Daily Search Forum Recap: October 1, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Phase Two Of The Google September 2026 Spam Update Hits On 9/30
Google announced the Google September 2026 spam update a week ago today on September 24th. We most likely saw the first wave of sites getting hit on September 25th, 26th and into the 27th. Then things cooled a bit but it all heated back up yesterday, September 30th. September 30th may have been the second […]
These Are the Best October Prime Day Deals on Power Banks
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. October Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 6, but Early Prime Big Deal Day sales are already live. Flashy TVs and gaming laptops usually hog the Prime Day glory, but don’t sleep on […]
These Are the Best October Prime Day Deals on Specialty Tools for DIY
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Doing DIY projects around the house can feel like a game of whack-a-mole, because every step of the job inevitably requires a tool you don’t have. You can avoid that scenario by stocking up […]
These Are the Best October Prime Day Deals on Smart Home Tech
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s October Prime Day sale doesn’t officially begin until Oct. 6, but you don’t have to wait until then to start finding smart home discounts. Early deals have already landed across just about every […]
This Eero Max Wifi Mesh System Is $350 Off for October Prime Day
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day 2026 sale, the Eero Max 7 (two-pack) has dropped to $799.99 from $1,149.99, taking $350 off and bringing the mesh system to its lowest price on record, according […]
Google Tests Dropping I’m Feeling Lucky Button From Search Bar
Google seems to be testing dropping the historic I’m feeling lucky button for the main Google Search bar. It is totally gone for some searchers when you start to type your query, and in other cases, it is supplemented with AI buttons.
Microsoft Advertising Optimization Experiments Now Generally Available
Microsoft Advertising announced that optimization experiments is now generally available for Search, Shopping, Audience, and Performance Max campaigns. An Optimization experiment measures the impact of a campaign change through a controlled A/B test, Microsoft’s help center explains.
Google AI Overviews Invade Team Rosters
Google seems to be going after team rosters with the latest Google AI Overview to overtake website content for its own AI-generated version of that content. If you search for certain team rosters, Google will generate an AI answer, an AI Overview, with the answer.
October 2026 Google Webmaster Report
Here is the big Google webmaster report for October 2026, where I recap the most important organic and webmaster-focused Google Search news for the past month. Clearly, the Google September 2026 spam update, which started off strong and is still rolling out, is the big ticker. But we also have other unconfirmed Google updates to […]
Google Local Service Ads Bug Serving Wrong Locations
There seems to be a bug with Google Local Service Ads showing ads from advertisers who are not targeting specific locations. With Local Service Ads, an advertiser can say they serve a specific city or location, but Google seems to be showing ads from advertisers who do not serve in those locations.
The Trillion-Dollar Bubble Grows Bigger
AI could lead to an extinction event, but don’t worry, the stock market will be hitting all-time highs on the way there! We’re entering a new phase of the artificial […]
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition
Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year’s worth of security patches in one go – here’s how to keep pace
10 Hacks Every ‘YNAB’ User Should Know
YNAB is a personal finance and budgeting platform designed to help you manage your money by giving every dollar a job. The acronym stands for “You Need a Budget”, and it works like a digital envelope system: You put funds into different categories based on your spending priorities. If you’re newer to this type of […]
This Compact Sony Soundbar Is Under $100 in an October Prime Day Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TVs may have become slimmer over time, but for many models, the built-in speakers haven’t necessarily improved along with that aesthetic shift. If you want clearer dialogue and more cinematic sound without sacrificing space, […]
