Google says bots are the main target of Keyword Planner changes; a lot of questions remain
Advertisers and agencies continue to have questions about how potential data restrictions will affect their research efforts.
Topic: Application programming interface
SearchCap: Siri commands, AMP errors & mobile search up
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Report: Nearly 60 percent of searches now from mobile devicesAug 3, 2016 by Greg Sterling Hitwise examined hundreds of millions of queries across 11 key categories. Search for Hey Siri commands […]
Domain Level Metrics’ dashboard aggregates metrics from Moz, SpyFu, SEMRush & others
The new product, free during its beta phase, displays everything from the tools’ APIs.
SearchCap: Google My Business API, challenges faced by agencies & 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: Bridging the gaps in the Google My Business API Jun 24, 2016 by Brian Smith Each update to the Google My Business API makes life easier for those of us managing […]
Apple Maps becomes a platform with new extensions for third-party apps
The move parallels Apple's decision to open up Siri and Messages to developers.
Google updates the Google My Business API to version 3.0
The new Google My Business API brings additional functionality to help those who manage locations at scale. This is version 3.0, which comes 6 months after the last update.
Bing previews new Bing Search APIs
Bing adds tons of features to their Bing Search APIs, which now are REST APIs.
Google unveils Google Analytics 360 Suite with a new DMP, landing page testing tool and more
The suite, designed for enterprise-level companies, consists of six products that can be used together or on their own and integrate with AdWords and DoubleClick.
Yahoo To Close BOSS (Build Your Own Search Service) Next Month
Yahoo to close yet another search service: Yahoo BOSS is closing March 31, 2016.
Google To Shut Several Search APIs In February
Google to close the Google Patent Search API, Google News Search API, Google Blog Search API, Google Video Search API, Google Image Search APIs on February 15.
Google Launches Knowledge Graph Search API, Promises To Close Freebase API In Future
Google will discontinue the Freebase API in the near future, after announcing the release of the read-only Google Knowledge Graph Search API.
SearchCap: Bing Top Searches, Google HTTPS Default & My Business API
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: New Google My Business API Dec 17, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Now developers can automate the management of their businesses Google My Business listings via the new API. Final Chance To […]
Google Releases API For “Google My Business” Local Listings
Now developers can automate the management of their businesses Google My Business listings via the new API.
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.
Apple’s iOS 9: What Are The Implications For Search Marketers?
Apple's iOS 9 includes new technologies and features which may have implications for search marketers working on app indexing.
Google Adds Additional Ranking Boost For Using App Indexing API
Google announced a new ranking boost for App Indexing, as well as a new iOS indexing protocol and Search Console features.
Bing Beats Google “Now On Tap” To Android With New “Bing Snapshots”
It turns out that Bing has its own version of Google “Now on Tap” — and it’s now available for Android devices, ahead of the release of Google’s own upgraded service. This morning, Bing announced that what the company calls “Bing Snapshots” will deliver contextually relevant search information for any app installed on your Android […]
Google To Discontinue CSV Download Scripts Support In Google Search Console
The last day to use the legacy Python script to download search query data from Google Search Console is October 20, 2015. You can upgrade to the new API.
Confirmed: Google’s New Search Analytics Search Console API Now Available
As expected, Google has officially launched the Search Console Search Analytics API. You can now get your keyword data through this new API.
Google To Launch New Search Console API As Early As Tomorrow
Google is expected to announce a new API for the Google Search Console (formerly Google Webmaster Tools) tomorrow morning.
Google To Shut Down Autocomplete API On August 10
Google says goodbye to the Autocomplete API, which may affect your favorite keyword tool.
SearchCap: SMX Advanced Live Blog, SEO Tools & Google Panda Update Is On Its Way
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 On The Buy Now Button: We Have No Intention To Be A Retailer Jerry Dischler, the VP of Google AdWords, explained the Buy Now button is about improving conversions on […]
Google Launches Custom Voice Actions For Third Party Apps
Voice Actions will allow users to not only launch but explore content in apps.
For Task Completion, Cortana Now Integrates More Deeply With Apps
Third party app developers can now integrate content into the Cortana UI.
Google Now Adds 70 New Apps, Including Zipcar & Restaurant Bill Pay Via OpenTable
Google's predictive search agent gets new apps that will remind you to exercise or allow you to pay your restaurant bill, plus more.
Bing Ads Shopping Campaigns Now In Beta
The beta will likely get more advertisers to try Bing Product Ads as Shopping Campaigns can be imported from AdWords.
Yahoo-Bing Reach New Search Deal; Yahoo Gains Right To Serve Search Ads On The PC
New terms pave the way for Gemini-powered search ads on the PC.
Bing Ads Adding Support For Upgraded URLs
The roll out will occur in two stages: one for AdWords imports and a second for full availability within Bing Ads.
Microsoft & Getty Images Announce Partnership & Drop Infringement Lawsuit Over Bing Images
On Monday, Getty Images dropped their lawsuit against Bing Images and on Tuesday they signed a new partnership deal with Microsoft.
Google Now To Get API So All Developers Can Integrate Their Content
With third party content Google Now becomes much more useful.
Google To Sunset Webmaster Tools API Version One On April 20th
Google is dropping support for the original Webmaster Tools API, which means you can no longer obtain keywords from the content reports within Google API starting April 20th.
Google Now Cards Integrated With Third-Party Developer Apps
Third-party developers can now integrate their apps into Google Now Cards.
Bing Ads Reduces Campaign Reporting Lag To 1 Hour
Impression and click performance data is now delivered much faster.
AdWords Reach Reporting Moves To The Campaigns Tab
Change brings more flexibility to reach and frequency reporting for display campaigns.
AdWords Scripts For Every Level: Part 3, Advanced Tips For Unleashing The Power Of Scripts
Using MCC Scripts and Google Sheets for powerful optimization. Plus the "hidden" gem in the Bidding by Weather script.
Duane Forrester Returns To Bing After Being Laid Off From Microsoft Two Months Ago
Bing re-hires Duane Forrester after letting him go two months ago. Duane Forrester will be working in basically the same role as before.
Google To Close Freebase, Which Helped Feed Its Knowledge Graph
Freebase announces they will close up shop after migrating their data and APIs to Wikidata. How will this impact the Google Knowledge Graph?
SearchCap: Google Analytics Tag Manager, Bing Ads Twitter Followers & Google Voice 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: Google Analytics Rolls Out New Tag Manager Tools Google analytics rolled out new updates to its Tag Manager today, including new APIs, additional third party templates, and an updated interface. Google […]
Google Analytics Rolls Out New Tag Manager Tools
Google analytics launched a new set of tools for Tag Manager users, including new APIs, third-party templates and a refreshed user interface. According to Google, the new Tag Manager API lets users customize their infrastructure and better manage bulk user access. [blockquote cite=”Google Analytics Blog”]From creating and managing users to previewing and publishing containers and […]
Google Introduces Automatic Item Updates For PLAs
Up to now, Google has systematically disapproved product listing ads when retailers had price or inventory variances between their product feed and the microdata on their sites. Now, to help retailers maintain consistent visibility in PLAs, Google has launched “automatic item updates” in AdWords. When merchants enable automatic item updates, Google will update the price […]