Barry Schwartz
Search Engine Roundtable Podcast
This podcast includes weekly search news recaps and vlogs that Barry Schwartz of the Search Engine Roundtable produces. It covers SEO, SEM, organic and paid search topics, mostly around Google but also on Microsoft Bing and other search engines. It is a quick way to catch up on the most important SEO and SEM topics of the week.
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Jul 10, 2026
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It's New: Aug 14: US To Break Up Google, Gemini Research, Search Console Data & Hijacked Hotels 14.08.2024 12:50
The US is considering breaking up Google as a remedy to it being a monopoly, including breaking off Android and Chrome and maybe Google Ads. Google Gemini Research may be the future of Google Search, maybe. Google Hotel listings are being hijacked with fake WhatsApp numbers and marked as permanently closed. Google Search Console only shows 35% of your data, it depends says Google. A daily recap vi...
It's New: Aug 12: Google Weekend Volatility, Publisher Discover Traffic & Paused Google Ads 12.08.2024 10:08
Google had another volatile weekend with Google Search rankings bouncing all over the place. A new report shows publishers are getting less traffic from Google Search and other areas but an increase from Google Discover. Google may come out with new ways to handle URL parameters. Google Ads will not pause keywords that are in paused ad groups. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top searc...
Google Monopoly Ruling, Ranking Volatility, Million Dollar Ad Bugs, Search Console Recommendations & More 09.08.2024 12:56
This week, we covered the big ruling that Google is officially a monopoly, a federal judge ruled. Google search ranking volatility heated up the day after that ruling. Google served ads for products from other merchants, paid for by other advertisers, which is why they pulled down reporting. Google then issued million dollar LSA credits, by accident, it was a bug also - Google fixed it all. Google...
It's New: Aug 8: Google Issues Million Dollar Ad Credits By Mistake, LSA Photo Changes & You May Like Search Labels 08.08.2024 7:06
Google Ads issues credit notices of millions of dollars to individual advertiser by mistake, it was another bug. Google will now show your photos in your Local Service Ads, and they may help your ad rank do better. Google Ads API version 17.1 is now out. Google Search is testing snippet labels with "you may like." A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headline...
It's New: Aug 7: Google Ad Smart Campaigns Going, More Ad News, GBP Call Data & Apple Search Index 07.08.2024 8:19
Google ads is migrating smart campaigns to performance max campaigns. Google Business Profiles performance report no longer is showing the call data. Google Ads is testing an ad call extension with the business name in it. Google Ads has this new "featured options" ad treatment. And did you know Apple maintains its own search index of billions of websites? A daily recap video summarizing...
It's New: Aug 6: Google Is A Monopoly, Ranking Volatility, Search Console Recommendations & See Also Local 06.08.2024 14:44
The DOJ ruled Google is a monopoly and action will be taken to limit that. Google Search rankings are also heating up. Google Search Console has a new recommendations section. Google Business Profiles shows your competitors in the see also carousel. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New...
It's New: Aug 5: Google Ads Shopping Bug, Google Product Images From Reviews & Bing Search Update 05.08.2024 8:43
Google Ads reporting issue is more than just a reporting glitch but a serving bug. Bing said they did not push an algorithm update around the end of May but some data suggests they did. Google shopping product images may use user reviews. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick,...
Intense Google Ranking Volatility, Deepfake Search Updates & Trump Autocomplete Tweaks 02.08.2024 12:01
This week we covered how Google said the core update isn’t extremely far away. We also reported on super intense Google Search ranking volatility change later this week and then the ongoing volatility with Google Search over the past few weeks. Google updated its algorithms to demote deepfake content. Google also improved its Autocomplete predictions in the wake of the Trump controversy. There was...
It's New - August 1 - Google Bursting, Deepfakes, JavaScript Indexing, Sitelinks Pills & Video Knowledge Panels 01.08.2024 10:15
We are seeing some massive Google search ranking volatility - is it the coming of the next core update? Google explained its search ranking updates to handle deepfakes. Google is testing a new pill format for sitelinks. Google is testing knowledge panels videos section. There is this excellent deep five on how Google Search handles JavaScript and more... A daily recap video summarizing a few of th...
It's New - July 31 - Google Ads PMax updates, hidden store gems, Microsoft ad revenue & Google censoring Trump 31.07.2024 9:59
Google Ads launched new PMax reporting and AI generation tools. Google responded to the claims that it was censoring President Trump. Google has this new hidden gems store section. Plus, Microsoft Advertising and Bing Search ad revenue was up 19%. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New -...
It's New- July 29 - Core update coming, ongoing Google volatility, mixed Google Ads & SearchGPT 29.07.2024 11:16
Google says the next core update isn't extremely far away, and encourages some publishes to hold out. Google's ongoing search ranking volatility is pretty intense. OpenAI's SearchGPT - what do you think and more.. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose o...
Google Volatility, Bing Generative Search, Reddit Blocks Bing, Sticky Cookies, AI Overview Ads & SearchGPT 26.07.2024 11:53
This week, we covered yet again more Google Search ranking volatility. Microsoft is testing its new Bing generative search experience. Reddit blocked Bing and other search engines that won’t pay for its content. Google is not going to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. Google will test ads in AI Overviews soon. Google tests link icons citations in the AI Overviews. Google is testing a save b...
It's New- July 25 - Reddit Blocks Bing, Bing Generative Search & Ads In AI Overviews Coming 25.07.2024 10:00
Bing launched its new generative search experience and it does seem to prioritize links to publishers. Reddit blocked Bing Search and other search engines but not Google. Google says again it will test ads within the AI Overviews. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily d...
It's New- July 24 - Google Ad Revenue, LSA Budgets, Ranking Volatility & Sunshine 24.07.2024 9:43
We spotted another Google search ranking volatility again around July 23rd. An SEO poll says 54% of SEOs saw positive effects from Google updates. Google Local Service Ads adds new budget options. Google announced earnings and their ad revenue is up again, this time 11%. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap...
It's New- July 23 - Google Third Party Cookies Sticking, Ads Editor 2.7 & AI Overview Video Descriptions 23.07.2024 10:59
Google will not deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome, after delaying this process numerous times. Google Ads Editor version 2.7 is now out. Google is testing larger sitenames and favicons. Google Search is showing video descriptions generated using A Overviews. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is call...
It's New- July 22 - Google Shortener URLs going away and Google AI Overview links and save for later 22.07.2024 6:07
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-22-202...
Google Core Update Coming, Ranking Volatility, Bye Search Notes, AI Overviews, Ads & More 19.07.2024 11:53
Google said that the next Google core update should be coming in the coming weeks. Google had some search ranking volatility, an unconfirmed Google update, around July 18th. Google said it will host more creator meetings. Google Search Notes is coming to an end this month. Google is testing AI Overviews for Workspace accounts and in the UK. Google barely shows Reddit and Quora in the AI Overviews...
It's New- July 18 - Google Volatility, AI Overviews Expands, Merchant Center Next & Earnings Impact 18.07.2024 11:07
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-18-202...
It's New- July 17 - Google Notes Dead, Quick Take Videos, Google Buggy Ads & More 17.07.2024 9:58
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-17-202...
It's New- July 16 - Google Core Update Coming, AI Scores, Bye Chat, Overviews Button & Ads Intent Match 16.07.2024 12:18
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-16-202...
It's New- July 15 - Google Dynamic Ad Placement, Reddit out of AI Overviews, AI-Organized Local & Search Console Shipping 15.07.2024 10:30
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-15-202...
Video: Google Volatility, Indexing Bugs, Google Ads Broad Match Default & YouTube SEO Tips 12.07.2024 12:46
This week, guess what, we had more volatility over the weekend and also a blip in the middle of the week. Google also had another indexing bug that lasted only about an hour. Google Search Console had a bug with new owner notifications. Google Search Console now lets you enter your shipping and return policies in settings. Google said it found the feedback it collected on the last core update real...
It's New- July 11 - Google Core Update Feedback, Google Ads Testing & Thin Video Formats 11.07.2024 9:09
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-11-202...
It's New- July 10 - Google Ads Broad Match Default, Volatility, Sources & Generative AI BS 10.07.2024 10:25
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-10-202...
It's New- July 9 - Google Indexing Bug, Feed labels, Opioids, AI distortion & conversational writing 09.07.2024 10:02
A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable. This recap is called It's New - A quick, daily dose of the latest in SEO with Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein of Wix with Greg Finn of Cypress North (and Marketing O’Clock) and Barry Schwartz. More specifics will be posted later at https://www.seroundtable.com/recap-07-09-202...
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