Daily Search Forum Recap: September 3, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google won’t be broken up, but they will have to share search data – it was a pretty big win for Google…
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Gas Station ‘Male Enhancement’ Pills
I’m sure you’ve seen displays of “male enhancement” products at your local gas station, liquor store, or head shop. With brand names like “Rhino Power 4000,” “Black Mamba,” or “X Rated Honey,” these “herbal” or “all natural” supplements boast that they will “increase stamina,” give you “rock hard power,” and “add inches.” The packaging may […]
That Docusign Email From Apple Pay Is a Scam
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. If you receive an unsolicited email that appears to come from Docusign, don’t trust it without verifying its origin first. Scammers are once again impersonating the e-signature […]
reMarkable’s Next Digital Notebook Fits in Your Pocket
Even a niche market has its major players, and among digital notebook makers, reMarkable has garnered a cult following. It made a major impression with the 2020 launch of the reMarkable 2, a writing tablet dedicated to distraction-free note-taking. The reMarkable Paper Pro added color and a front light in 2024, and that device is […]
Four Ways These Houseplants Can Improve Your Quality of Life
There’s a reason about two-thirds of the households in America have at least one houseplant—many reasons, in fact. For one, they’re beautiful, bringing a blast of fresh, natural beauty into our homes. For another, they’re relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to other interior design elements. And some houseplants are easy to care for, which is […]
Honest Advice to Someone Who Wants Financial Freedom
Financial freedom—no boss bugging you, bills taken care of, vacations easily paid for, and time to do whatever you want. This is the goal of every real estate investor, and […]
2025 Investing Update: Mortgage Rates Fall, New Tax Laws Coming
Is 2025 the perfect time to get into real estate investing? With falling mortgage rates, favorable tax laws, and shifting real estate markets across the US, there are all kinds […]
Google Tests New Directions Buttons In Local Pack
Google is testing new direction buttons in the local pack within the Google Search results. Normally, we see a “Directions” button, but now Google is testing “Map it,” “Map,” “Route,” “Go,” and “Get there,” and maybe more.
Google Business Profiles Links Policies & Guidelines Updated
Google has updated its Google Business Profiles links policies & guidelines. Google added new sections for dedicated landing pages, direct action completion, social media sites and a new business links crawability policy.
Google Ads Gains Customization Graphs Options
Google Ads has added new customization options for some of the graphing, charting and reporting. This change gives you “Conversion Delay,” “Performance Anomaly Insights,” and “Notes,” and is enabled with adjusted notification icons.
Google FastSearch Is Faster Than Google Search
Did you know Google has a technology called FastSearch? No, not the one from the early 2000s, but its own Google FastSearch. Google said FastSearch is faster than Google Search, its main search results technology.
Google Search Tests New Shaded Header Design Interface
Google is testing a new top bar interface design for the search results page both in light and dark mode. The new design shades the top bar more, so it is more distinct to the search results section.
US SEC, CFTC clear path for registered firms to trade spot crypto
Top US regulators have jointly cleared a path for spot crypto trading. The move is a stark reversal from the previous, more skeptical administration. Registered exchanges are now invited to engage with the SEC and CFTC. The floodgates to the heart of the American financial system have been thrown open. In a landmark and coordinated […]
This Budget ASUS Chromebook Is on Sale for Just $190 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This refurbished ASUS 14″ Chromebook CX1400 (2022) sits in a very specific lane: affordable, simple, and reliable. At $189.99 on StackSocial right now, it isn’t trying to compete with premium MacBooks or Windows ultrabooks. […]
Google Won’t Be Broken Up In Monopoly Case But Required To Share Search Data
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled on the remedies for Google being declared a monopoly. In short, Google won’t be broken up (will keep Chrome, Android and Ads), it will have to share search data and it is barred from making exclusive search deals.
