Artem Russakovskii found an interesting Google search options test for Android. In addition to recent searches, Google inserted a “What’s Hot” and “Nearby” option in the pull-down menu. Here’s what it looks like: I asked Google for a comment or more information on this. Google provided the following statement: “We’re always experimenting with the look and feel of […]
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. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau At Google’s Kitchener-Waterloo Office: Source: Google+ Google Piggy Bank: Source: Google+ […]
Amit Singhal has been living his digital life mostly off his two smartphones for more than a 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: 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 […]
Only available to Android users, the new feature will be rolled out through the end of this week.
Google has updated the broken crawl error report for App Indexing in the Google Search Console. And now there are three app crawl error types in Search Console.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Here's how to keep track of his approach via the web, smartphone, or even by making a voice call.
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 […]
An update to Microsoft’s Cortana app for Android removes the “Hey Cortana” hands-free activation feature. Updated December 20, the new version of the app lists three “what’s new” features: Improved app stability. Enhanced call and text features. Removed “Hey Cortana” feature for US market. “Hey Cortana” was reportedly removed because the feature disrupted use of […]
From new deals to more data to audiences, 2015 was packed with PPC changes.
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 Ads Launches Guided Tours In Web InterfaceDec 18, 2015 by Ginny Marvin Walk through setting up retargeting lists, automated rules, campaigns settings and more. The Search For An Optimal AdWords […]
The new mobile feature, available for people in 10 major US cities, is the leading edge of Facebook's effort to improve the Events product.
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 Provides An Interactive Bubble Level In Their Search Results Dec 16, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Google has a new feature where you can search for bubble level and use the […]
The simplest way to describe Google Now on Tap is perhaps “context-driven search.” It’s a way for users to generate more content or information about a subject or item without ever conducting a formal search — or even swiping for Google Now. Whether in an app, mobile site, email or text message, Now on Tap […]
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 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 […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Yahoo Search App For iPhone Gets A Bit More “Now” With Personalized Content Dec 11, 2015 by Greg Sterling Yesterday Yahoo introduced an updated search app for the iPhone. It offers […]
Yesterday, Yahoo introduced an updated search app for the iPhone. It offers a range of new capabilities and utility. Overall, Yahoo has done a nice job with the UI and search experience. I haven’t systematically compared it to Google or Bing mobile search experiences. But in my 24 hours of casual usage, it appears 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: Google Now Taking Sign-Ups For AdWords iOS App Beta Dec 9, 2015 by Ginny Marvin Advertisers can apply now to start testing the iOS version of Google’s AdWords app. Google “Play […]
Advertisers can apply now to start testing the iOS version of Google's AdWords app.
On non-Windows devices, Cortana is more limited in functionality and 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: Foursquare CEO Crowley: “We Do Location Better Than Anybody Else” Dec 7, 2015 by Greg Sterling Foursquare has come a long way from its early days as a social “check-in” app. […]
Google says latest refresh makes it easier to find info on things like song lyrics, movie casts, TV show recommendations and showtimes.
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. World’s Largest Android Marshmallow Mosaic: Leaf Plows In Mountain View, California: Source: Google+ Matt Cutts With […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Evidence Of An Unconfirmed Google Update Happening On November 19 Dec 2, 2015 by Barry Schwartz While Google did not confirm an update on November 19, there sure is plenty of […]
This year's Santa Village includes coding games and holiday traditions -- all available via desktop or the Santa Tracker Android App.
How have recent changes in Google's mobile SERP display impacted traffic, and what can you do about it? Contributor Jonathan Hunt lays it out.
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 Drops Change Location Search Filter From Search ResultsDec 1, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Google seems to have dropped yet another search tool/filter, this one for location settings. Search Spend Rose […]
Google brings back starring for saving image search results to your photo collections.
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. World’s Largest Android Marshmallow Mosaic: Google John Mueller Star Wars: Source: Google+ Google Pet Toy: Source: […]
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 Google Patents You Need To Know About In 2016Nov 25, 2015 by Pratik Dholakiya Columnist Pratik Dholakiya outlines three patents that Google is applying for and explains how they could […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Local Traffic “Diversion”: Google Claims It’s A Bug, Yelp Says It’s Intentional Nov 24, 2015 by Greg Sterling Local search represents between 30 and 40 percent of mobile search results. Local […]
Advertisers can monitor video campaign performance and make bid and budget adjustments.
With Bing now at the center of Microsoft's consumer monetization strategy, executives display a new level of confidence when sharing plans for growing the search business.
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. World’s Largest Android Marshmallow Mosaic: Source: Google+ Google’s Gary Illyes With A Black Hat (& His […]
Google App Indexing API is a key SEO factor for Google to rank and determine the importance of the sections of your app, especially for app only apps.
Check out version 10.0 of the Google Search App for iOS.
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 Expands App Indexing To Find & Stream App-Only ContentNov 18, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Google is now experimenting with nine Android apps to surface their app only content in the […]
Google is now experimenting with nine Android apps to surface their app only content in the mobile search results. This is a huge step for apps and Google 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: How To Prep For The Pending Penguin Update & Ensure You’re Penalty Free In 2016Nov 17, 2015 by Erin Everhart The next Penguin update is coming soon, according to a Google […]