"Google AI Mode has better link cards to recipe sites now, this was in response to feedback Google said. Google also has this new AI Mode recipe widget, but it all leads to AI-Frankenstein results. Google said loading content with JavaScript is now okay."
"No discussion of tech media can get past this basic traffic fact: in the AI world, Google and social no longer refer traffic, which means that the vast majority of readers just never find you in the first place."
"SEO Tip: don't just submit the sitemap index file in Google Search Console, you'll need to submit all important sitemaps individually also. When I get access to a client's GSC, often for very large sites, I unfortunately don't always have access to all sitemaps."
Google updated its AI Mode with improved link cards for recipe sites based on user feedback and introduced new recipe widgets, though results show quality concerns. JavaScript-loaded content now receives proper indexing treatment. AI Overviews feature unusual dropdown options for user interaction. Google Merchant Center added a build-to-order attribute for product listings. Industry discussions highlight that Google and social platforms no longer effectively refer traffic, limiting content discovery. Microsoft announced a new Corporate Vice President position for Search Growth. Technical guidance emphasizes proper sitemap submission practices and LLM file crawling considerations.
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