Daily Search Forum Recap: March 18, 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 is testing adding links to AI Overviews that generate clicks, but these links go to Google Search…
Meta Is Experimenting With AI-Generated Comments, for Some Reason
It’s no surprise that companies continue to experiment with new AI features. Artificial intelligence has been the center of emerging tech for nearly three years now, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. But whether you love generative AI or you find it useless, I think we can all agree that using AI to write […]
How to Add Your Passport to Google Wallet
Airport security will probably always be somewhat of a hassle, but one friction point you can potentially minimize is utilizing a digital ID in place of a physical one—and if you’re an Android user, your passport added to Google Wallet’s ID pass is officially accepted by TSA. It’s certainly convenient to not have to carry […]
TikTok Has a New Security Checkup Dashboard
Social media apps aren’t exactly known for their privacy and security features, but TikTok users are getting a little bit of help with a built-in tool to monitor their account security and keep their information safe. The new Security Checkup dashboard shows you where your TikTok security is lacking with step-by-step guidance to update your […]
How to Stay Rich During FIRE by Dodging the 4 Financial “Horsemen”
You’ve worked so hard to finally achieve FIRE (financial independence, retire early); the last thing you want is your wealth to dwindle or disappear entirely. Unknown to most FIRE-chasers, four […]
Google Education Q&A Gains Spanish and Vietnamese Support
Google launched education Q&A carousel back in 2022 for English languages only. Now, Google has expanded support to include also Spanish and Vietnamese language. Spanish is supported in Mexico while Vietnamese is supported in all Google regions.
Google Business Profile Good For Kids Icon
Labeling your Google Business Profile as kid-friendly is not new, but I don’t believe I have ever seen an icon that represents that within the Google Business Profile listing within Google Search. The icon is a pack of crayons that says “Good for Kids.”
Google Tests Three Rows Of Google Shopping Ads
To be honest, this seems more like a quirk than a test, but Sachin Patel spotted Google showing three rows of Google Shopping Ads in the Google Search results. We’ve seen two rows on mobile search previously and now three rows on desktop search.
First Order Discount Label On Google Shopping Ads
In December, Google Merchant Center introduced a new field for “first order” discount. Now, we are seeing “First order” labels in the Google Shopping Ads within the Google Search results.
Google Ads Images Double Expand Swipe Carousel
Google Ads is testing the ability to not just expand the images in the ad carousel but expand it again. So you can double expand the images and swipe through them either as smaller images or as larger images.
Google Tests Links In AI Overviews To More Search Results
While Google keeps saying it values publishers and knows how important it is to link to publishers and site owners from Search and AI Overviews, well, it is just as important for Google to link to their own search results for AI Overviews. Google is testing adding links, more visible and clickable links, right in […]
This OneAir Flight- and Hotel-Finder Subscription Is Just $70 Right Now for Life
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Travel deals can be hit or miss as prices jump around and deals disappear before you can check your schedule. The OneAir Elite Lifetime Subscription is designed to do the heavy lifting for you. […]
You Can Get Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac for Just $80 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re tired of subscription fees stacking up, this Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac deal at StackSocial might be worth a look. It’s a one-time purchase (of $79.95, 63% off its […]
These Sonos Speakers Are on Sale for Their Lowest Prices Ever
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sonos takes their user-friendliness seriously. When people complained about an update on their companion app that got rid of many cool features, Sonos listened and put them back. That’s the kind of commitment to […]
Skywriter Turns Bluesky Threads Into ‘Articles’ for Easy Reading
I never enjoyed the experience of reading long threads on Twitter (the same goes for X), and I don’t think any of its successors have done a particularly great job making them easier to read. Since Bluesky is the preferred home of X-pats, I’ve been reading a number of lengthy threads there, and after I […]
