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Study: Brands are failing voice search optimization in 3 key areas
Brands had limited or non-existent review-response strategies, failed to optimize for unbranded keywords and didn't do enough local-social posting.
Duplex-powered Google Assistant restaurant booking expanding to more states and users
Available on Pixel phones, it will be rolling out to other Android and iOS users in the near future.
Voice gaining on mobile browser as top choice for smartphone-based search
Since 2018, voice has become more users' first choice for mobile search.
SMBs bullish on virtual assistants, think Alexa has biggest marketing potential
Don't focus on the specific numbers, the interesting thing is the sentiment.
Google Actions vs. Alexa Skills is the next big App Store battle
There are thousands of Skills and Actions but very few people are using them.
SearchCap: Google Assistant ads, Google Maps reply to reviews & waitlists
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 enables ‘join waitlist’ for restaurantsFeb 13, 2019 by Greg Sterling Functionality is provided by DineTime as part of Reserve with Google. Google tests ads in Assistant resultsFeb 13, 2019 by […]
Analyst: 8 billion voice assistants by 2023
Marketers need to have a voice strategy that recognizes the different use cases of different hardware devices and channels.
Is Google Maps what augmented reality has been waiting for?
AR walking directions could be a breakthrough application for the industry.
Bing offers a trio of new local search APIs
Each one performs different but complementary functions for enterprises and app developers.
The Most Critical Google Ads (AdWords) Trends of 2019
Search engine marketing (SEM) has been a game-changing marketing tool for companies for the last ten years. But today, creating a simple ad is not enough to keep driving traffic to websites. Search has become so complex that it is prohibitively difficult for the average individual to create a successful search ad. AdPoint Agency, a […]
Microsoft seeks more Cortana distribution, deeper integration on Android, iOS
We're heading toward a voice-first world for publishers, retailers and brands.
SearchCap: Google Gmail ads, DuckDuckGp Apple Maps & Amazon 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: Amazon Sponsored Products ads now support dynamic bidding, bid adjustmentsJan 15, 2019 by Ginny Marvin Advertisers can opt-into automated bidding and tailor bids for the search ads by page placement. DuckDuckGo […]
DuckDuckGo map and address searches now powered by Apple Maps
The company had been using OpenStreetMap.
PPC 2018 in Review: These changes will have the biggest impact on advertisers in 2019
Significant shifts toward more automation affected nearly every aspect of the paid search landscape in 2018, and there were other important developments that will have a lasting impact in the new year.
Why one marketer thinks smart speakers have their work cut out for them
Rebecca Stone, LiveRamp's VP of Marketing, discusses what needs to happen for smart speakers (and displays) to realize their marketing and commerce potential.
SEO Year In Review: 2018 saw Google updates and a focus on mobile
Here is our recap of what happened in SEO in 2018 - with links and summaries of some of the bigger changes throughout the year in search and SEO.
SearchCap: Google Home is really smart, Google pronounce & Congress
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: How to create landing pages that convertDec 21, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot If you’re looking to gather leads for your business, you need to have a landing-page strategy. Like every […]
Google Home wins smart speaker IQ test but Siri beats Alexa and Cortana
Alexa had the most noticeable improvement according to the test results, nearly matching Google for general information queries.
YouTube ad campaigns target ‘TV screens’ by default, coming to AdWords API in Jan.
For GDN, YouTube TrueView and bumper ad campaigns, TV screens targeting is enabled as a device type in the UI and can soon be reported via the API as well.
Will Google Home Hub ever become a useful local search tool?
Just a few modest improvements would make Home and Home Hub more effective for local search.
SearchCap: Google Search Console bug, AdStage news & Local Services 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: Don’t skip these critical recurring SEO tasksDec 4, 2018 by Jeremy Knauff As we near the end of the year, it’s time to review broken links, plugins, functionality and page speed […]
SearchCap: Local SEO report, Google Maps spam report & following Googlebot
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Did you know you can report Google Maps-related spam calls and other violations to Google?Nov 28, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google local has its share of spam and manipulation issues. There’s […]
SearchCap: Google Assistant via Siri, Google video & images & paid search trends
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 6 ways to boost organic video resultsNov 21, 2018 by Joe Goers The importance of video marketing continues to grow and video SEO is an effective way to differentiate your brand […]
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.
SearchCap: Google Black Friday ads, Google Shopping auctions & PLAs
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 Ads showing Black Friday click, impression share trends in OverviewsNov 19, 2018 by Ginny Marvin Throughout the week, advertisers will be able to see how their campaigns are trending over […]
SearchCap: Google hotel packs, impression share target & user comments in search
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Cast your vote: Let’s give ‘exact match’ real meaning with a new nameNov 19, 2018 by Ginny Marvin We’re holding a totally unauthorized vote to rename exact match. Cast your best […]
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.
SearchCap: Google Assistant GMB setting, voice assistance & SMX West
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: The age of voice assistance and a new input paradigmNov 2, 2018 by Eric Enge SMX East’s opening keynote from Google’s Naomi Makofsky outlined how marketers can find opportunities for the […]
SearchCap: Ad budgets shift from search to Amazon, new Google Ad features, Google Lens
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: How To Choose the Right SEO Vendor Oct 25, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot A business cannot stay relevant in today’s digital world without an online presence. However, a business could […]
SearchCap: SMX East session recap, Google privacy control updates, Microsoft AI
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: SMX East session recap: Aligning marketing with your customer journey Oct 24, 2018 by Greg Sterling The session offered a sophisticated blueprint to calibrate marketing, sales and content for different personas […]
SearchCap: Bing Ads conversion reporting, Google local pack booking & Apple search 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: Apple search ads expected to generate $2 billion in revenue by 2020Oct 22, 2018 by Amy Gesenhues The ad units are on track to bring in $500 million by the end […]
Apple search ads expected to generate $2 billion in revenue by 2020
The ad units are on track to bring in $500 million by the end of this year, according to an industry analyst.
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: Moz with STAT & marketing automation
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: The Open Marketing Cloud: Mautic’s flexible, budget-friendly marketing automation platformOct 10, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot Are you unhappy with your experience or results using one of the legacy marketing automation […]
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 […]
SearchCap: Google confirms ‘small’ update, fast-paced SEO, Findera search engine
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: How to thrive within the fast-paced SEO environment Oct 1, 2018 by Casie Gillette There will always be new mistakes and new challenges. The key is to learn and evolve and […]