Barry Schwartz

favicon search developer documentation to list out the supported favicon file formats. Google added this line that reads, "Google Search supports the following favicon file formats: BMP, GIF, ICO, PNG, JPEG, PPM, and TIFF."

This test was spotted by Sachin Patel who posted about this on X and on SEW - here is that screenshot: Forum discussion at X

Google Search seems to be having indexing or serving issues in the past hour or so. New content from the past hour doesn't seem to be showing up in Google Search results. Content from the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN and other news sites that post content constantly are not showing much or any new pages in the Google search results.

Google will be updating its alcohol advertising policy on September 30, 2026. The update "revises country-specific guidelines, expands allowed advertising locations, and provides clearer details on specific advertiser requirements and responsibilities," Google

preferred sources , the tailor your feed and also search profiles . All kind of customize what you see across Google Search features including Google Search, AI Mode, Discover and so on. But they are all different features.

Google's John Mueller said Google "primarily" announces search updates to provide "transparency for site owners." He added that when Google publishes blog posts, updates policies, and help center documentation, that is an actionable announcement site owners could use.

Clicking the book button will send searchers from Google Ads to your scheduling platform to book appointments.

Google held a "Google Intern Event" on International Intern Day at the Google offices in California. Supposedly 800 Bay Area based interns came to the event.

— Another week, more volatility within the Google Search results. Google is also swapping out direct links to go-to URL redirect links in its search results to protect from abuse.

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.