates and legal issues in search https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2_xifycy2o Sponsored by ADSQUIRE
Google Ads Launches Prospect Mode for Cold Leads
New Google Ads Prospect mode - to go after cold leads https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ads-prospects-mode-41407.html hat tip @hanakobzova #googleads #google #ppc
Google AI Search Adds Preferred Source Labels and Carousel
ICYMI: Google AI results gain preferred sources labels, a new carousel and the highly cited labels expands in search https://t.co/ZX1atG7S7y https://t.co/Z9gFF6geeT
Google Warns Against Buying Brand Mentions for AI Rankings
Google strongly warns against buying or manipulating brand mentions to show up in AI results https://t.co/WQbPo08ozF https://t.co/1issfWs0nP
Google Search Console Bug Skews Discover Clicks Data
Yet another Google Search Console reporting bug, this one with Discover reporting on May 21 leading to a drop in reported clicks and impressions https://www.seroundtable.com/google-discover-report-bug-41390.html #googlesearchconsole #googlediscover #google
Google AI Mode Blurs Ads with Organic Results
Google AI Mode ads with shopping card units, mixing ads with organic responses, etc (hard to tell what is new, it is all new) https://t.co/B5utK7m2C2 via @SachuPatel53124 @SERPalerts https://t.co/VSxJrchne6
Google Merchant Center Adds Conversational Attributes for AI Mode
Google Merchant Center's new conversational attributes for AI Mode, Gemini and other AI-surfaces https://t.co/mU9iO3n3R8 https://t.co/wZksEZno2d
Google Search Box and Core Update Unrelated, Say Experts
Makes me sad to see SEOs relate the new Google search box and the new core update. They are unrelated and have no impact on each other. https://t.co/zGSlAgXdA6
Google Eliminates Delay on Penalized Content in AI Results
Google removes the lag/delay for penalized and deindexed content for AI search responses https://t.co/mDVEju8l4x https://t.co/aqlIOeT7eS
May 2026 Google Core Update Hits Sites Over Weekend
The Google May 2026 core update touched down and was felt in a big way over this weekend https://www.seroundtable.com/google-may-2026-core-update-landed-41380.html hat tip @glenngabe #google #googlecoreupdate #googlealgorithmupdate #googleupdate #googleseo #seo
Microsoft Launches AI‑guided Bing Image Search
After months of testing, Microsoft is rolling out the new Bing image search AI-guided experience https://t.co/IrOCOWEY4b via @PhilSeamark https://t.co/4kNwB1bJWN
Google Eliminates Delay for Penalized Content in AI Results
Google removes the lag/delay for penalized (manual actions) and deindexed content that was gone from Google's search index but showed in AI Overviews and AI Mode https://t.co/mDVEju7NeZ via @glenngabe https://t.co/fBg13BnKxU
ChatGPT Ad Manager Updated, New CTA Tests Launched
ICYMI: ChatGPT Ad Manager gets some updates, plus ChatGPT Ads is testing new CTAs https://t.co/JSWkS98OLC https://t.co/fKJJVHfNZz
Google I/O Highlights: Gemini 3.5, AI Ads, May Core Update
SEO Video recap covering the Google I/O and GML news with a new big search box, Gemini 3.5 Flash in Search, new Google Ads in AI Mode, and of course, the Google May 2026 core update https://t.co/r54t06G7es Sponsored by @DudaPlatform with...
New Google Ads Updates and Account Penalties Announced
It's New 5/21: Big Google Ads News From Google Marketing Live and more with @gregfinn https://t.co/7TDxEvkCZ0 we are penalizing @mordyoberstein and @TheMarketingAnu
Google Trials AI‑Mode Conversational Discovery and Answer Ads
Google testing conversational discovery ads and highlight answers ads within AI Mode https://www.seroundtable.com/google-conversational-discovery-ads-highlighted-answers-41352.html #googleads #google #gml #googleaimode
Google Trials New Shopping Ads, AI-Driven Lead Tools
Google is testing Shopping ads, Business Agent for Leads and expanding the Direct Offers pilot for AI Mode https://t.co/RNgBFnTXL1 https://t.co/dtpfKglXLc
Google Unifies Ads and Analytics Advisors Into AI Agent
Google Ask Advisor brings together Ads Advisor and Analytics Advisor into one AI-agent advisor https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ask-advisor-41354.html #google #googleads #googleanalytics #googlemerchantcenter #gml
Google Unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash with AI Agents
Google Search Gemini 3.5 Flash for IA Mode, exciting information agents, Universal Cart & other agentic features https://t.co/JwTX66et2N https://t.co/xRTszA521j
Microsoft Advertising Rolls Out New Import, Bidding, and Reporting Tools
Microsoft Advertising import center, cross-account portfolio bidding, bidding strategy reports, and custom column conversion metrics updates https://t.co/1gHBVunycp https://t.co/N4fLanRf5H
Google AI Mode Trials “Preferred Sources” Citation Labels
Google AI Mode testing Preferred sources label in citations/links https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-mode-preferred-sources-label-41347.html via gaganghotra #google #googlepreferredsources #googleaimode
Google's New Guide Tackles Generative AI Optimization Myths
Google publishes its own help guidance on how to optimize for generative AI, including a myth-busting section - which might rile people up https://www.seroundtable.com/google-optimize-generative-ai-mythbusting-41335.html #google #googleseo #seo #geo #aeo
Google’s AI Crackdown Sparks Ranking Chaos and Feature Losses
SEO Video Recap covering heated Google ranking volatility, spam policy updated to include AI, Google Discover data goes missing, FAQ rich results completely gone, Google Ads AI dashboard tease and much more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyr8ikcmock Sponsored by @yahoo
Google Vehicle Ads Now Include ATVs, UTVs, Trailers
ICYMI: Google Vehicle Ads in the U.S. expand to support ATVs, UTVs, and non-motorized trailers, such as travel trailers and campers https://t.co/NKFdNtHAzh https://t.co/m1G23yDPt4
Google Trials Merchant Advisor for Merchant Center
Google is testing Merchant Advisor - like Google Ads Advisor but for Merchant Center https://t.co/galzBRS8At via Tamara Hellgren and @hanakobzova https://t.co/urmbmPCJe9
New Updates: Google Merchant for Agencies & YouTube Integration
It's New 5/12: Google Merchant Center for Agencies for all @gregfinn, @TheMarketingAnu links Google Ads and YouTube, Bing Webmaster Tools HTTP/S does not distinguish & @mordyoberstein sees no colors https://t.co/3oFzs2Gvhi
Google Discover Adds Links and Featured Posts for Publishers
Google Discover publisher pages gain links, featured posts and more https://t.co/f4X5m1o5LT via @AndellDam and @1492_Vision https://t.co/9VSIakWFJv
Google Experiments with Dual‑tone URL Fonts in Snippets
Google testing URL in the search result snippet with dark and lighter font for the same URL https://t.co/EwR5efFhxi via @SERPalerts https://t.co/mXo1p42J2D
Bing Webmaster
PSA, Bing Webmaster Tools does not distinguish between http and https https://t.co/7j8hixydGJ via @kmadhavan77 https://t.co/MCLDRvs3Rf
Google Rolls Out FAQ Rich Result Removal and Ads Updates
It's New 5/11: FAQ rich results gone, Google site reputation abuse adjusted by @mordyoberstein - @gregfinn says AdSense backs down & @TheMarketingAnu covers the new Google Ads features https://t.co/a603FZRWPu
Google Ads Smart Bidding Now Offers More Budget Pacing Options
ICYMI: Google Ads Smart Bidding Exploration and budget pacing works in more ways https://t.co/gg4gBv5bXg https://t.co/izMFKytnFp
Google Plans to Tweak EU News Site Reputation Policy
ICYMI: Google may adjust the site reputation abuse policy for EU news sites https://t.co/Q39qvw8bLB https://t.co/jGd5EBWkFL
Google Ads Mandates Passkeys for Sensitive Actions July 15
Google Ads to require passkeys for certain sensitive actions starting on July 15 https://t.co/ERPAYU10eg https://t.co/q4LeLR7byl
Google AI Search Evolves; New Tools, Rankings Shift
SEO Video Recap covering Google Search black box AI systems, links improves in Google AI search, UCP checkout expands, ChatGPT Ad Manager live, Ask.com shutters, ranking volatility and so much more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyZx4i5UM3U Sponsored by @ahrefs
Google Ranking Volatility Spikes, Possible Unconfirmed Update
Google Search ranking volatility heating up today - May 8th - may be an unconfirmed Google update - what are you seeing https://www.seroundtable.com/google-search-ranking-volatility-heated-41293.html #google #googleupdate #googlealgorithmupdate #googleseo #seo
Returning to Classic: Clippy Beats AI Assistant Overload
Too many choices for AI assistants - I am just going to go back to where it all began - Microsoft Clippy https://t.co/cqQlnzkE1c
Bing Shifts To
It's New 5/7: Bing On Indexing For AI Grounding vs Traditional Search via @mordyoberstein GA4 data API update by @TheMarketingAnu Google Ads AI Max more exclusions coming by @gregfinn and Bing Places for Business is mobile friendly - We Search...
Bing Explains Difference Between Search and Grounding Indexing
Microsoft Bing on search indexing vs grounding indexing (for AI) and how they are different - super interesting... https://t.co/OXwUmEWJ69 https://t.co/DNw0geATVu
Google Ads AI Max Adds Account‑level Content Exclusions
Google will be bringing content and titles related exclusions to the account level to Google Ads AI Max later this year says @adsliaison https://t.co/u8zCVVGJtv https://t.co/TmGatjzuZE
Google Ads Auto-Enables Call Recording Unless You Opt Out
Google Ads to default call recording to YES/ON if you do not select an option yourself https://t.co/PhHEcTEFm9 via @AnthonyHigman https://t.co/XOgAaiTgun
Nostalgic for Transparent Website Traffic Sources
I miss the days when you could see where your website traffic came from... https://t.co/jr9lsumvYk
Google AI Overviews Now Display Author Names
Google AI Overviews with author names next to the site name https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-overviews-with-author-names-source-41261.html via gaganghotra #googleaioverviews #googleaimode #google #googleuserinterface
Google Trials AI Mode Favicons, Citation Links for Higher Clicks
Google tests new AI Mode favicons and citation links - more clickable? https://www.seroundtable.com/google-anchor-links-favicon-ai-mode-41281.html via @SachuPatel53124 and @SERPalerts #google #googleaimode #googleuserinterface
Bing Hits 1B MAU; Google Ads, ChatGPT Updates
It's New 5/5 - @mordyoberstein covers Bing’s 1 billion human MAU, @TheMarketingAnu on Google Ads ata retention changes, @gregfinn on ChatGPT Ads CTR and Google Web Bot Auth (37 months ago news today) https://t.co/zZwsXXyzKI
Google Ads Adds Granular Data Retention Policy
Google Ads updates its data retention policy for more granular data https://t.co/XLNzzwX4Yz via @AnthonyHigman and @beXtremeArpan https://t.co/4swmvGKLWC
Google AI Remains Opaque; Bugs Fixed, Ads Gain AI Features
It's New 5/4 - Google AI systems in isolation as black boxes by @mordyoberstein, Search Console 50 week logging bug fixed, https://t.co/IYScEQ2oLu shuts down and @gregfinn on Google Ads adding AI to add products https://t.co/s091r0pOz2
GSC Resolves 50‑week Logging Bug; Past Data Remains Lost
Google Search Console fixed the 50 week long data logging issue - going forward, old data won't be fixed https://t.co/QynWn5kWqn via @suzukik and @glenngabe and @johnmu https://t.co/7zkhHJcnqy
Google's AI Mode and Overviews: Separate Yet Integrated Search
Google on AI Mode and AI Overviews being isolated systems but part of Search - super interesting podcast https://t.co/N3uCdVIBln from Martin Splitt and Nikola Todorovic https://t.co/0kTFjByM5z
SEO Volatility Rises as Google, Bing Unveil AI Updates
SEO Video Recap: More Google ranking volatility, Google back button hijacking notices, will AdSense trigger the penalty, Bing Webmaster Tools teases new AI reporting and Google and Microsoft earnings https://t.co/ZSaUOxsPHh