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    SearchCap: Google shopping ads test, IAC buys Angie’s List & SEO 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: 3 predictions about the future of SEOMay 2, 2017 by Ryan Shelley What do current trends say about the direction of search, and how can you prepare? Columnist Ryan Shelley shares […]

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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:

    • 3 predictions about the future of SEO
      May 2, 2017 by Ryan Shelley

      What do current trends say about the direction of search, and how can you prepare? Columnist Ryan Shelley shares his predictions for the industry.

    • New Google pilot tests Shopping ads on the Display Network
      May 2, 2017 by Ginny Marvin

      Ads will start appearing first on fashion and home design sites.

    • The great big list of landing page tests to try
      May 2, 2017 by Amy Bishop

      Sometimes half the battle of conversion optimization is coming up with ideas for things to test. That’s where this post from columnist Amy Bishop comes in!

    • Don’t miss SMX Advanced this year. Register now & save $400!
      May 2, 2017 by Search Engine Land

      The 10th edition of SMX Advanced, promises once again to deliver fast-paced, Q&A-packed sessions that don’t stop to cover the basics. Less than 40% of tickets are left and are going fast. Reserve your seat now before prices increase Saturday, May 13. Search continues to evolve rapidly and SMX Advanced sessions put you at the bleeding edge […]

    • IAC buying Angie’s List, will combine with HomeAdvisor into new public company
      May 2, 2017 by Greg Sterling

      The two companies will create a home services lead-gen powerhouse.

    • Time’s up! MarTech is here and it’s your last chance to attend
      May 1, 2017 by Search Engine Land

      In just one week, the world’s largest independent marketing technology conference designed for senior-level marketers and marketing technology professionals happens at MarTech in San Francisco, May 9-11. The show is programmed with one specific goal: to illuminate successful real-world practices at the intersection of marketing, technology, and management — no matter which software products or analyst frameworks […]

    • How to Create the Ultimate Marketing Plan
      May 1, 2017 by Digital Marketing Depot

      Four out of five B2B buyers start their journey with a web search. Nearly three quarters of the buying process is complete by the time a prospect is ready to engage with your sales team. With customers now in control, how do you create an effective marketing plan that resonates with target audiences? Compelling content, […]

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    About the Author

    Barry Schwartz
    Barry Schwartz is a technologist and a Contributing Editor to Search Engine Land and a member of the programming team for SMX events. He owns RustyBrick, a NY based web consulting firm. He also runs Search Engine Roundtable, a popular search blog on very advanced SEM topics.

    In 2019, Barry was awarded the Outstanding Community Services Award from Search Engine Land, in 2018 he was awarded the US Search Awards the "US Search Personality Of The Year," you can learn more over here and in 2023 he was listed as a top 50 most influential PPCer by Marketing O'Clock.

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