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Every Google Search Central announcement — algorithm updates, spam policies, Search Console features — condensed into a TL;DR and key points, with a link to the original post when you want the details.
Search Console Adds AI Performance Reports
Google now provides dedicated reports showing how your site appears in AI features like AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Read the summaryGoogle's New Guide for Generative AI Search Optimization
Google now provides specific guidance for optimizing content to appear in generative AI features within Search, emphasizing unique content and foundational SEO practices.
Read the summaryNew Google spam policy targets back button hijacking
Google now explicitly bans back button hijacking as a malicious practice, risking manual actions or demotions for sites that interfere with browser navigation.
Read the summarySearch Central Live Shanghai 2026 Event Details
Search Central Live Shanghai will host a Mandarin-focused event for optimizing international sites in China starting May 15, 2026.
Read the summaryGooglebot's 2MB HTML limit: what it means for your site
Googlebot now fetches only the first 2MB of HTML pages (excluding PDFs), meaning critical content below this threshold could be missed if your page is too large.
Read the summaryGoogle Moves IP Ranges Files to New Location
Google has moved its crawler IP ranges files from /search/apis/ipranges/ to /crawling/ipranges/ for better organization, with old paths still available for 6 months.
Read the summarySearch Central Live 2026 APAC Schedule Updates
APAC will host Sydney and Shanghai events in May 2026, with India events planned for Q4 2026 and no APAC Deep Dives in 2026.
Read the summarySearch Central Live arrives in Canada
Google is hosting a live event in Toronto for website owners and SEO professionals on April 21, 2026, with sessions on search mechanics and practical tips.
Read the summaryGoogle's February 2026 Discover Core Update
Google's Discover update now prioritizes locally relevant, non-sensational content from sites with topic-specific expertise, reducing clickbait while maintaining personalization.
Read the summarySearch Central Live returns to South America in 2026
Google is bringing back Search Central Live events to São Paulo and Buenos Aires for 2026, with registration open until February 5.
Read the summarySummaries of official posts from the Google Search Central Blog. Google and the Google logo are trademarks of Google LLC. My Tool Studio is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google — each summary links to the original announcement.