New Research: Google Free Listing Types (Popular Products, In Stores Nearby, Deals On & More) brodieclark.com/google-free-... via @brodieclark.bsky.social

Google related places map and carousel - not sure I like this for branded/navigational queries www.seroundtable.com/google-relat... via @brodieclark.bsky.social #google #googlemaps #googlelocal

#Google is enhancing mobile favicons by displaying larger logo previews, not just the icons. This was noticed by @brodieclark.bsky.social: "Instead of the standard more simplified logo, the new test sources a larger square variant when available" Source: brodieclark.com/notes/#jan-2...

Huge news for Whitespark! For years, @miriamellis.bsky.social has been publishing her quarterly roundup on Moz, but it is now being published on Whitespark! Her Q4 2024 Local Search Roundup is live, featuring 19 must-know local search developments. whitespark.ca/blog/19-loca...

Free local listings is possibly the most complex topic in eCommerce SEO (for good reason). My new guide explores top opportunities, PDP approaches, feed management & more. -> Free Local Listings: Bridging the Google Gap for Ecommerce & Nearby Shoppers brodieclark.com/google-free-...

Google testing "popular with..." "trending with..." labels after testing other variations of this www.seroundtable.com/google-trend... via @brodieclark.bsky.social and @SachuPatel #google #googleuserinterface

Google is now testing out a new list of articles feature titled Research More. Similar to a test from Oct, the unit takes up quite a bit of space in search results, which can be collapsed to display a Reviews from the web sub-heading. History & examples: brodieclark.com/notes/#dec-2024

Whoa, Google is now testing a prominent label specifying who organic listings are popular with. In this example, Adidas is highlighted as being popular with shoppers, whereas Nike is popular with runners – likely to impact CTR. More examples & details: brodieclark.com/notes/#dec-2024 #seo

#SEO News: the 'Discussions and forums' unit has now expanded globally outside of the US. There have been periods where the feature has been tested more broadly, with it now appearing by default. Region expansion has included India, Canada, the UK, Australia and many others.