Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

As you import Pinterest Ads cost data into Google Analytics, beware of setup mistakes that can cause duplicate spend or flawed reports.

You can now have AI Mode help you make reservations at restaurants.

Crawl waste cleanup boosted AI search visibility by up to 10% – with a small ChatGPT dip. Sitemap fixes and IA clarity drove results.

Research across hundreds of thousands of queries shows AI Overviews shrinking click-through rates, destabilizing publishing models, and accelerating zero-click search growth.
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We covered the topic of taking over an old domain name from someone else and how that can sometimes be problematic in the Google SEO world. But here is a more recent comment from John Mueller of Google that is more encouraging on the topic.

AI Max expands Search targeting beyond keywords. See how it stacks up against Performance Max and when it can actually deliver results.

A number of local SEOs are noticing a lift in the number of suspensions they are dealing with in Google Business Profiles. Many local SEOs are reporting that they are dealing with these suspensions and reinstatements more often now than before.

Google said it will be strict in enforcing accurate pricing for lodging listings on Google, both for ads and free booking links. There is no policy change but they will have a “higher standards for price accuracy."