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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: To make every conversion count, count every conversionMar 28, 2018 by Matt Lawson Measuring conversions is critically important in digital marketing. Columnist and Googler Matt Lawson explains why sitewide tagging is […]
We all know the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” meaning that a complex idea can be conveyed in just one image. The phrase was made popular nearly 100 years ago in an article about the power of images in advertisements, and the sentiment rings just as true in today’s always-on digital age. […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Spring Equinox Google doodle introduces Quinn, an animated flower fairy & musicianMar 20, 2018 by Amy Gesenhues Designed by Google doodler Sophie Diao, the image leads to a search for Spring […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: German court: Google has no ‘duty to inspect’ websites for illegal content before displayingFeb 27, 2018 by Greg Sterling The court held that Google can’t be held liable before being notified […]
With Google ready to launch AMP Stories soon, Contributor Paul Shapiro shares how to build your own AMP Story and get in front of the latest content trend.
Search Engine Land’s SMX® West is just five weeks away, and it’s shaping up to be an exceptional show. You can expect the quality content, speakers, networking activities and meals for which SMX events are famous. SMX West features three packed days exploring the marketing topics that matter most to professionals like you — SEO, […]
The new spec is available through the Gmail Developer Preview, with support in Gmail slated for later 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: Google, Getty Images enter a multi-year global licensing partnershipFeb 12, 2018 by Greg Sterling The deal effectively ends Getty’s European antitrust complaint against Google. Monitoring web migrations: A checklist for moving […]
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 request indexing limit removed from interfaceFeb 8, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google won’t comment on why quota details in the fetch tool are no longer displaying. What 3,000 […]
Loyal customers are both your cheerleaders and bodyguards. Contributor Wesley Young shares six ways to boost local search results using customer loyalty.
Retail marketers weighed in on what they did differently this holiday season.
Columnist Kristopher Jones talks visual search -- its current state, its implications for the future and strategies for SEOs looking to capitalize on this evolving technology.
Here are several trends that will affect nearly every search marketer in the year ahead.
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 launches ‘set it and forget it’ Search Ads Basic for the App Store Dec 5, 2017 by Greg Sterling No keywords, no bidding with new simplified search product. Google’s latest […]
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 officially increases length of snippets in search resultsDec 1, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Company says change is meant to provide more descriptive snippets. Merkle: Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales from […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Law firms spamming Google My Business: Don’t trust your money or your life to them!Nov 30, 2017 by Joy Hawkins Many local businesses are guilty of violating Google My Business guidelines […]
As we enter the 2020s, e-commerce is set to generate more than $480 billion in the US and nearly $2 trillion globally. And while Amazon takes a lot of credit for online everything, they’re hardly the only game in town. A significant chunk of online retail is generated by smaller players, thanks in part to […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: SEO in 2018: What’s hot, what’s not?Nov 14, 2017 by Digital Marketing Depot Voice search. AMP pages. Gap analysis. Algorithm updates. Local SEO. SEO is constantly changing, and what worked well […]
As organic search becomes ever more targeted, SEO is evolving in ways that require more customization. Wesley Young explores a recent study on ranking factors and provides 7 practical takeaways to boost search rank.
Some SEOs discount nofollow links, but contributor Pratik Dholakiya argues such an approach could result in many missed opportunities.
Accelerated Mobile Pages aren't just for publishers! Contributor Damian Rollison presents an a case study showing improved performance for local pages after implementing AMP.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Salesforce’s Einstein boosts search in its Commerce CloudOct 19, 2017 by Barry Levine The new features make it easier for online retailers to tailor site search to their visitors. S. Chandrasekhar […]
In addition to making search ads available to all advertisers, Pinterest is adding an option to automatically target related pins.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Our ‘Ultimate Guide to Google Penalties’ launches todayOct 18, 2017 by Michelle Robbins Google penalty notifications – and how to respond to them – continue to be confounding issues for SEOs. […]
The use of bots to qualify questions or leads, which are then handed off to experts or reps, may be the optimal chatbot use case.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Danny Sullivan joins Google, leaves advisor role at Third Door Media Oct 6, 2017 by Michelle Robbins Search industry veteran journalist begins new role at Alphabet’s core business division on Monday […]
AMP isn’t quite a household acronym yet, but it has big implications for virtually everyone with web access. The Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Project, the brainchild of Google announced just two years ago, is already impacting millions of users’ experience. And it’s growing fast. The downside — arguably a temporary one — is that not […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Report: 57% of smart speaker owners have bought something with their voiceSep 26, 2017 by Greg Sterling Part two of NPR Smart Audio report exposes the ‘v-commerce’ potential of virtual assistant […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 3 AdWords extensions now eligible for call-only ads Sep 21, 2017 by Greg Finn Account-level extensions will be eligible to display automatically with the ad type. 3 behavioral stats for retailers […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Report: Google to debut ‘Home Mini’ smart speaker for $49 on October 4Sep 19, 2017 by Greg Sterling The device is Google’s answer to the low-cost Amazon Echo Dot. SMX East […]
56% of US, UK, German and French shoppers use Amazon as a starting point.
If you’re an online retailer, you’re already ramping up for the busy holiday season ahead. The good news is that Google has rolled out several new features to AdWords to help with your shopping campaigns. As reported by Ginny Marvin on Search Engine Land, the new AdWords features include a new metric, called absolute top […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Pinterest now lets people zoom in on pins, has redesigned visual search iconAug 17, 2017 by Tim Peterson Users no longer have to be signed in to Pinterest to use its […]
Users no longer have to be signed in to Pinterest to use its visual search Chrome extension.
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 rolling out hands-free calling on Google Home to US and CanadaAug 16, 2017 by Greg Sterling One day relatively soon, home assistants could be generating large volumes of calls to […]
Every successful advertiser knows that great headlines, powerful ad copy and compelling calls to action are the keys to conversion. But the only way to know that your ads are as effective as possible is to constantly test and refine them, to make sure they thoroughly resonate with your target audience. You can test anything […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 5 ways to balance technical & non-technical SEOAug 8, 2017 by Jim Yu Though tactics and strategies differ greatly for technical and non-technical SEOs, columnist Jim Yu believes it’s critical that […]
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 4 Ps of SEO & digital marketingAug 4, 2017 by Marcus Miller Great SEO does not exist in a bubble, but is part of a broader marketing framework. Columnist Marcus […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Privacy group files flawed complaint against Google Store Sales MeasurementJul 31, 2017 by Greg Sterling EPIC gets the basic facts wrong about the data being used in Google program. Locadium: a […]
ACSI rankings are based on survey of nearly 5,000 US consumers.