The Google April 2023 reviews update has been released. Google made the announcement via Twitter on April 12, 2023, stating that it will now cover reviews related to anything reviewable, not just products. This includes topics like businesses, services, media, travel destinations and so on.

Google’s “product reviews system” has been renamed “reviews system,” and the terminology in several sections of its guidance documents about product reviews has been adjusted to apply to all types of reviews.

Along with the reviews update, Google has also revamped its Search Status dashboard so that it covers the following:

• Products
• Services, and
• Things.

To assist, Google also released an article with updated tips on how to write high-quality reviews. The changes to product review guidance are predominantly a language change, using more generic terms. These minor changes include broadening the scope to cover all kinds of reviews, as well as some additional guidance.

The changes can be beneficial to websites that publish any review content, improving organic traffic and rankings.

For a more in-depth look at the changes and best practices, visit Search Engine Land.

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