Google Assistant iOS app adds Siri shortcut, making it easier for iPhone users to say Okay Google
iPhone users can now trigger "OK Google" by just asking Siri.
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Siri is a virtual assistant that’s part of Apple’s operating systems. Our Apple Siri section provides news, trends and how-to’s marketers need to stay ahead of the competition.
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Redesigned iOS Cortana app looks better but adoption challenges remain
Because of a 'structural' disadvantage vs. rivals, Cortana will likely need something more radical to break through.
SearchCap: Google PageSpeed Insights update, exact match PPC & account analytics
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Last chance: Save $450 on a seat at SMX WestNov 12, 2018 by Search Engine Land Results-obsessed marketers are attending SMX® West for actionable SEO and SEM tactics and strategies. Join […]
Cortana loses its chief after only 8 months
Microsoft is an AI leader but Cortana lags its rivals in distribution.
Developing a schema strategy for local business: An interview with Schema App’s Martha van Berkel
Semantic markup offers the most clear-cut opportunity to tell search engines about your small business website. Discover the benefits and learn how you can get started.
Voice search isn’t the next big disruptor, conversational AI is
Virtual assistants and chatbots are opening up a whole new world for marketers, and voice search is just the beginning.
SearchCap: Google Ads recording calls, Sitelinks snippets & Google Easter Eggs
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Updated: The big list of Google Easter eggsOct 9, 2018 by Chris Sherman We’ve updated this post to include new Easter eggs that Google has placed as part of its 20th […]
Tips for optimizing content for voice search, virtual assistants
Voice search is coming. Here's what you can do today to get ahead of the curve.
How to use data to power target account selection
According to SiriusDecisions, a full 91% of B2B teams that are doing account-based marketing (ABM) see larger deal sizes from their target accounts than from non-target accounts. If that isn’t a ringing endorsement for the efficacy of ABM, then I don’t know what is. In theory, ABM is straightforward: Focus the bulk of your energy […]
Report: Google to pay Apple $9 billion to remain default search engine on Safari
If it's accurate, Apple is making a boatload of money off of Google.
Here’s an exclusive insider look at SMX East
Search Engine Land’s SMX® East returns October 24-25. We’re bringing a revamped, updated agenda and more than 50 world-class speakers to NYC, and we can’t wait to see you there. If you’re involved in SEO, SEM, marketing, content, social media or any other customer-facing activity, you owe it to yourself (and your company or client’s […]
SearchCap: Google simplifies targeting controls, Google headed back to China & more stories not about Google
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Join SiriusDecisions and Openprise for ‘Key Marketing Ops Capabilities to Boost Revenue’ Aug 2, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot While many marketing and sales teams have adopted new methodologies like the […]
SearchCap: Chrome and HTTP will not mix tomorrow, Google hotel search results & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Tomorrow, Chrome starts telling users HTTP sites are not secure Jul 23, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Is your site using HTTPS yet? Google is releasing Chrome 68 that will begin marking […]
Ask the SMXpert – Optimizing for voice search & virtual assistants
SMXpert Upasna Gautam continues the Q&A from SMX Advanced and discusses a number of topics including creating the right content, using homonyms, stressed words and quality metrics when optimizing for voice search.
SearchCap: Apple loses top management, new SEMPO Board, Apple Maps & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: SEMPO announces new board of directors for 2018-2020 Jul 19, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Here are the 15 new members of the board of directors for the search marketing organization. How […]
The last of Siri’s original bosses leaves Apple, as does ex-Topsy search exec
Departures likely a response to reorganization of Siri and AI units under John Giannandrea.
SearchCap: Google hotel ads, Bing testing icon, reviews impact ranking & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google Posts adds ‘call now’ button Jul 12, 2018 by Barry Schwartz The new option within Google My Business lets you include your phone number as a call to action. Google […]
Ex-Googler John Giannandrea takes charge of Siri
Apple has merged Siri and its machine learning groups under Giannandrea’s leadership.
SearchCap: Pitch SMX East, YouTube news, bad PPC numbers & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: PPC’s #fakenews: 9 ways bad numbers might look good Jul 11, 2018 by Andreas Reiffen Did you know it’s super-easy to fake your way to seemingly good PPC performance? Contributor Andreas […]
Where are they now? Vint Cerf
Part 2 of a series of articles commemorating the history of internet search. Today, Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google.
SearchCap: Google My Business, building an in-house search team & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google My Business Agency Dashboard launches today Jun 5, 2018 by Barry Schwartz This new dashboard, announced a month ago, is now live and available for use. Building an in-house search […]
Is your marketing platform really intelligent?
Let’s face it, the future isn’t turning out to be what we were promised in decades past. No flying cars, and the closest thing to robot butlers are Siri and Alexa. Don’t get me wrong, they’re handy in their ways: suggesting nearby Thai food or tending to virtual shopping carts as we yell our grocery […]
SearchCap: Bing Ads In-Market ads, Google AdWords notes & search beats Facebook
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Bing Ads rolls out In-Market Audiences to all US advertisersMay 30, 2018 by Ginny Marvin Now out of pilot with over 170 audiences determined to be in buy mode. What’s the […]
Search is more than Google: Mastering vertical search optimization
Vertical search engines, mobile and voice trends seem to be reshaping the search landscape, says contributor Jim Yu. Create a cohesive content strategy across a number of verticals and increase the touch points you have with consumers.
Google Assistant takes center stage at I/O, search takes a back seat
Search only mentioned twice in a nearly two-hour keynote that saw a long list of announcements.
Google voice-enables movie-ticket buying with Fandango
Enhanced capability is likely a preview of many similar Google Assistant integrations to come.
Microsoft launches new audience network, ‘Audience Ads’ at Bing Partner Summit
New display network combines search signals, Microsoft’s AI assets and its audience graph, which includes LinkedIn.
First look! Here’s what you can expect at SMX Advanced
SMX Advanced is unique in so many ways. It’s the premier experts-only conference programmed by the team at Search Engine Land, the publication of record for search marketers. It attracts the biggest group of the world’s most sophisticated marketers for three days of learning and sharing. And it celebrates search marketers with the largest and […]
Study: Google Assistant most accurate, Alexa most improved virtual assistant
While one new study on voice assistants compares the quality of different providers' answers, the other drills into Google's data sources for 22 verticals.
SearchCap: Google algorithm update, changes to autocomplete & regional content
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google confirms rolling out a broad core search algorithm update earlier this weekApr 20, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google has confirmed rumors that a search algorithm update took place on Monday. […]
Want to target position 0? Here’s what you need to make that happen
Hey Google, how do you become the answer people hear on their voice assistants? Contributor Karen Bone explains how to make that happen by doing your homework on featured snippets.
In big win, Apple hires Google AI chief John Giannandrea away from Google
Apple must succeed in AI if it is to remain competitive with rivals.
Session recap from SMX West: Optimizing for voice search and virtual assistants
Contributor Eric Enge recaps an advanced-level SEO session on the role voice search and personal assistants can play in content discovery and conversions.
SearchCap: EU wants Google’s algorithm, Google My Business descriptions & new heatmap insights
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: What’s different about digital marketing in the cannabis industry?Mar 15, 2018 by Brett Middleton Contributor Brett Middleton explores the current challenges and opportunities facing this budding industry, given the differences in […]
Once a competitive advantage, Siri now seen as liability for Apple
Failure to improve Siri will eventually impact iPhone sales.
How do you optimize content for a voice-first world?
Want to know how to optimize your content for voice search? Contributor Sherry Bonelli shares how to incorporate smart SEO tactics to increase the chance of being heard.
SearchCap: The Virginia Woolf Google doodle, Google Q&A & remarketing ads
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Looking at marketing automation platforms? We compare 14 vendors Jan 25, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot Virtually every marketing automation platform provides three core capabilities: email marketing, website visitor tracking and […]
Apple says HomePod is finally coming on February 9, but can it compete?
Apple also said that Siri is now used on more than 500 million devices.
5 (less obvious) PPC trends to watch in 2018
Here are several trends that will affect nearly every search marketer in the year ahead.
What to watch for in 2018: Mobile SEO predictions
Mobile SEO expert Cindy Krum shares her predictions for where mobile is headed in 2018 and dives deep into how current trends fit into the impending mobile-first index.