26 articles in "ポリシー/規約" — sorted by importance and recency
Google Search Volatility, AI Leadership Shake-Up & August 17 Bidding Update
August 6, 2026: Google Search is experiencing significant ranking volatility, with SEO community reporting what appears to be an unconfirmed major algorithm update. Separately, Google announced major
Bing Webmaster Tools SOAP/POX APIs Retiring August 31, 2026
Microsoft is retiring the SOAP/POX APIs for Bing Webmaster Tools on August 31, 2026. Site owners using these legacy protocols must migrate to the REST/JSON API before that date to avoid service interr
Google's AI Overview Opt-Out Rolling Out, Top Stories Now Included
Google is rolling out its AI Overview opt-out feature as Top Stories now appear within AI Overviews. Publishers can now measure how their content is handled in AI-generated summaries and decide whethe
Meta's Commitment to Combat Child Exploitation on Its Platforms
Meta is strengthening its efforts to combat child exploitation. Following issues with Instagram ads in India, the company has automatically removed millions of violating accounts. It uses an ad review
Fake DMCA Complaints Erase Real Pages from Google
Copyright complaints can lead to the removal of real pages from Google search before disputes are resolved. This post explains how the takedown process works and how to identify fake DMCA complaints.
Google Business Profile Restrictions & Penalties Are Additive
Google announced that existing restrictions and penalties on Business Profiles will accumulate if the same policy is repeatedly violated. The initial restriction may last 30 days, but subsequent viola
Google's Limited Ad Serving Update Raises Questions About Advertiser Qualification
Google expands its Limited Ad Serving policy, introducing new advertiser qualification signals related to user reports, identity, and Search ad eligibility, which may impose stricter standards on adve
Google Ads Expands Financial Advertiser Verification Across 24 European Markets
Google has expanded its Financial Services Verification process to 24 new European Economic Area (EEA) markets, effective July 23, 2026, aimed at preventing scams. Affected countries include Austria,
German Court Holds Google Liable for Its AI's Statements
A Munich court ruled that AI Overviews are considered Google's own speech rather than search results, making Google liable for any inaccuracies. This change could significantly impact users.
Google Must Provide Notice Before Significant Ranking Changes
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has introduced new conduct requirements for Google Search. This includes fair ranking of organic results, including AI overviews, and search data porta
New Security Tasks Summary Tab Added to Google Ads
Google Ads has introduced a new summary tab that displays completed and pending security tasks. As security threats increase, Google continues to enhance security features for advertisers. The tab inc
U.S. Government Order Forces Shutdown of Fable 5
A U.S. export control directive has forced Anthropic to shut down access to Fable 5. Anthropic disputes the decision, claiming there are no legitimate security concerns. This situation may impact the
Google Ads Terms of Service Updated For AI Changes After 8 Years
Google Ads has updated its Terms of Service, incorporating changes in policy, payment, and liability, including updates related to AI features. This marks the first update in 8 years. Key changes rein
Google Indexing API Inundated by Bloggers
John Mueller from Google stated that the Indexing API is inundated by bloggers trying to act like legitimate sites, leading Google to be more cautious about what they accept. The API should only be us
Google Denies Reddit Preference in Search; Google Assistant Mobile Shutdown Set for September 4
Google confirms that Reddit receives no special preference in Google Search or Google AI Search rankings. Google Assistant will be discontinued on mobile devices on September 4, 2026, replaced by Gemi
Google May Treat Spammed Search Box Pages As A Site Quality Issue
Google announced it may treat spammed search box pages as a site quality issue, handling them similarly to hacked sites. Search box pages are pages containing search functionality allowing users to se
Google Local Service Ads Introduces D-U-N-S Number Verification Requirement
Google is requiring D-U-N-S numbers (business identification numbers) for verification of some advertisers using Local Service Ads in the US. The change affects only select verticals and applies to ne
New Parental Supervision Tools Coming To Threads
Meta announced the introduction of parental supervision tools on Threads. This new feature aims to help parents support their teens across Meta's apps, allowing for better management of their children
Apple Maps Ads Prohibit Home Services, Crypto ATMs, Bail Bonds
Apple Maps has announced a ban on ads for home services, crypto ATMs, and bail bonds. Advertisers in these sectors will need to prepare for the upcoming changes, which could restrict advertising activ
Google to Merge Shopping Ads and Free Listing Policies into One
Google announced it will merge Shopping ads and free listing policies into a single Shopping policy in September 2026. This aims to improve organization and clarity. Some policies will still apply onl
Google Ads Requires Justification for User Access Removal Requests
Google Ads now requires users to provide a justification when requesting the removal of access for another user. This request is then sent to another administrator for approval, aiming to enhance secu
New Features in Google Ads and the Importance of Meta Descriptions
On June 30, 2026, search forums reported that Google Ads now allows uploading Customer Match data via the Merchant API. John Mueller stated that while meta descriptions are useful, they are not mandat
Google Introduces Subscription Linking for News Publishers
Google has announced a new policy for subscription linking for news publishers, allowing subscribers to link their publisher subscriptions to their Google Accounts. This enables them to receive highli
Detailed Rejection Notices for Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile rejection notices are evolving to provide more specific and detailed advice. According to Claudia Tomina on LinkedIn, she received an email regarding a client's profile that ex
Social Media Moderation in 2026: Tools and Tactics Protecting Your Brand
The article discusses social media moderation in 2026, highlighting tools and strategies that brands can use to protect themselves from spam comments and other issues. While many brands have comment s
From policy to practice: supporting the future of AI in education
This article discusses guidance related to policies supporting the future of AI in education. As AI adoption increases, it explores how educational institutions can implement these policies effectivel