New Bing Places for Business is live
A new interface, new URL, new commendations and more are now live in the updated Bing Places for Business.
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ChatGPT search vs. Google: A deep dive analysis of 62 queries
A detailed analysis of ChatGPT search and Google's performance across 62 queries, with scoring metrics and practical examples.
Microsoft Ads unveils major changes to hotel and property ad management
Microsoft advises advertisers to take proactive steps now for a seamless transition to Lodging Campaigns in February.
Optimizing for Bing Places: Is it worth it?
Despite its limitations compared to Google Business Profile, Bing Places can be a solid source of local organic traffic for some industries.
This day in search marketing history: March 17
Google AdWords further dilutes exact match, plus: DMOZ officially closes, Matt Cutts hints at HTTPS ranking signal and more.
Code-free custom conversion, and 5 other new Microsoft Ads updates
The new features aim to increase efficiency and help advertisers better target their campaigns.
This day in search marketing history: March 5
Google confirms Vince Update, plus: mobile-first indexing, webspam, Google adds page load time to Quality Score algorithm and more.
Microsoft Advertising unveils Lodging solutions, and adds 11 new Google import markets for Smart campaigns
The updates should provide improved campaign performance and the ability to reach a wider audience.
This day in search marketing history: February 16
Google says avoid link building, plus: Conductor buys ContentKing, Google shows less than 10 results, Forbes paid links, and more.
This day in search marketing history: January 22
Google deduplicates featured snippets, plus: Facebook and Twitter signals, blacklisting domains, Wikipedia nofollows links and more.
This day in search marketing history: January 19
Google's page layout algorithm, plus: Matt Cutts resigns from Google, Top Stories deduplication, mobile usability warnings and more.
This day in search marketing history: January 6
Google Webmaster Tools added unnatural links and cloaking spam warnings, plus: Google Shops, how Yahoo angered advertisers and more.
This day in search marketing history: January 4
Rap Genius gets out of Google jail, plus: how Rick Santorum made his Google problem worse, Yahoo's new CEO and more
4 new Microsoft features, and 5 other December updates
Some of the updates, announced earlier this year, have been expanded into new markets.
Smart Pages, Microsoft’s free site builder, is now available to US-based SMBs
The company also announced feature updates, including video embeds and integration with Bing Maps.
Microsoft Bing adds automobile and car search features
This is powered through the listings in the MSN Autos Marketplace.
Bing now lets you search local stores
Microsoft said this new feature will help searchers check store stock availability and choose to buy online and pick up in-store.
The 2021 SEO Periodic Table is here to help you achieve more visibility; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, diners are returning to restaurants in record numbers and what that means for local businesses
Microsoft Advertising launches new Tours and Activities ad format in open beta
Available for advertisers in the U.S. and UK, this new ad format, unique to Microsoft Advertising, can show in Bing search, Bing Maps and Bing Travel Guides.
Microsoft Bing updates search results interface to make it more visually immersive
Microsoft Bing updates recipe results, similar looking items, expandable carousels, infographic panels and local answers design.
Local SEO Recommendation: Google Business Profile
If your business is more than just a website, then there is a tool that you need to use. Google Business Profile is a free business listings service which works directly with Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Ads. Google Business Profile creates profiles of businesses which it shares with Search and Maps, and by […]
Why is there so little innovation in local?
The alpha and omega of local is now Google.
SearchCap: Bing Maps API, Google and YouTube ads and targeted 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: Now your Google text ads can show on YouTube search results, tooJan 30, 2019 by Ginny Marvin Google says early tests have shown similar performance results for text ads on YouTube […]
Bing offers a trio of new local search APIs
Each one performs different but complementary functions for enterprises and app developers.
SearchCap: Google AMP errors, Google My Business messaging & Search Engine Land Awards
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: DuckDuckGo is growing fast but not enough to grab SEOs’ attentionJan 28, 2019 by Greg Sterling The search engine’s share is small but some of its metrics are better than Bing’s, […]
Augmented reality artist creates sculptures using Bing search
At the Annual Bing Agency Awards in New York City on Thursday, guests were asked to input random search queries (e.g., “Flower”) into a simple field, then watched as results were mapped to the wireframes of the digital sculptures. Bing API connected to AR platform. The sculpture forms were created by 3D sculptor Michael Murphy, […]
SEO Toolkit
This DIY SEO Toolkit is full of free SEO tools to get you started with search engine optimisation. It doesn’t include every tool out there, simply what you need to get on with SEO without paying a penny. I have used and personally recommend every single one of the SEO tools listed below. All of […]
SearchCap: Google adds dataset schema, Bing maps update, HTTP status code guide & 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 search adds dataset schema support to search results Jul 31, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Data nuts, here is your chance to get your data and charts looking pretty in the […]
Bing Maps adds build and share your itinerary
Now in the US and the UK, you can plan your trips using Bing Maps with predefined itineraries that can be customized.
Bing Hotel Ads moving out of beta to general release with Koddi
The release opens up another paid channel for hotel marketing.
Google & NORAD Santa Trackers show St. Nick already in flight for his 2017 trip around the world
The two sites will be tracking Santa's whereabouts for the next 24 hours.
SearchCap: AdWords extensions for call-only ads, SEO 101 & Bing Ads updates
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 AdWords extensions now eligible for call-only ads Sep 21, 2017 by Greg Finn Account-level extensions will be eligible to display automatically with the ad type. 3 behavioral stats for retailers […]
SearchCap: AdSense exploit, Google local links and UK boots fake Google company
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 advertisers blacklisted after exploiting AdSense, driving down CPCsAug 9, 2017 by Barry Schwartz These ad buyers set irresponsible campaign parameters, which caused a decline in ad coverage and a drop […]
Apple Maps adds indoor mapping for malls and airports, Do Not Disturb mode
Google and Bing already offer similar indoor maps.
SearchCap: Google assistant on iOS, featured snippets test & Bing trails
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: Google planning to bring its Assistant to the iPhone May 16, 2017 by Greg Sterling Google also expected to announce integration of the Assistant into GE appliances. Are you a […]
SearchCap: Local SEO, traffic declines & AdWords competition
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: [Reminder] Upcoming webinar — Tips for better brand/agency creative collaborationFeb 21, 2017 by Digital Marketing Depot We all know the creative process is challenging. Its non-linear nature often causes frustration, delays, […]
SearchCap: Google web reviews, security reports & Penguin update
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 adds ‘Reviews from the web’ to critic reviews in local search resultsSep 7, 2016 by Greg Sterling To be considered for inclusion, sites will need to use review snippet markup. […]
SearchCap: PPC tips, link structure & 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: Optimizing your internal link structureAug 24, 2016 by Dave Davies SEOs often focus heavily on accumulating inbound links, but don’t overlook links within your site. Columnist Dave Davies shares his guide […]
SearchCap: Google AdWords design, Yelp & TripAvisor & 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: Confirmed: New AdWords interface rolling out to more usersAug 10, 2016 by Greg Finn Google has confirmed the rollout of the new user interface to more AdWords users. SEO and the […]
DuckDuckGo launches Directions! feature with option to use multiple map apps
DuckDuckGo's new feature lets users choose from Apple, Bing, Here, OpenStreetMap or Google Maps to get directions.