Google Search Turbulence, SafeSearch Classification Is Faster, Plus More SEO & PPC Topics

On March 4th we had more Google search turbulence, a possible Google search ranking update around then. Google's John Mueller said they sped up the SafeSearch filter classification process. The translated indexing issue we spoke about last week was from the Google Cloud team, ironically. Google said indexing issues can be old spam related but likely not old adult content related. Google said it ignores widget links, so why bother. One SEO claims that content outside of hidden tabs will result in higher rankings, despite what Google says. Google posted on how they discover content within videos today. Google’s people also ask can be displayed two or more times on a search results page. Does having subdomains give you more of a shot at having more indented grouped results in Google Search. Google web stories tests the URL in the outer and instructions. Google’s Danny Sullivan corrected Andrew Yang and Ramesh Srinivasan on how search works. John Mueller gave a lesson to a novice SEO on links. Google Search Center’s virtual unconference registration opens March 17th and the event is March 23rd. Google Shopping has a filter to see only products from smaller stores. Google Ads is testing grayed out parts of URLs. Microsoft Advertising launched professional service ads and Microsoft Advertising Editor gained audience network support. Google Search also added Jewish Shabbat times to search. That was the search news this week at the Search Engine Roundtable. SPONSOR: This week's video recap is sponsored by Semrush. Search Topics of Discussion: Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update On March 4th - Unconfirmed Google SafeSearch Filter Can Now Update Faster Google Cloud Translated Pages Not Indexed By Google Search Google: Indexing Issues Can Be Old Spam Related But Likely Not Adult Content Related Google: We Mostly Just Ignore Widget Links And Not Penalize For Them SEO Claims Higher Rankings Without Content Hidden In Tabs Again Google's Danielle Marshak On How Google Understands Videos Google People Also Ask Displaying Two Or More Times On A Page Can You Gain More Intended Google Search Results With Subdomains? Google Web Stories Test URL In Footer & Tips Google's Danny Sullivan Corrects Andrew Yang & Ramesh Srinivasan On How Search Works John Mueller Gives A Hard Lesson To An SEO On Google Ranking & Spam Google Search Central Virtual Unconference Registration Begins March 17th Google Shopping Filter By "Smaller Stores" Google Ads Testing Lighter Parts URLs Google: Vehicle Ads Now Available To All US Advertisers New Microsoft Advertising Professional Service Ads For Bing Search Microsoft Advertising Editor Gains Audience Network Control Google Search Adds Jewish Shabbat Times Again