Google Merchant Center Feed Issues

Confirmed Google Merchant Center Feed IssuesGoogle has posted that the Google Merchant Center feeds have issues. The notice is posted here and reads, “We’re investigating reports of an issue with Feeds. We will provide more information shortly.”The issue started yesterday, May 3rd at 7:16 am ET and has not yet been resolved (at least whenContinueContinue reading “Google Merchant Center Feed Issues”

Unconfirmed Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update – May 1st & 2nd?

May 1st & 2nd Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update – UnconfirmedOver the past couple of days, I have been seeing signs of a possible Google search ranking algorithm update. It may have started on May 1st, with the chatter within the SEO community growing throughout yesterday, May 2nd. I don’t think this is the residueContinueContinue reading “Unconfirmed Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update – May 1st & 2nd?”

New Google Business Profiles Tips To Avoid Bulk Verification Delays

Google Added Tips On How To Avoid Delayed Bulk Verification Of Business ProfilesGoogle has a help document on “Common issues that delay bulk verification” that it updated to add more tips on avoiding delays with Google Business Profile bulk verification.Krystal Taing spotted this change and posted it on Twitter. From what I can see usingContinueContinue reading “New Google Business Profiles Tips To Avoid Bulk Verification Delays”

Google On Using Noindex & Canonical Tags

Google On When To Use Noindex & Canonical TagsHistorically, Google has said you should not use a noindex along with a canonical tag at the same time. But not always. John Mueller of Google said recently, “it depends.” He said it depends on whether the pages are identical and if you want them indexed…This topicContinueContinue reading “Google On Using Noindex & Canonical Tags”

10 Best Google Optimize Alternatives for 2023

Google’s freemium web analytics and A/B testing tool is being discontinued. Here’s a look at some of your alternatives to Optimize.Google Optimize, the freemium A/B testing and analytics Google tool, is being sunset.Google Optimize and its larger enterprise version, Optimize 360, will no longer be available from September 30, 2023. And users suddenly find themselvesContinueContinue reading “10 Best Google Optimize Alternatives for 2023”