You Can Now Install Android Apps Directly From Google’s Search Results
Some Android users can install Android apps from within the mobile search results, bypassing a step to the Google Play store.
Topic: Android
SearchCap: Google Now Updates, SEO Mistakes & SEM 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 Tests “What’s Hot” & “What’s Nearby” As Android Search OptionsJan 15, 2016 by Greg Sterling Artem Russakovskii found an interesting Google search options test for Android. In addition to recent […]
Google Tests “What’s Hot” & “What’s Nearby” As Android Search Options
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 […]
Search In Pics: Justin Trudeau At New Google Canadian Office, Google Expeditions Subaru & Fallout 4 Statue
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+ […]
How Google’s Search Chief Has Been Living The “Mobile First” Life For Over A Year
Amit Singhal has been living his digital life mostly off his two smartphones for more than a year.
SearchCap: Bing Speed Test, Google Maps Driver Mode & Google Confusion
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 […]
Google Maps For Android Gets “Driver Mode” Feature To Anticipate Your Next Stop
Only available to Android users, the new feature will be rolled out through the end of this week.
Google Revamps The Android App-Indexing Crawl Errors Report In The Search Console
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.
Where’s Santa Claus? Your 2015 Guide To NORAD Tracks Santa & Google’s Santa Tracker
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.
SearchCap: Cortana Voice Activation, Yahoo Mobile Upgrade & First Day Of Winter
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 […]
Microsoft Silences “Hey Cortana” In US Version Of Android App
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 […]
Epic Roundup: The Biggest Things To Happen In Paid Search In 2015
From new deals to more data to audiences, 2015 was packed with PPC changes.
SearchCap: Bing Ads Tour, Facebook Event Search & AdWords CPC
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 […]
Facebook Launches Events Discovery To Help iOS Users Find Nearby Events
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.
SearchCap: Google Year End, Bing iOS App & Apple Closes Topsy
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 […]
Google “Now on Tap” Offers Holiday Use Cases Such As Package Tracking, Travel
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 […]
SearchCap: Facebook Business Search, Google Maps App & Link Building
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 Maps Rolls Out Upgrades For iOS: Gas Prices, Busy Times, Offline Navigation
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 […]
SearchCap: Yahoo Search App, MindMeld Voice Assistant & Holistic SEO
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 […]
Yahoo Search App For iPhone Gets A Bit More “Now” With Personalized Content
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 […]
SearchCap: Cortana For iOS & Android, Google AdWords Reports & AMP Ranking 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: 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 […]
Google Now Taking Sign-Ups For AdWords iOS App Beta
Advertisers can apply now to start testing the iOS version of Google's AdWords app.
Microsoft’s Cortana Digital Assistant Comes To iOS & Android
On non-Windows devices, Cortana is more limited in functionality and predictions.
SearchCap: Google AdWords Snippets, Google Place Rich Snippets & Google Entertainment Results
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 Android App Update Aimed At Musician, Actor, TV Show & Movie Searches
Google says latest refresh makes it easier to find info on things like song lyrics, movie casts, TV show recommendations and showtimes.
Search In Pics: Google Panda Nativity Scene, Bearded Matt Cutts & Stolen Google Bike
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 […]
SearchCap: Google Update, Santa Tracking & Yahoo Top Searches
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 […]
Google Santa Tracker & Santa Village Go Live, Counting Down Days Until St. Nick Takes Flight
This year's Santa Village includes coding games and holiday traditions -- all available via desktop or the Santa Tracker Android App.
Google’s Year Of Change Hits Mobile Retail
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.
SearchCap: Google Location Setting, Save Google Images & Thanksgiving Search Spend
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 Image Search Lets You Save Images For Later With Stars
Google brings back starring for saving image search results to your photo collections.
Search In Pics: GoogleBot In Snow, Google Pet Toys & John Mueller In Star Wars
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: […]
SearchCap: Google Store Data, AdWords Shopping Ads & Semantic 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: 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 […]
SearchCap: Google AMP, Bing Maps & AdWords App Upgrade
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 […]
Google Updates AdWords Android App To Include Video Campaigns
Advertisers can monitor video campaign performance and make bid and budget adjustments.
After A Year Of Transition, Microsoft Execs Say, “We’re All In On Search”
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.
Search In Pics: Stan Gets Shades, Google Speed Dating & Gary Illyes Black Hat
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 […]
How Google May Rank Apps & App-Only Content
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.
Google Search App For iOS Gets New Voice Search Look & Improved Google Now Cards
Check out version 10.0 of the Google Search App for iOS.
SearchCap: Google Ranks App Only Content, Bing App Refresh & Yandex Chews JavaScript
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 […]