Google Search Ranking Volatility Around 7-Eleven
We may have had another unconfirmed Google Search ranking update around July 11th, which I will call the 7-Eleven update. It has been an unusual time since the completion of the June 2026 spam update, where I was on the verge of covering a few unconfrimed updates but it seems the chatter in the SEO […]
Google Ads Email Support Broke
Google Ads email support option seems broken right now, when you try to use it, you get a notice that reads in red, “Something went wrong. Please try again.”
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 13, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
This Self-Emptying Shark Robot Vacuum With LiDAR Mapping Is on Sale for Just $135 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Robot vacuums have become much better at navigation and obstacle avoidance over the past few years, but models with self-emptying docks and LiDAR mapping still tend to be pretty expensive. But this Shark Matrix […]
This M1 iPad Pro Is Still One of the Best Tablets for Creators on a Budget
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The 2021 iPad Pro may not sound especially exciting in 2026, but this is one of those devices that aged unusually well. On sale for $399.99 refurbished on StackSocial, the 11-inch iPad Pro still […]
How to Keep Android Backups From Filling Up Your Google Drive Storage
If you’re an Android user, you may want to keep an eye on your Google storage space. As of July 7, all of the data included in your backups count toward your cap (whether you have 15GB for free or pay for more via Google One). However, Google is also giving users more granular control […]
She Built a 3-Property Portfolio in 5 Years While Working Her 9-5
Your first rental property rarely comes from sitting back and waiting. It usually comes when you put yourself out there, talk to others about what you’re building, and stay in […]
He Bought 58 Rental Units in Just 4 Years by Solving Other Landlords’ Problems
When the Great Recession hit, Andy Gil lost his business. Suddenly, he was forced to start over. But the fear of losing everything again was the driving force behind what […]
Google Ads Conversion Tracking Status: Awaiting Conversions & Misconfigured
Google Ads has updated the conversion actions overview statuses it shows in the Google Ads user interface. Now there is misconfigured, awaiting conversions and even removed as new statuses, that replaced inactive, no recent conversions and other.
Google Tests Sticky Sponsored Results With Gray Curved Borders, Again
Google is testing a slight update to the sticky sponsored results interface that it tested back in September 2024. Note: A version of this was launched in October 2025, but this interface has a thinner and smaller sponsored label and uses curved borders.
Bing: We Do Not Do One Off Indexing / Ranking Penalties, It’s Not Scalable
Krishna Madhavan, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Bing, said that Bing does not do one-off search penalties because it is not scalable. Instead, Bing will build a spam algorithm to detect the type of spam it is and unleash it on its index to pick up on not just one site doing that, but as […]
Google Ads Previews For Assets, Text Customizations & Final URL Expansion
Google Ads now lets you see ad previews by filtering by assets, plus you can preview examples of text customizations and final URL expansion directly within the Google Ads advertiser console.
Google Reaffirms Include Canonical On Canonical Page Itself
Google has updated its canonical help document to say “Do include a rel=”canonical” link on the canonical page itself (also known as a self-referential canonical).” The advice is not new to Google’s communication but it was just added to the help document.
Google Business Profiles New Collected Info (Visuals)
A few weeks ago we reported on a new Google Business Profiles help document change that talks about the Collected Info action. Well, I have not seen it live yet and most have not, but we have a screenshot of what it looks like when it does go live.
Real-REMAX merger heads to final shareholder votes in August
SEC filings reveal the path toward closing, with Real and REMAX shareholders still required to approve key parts of the transaction.
