TLDR

  • Today's HDR Update for 29 July, 2024
  • 1) Google Issues Manual Actions Over Google Discover Policy Violations
  • 2) Google Local Service Ads Review Links Expiring, Business Profiles Reviews Will Remain
  • 3) Google Local Service Ads Review Links Expiring, Business Profiles Reviews Will Remain

Google has recently taken significant actions affecting various aspects of its services. Websites violating Google Discover policies are now facing manual actions, emphasizing the importance of adhering to content guidelines. Additionally, a mishap with Google Ads led to the accidental release of internal tools, raising concerns about data security and campaign management. In another update, Google announced that review links for Local Service Ads will now expire, although existing business profile reviews will remain intact. These developments highlight Google's ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity and security of its platforms.

Google Issues Manual Actions Over Google Discover Policy Violations

Google has issued several manual actions around Google Discover policy violations. Just to be clear, you may have seen your Google Discover traffic drop with the August core update, and this policy violation notice would be unrelated to that. Google issued manual actions manually (but in batches) and Google never sends notices like this for algorithmic updates.

Source Url: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-discover-policy-violations-37978.html

Google Ads Accidentally Releases Internal Tools

Many Google Ads advertisers are aware of a new button called "internal tools" in the Google Ads advertiser interface।The internal tools button has a lock icon, and the title "audience builder" appears when you click on it।"

Source Url: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ads-internal-tools-audience-builder-37984.html

Google Local Service Ads Review Links Expiring, Business Profiles Reviews Will Remain

Google has announced that old customer review links in Local Service Ads will expire, and in the future, you should use the Google Business profile link। Notice is in Local Service Ads' reviews section।

Source Url: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-service-ads-review-link-expiring-37981.html

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