Google Discover Publisher Profile Pages Tests Short URLs
Google is testing short URLs with @handles for the Google Discover publisher profile pages. Instead of those long URLs that go on forever, Google is testing a format that uses the publisher’s handle.
Google 1st Order Price Labels On Shopping Ads (Again)
Over a year ago, we saw Google testing a “First order” label on shopping ads within search. Now, we are seeing Google test a variation of that named “1st order price” on those same ads. It basically tells the customer that if this is their first order with this retailer, it is a special discounted […]
Google: Search Quality Raters Guidelines Not A Guide For Search Rankings
John Mueller from Google said that the Google Search Quality Raters guidelines are not a guide for search rankings. Meaning, the content in those guidelines is not a blueprint on how to rank your website in Google Search.
New: Google Ads Prospects Mode
Google Ads has expanded New Customer Acquisition with a new feature called Prospect Mode. Prospect mode also targets brand-unaware users, Google said. Those prospects who have not searched for, engaged with, or visited your site. Some call them cold prospects.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google May Core Update Status, Buying AI Brand Mentions, Preferred Sources In AI Responses, Google Ads, Local & Legal
This week in search, we gave a status update on the Google May 2026 core update. Google strongly warned against buying mentions for AI or manipulating mentions for AI. Google removed the indexing lag between….
ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2025–Q1 2026
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026
I Used Garmin’s Heart Rate Monitor to Measure My ‘Running Economy,’ and Here’s What I Learned
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’ve been eyeing the Garmin Forerunner 970, you may be drawn to two of its buzz-worthy features: running economy and step speed loss. But there’s a catch: You can’t access either metric without purchasing a compatible Garmin accessory like the HRM-600 heart rate monitor, […]
What You Get With Each Paid AI Subscription
It’s difficult to get away from AI inside apps and on devices now, and if you’re making a lot of use of these tools, you might be thinking about subscribing to a paid tier. While all the major AI chatbots offer free access, subscription plans offer more features and extended usage limits. Of course, there […]
Can You Still Flip Houses in 2026? We Asked Someone Who’s Done It 60+ Times
Everyone’s got a take on flipping right now. Half the internet will tell you the math is dead, margins got squeezed out, rates broke the model, and you should move […]
10 Shows Like ‘The Mandalorian’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Mandalorian and Grogu has managed to bring a bit of fun back to cinematic Star Wars universe, picking up from where the immensely popular Disney+ series left off. Cleverly situated as an outer-space adventure that nods to both traditional American westerns and Japanese samurai […]
There’s a New Way to Make Your Gmail More Private
As someone who cares about user privacy, I have thought a lot about ditching my Gmail account over the years. But it’s not easy to leave Gmail, nor is it easy to switch email providers in general. Not only do you need to send all your contacts your new email, you need to change your […]
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘Call the Midwife’
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Call the Midwife has been around for a long time—perhaps longer than you think. It began in the form of Jennifer Worth’s memoirs, first published in 2002, and later as the beloved TV series produced by the BBC. Now in its 15th season, the show […]
You Can Get a Free Ryobi Tool From Home Depot Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While it’s considered by some as a budget brand since it doesn’t have the heavy-duty durability that pricier lines, Ryobi is widely hailed as one of the best affordable tool lines that’s still high […]
Inside The Search: This Investor Came to St. Louis For a Duplex—They Left With Eight Units
Amanda came to St. Louis looking for a duplex. She left with an eight-unit building. Here’s exactly how that happened. Amanda started this search looking for a one-to-two-unit property in […]
Meta Is Rolling Out New Subscriptions for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook
It’s happening: After months of testing and leaks, Meta is rolling out its long-awaited memberships for three of its most popular platforms. Starting today, users can subscribe to “WhatsApp Plus” for $2.99 per month, “Facebook Plus” for $3.99 per month, and “Instagram Plus” for $3.99 per month. As you’d expect, these subscriptions are entirely optional, […]
