Google discover on desktop, self linking, volatility and Analytics(video)

[Cpvr]

This week, we covered yet again some more Google search ranking volatility. Google Discover will be coming to the desktop version of Google’s homepage. Google Search Analytics API now shows hourly data for the past ten days. Google refreshes its Merchant opportunities report in Search Console. Google Search is showing more AI Overviews. Google AI Mode now supports images and tests anchor text and URL-based links. Google made it official, AI Overviews can link to its own search results. Google Things to Know and People Also Ask are linking back to its own search results. Bing is also linking back to its own search results in its answers. Copilot Search in Bing is finally officially live. Google is testing “relevant topics” in search. Google Maps shared how Gemini is helping fight spam but does it mess up. Google Business Profiles performance.

 

[SilverLance]

Introducing Google Discover to desktop version is a noteworthy shift. It could boost user engagement by providing personalised content right on the homepage.

 

[Laurentta]

This is good news. I would do some more research on this Google Discover.

 

[Cpvr]

This is good news. I would do some more research on this Google Discover.

Content is automatically eligible to appear in Discover if it is indexed by Google and meets Discover's content policies. No special tags or structured data are required. Note that being eligible to appear in Discover is not a guarantee of appearing.

Content that may appear in Discover includes a wide range of topics that aligns with a person's interests. Older content may appear if it's helpful and relevant to individuals based on their interests.

Get on Discover | Google Search Central | Documentation | Google for Developers

Google's Discover feed shows content related to user interests. This documentation will teach you how to get on Discover and monitor traffic.

developers.google.com

 

[gwolf666]

This week, we covered yet again some more Google search ranking volatility. Google Discover will be coming to the desktop version of Google’s homepage. Google Search Analytics API now shows hourly data for the past ten days. Google refreshes its Merchant opportunities report in Search Console. Google Search is showing more AI Overviews. Google AI Mode now supports images and tests anchor text and URL-based links. Google made it official, AI Overviews can link to its own search results. Google Things to Know and People Also Ask are linking back to its own search results. Bing is also linking back to its own search results in its answers. Copilot Search in Bing is finally officially live. Google is testing “relevant topics” in search. Google Maps shared how Gemini is helping fight spam but does it mess up. Google Business Profiles performance.

I wasn't familiar with this tool; in fact, this is the first time I've read about it. Can you briefly tell me what this tool is for? It looks interesting, and it clearly works for SEO, but what purpose does it serve?