Google Maps
Google Maps is a free web mapping platform that helps searchers find directions to their chosen destinations and allows businesses to list their store locations.
This app is connected to Google Business Profile, allowing searchers to find even more business information on the Maps listing.
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Google makes 2 ad updates that will affect local search marketers
Ads now appear in Local Finder results, plus ads display differently in Google Maps.
Seeking investments from Microsoft & Amazon, HERE signals intent to compete aggressively with Google Maps
Carmaker consortium seeks additional funds, resources to further develop and grow the mapping platform.
SearchCap: Google quality raters guide, search console bug & movie times
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+ accounts no longer required for leaving local reviews in Google Apr 4, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google revamped the interface to add reviews on local results and dropped the Google+ […]
SearchCap: Google AdWords revamp, Google Maps iOS Spotlight & 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 is completely redesigning AdWords: Offers first peek Mar 28, 2016 by Ginny Marvin The now-legacy platform will be undergoing a redesign process to make it easier to navigate and use. […]
Google Maps for iOS now integrates with Apple’s Spotlight Search
Google Maps users on the iPhone can now more quickly access recent searches and saved places.
New “Uber tab” added to Google Maps
Google adds ride-sharing tab to maps to enable more options, faster time to destination.
SearchCap: Google Search Console Delays, Google Maps Closed & SEO Expectations
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 Explains How Search Console Reports WorkFeb 25, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Why are the reports in the Google Search Console delayed? Google explains. The Death Of Search Marketing ExpertiseFeb 25, […]
Search In Pics: GoogleBot Costume, Google Maps Peghog & Fancy Google Coffee Maker
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Google Coffee Maker: Source: Google+ Google Maps Peghog: Source: Twitter An SEO Dressed Up As GoogleBot: […]
SearchCap: Google Guidelines, Yahoo Redesign & Local SEO
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 Updates The General Guidelines Section Of Their Webmaster GuidelinesJan 28, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google has made significant changes to the content on their Webmaster Guidelines documentation. Yahoo Redesigns Home […]
SearchCap: Bing Speed Test, Google Maps Driver Mode & Google Confusion
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 Predicts Launches AreWeIn.net For NCAA March Madness Basketball FansJan 13, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues Site offers daily analysis of NCAA basketball teams, predicting whether or not they’ll make the tournament […]
Google Maps For Android Gets “Driver Mode” Feature To Anticipate Your Next Stop
Only available to Android users, the new feature will be rolled out through the end of this week.
SearchCap: Facebook Business Search, Google Maps App & Link Building
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Goodbye Keyword Optimization — Welcome To The Age of Topical Optimization Dec 15, 2015 by Stoney deGeyter Columnist Stoney deGeyter believes we have moved beyond “traditional” keyword optimization and should now […]
Google Maps Rolls Out Upgrades For iOS: Gas Prices, Busy Times, Offline Navigation
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 […]
Google Search App For iOS Gets 3D Touch & Google Maps iOS App Gets Gas Prices
Google has updated the iOS search app and maps over the past few days.
Europe Turns Antitrust Attention To Google Maps For Android
The antitrust investigation (or enforcement action) against Google in Europe is currently focused on shopping search. There’s an earlier stage, but parallel investigation of Android is now taking off. Comments from regulators and European politicians suggest there’s a potentially long road ahead for Google and many investigations to come. Indeed, a more formal local search […]
SearchCap: Overstock’s Google Decline, Google Search Console Severity Label & Offline Google Maps
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Offline Search & Turn-By-Turn Navigation Come To Google Mobile MapsNov 10, 2015 by Greg Sterling Earlier this year, at Google’s May developer conference, the company announced that Google Maps search and […]
SearchCap: Google Maps App, AdWords Loan Referrals & BrightLocal Study
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 10 Things People Want To Know About AdWords, Direct From GoogleNov 5, 2015 by Matt Lawson Last month, AdWords product managers fielded questions in front of a live audience at SMX […]
Google Maps App Lets Users Add A New Business To The Map
Google integrates Google Map Maker directly into the Google Maps iOS App. This allows any user to quickly add a missing business to Google Maps.
SearchCap: Google Health, Google Maps Explore & Our App
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 Search Engine Land App Now Live For iOS & Android Download the new Search Engine Land app, plus the Marketing Land sister app for iOS and Android devices now. Google […]
Google Maps “Explore” Adds Curated Recommendations, New Features
Google is adding more content, filters and personalization to the “Explore” feature in Google Maps for Android in the US and UK. In several markets to start (SF, NYC and London), Google says you’ll get new “curated recommendations” about nearby dining options: Once you pick the category that suits your craving, you can see in-depth […]
Mount McKinley Becomes Mt. Denali On Google Maps; Bing Stays With Old Name
Restored to its native name by US President Barack Obama, the transformation has yet to fully complete on the major search engines.
Google Maps Plus Codes Now Searchable, Making Hard-To-Find Places Easier To Locate
Google's Open Location Codes can now be searched on both Google and Google Maps.
SearchCap: Google+ Pages, App Store Search & Google Maps Trick
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: Special Olympics World Games Google Logo Celebrates 47th Year Of Competition Started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968, the Special Olympics this year will include 7,000 athletes competing in 25 different […]
Google Maps Easter Egg Responds To Kids Whining “Are We There Yet?” So You Don’t Have To
Ask Google Maps "Are we there yet?" enough times and it will threaten not to stop for ice cream.
SearchCap: Google Hotel Finder, Google Maps Timeline & Bing Revenge Porn
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: New Device Launch Campaigns: Key Insights For Online Advertising Success About to launch your first device-specific paid search campaign for smartphone, tablet, wearable, or something else entirely? If so, columnist John […]
Google Maps Timeline: User-Friendly Location History
Google keeps a log of where you've traveled in the new Google Maps Timeline feature.
SearchCap: Google Penguin, Google Maps, Hotel Booking & Hreflang
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 Says Penguin Refresh Months Away From Happening Google’s Gary Illyes reminds us that the Penguin algorithm refresh is still months and months away, as Google works to make Penguin run […]
Google Maps Adds Feature To Send Places To Your iPhone Or Android Phone
Want to send a place point from Google Maps desktop to your mobile app? Now you can!
Google Maps Hides Search Bar, HERE Struggles To Sell
Google Maps has made some minor changes that improve usability, while Nokia appears to be struggling to sell its mapping service HERE. Google Maps now will hide the search bar on the top and explore bar on the bottom of the map screen to create a larger visual field. One tap causes those bars to […]
SearchCap: Google Maps Update, Google Quote Boxes & Geo-Location Test
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 […]
Google Maps App Will Warn You That The Place You’re Driving To Is Closed
Ever go to a place only to find out it closed hours ago? The Google Maps app will now warn you before you even leave that it may be closed before you arrive.
Local SEO Landing Pages 2.0
Local businesses attempting to rank in multiple locations may find themselves running afoul of Google's guidelines if they aren't careful. Luckily, columnist Marcus Miller has outlined some tips to keep your local landing pages white hat.
SearchCap: Google Maps iOS App, Apple iOS Deep Linking & Gay Pride 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: 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 […]
Send Places From Browser To The iPhone In Google Maps 4.7 Update
The latest version of Google Maps (4.7.0) for iOS, among other things, gives users the ability to send locations from the PC to their i-devices. While you can already save places on the desktop and retrieve them on the iPhone, this is another nice cross-device integration for Google Maps. After installing the new version of […]
Search In Pics: Matt Cutts At Google I/O, Google Maps Bus & Android Bush
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have, and more.
SearchCap: Google Maps Offline, App Indexing & Structured Data
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 Breakthrough: Search And Navigation Without A Connection Google continues to add features and capabilities that keep its maps that much ahead of the competition. Coming out of I/O yesterday […]
Google Maps Breakthrough: Search And Navigation Without A Connection
Google continues to add features and capabilities that keep its maps that much ahead of the competition. Coming out of I/O yesterday Google made a major announcement: Google Maps search and voice guided, turn-by-turn navigation will be available offline. This is intended for anyone without a data connection or with a weak or inconsistent one. […]
Google Local Search Results Shifting After Google Maps Bomb Fix?
Google seems to have made an update to their local search ranking factors, where many local SEO experts and reporters are noticing major shifts in the local results.
SearchCap: Google Maps Apology, Matt Cutts Replaced & App Indexing Data
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Search In Pics: Google Carnival, Google Now Mug & The Breaker Lab In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat […]