Search Engine Roundtable Daily Update - 2026-06-02

Search Engine Land Daily Update for 2026-06-02. Latest SEO and technology trends.

SEO & Technology News

Despite ongoing volatility in search results captured by a new aggregator tool, Google is refining its AI-powered search and advertising features, with a limited test of healthcare ads in AI Mode and new branded search controls for AI Max. Meanwhile, the search giant continues to enhance Google Ads with new lead tracking options and updated documentation on invalid activity credits, all while a festive Disco Ball Doodle celebrates the art of disco.

New SER Volatility Aggregator Chart & Backend Update

The Google volatility aggregator tool is now live, combining scores from multiple sources into one unified chart with clickable details. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Daily Search Forum Recap: June 1, 2026

Google's May 2026 core update intensified significantly over the weekend, dominating search forum discussions. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google Ads Invalid Activity Credit Report - New Help Document

Google has published a new help document explaining the Invalid Activity Credit Report, which advertisers should regularly check for refunds on fraudulent or invalid clicks. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google Begins Limited Test Of Healthcare Ads In AI Mode

Google has started a limited test showing healthcare ads within its AI Mode, as confirmed by a Google Ads Liaison. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google Ads New Branded Searches Controls For AI Max

Google Ads now lets advertisers using AI Max control how their ads appear in brand-related searches. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google Hosted Forms Leads Screen In Google Ads

Google Ads now offers a dedicated leads section displaying detailed contact and form data from Google-hosted forms for the past 60 days. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google AI Mode & AI Overviews Sliding Carousel For Link Cards

Google is testing a sliding carousel for citation link cards that appears at the bottom of the screen when users click on a source bubble in AI Overviews or AI Mode. (Search Engine Roundtable)

Google Disco Ball Doodle

Google's animated Disco Ball Doodle celebrates Pride Month by honoring the LGBTQ+ artists who fostered inclusive spaces through disco. (Search Engine Roundtable)