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Oct 21, 2026 - 10:00 am

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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.

Google Search ranking volatility and chatter seem to have spiked big time in the past 24 hours. Google updated its URL best practices document, slightly. Google also updated the Control what you share with Google Search help document. Google Ads revamped its Smart Bidding learning document. Google Ads is testing an A/B toggle named "Save and test asset group changes." Google has announced it is expanding its Google Ads Financial Services Verification requirements to the United States and Canada. Google Merchant Center lists out fast shipping by supported country.…