Search Engine Roundtable Daily Update - 2026-02-10

Search Engine Land Daily Update for 2026-02-10. Latest SEO and technology trends.

SEO & Technology News

Recent discussions highlight ongoing tests and issues with Google's AI Overviews, including new link card formats and a broken preferred sources feature, while also debating the impact of a site's age on SEO performance. Additionally, delays in Ads API approvals and Reddit's commentary on AI citation practices reflect broader industry challenges.

Daily Search Forum Recap: February 9, 2026

Today's search forum recap covered industry discussions and news from February 9, 2026. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google On If A Younger Web Site Can Beat An Older Website In Search

Google states that a newer website can outperform an older one in search rankings, as age alone is not a decisive factor. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google AI Overviews Tests Contextual Overlay Link Cards

Google is testing a feature where hovering over a link in its AI Overviews reveals a card showing the source. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google Preferred Sources Deeplink Button Is Broken

The Google Preferred Sources deeplink button is broken, failing to auto-fill site URLs as intended. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google Ads API Developer Token Access Applications Delayed

Google is delaying approvals for Ads API developer tokens due to high demand. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Reddit On Google & ChatGPT AI Responses Citations & Lack Of Links

Reddit's CEO is optimistic that AI platforms like Google and ChatGPT will improve at linking to Reddit as a source. (Search Engine Roundtable)