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Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Don’t trust Google to structure your local dataApr 11, 2016 by Andrew Shotland As Google increasingly incorporates direct answers and other types of featured snippets into search results pages, columnist Andrew […]
Carmaker consortium seeks additional funds, resources to further develop and grow the mapping platform.
The Local Search Association recently held its 2016 Annual Conference, LSA16, and Wesley Young shares 10 insights from experts and SMBs that will impact your marketing strategy.
Google adds ride-sharing tab to maps to enable more options, faster time to destination.
Columnist Thomas Stern discusses five essential components of local optimization that increase online exposure and drive offline traffic to brick-and-mortar stores.
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 Search iOS App Adds “I’m Feeling Curious” To 3-D TouchFeb 1, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google adds a cute surprise to the Google search app on iOS, the “I’m Feeling […]
Apps consume the majority of mobile media time, but local business apps struggle to compete for attention. Columnist Wesley Young looks at how SMBs can instead use space on the most popular apps to get in front of customers.
Google Street View is a dramatic and sometimes useful feature of Google Maps that helped set it apart from competitors such as Nokia Maps and Bing Maps a few years ago. Now, there’s evidence that Apple may be seeking to create its own version of Street View. The following posting appears on Apple’s site: It […]
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 Search Console Adds AMP Error Report Jan 20, 2016 by Barry Schwartz A new report was added to the Google Search Console under the Search Appearance tab for AMP errors. […]
Columnist Andrew Shotland finds most local ranking solutions to be lacking for a number of reasons. Is there any way to solve this problem?
Could Apple disrupt business as usual for search marketers in 2016? Columnist Mark Ballard explores the possibilities.
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 Provides An Interactive Bubble Level In Their Search Results Dec 16, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Google has a new feature where you can search for bubble level and use the […]
With the release of iOS 9, search marketers may now have to consider Apple Search in their quest for greater search visibility. Columnist Adam Dorfman explains.
Google has updated Maps on iOS so that its features are more in line with its Android sibling. The updated features, some of which have already been announced and rolled out, include offline maps and navigation, busiest venue/store hours and gas prices. While other mobile apps have offered gas prices in the past, this small […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Foursquare CEO Crowley: “We Do Location Better Than Anybody Else” Dec 7, 2015 by Greg Sterling Foursquare has come a long way from its early days as a social “check-in” app. […]
Doing SEO for a business in another country and not sure where to start when it comes to local citations? Luckily, columnist Myles Anderson has put together this great list of sites for you as a starting point.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Foursquare Joins Apple Maps Data Sources As Company Builds Out EcosystemNov 16, 2015 by Greg Sterling Apple continues to improve its mapping product by adding new features and content, albeit often […]
Apple continues to improve its mapping product by adding new features and content, albeit often under the radar. Last year, reviews and content from Booking.com and TripAdvisor began to show for locations and travel destinations, especially outside the US. In June of this year, the company introduced public transit routing as part of iOS 9 […]
New sources continue to push Google to the edge of Apple's search ecosystem, but Google Now remains ahead on predictions.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: Global Content Marketing for Enterprise — September 24 Webcast Sep 14, 2015 by Search Engine Land Technologies, tactics and tricks for gaining market share with exceptional content. 14 Billion Reasons You […]
According to Bloomberg and CNBC, Nokia has found a buyer for its HERE mapping unit. The company had sought as much as $4 billion for the platform. However, the reported purchase price is roughly $2.7 billion (€2.5 billion). The winning (and perhaps only) bid was made by a German consortium of car manufacturers, which had always […]
Is it time to give local directories a higher priority as you plan your search marketing strategy? Contributor Myles Anderson shares results of his recent traffic data analysis.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Want To Speak @ SMX Milan? Here’s How The agenda is complete, and we’re now accepting submissions to speak at Search Marketing Expo – SMX Milan 2015. To increase the odds […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Gay Pride Month Gets Google’s Support With Rainbow-Colored Images For LGBT Searches For the month of June, LGBT-related search terms will deliver a Google results page with a rainbow-colored heart and […]
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 Now On Tap Finds In-App Answers, Navigates Between Apps Seamlessly Like a monkey swinging from tree to tree, Google Now on Tap is able to navigate between apps and generate […]
As anticipated, at its WWDC conference today, Apple introduced public transit routing as part of iOS 9 Apple Maps upgrades. It also introduced new local search capabilities, which are part of a broader search initiative that we discuss separately. The company did not announce anything new regarding indoor mapping however. Enhanced indoor location capabilities and […]
It’s a very safe bet that Google has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into Google Maps and Street View. While many people regard Street View as eye candy, it has actually served a more important function: capturing real-world geo-data for Google Maps. Now Apple appears to following in Google’s tire tracks. According to an article in […]
New "Proactive" search capability built in part on earlier Cue acquisition.
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 Adds “Nearby Business” Mobile Ad Format For Location-Related Searches Up to four paid business listings will display with direction and click-to-call links. Is There Hope For Your Prospective PPC Client […]
As has been reported several times previously, Apple is getting ready to launch public transit data with iOS 9 according to sources that spoke with 9to5 Mac. It was originally supposed to launch in iOS 8 but apparently was pulled at the last minute. The transit data will apparently include bus, subway and train schedule […]
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 Maps Lists The White House & Howard University For Racists Terms Where previous Google Maps hacks were arguably playful, this is ugly. Google: We Are Trying To Update The Data […]
Mapping upgrades offer welcome improvements, new traffic and routing options.
HERE mapping unit could fetch more than $4 billion in new bidding war.
Everyone attending SMX Advanced expects (and gets) an intensive two-day experience learning cutting edge tactics and techniques conducted by the foremost experts and thought leaders in the industry. Take the experience to the next level, by attending one of the full-day immersive workshops covering SEO, PPC, local search or international search. Workshops will be held […]
The mapping acquisition would be the second for Uber this year.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: It’s Official: Google Says More Searches Now On Mobile Than On Desktop Company officially confirms what many have been anticipating for years. Google AdWords Announces New Tools & Formats As Mobile […]
Apple has been talking about adding public transit data to its mapping product for a very long time. My understanding is that the company has had access to the transit data itself for some time, but for reasons that remain obscure has not has not been able to get transit directions into Maps yet. AppleInsider reports that Apple […]