A tale of two snippets: What link attribution in SGE tells us about search
More on the latest UI changes in SGE and how this new feature fits into the evolution of search engine results.
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The Google Assistant may start calling businesses to confirm in-stock inventory
Google is expanding the use cases of its 'Duplex' AI tool.
Google Assistant’s ‘confirm with voice match’ gives new meaning to ‘contactless payments’
Intriguing new feature could simply be a test or the future of shopping on the Google Assistant.
Google is suggesting searches based on users’ recent activity
The suggestions surface for multiple intents for logged-in users.
Google experiments with public search profile cards
Currently limited to India, the Google+-like feature gives personal brands and individuals some control over their own search results.
Google Assistant in Chrome testing Duplex to help users buy movie tickets
The Assistant’s transaction-handling abilities take a step forward.
Google brings search to podcasts through automatic transcription
Better enunciate, your Google Podcasts visibility may depend on it.
SearchCap: Cortana integration efforts & content accessibility
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Microsoft seeks more Cortana distribution, deeper integration on Android, iOS Jan 18, 2019 by Greg Sterling We’re heading toward a voice-first world for publishers, retailers and brands. Leveraging Amazon search ads […]
SearchCap: Google blog comments & People also ask in 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: Nofollow couldn’t save the Google webmaster blog from comment spamJan 14, 2019 by Barry Schwartz Google’s plan of “preventing comment spam” with the nofollow link attribute didn’t work for its own […]
SearchCap: Google mobile first indexing rolling, YouTube ads & Google Home for local
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’s mobile-first indexing now powers over half of Google’s search resultsDec 19, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google issued an update on the status of its mobile-first indexing initiative. 3 prospecting features […]
SearchCap: Google Search Console report change, Google Shopping expands & SinglePlatform with Moz
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Do men and women value online reviews differently? Dec 14, 2018 by Jamie Pitman New research suggests there is an opportunity for businesses to get ahead of their competitors by generating […]
SearchCap: Google Ads exact match name and brands 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: Protect your brand in searchDec 12, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot 98% of your competition is brand bidding. Advertisers bid on each others brand and trademarked terms to steal website traffic. […]
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 […]
Google Maps is testing interface with categories of local search suggestions
New Google Maps interface on Android shows category selections based on where you're viewing the map.
SearchCap: Voice speaker ads, link building & Earth Day
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Why do we overcomplicate link building?Apr 23, 2018 by Julie Joyce Do we overcomplicate link building to make the job look glamorous? Contributor Julie Joyce thinks we might and suggests it’s […]
SearchCap: Twitter in Google search, PPC ad scripts & 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: Customer Data Strategies & Identity Resolution: Best PracticesApr 16, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot When it comes to customer data, fundamentals matter. If you don’t know who your customers are, you […]
SearchCap: SMX Insights, Google Doodle & charity
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Stop! Think twice before using nofollow attributes on your websiteMar 16, 2018 by Patrick Stox Using page-level nofollow attributes? Just stop, says Contributor Patrick Stox. Instead, use nofollow on specific links […]
Google tests rounded mobile search design without full Google logo
Google is yet again testing an even more curved design for its search results pages.
SearchCap: Google snippets increase, Google local Q&A, local services on Google 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: 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 […]
Google Maps enables creating & sharing lists on desktop version
The feature, launched in February on Google Maps mobile versions, is now available on the desktop interface.
Echo and Home will probably have to tell you they’re always listening — in Europe
As smart speakers proliferate around the world, some governments will require strong privacy disclosures and consent to recording.
Google is testing a new lightweight search app for slow internet networks
Check out the experimental version of a Google search app designed for slower internet connections that Google is currently testing.
SearchCap: Google AdWords ad rank, quality score data & SEO strategies
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 rolling out changes to AdWords Ad Rank thresholds: What you need to knowMay 15, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Bids can carry more weight in Ad Rank thresholds based on […]
Google puts RGB-Hex color converter in search results for “RGB to Hex” queries
Often used for web design and graphic design work, an RGB color conversion tool determines exact color values.
Google Now testing “Explore Interests” feature to make personal assistant app more personalized
TechCrunch reports the new feature aims to give Google Now users more control over the information Google tracks on their behalf.
Google Maps for Android to add “WiFi-only” mode
Google Maps now lets you restrict your Android app to go into "Wi-Fi only" mode.
SearchCap: Google removing Toolbar PageRank, new Google Flights’ filters & 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 has confirmed they are removing Toolbar PageRank Mar 8, 2016 by Barry Schwartz It’s official: Google has decided to kill off Toolbar PageRank from their browser tools. Is your team […]
SearchCap: SEO In 2016, Missed Campaign Opportunities & Google Adds Animal Sounds
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 Agrees To Complicated Worldwide “Right To Be Forgotten” Censorship Plan Mar 4, 2016 by Danny Sullivan Google will ensure those within a country where a RTBF request was granted cannot […]
SearchCap: Bing Predictions Tackles The NFL, Yahoo Expands Gemini & Blocking Bad Bots
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 Predictions Tackles The NFL, Likes The Broncos, Colts, Packers & Seahawks Having done pretty well with predictions for basketball, tennis and soccer, Bing turns its prediction engine loose on the […]
Google Mobile Has A New App Search Results User Interface
Check out the fancy new look Google is rolling out for app results in the mobile search results interface.
SearchCap: Google Goes After The App Interstitial, Duke Kahanamoku Google Logo & ComScore Report
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 Goes After The App Interstitial: Protecting Consumers Or Its Own Search Monopoly? Google recently published a case study suggesting that app download interstitials on mobile are ineffective, leading to high […]
Google Promotes Voice Search With Suggested Searches In Mobile App
Google is now promoting and encouraging mobile users to search using their voice. Promotions for this were found in the Android home bar and Google Search App.
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.
Google Launches Custom Voice Actions For Third Party Apps
Voice Actions will allow users to not only launch but explore content in apps.
Google Tests: New Mobile Search Design & People Also Ask Box
Here are two new Google user interface tests, one is a redesign of the mobile results and the second is a query refinement box.
Google Showing Colorful Line Separators In Mobile Search Results Snippets
Do you see the new Google mobile interface in the search results? Google colored line breaks instead of the gray colored line breaks.
SearchCap: Bing Emoji, Google Webmaster Guidelines & Gmail Messages 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: Bing Now Lets You Search By Emoji Want to search for something using popular emoji characters? Microsoft’s Bing search engine now supports this. Bing announced the news in a post today, […]
Google Testing A New Mobile Friendly Design Using Material Design Format
Google is testing a new mobile design interface, using the design principles from “material design,” that Google themselves has been heavily promoting. The new interface was first noticed by SEER Interactive and later by Android Police and Google Operating System shows how this is not a small test. Google is actively trying out the new […]
SearchCap: Bing Predicts Scotland Vote, Google Maps Navigation Expands & Bing Ads Sitelinks
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Cortana Coming To Windows 9, Will It Replace Bing? Next week in San Francisco, Microsoft will unveil Windows 9 for the press. Among the features of the new OS is reportedly […]
Google Maps Navigation Now Covers 104 Countries
Android Police points out that Google has expanded navigation for Google Maps to 20 additional countries. These are mostly in Africa, the Caribbean islands and South America. From Algeria to Venezuela, the addition of these 20 brings to an impressive 104 the total number of countries where Google Maps offer navigation services. Google Maps is the fifth most […]