Google May 2026 Core Update

Google Starts Rolling Out May 2026 Core Update

Posted on May 22nd, 2026 by Usher Smith

Google has officially begun rolling out its May 2026 Core Update, confirmed via the Google Search Status Dashboard. The update started at 8:43 AM PDT on May 21, 2026, and Google estimates the full rollout could take up to two weeks, placing the expected completion date around June 4, 2026. This is the second broad […]

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Optimise Content for AI Search Features

How to Optimise Content for AI Search Features (New Google Guide)

Posted on May 18th, 2026 by Usher Smith

Google’s relationship with AI has moved well past the experimental stage. With AI Overviews rolling out broadly and AI Mode becoming a core part of how Google delivers search results, the question every website owner is now asking is the same: how do I make sure my content shows up in these AI-generated responses? Google […]

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Google Removes FAQ Rich Results from Search

Google Removes FAQ Rich Results from Search (May 2026 Update)

Posted on May 11th, 2026 by Usher Smith

A change that many in the SEO industry had been anticipating since 2023 became official on May 7, 2026: Google dropped FAQ rich results from Search. FAQ rich results are no longer appearing in Google Search, and Google will be dropping the FAQ search appearance, rich result report, and support in the Rich Results Test […]

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AI Users Is Changing Search

A New Generation of AI Users Is Changing Search, Says Google

Posted on May 6th, 2026 by Usher Smith

Something significant is happening to search — and it’s not just about algorithms or ranking signals. According to Google, a new generation of users who have grown up with AI tools as a daily companion is fundamentally changing what they expect from search engines, how they frame their queries, and what they consider a satisfying […]

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Digital Marketing in 2026

Digital Marketing in 2026: What Actually Works Now (And What’s Dead)

Posted on April 23rd, 2026 by Usher Smith

The digital marketing landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Strategies that delivered reliable returns just a few years ago are now yielding diminishing results, while entirely new paradigms have taken centre stage. As we navigate through 2026, the integration of artificial intelligence, the evolution of search engine algorithms, and changing consumer behaviours demand a fundamental […]

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How Google Canonical URLs Are Selected

Google Reveals 9 Scenarios Behind How Canonical URLs Are Selected

Posted on April 15th, 2026 by Usher Smith

If you have ever published a piece of content and wondered why Google is indexing a different URL version than the one you intended, the answer almost certainly lives in how Google selects canonical URLs. This is one of the more misunderstood areas of technical SEO — not because it is complicated in theory, but […]

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Google confirms Multiple URLs for the Same Content

Google Confirms It Can Handle Multiple URLs for the Same Content

Posted on April 8th, 2026 by Usher Smith

If you’ve ever discovered that your website has two (or more) URLs serving the same page — and panicked — you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common technical SEO concerns site owners face after a redesign, platform migration, or CMS switch. The good news? Google’s own John Mueller has confirmed that this is […]

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google march spam update

Google Launches March 2026 Spam Update

Posted on April 1st, 2026 by Usher Smith

Google rarely gives the SEO world much warning before making its move — and the March 2026 Spam Update was no exception. Quietly announced on March 24, 2026, this update arrived, swept through global search results, and completed before most site owners even had time to open their Search Console. What made it remarkable wasn’t […]

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google march core update

Google Launches March 2026 Core Update

Posted on March 30th, 2026 by Usher Smith

Google has officially launched its first broad core update of 2026, and the SEO community is paying close attention. Announced early on March 27, 2026, the March 2026 core update is part of Google’s ongoing effort to improve search quality. If you’ve noticed ranking shifts or traffic fluctuations on your website over the past few […]

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Google Reveals Hackers

Google Reveals Hackers Used 100,000+ Prompts in Attempt to Clone Gemini AI

Posted on February 24th, 2026 by Allen Glenn

In a stark reminder that artificial intelligence systems have become prime targets for cybercriminals, Google has disclosed that hackers recently launched a sophisticated attack attempting to clone its Gemini AI using over 100,000 carefully crafted prompts. This revelation highlights emerging security threats in the AI era and raises important questions about how companies protect their […]

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