TLDR

  • Today's HDR Update for 21 Nov, 2023
  • 1)Eight Free AI Courses are Available on Amazon's "AI Ready" launch.
  • 2)Google Investigating Issue With Search Console Experience Report URL Declines
  • 3)Google Ads no longer supports Store Sales Direct
  • 4)Google Investigating Reports Of Declining Traffic After Updates, Discover Bug

In a significant week for the tech industry, Amazon's "AI Ready" launch takes centre stage, offering eight free AI courses. Meanwhile, Google faces challenges as it investigates reported declines in URLs within the Search Console Experience Report. Simultaneously, Google Ads undergoes a notable shift, discontinuing support for Store Sales Direct. The search giant is also actively addressing user concerns regarding declining traffic post-updates and tackling a Discover Bug. The tech landscape is abuzz with transformative developments, marking a dynamic phase for both Amazon and Google.

Eight Free AI Courses are Available on Amazon's "AI Ready" launch.

Discover eight free AI and generative AI courses for business professionals and non-technical audiences as part of Amazon's "AI Ready" programme.

  • Aiming to train two million people in AI by 2025, Amazon's 'AI Ready' project is a response to the growing demand for AI expertise and the possibility of higher pay in this area.
  • The programme, which aims to educate both present professionals and the next generation, offers free AI courses, scholarships, and partnerships with educational platforms.

Source Url: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/amazon-launches-ai-ready-with-8-free-ai-courses/501839/

Google Investigating Issue With Search Console Experience Report URL Declines

A reporting problem or flaw with the Google Search Console experience reports is presently being looked at by Google. The problem is that data on mobile usability, HTTPS, AMP, core web vitals, and other page experience metrics appear to be indicating a decrease in the quantity of legitimate reported URLs.

  • Google said the team has been looking into this and is working to resolve it
  • John Mueller from Google said on X

Source Url: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-search-console-experience-report-declines-36419.html

Google Ads no longer supports Store Sales Direct

Google has removed Store Sales Direct (SSD) as a standalone product to simplify the overall Store Sales product.

  • Google Ads has stopped supporting (SSD) as a standalone product.
  • Automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or Automotive Regional Dealer – Beta

Source Url: https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-no-longer-supports-store-sales-direct-434912

Google Investigating Reports Of Declining Traffic After Updates, Discover Bug

See the start of SearchLiaison's study into claims of a drop in traffic from News and Google Discover.

  • Following Google's fundamental upgrades, publishers claim sharp drops in website traffic—some even a total loss of hits.
  • While acknowledging a Discover bug, Google emphasizes that its updates aim at general improvements, not tailored solutions for individual sites.

Source Url: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-investigating-reports-of-declining-traffic-after-updates-discover-bug/501809/

That's all folks for the day from the Hocalwire Team. We will get back with more updates tomorrow !!

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