Daily Search Forum Recap: October 20, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
The Newly Released Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ Is $200 Off Right Now, With a $200 Gift Card Included
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung’s newly released Galaxy Tab S12+ with 512GB of storage is already down to $1,399.99 at Amazon from $1,599.99, its lowest price ever, according to price trackers. This bundle also includes a $200 Amazon […]
Bing Tests Not Showing Sitelinks
Microsoft seems to be testing not showing sitelinks under the main Bing search result snippets. I am honestly not sure if this is new but I was able to replicate Bing showing sitelinks for the first search result snippet in one browser and for the same query, it not showing the sitelinks.
Google Search Internal Issues With Square Brackets [] Punctuations In URLs
Google Search had some issues handling square brackets punctuation marks (i.e. [ ]) within URLs. John Mueller from Google responded to former Googler, Vanessa Fox, saying that he is “seeing some of the issues internally that came up with these kinds of characters in the URL.”
Google Hotel Ads Legacy Length Of Booking Bid Adjustment Doc
The Google Ads team posted a new help document that talks about the length of booking bid adjustment in legacy Hotel campaigns versus Search campaigns for travel. Hotel campaigns multiply your base bid by the traveler’s itinerary length of stay (LoS) but Search campaigns for travel (SCT) don’t.
Google Business Profiles Verification With Government ID
Google is testing a new way to verify your Google Business Profiles, the method is by uploading a photo of your government ID. This is in addition ot the phone/text, email, live video call or snail mail verification methods.
Lifehacker Is on TechPulse, and You Should Be Too
Your homepage used to say something about you. When I got my first computer in high school, back when Google was just a weird name, my homepage was MSN. Later, in college, I changed it to ESPN—it was espn.go.com back then—and then to a new site called Facebook. By graduation, it was Google. Like a […]
The “2nd Wave” of the Commercial Real Estate Crash Is Close
Commercial real estate prices have fallen 20%-50% from their peaks just a few years ago—but the slide may not be over yet. A “second wave” of the commercial real estate […]
Google Search Tests Removing Horizontal Rule Line Under Tabs
Google is testing removing the HR, thematic line break or horizontal rule line, that is found under the search tabs under the search box in the search results page.
Google Business Profiles Review Appeals Are Delayed Again
Google Business Profiles review appeals are delayed again. Dan Boguslavsky from the Google team posted about the delay last Friday saying, “Due to high volume of review related appeals, processing times are currently extended.”
I Tried Strava’s New Strength Coach Feature, and I’m Optimistic
Strava has built its reputation on runs, rides, and swims. Strength training, however, has always felt like an afterthought in the app. Strava is trying to close that gap with its new guided strength workouts, and I spent some time with the beginner session to see whether it delivers. Strava’s new strength coach feature The […]
These Sennheiser Wireless Headphones Are 32% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. In a market where every year there is an expectation of releasing a new model, how long tech companies take to feel the need to upgrade a product is a testament to how good […]
I Tried the ‘Normatec Go’ Compression Boots, and My Calves Have Never Felt Better
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’ve ever been on your feet all day and your calves felt like two sandbags, you know how tough it can be to find relief. I’m a marathon runner, so I know it well. Training blocks mean high mileage, and calves take a beating […]
10 Hacks Every AllTrails User Should Know
AllTrails is a popular tool for finding walking, hiking, running, and biking routes around the world. You can use it to locate trails and check user reviews, but the app has plenty of features for customizing activities, tracking conditions, and navigating (safely) in real time. Here are the tips and tricks to get the most […]
This Powerful Lenovo Laptop Is Down to $629 at Walmart
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re shopping around for a reliable laptop but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on a premium model from Apple, Lenovo has some highly underrated options that are versatile and […]
