Google launches new search, shopping and maps features
Multisearch for food, Google Lens translation, AR beauty and shoes, Maps live view search and more.
Topic: Android
3 new tools to measure Google app performance and privacy
The new solutions will be rolled out sometime next year, but advertisers can still take steps today to enhance conversion and reporting accuracy.
Google Ads turns 22: A look back at the biggest changes and advances in search
A lot has happened over the years from testing newspaper and audio ads to automation and Performance Max stepping in and taking over.
Yelp has created a new attribute, Business Fund, and Resource Hub for veterans
Searches on Yelp for veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. increased by 101% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to last year.
A look inside TikTok’s new automated Smart Performance Campaigns
The new campaign type was announced today to help advertisers connect with the right audiences, drive growth, and deliver value.
Twitter has created 2 new video features
The two new features put video at the forefront of how users engage with new and interesting content.
10 biggest announcements from Google Search On 22
Here's a recap of the biggest updates from Google Search On 2022 event, including Multisearch, Lens, autocomplete, search filters and more.
Twitter has launched new and improved Pixel, Conversion API, and App Purchase Optimizations
The three new updates and improvements enable more privacy, better measurement, and additional web functionality.
Microsoft is now putting ads in Outlook mobile
Frustration over the new ads is growing, but to advertisers, they represent new opportunities to get in front of brands in a less competitive space.
Google My Business mobile app has stopped functioning forever
You can no longer use the app to make profile edits, communicate with customers and so on.
How paid marketers are fighting back against the Fake Web
Bots and fake users steal ad clicks, pollute audience targeting, and skew metrics. Paid marketers are learning to protect themselves.
New Twitter ‘Search Subscribe’ feature coming soon?
You may soon be able to subscribe to receive push notifications for tweets matching any search queries you want.
New Yelp feature: Request a Call
Missed phone calls are lost leads. Yelp's new feature could help generate more qualified leads for local service businesses.
Bingbot user-agent change coming in the Fall of 2022
Bing will stop using the historical user-agent and transition fully to the new user-agents.
5 ways to use the Wayback Machine for SEO
Use the tool to recover lost information and glean insights into the direction of competitor strategies.
Google multisearch – search by image and text at the same time
Just to be clear, MUM is not currently being used for this search feature - yet.
Microsoft Advertising announces open beta for RSA ad customizers
RSA customizers can help to create more dynamic ads that feature more product information in the ad copy without requiring advertisers to manually change the copy.
Twitter tests 3 new ad formats
Select brands now have access to Interactive Text, Product Explorer, and Collection ads on Twitter. Here's what they look like.
11 conspiracy theories about search, Google and Big Tech
From your phone is spying on you to Google manipulating ad auctions, here are some of the juiciest conspiracy theories.
How to use Google Business Messages to talk to your customers
Google's Business Messages is one of the best ways to connect with your customers and future customers.
Google testing questions and answers in the Google Maps interface
This feature first launched in 2017 in the local panel and Google appears to be testing it in Google Maps.
Google’s Privacy Sandbox, including the Topics API, is coming to Android
Google is soliciting feedback for its initial design proposals and is expecting to launch in beta by the end of the year.
Pinterest rolls out AR ‘Try on’ feature for furniture items
Initially launched for beauty products, users can now see what products from Crate & Barrel, CB2, Walmart, West Elm and Wayfair look like in their homes before they buy.
DuckDuckGo to launch a desktop browser
That’s one more Chrome alternative that won’t support FLoC.
Chrome will show updated pricing in the tabs grid on mobile
Google also announced more Lens integrations for Chrome as well as the rollout of the “Your carts” card.
YouTube to automatically link to places mentioned in videos
Places Mentioned will be available on the Android and iOS YouTube apps for food and drinks videos where YouTube can detect places.
Google News performance report updated for accuracy, expect impression reductions
This is not a ranking change, this is just a change in how Google reports on your rankings.
Yelp’s new ad types aim to connect national advertisers to local users
Sponsored Collections may appeal to brands that typically don’t advertise on Yelp and Seasonal Spotlight Ads might help multi-location brands create another touchpoint to showcase their seasonal promotions.
Yelp’s new home feed looks like a certain popular social media app
The new feed shows users Popular Dishes and Yelp Connect posts based on physical proximity to the business, the popularity of a dish in reviews and the recency of the content.
Mozilla tests Bing as the default search engine for 1% of users
Many SEOs often forego Bing optimization in favor of its higher traffic counterpart, but this is another reason to diversify your target search engines.
What does crypto have to do with SEO and PPC?; Thursday’s daily brief
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And, it looks like the Cleveland Guardians forgot one very important detail
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And, PPC pros, say goodbye to the standalone Maximize conversions and Maximize conversion value strategies.
Users can now leave more detailed restaurant reviews on Google
Details like price range and meal type are useful for potential customers, but will Google use it to enable search filters?
The July core update is “effectively complete”; Tuesday’s daily brief
And, how search professionals can help fight against misinformation in their communities.
Can the industry’s biggest players win over privacy enthusiasts?; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, Google’s June 23 spam update and Fred Vallaeys answers your top FLoC questions
Instagram Reel ads are the new TikTok competitor; Monday’s daily brief
Plus, Google cuts down FAQ in SERPS
Google Search Console Insights is now available to all
A year after launching the limited beta, you can now access this new set of reports.
If almost everyone uses Google, does that make it a public utility?; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, tips for choosing the right event to speak at.
Google drops the auction from its search choice screen
Giving in to pressure from regulators and competitors, Google’s updated screen will roll out in September and search engines will appear based on market share instead of bidding per user.