🔍 Glitchy glitchy Google

Plus, Google glitch roundup, prioritizing SEO strategies and how to get faster SEO results. [View in browser]() | [Share]() Aug 21, 2024 [Search Engine Land]() Glitches, glitches everywhere. Is Google’s tech stack held together with duct tape? On the organic side, [Google resolved a search ranking bug]() after more than four days. Adding insult to injury, the bug started after [Google’s August 2024 core update](). Meanwhile, [publishers are wondering whether Google’s Top Stories is broken](). On the paid side, we thought [Google Ads removed Audience Recommendations](). Well, it turns out that was another glitch. And Google also [apologized to advertisers for that Shopping glitch](). SMX Master Class reminder: Master Classes kick off today. If you’ve already signed up, thanks for joining us! If you haven’t signed up yet, now is the time. Choose from training on SEO, PPC, Google Analytics, generative AI and more. Find out [more about SMX Master Classes here](). Danny Goodwin,Editorial Director, Search Engine Land & SMX [8.19.24-Search-Engine-Land-Newsletter-Sponsorship-Publication-Banner-300x250-2x-1]() SEO [Google Search ranking bug is now resolved]() [google-logo-broken-1920]() The four-plus day ranking bug, that kicked off around the same time of the August core update is now fixed. PPC [Google Ads removes Audience Recommendations?]() [Shutterstock_1918628144]() Advertisers not seeing Audience Recommendations in insight tabs need not worry. Google is working on the issue. SEO [Google’s Top stories looks broken: Are news publishers to blame?]() [Googles-‘Top-stories-looks-broken-Are-news-publishers-to-blame]() International publishers are overtaking local news brands in Google's Top stories, raising questions about search relevance. MarTech webinar [Improve your website's accessibility in just 3 months]() [Webinar_Tomorrow]() Learn how to identify key improvement areas using an accessibility tool and addressed them strategically. PPC [Google apologizes to advertisers for major Shopping Ads glitch]() [google-shopping-products1d-ss-1920]() Google is criticized for vague and delayed communication, leaving many advertisers demanding clearer explanations and impact reports. [300х250-newsletter]() SEO [Prioritizing SEO strategies: Where to focus your efforts]() [Prioritizing-SEO-strategies-Where-to-focus-your-efforts]() Stay ahead in SEO by reinforcing topic authority, adapting to AI Overviews and expanding your reach beyond Google. Agencies [Prove your agency’s value with cross-platform measurement]() [coach-drawing-playbook-ss-1920]() Cross-platform measurement is the #1 focus area for brands and agencies in 2024. Don’t get left behind! SEO [How to get faster SEO results]() [How-to-get-faster-SEO-results]() Here’s how agile SEO techniques and tools can help accelerate growth, prioritize effectively and produce returns faster. Live training + Q&A [Today: Unlock live training + Q&A]() [Page-speed-optimization-for-enterprise-sites-Keys-for-effective-collaboration]() Advanced Google Ads, technical SEO, generative AI, and more… dive deep into your search marketing speciality today and tomorrow at the SMX Master Classes. Live training, Q&A, on-demand access, a personalized certificate of completion… it’s all yours. But you have to book now! [Secure your spot]() From MarTech - [How to choose a data enrichment solution]() - [Improve your website’s accessibility in just three months]() - [Ad engagement improves when kids and parents watch together]() - [How wisdom makes AI more effective in marketing]() - [Google AI Overviews have negligible impact on traffic, say publishers]() [bit.ly/SELdailynewsletter]() Connect with us! [LinkedIn]() [Twitter]() [Facebook]() [Email]() [Search Engine Land]() Reach the Search Engine Land community. Learn about advertising/sponsorship [here](). This email was sent to {EMAIL}. [Unsubscribe.]() [We respect your privacy.]() This email was sent by: Search Engine Land - a Third Door Media, Inc. publication with headquarters at 88 Schoolhouse Road, PO Box 3103, Edgartown, MA 02539 [Manage my subscriptions.]() © 2006-2024 Third Door Media. All rights reserved. Safelist us. [To ensure delivery to your inbox, add us to your address book.]()