The big Google webmaster report is now out for July 2025 - catch up here on all the big Google SEO news for the past month www.seroundtable.com/july-2025-go... #googlewebmasterreport

Here’s a monthly GBP optimization task you’re probably not doing 👇 Watch for new additional GBP categories. Here’s why: When new categories first come out, almost no business is using them because they still don’t know they exist. #localseo #seo (1/4)

Bing is testing a new image carousel in the search results - it has more images and related searches www.seroundtable.com/bing-search-... #bing #bingimages #binguserinteface

Yep, don't miss the forest for the trees. There's a reason sites with strong organic search power show more in AI Search -> Websites With More Organic Search Traffic Get Mentioned More in AI Search #google #seo #ai

Whoa, annotations in GSC! Yes, please... Eager for this to roll out (hopefully). :) #google #seo

Is Discover important for your business? Yep, I'm seeing this now too. I tested it this weekend and didn't see it, but I do now for some countries. Discover is beginning to roll out on desktop. via @rustybrick.com #google #seo #discover

Amazon will start using IndexNow in June. That's huge. And there's more about Shopify and Milestone in the article -> IndexNow Drives Smarter and Faster Content Discovery #seo #Bing #Amazon

Great video from @rustybrick.com about the future of SEO based on the latest announcements from Google. Covers AIOs, AI Mode, tracking issues, GSC data, how SEOs will need to change, and more. Highly recommend watching this. #google #seo #ai

AI Mode data is indeed coming to GSC. We don't know if that's mixed in with 10-blue links data, or if it's a new Search type (like Images, Video, News tab, etc.) But at least it's coming. :) via @rustybrick.com #google #seo #ai

I finally got ChatGPT to output good internal linking suggestions. Here’s how to do it 👇 (1/9) #localseo #seo

🚨 BREAKING: Google Posts are getting prominent visibility again! Lisa Landsman announced that Google is testing a new "What’s Happening" section on restaurant Business Profiles. This section will highlight events, deals, and specials right on your Google Business Profile. #localseo #seo (1/3)

@miriamellis.bsky.social and I just conducted new research on the prevalence of AI Overviews in local searches, and we found some fascinating stuff. Here are three interesting findings of many 👇️ (1/4) #LocalSEO #SEO

Noticed a new addition on the Knowledge Panel: “Get There.”

Cool helpful little new Google Maps feature spotted in the wild.

Most SEO advice is stuck in 2010. You need to optimize your content for ✨engagement✨ in 2025. We know that Google ranks pages based on their engagement signals, and this makes sense: (1/4) #seo #localseo

Client: “I don’t want to ask for reviews because what if I get a negative review?” My response: “If you ask every customer for a review, your ratio of positive to negative reviews should be at least 30 to 1. If you never ask, you can expect to only get reviews when people are unhappy.” (1/2)

There’s a lot of talk about Google losing market share to ChatGPT and other LLMs, but I’m confident that Google will win the AI search race, particularly with local search. (1/5) #localseo #seo

You have acquired a business and need to rebrand it. How do you transition the Google Business Profile without getting it suspended? Here’s what you need to know 👇 (1/10) #LocalSEO #SEO

Google Maps expanding ‘suspected fake reviews’ warnings  In US, UK, and India, Google Maps is now noting if it “recently removed suspicious five-star reviews in certain circumstances.” Reviews might be “temporarily turned off” when fake engagement is detected. 9to5google.com/2025/04/07/g...

Google's @johnmu.com reiterates that nothing has changed with international SEO (including hreflang or using ccTLDs on your own set up) with the Google ccTLD change announced this week www.seroundtable.com/google-inter... #googleseo #seo

From my own traffic analysis: AI Overviews Inclusion has a negative impact on sites already ranking in top organic positions, even if they're also shown in the AIO or not 👇 This coincides with most research out there too. I show how you can analyze it too here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7qf...

Many people are confused about whether home-based businesses can have a Google Business Profile. Yes, they can, but there are a few rules 👇 #seo #localseo

Google has confirmed it: Adding descriptions to your Services “enhances your online presence & drives business growth.” Look at the example below. Which biz would you pick: 🔹 The one that only has service names, or 🔹 The one that has descriptions, prices, and booking buttons? #localseo #seo

1 billion (yes, with a “B”) customer reviews were published last year. Here’s what else surprised me in Google’s new Trust & Safety report 👇 #LocalSEO #SEO (1/13)

👀 Google rolled out a new branded search layout for restaurants (mobile app only for now), and it's packed with AI-driven features. 📸 “Preview this place” carousel: 📝 “What’s new” shows Google Posts 📱 “Updates” pulls in social content 🎥 Short-form video carousel 💡 “Learn something specific”

Wait. Website content might NOT impact Google Maps keyword rankings. Chris Silver Smith (@silver-smith.bsky.social) just came out with an interesting study on this. (1/9) #SEO #LocalSEO

Be honest: When was the last time you updated your Google Business Profile? 🤨 If you’re not making local SEO gains, you could at least get some muscle gains! Take a look at the workout plan below and let me know in the comments what your personal workout plan looks like 🏋️ #localseo #seo

Oooo new Google Search Console performance report filter.... #AprilFoolsDay

Google Local Questions and answers box disappears from Google Search local panels www.seroundtable.com/google-local... via @greggifford.bsky.social cc @searchliaison.bsky.social #google #googlelocal #googlebusinessprofiles

Microsoft Bing Copilot Search now rolling out...? www.seroundtable.com/microsoft-ro... #bing #microsoft #copilot #ai #search

Some minor changes to the Google Business Profile edit help docs at support.google.com/business/ans...

Miriam Ellis is back with her first 2025 Roundup of 18 local search developments from Q1 that you need to know, like: 🔹 The top cause of GBP video verification failure 🔹 New GBP features 🔹 Google’s Diversity Update Google “Whitespark Content Hub” and it should be the first result.

Google hotel results with new accommodations carousel www.seroundtable.com/google-hotel...

The local pack returns to Google AI Overviews (they were in the SGE results for several months and then Google removed them) www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-ov... via @gsterling.bsky.social and @andyjsimpson.uk

Google now updates the Googlebot IP list JSON file daily, as opposed to weekly says @methode.bsky.social www.seroundtable.com/googlebots-i...

Google hijacks restaurant booking link, replaces it Google Assistant, leading to no reservation bookings via Google - how horrible www.seroundtable.com/google-hijac... via @claudiatomina.bsky.social #googlebusinessprofiles #googlelocal #restaurants #google #googleassistant

Google Merchant Center structured data docs added returnPolicyCountry to the return code examples www.seroundtable.com/google-merch... #googlemerchantcenter #googleseo #googleshopping #seo

Gemini to replace Google Assistant (despite it being wrong way too often) while Apple has no clue what to do with Siri and Apple Intelligence www.seroundtable.com/gemini-repla... #gemini #googleassistant #google

Damn, I said "core was close", but I didn't know this close! Here we go! The March 2025 core update is rolling out. I'll be sharing much more about this when it lands, although it looks like it landed already... :) #google #seo

Good Morning Google Land! This is the March 17 edition of "Core Update Notes". I've been sharing about March core update surges and drops this weekend, and this morning the volatility is even clearer. There are some massive surges and drops showing this morning. First, some surges: #google #seo

AI is changing search, so you should change your SEO. Semrush found that only 30% of ChatGPT searches match traditional search patterns; the other 70% had "unknown intent", i.e. were more conversational. Use this checklist to tweak your SEO to rank better for AI searches 👇 #localseo #seo

A couple of weeks ago I shared an example of Google’s incredible new Immersive View and I said I’d find out how it works. Here’s what I found 👇 #seo #localseo

GBP Eligibility: Can I List My Food Truck, Kiosk, Virtual Kitchen, or Other Special Business Model? whitespark.ca/blog/gbp-eli... by @miriamellis.bsky.social

Here's my case study about redirecting to a top-level directory or homepage and how Google can see those as soft 404s. Again, don't do that. It's a waste. www.gsqi.com/marketing-bl...

Google Tests AI Overviews In Germany, Switzerland, Italy & More<br><br>https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-overviews-in-germany-switzerland-italy-38988.html

Google sent out this reminder to keep your GBP updated and what "not" to do to grow your local business.... This feels a small bit like Matt Cutt's reminders to "stop doing XYZ" that eventually led to major algorithm updates... Thoughts?

Trying to add WhatsApp to your Google Business Profile? 📱 Stefan Somborac reports it’s mobile-only and appears on mobile web, not the Maps app. Plus, you don’t need WhatsApp installed to see the link. https://localsearchforum.com/threads/whatsapp-link-tip.62180/post-196834

Let's talk about @joyhawkins.bsky.social's Diversity Update. This is potentially a significant development in local search that everyone should be aware of. (1/11) #SEO #LocalSEO

Okay, I’m seeing way too many GBPs with only one category listed. Here’s why this is a problem for them (and an opportunity for you) 👇 #localseo #seo

Hey friends! I made a cool new free SEO tool with AI. I'd love any feedback you have. Check it out at freshnessdistancecalculator dot com #localseo #seo