What the latest Google, AI search and social media changes mean for getting found — and getting customers.
AI Search · For business owners
Google is adding more links to AI answers and testing a section for official sites, while its AI starts describing local businesses itself. Your website has to be the source it trusts.
AI Search
Home-service searches can now lead to bookings or quote requests through partner platforms. But a partner’s name in Google’s announcement does not mean your account has access.
Google Business Profile
More businesses appear to be receiving invitations to Google’s messaging pilot. Automated answers could reduce interruptions, but unanswered and sensitive questions still need a person.
Google Business Profile
Google is testing a shared workspace for business profiles and connected marketing tools. Access is limited, and owners can still manage their profiles through Search and Maps.
Websites & Tools
PHP's October 21 emergency release fixes two critical flaws that affect most of the web, WordPress included. Here's how to check your site and what to ask your host.
Social Media
From October 30, running a Facebook Page or Instagram business profile means agreeing to let Meta crawl your website. Here is what changed and what to review first.
SEO
Google's fourth spam update of the year ran almost 14 days, far longer than the others. Here's how to tell if it touched your site and what to fix.
Google Business Profile
Google brought back post view counts, is testing a higher spot for posts on the local panel, and now removes posts with unverified contact details.
Paid Ads
Since October 12, Google can turn the offers on your website into promotion assets for local Search and Performance Max campaigns. Here is how to check what it is showing.
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