"Google's September 2023 Updates: Core Update, SGE Links, Search Console, SEO & More"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Search Engine Roundtable
In the September edition of the Google Webmaster Report, notable updates include the confirmation of the August 2023 core update, the expansion of Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) to Japan and India, the addition of links and Google Cards to SGE, and the testing of a News Showcase filter in Google Search Console. Other updates include changes to FAQ and HowTo rich results, the importance of human oversight for AI-generated content, the ability of Googlebot to index CSV files, and the removal of reviews from local listings. Additionally, Google introduced an auto-expand local map pack, the option to add social media links to Google Business Profiles, and a new "mentioned in" snippet feature.