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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: Google: First Click Free is over, being replaced by Flexible SamplingOct 2, 2017 by Greg Sterling Google is rolling out a suite of tools to help news publishers drive more subscription […]
Google is rolling out a suite of tools to help news publishers drive more subscription revenue.
There’s no perfect method to snagging the top overall search result for every relevant query, but columnist Stephan Spencer believes that understanding each element of Google's search listings can give you the best chance for success.
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 auto-playing video previews in search results carousel on AndroidAug 21, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google is now showing six-second video previews in the search results delivered on Android devices. Wonky […]
Google effort appears to be a modified version of existing tools and approaches with some new, unspecified wrinkles.
Columnist Barb Palser says many big news stories are now consumed primarily in AMP format.
With Twitter now linking to Accelerated Mobile Pages, columnist Barb Palser reminds publishers to check the quality of their AMPs.
Columnist Barb Palser makes the case for Facebook and other platforms to adopt Accelerated Mobile Pages.
Columnist Barb Palser offers a framework to help publishers assess the potential benefits of Accelerated Mobile Pages.
With several popular distribution apps now linking to Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP) content, columnist Barb Palser notes that the format is taking root outside of Google search -- likely to provide an optimal experience for mobile users.
WSJ move might cause other publishers to remove content from Google's program, if it turns out "Subscription" label doesn't hurt conversions.
Back in August 2016, Google warned that it would be releasing an algorithm to crack down on interstitials on mobile pages. Now that the update has been live for a month, columnist Glenn Gabe shares his findings on the impact.
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 has officially killed off their link commandJan 12, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google tells webmasters and SEOs to stop using the link command, that it is officially dead and not […]
Publishers are asking questions about the effectiveness of Google’s AMP carousel. Columnist Barb Palser analyzed 235 million AMP search impressions to find answers.
What can Google do to combat fake news? Columnist Ian Bowden illustrates some ways the search giant can tackle -- and already is tackling -- this problem.
Columnist Jim Yu outlines Google's long march toward a mobile-first index and explains why optimizing for mobile devices is no longer optional.
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: AMP causing monetization frustration among some news publishersOct 28, 2016 by Greg Sterling Some publishers, such as CNN and The Washington Post, are having good experiences, however. Due to a […]
Some publishers, such as CNN and The Washington Post, are having good experiences, however.
Columnist Barb Palser believes that the broad surfacing of AMP content in mobile search will expose a universe of AMP content that’s been hidden from view.
Europe sees a fairer marketplace, Google sees a bonanza for lawyers.
What are Google's quality updates (aka Phantom updates), and how can you recover? In part one of a two-part series on Phantom, columnist Glenn Gabe explains the history and possible mechanics of these algorithm updates.
The company says that AMP pages will not receive a rankings boost.
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 your old content can help with SEOJul 28, 2016 by Tamar Weinberg Looking to get the most SEO value out of your content marketing efforts? Columnist Tamar Weinberg explains how […]
What's the deal with Accelerated Mobile Pages, and how do they relate to micro-moments? Columnist Jim Yu discusses the connection and explains what brands need to know to stay ahead of the curve.
Want to know more about Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP)? Columnist Max Prin recaps a session from SMX Advanced 2016 featuring John Shehata of Condé Nast and Google's Rudy Galfi, product manager for the AMP Project.
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 News launches PubHub, a portal for news publishers to submit their sitesJun 7, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Bing News has launched their Bing News PubHub, a place to submit your […]
Bing News has launched their Bing News PubHub, a place to submit your site to Bing News for inclusion.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: App Indexing & The New Frontier Of SEO: App Packs & App Store Search Feb 19, 2016 by Emily Grossman In this third and final installment of a series on app […]
A new report was added to the Google Search Console under the Search Appearance tab for AMP errors.
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 Core Algorithm Updates Continue As SEOs Notice Weekend Google UpdateJan 18, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Another Google update this weekend has been confirmed, but it is a core update, not […]
A group of German publishers has filed a civil complaint against Google. The group, constituted as VG Media, claims to be enforcing Germany’s “Ancillary Copyright” Law, passed in 2013. This is the latest episode in an ongoing dispute between German news publishers and Google. Essentially, the publishers are suing to get Google to pay them […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Winter Solstice Google Doodle Marks The Shortest Day Of The Year Dec 22, 2015 by Amy Gesenhues The animated snow globe on Google’s US home page today marks the first day […]
Yahoo has revamped some of their mobile search results and jumps at supporting AMP-powered news publishers.
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 Things To Know Before Using Facebook For Local Search, And 6 Reasons FB Search Can DominateNov 9, 2015 by Wesley Young Now that Facebook’s Universal Search includes public posts, columnist […]
After two months of asking Google News Publishers to add their app links in the Google News Publisher Center, the Editor's Picks is now showing App download icons.
Disruptive technologies are often met with lobbying efforts to block them by vested interests trying to preserve the status quo. One such example is the unsuccessful effort by taxi companies to use the law to hold back Uber’s advance, especially in Europe. Another is the European newspaper industry’s efforts to boost sagging revenues with strict […]
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 Additional Ranking Boost For Using App Indexing APISep 30, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Google announced a new ranking boost for App Indexing, as well as a new iOS indexing […]
After years of Google News requiring URLs to contain 3-digits, Google has finally dropped that requirement.