The Digital Markets Act promised fairer search. It’s failing.
Two years after the DMA took effect, user experience is worse, business metrics are down, and Google’s monopoly remains intact.
Topic: Google Flights
Google’s AI Mode is citing Google more than any other site: Study
Nearly one in five sources in Google’s AI answers now comes from Google itself, with many citations leading to more Google Search results.
Historic recurrence in search: Why AI feels familiar and what’s next
AI is changing how people search – again. Learn what decades of search history can teach us about adapting to the next big shift.
Is Google really getting worse? (Actually, it’s complicated)
Explore why Google search may feel worse, why it isn’t necessarily worse, and how shifting dynamics shape the search experience.
Google’s AI Mode: Here’s what matters for SEOs and marketers
Discover how Google's new AI mode impacts search results, citations, and visibility –plus key insights for SEO and marketing.
How the Digital Markets Act is reshaping search and Google’s monopoly in Europe
The new EU legislation challenges Google’s search dominance. Learn how it promotes fair competition and what it means for SEO.
How AI is reshaping the content creator industry
Learn about the benefits, risks and ethical considerations of AI-powered content creation and how to achieve sustainable growth.
Google under investigation for uncompetitive practices by EU
The tech giant could face large fines and be required to sell off some of its business divisions if found to be in violation of the DMA.
Google unveils major changes to ensure Digital Markets Act compliance
Google announced changes to Search results, screen choices, and consent measures ahead of the DMA's rollout this week.
Repurposing content with AI: Streamlining blog roundups and skyscraper posts
Learn an AI-assisted approach to content repurposing, enabling you to efficiently create blog roundups and skyscraper posts.
How one Google featured snippet is killing commercial list-based content
A look at Google's "From sources across the web" SERP feature, its similarity to programmatic SEO content and impact on fair competition.
Google updates data privacy policies for targeted ads in the EU
Brands and advertisers will begin to notice these changes in the coming weeks as they are implemented to adhere to the DMA.
Google to change European search results to show comparison sites
Some vertical search features may show up less in Europe, such as Google Flights.
Google Search can now validate responses from Bard
Plus, Bard PaLM 2 model is better, expanded more features and new Bard extensions.
This day in search marketing history: March 12
Go inside a Google search quality meeting, plus: Google core search ranking algorithm update, how Google prices and ranks ads and more.
This day in search marketing history: March 8
RIP Google PageRank score, plus: member of SEO community killed in Ukraine, Google's Full Coverage feature, Google penalizes itself, and more.
The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 31, are your sites compliant?; Tuesday’s daily brief
And, new business openings remain strong in Q2, but the pandemic is far from over.
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 Hotel search showing free listings in results
Google opens the door to more hotels by offering free hotel listings, separate from paid results.
Google Search adds flight, hotel search features around COVID-19
Hotels should be aware of the new search filters and features from Google Travel.
Google removes ‘ads’ and ‘sponsored’ labels from flight search results
There will be no more referral fees from partners in flight search, as Google seeks to emphasize price and convenience in rankings.
Bing partners with flight booking sites to bolster flight search offerings
The new flight search experience uses real-time data and direct integrations with airlines.
Google verticals, machine learning and no-click searches expected to have the biggest impacts on SEO
Survey also finds that SEOs think government investigations are least likely to impact the industry.
What will Google Hotels mean for online booking sites?
The new site mirrors the UI of Google Flights and could have a similar affect on the hotel booking market.
Google puts focus on deals in hotel, flight search with latest updates
Google has rolled out a bunch of travel search features around finding the best hotel and flight based on price and location for your Thanksgiving weekend.
India’s competition regulator fines Google $21.1 million for ‘search bias’ in travel results
However, the OneBox and other search practices were cleared by the Committee.
Google adds new features & improves navigation for mobile hotel & flight searches
Aiming to make travel planning easier on a mobile device, Google is rolling out new tabs that let users switch between hotel, flight and trip details.
Using AdWords API to export to third-party ad networks will remain OK as Google keeps terms it adopted in FTC settlement
Google is keeping its domain opt-out and AdWords API tools policies as is, says their VP & deputy general counsel.
Google adds price tracking features to flight search, hotel search and Google Trips
Google adds several features to help searchers plan their getaways.
SearchCap: Google recent searches bug, Google mobile shopping & flight search 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: Google home page search box now shows you recent searches by defaultNov 21, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Even former Google search executive Matt Cutts calls this new Google search behavior “super […]
Google Flights gets a redesign in time for the holiday season
The new design for Google Flight search makes it easier to find cheaper flights, says Google.
Google upgrades flight and hotel search to provide price grid views & more
Google's new features can help you find the perfect route and most economical prices for your upcoming trips.
SearchCap: Google featured snippets, Yext app directory & more 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: Yext launches app directory with 26 partners for two-way data exchangeJun 13, 2017 by Greg Sterling Data integrations span a range of categories and partners. Google won’t add featured snippets analytics […]
SearchCap: Google local tweets, AdWords audience targets & SEO strategies
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Tweet Google an emoji & it will reply with local search resultsDec 7, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues Tweet an emoji to @Google and you’ll get an immediate reply that includes a […]
SearchCap: Vote says Google, link truths and 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: 9 hard truths about linksNov 8, 2016 by Julie Joyce Link building is difficult, and columnist Julie Joyce reminds us that there are no risk-free, fool-proof tactics within this discipline. Where […]
SearchCap: Google Flights updates, SEM testing & MarTech Today launch
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 Flights now shows expected airfare cost increases & filter for hotel discounts Oct 17, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues During the coming weeks, Google Flights will also roll out email notifications […]
Google Flights now shows expected airfare cost increases & filter for hotel discounts
During the coming weeks, Google Flights will also roll out email notifications to alert users when prices expire for tracked flights or routes.
With “Trips” app, will Google finally deliver a better travel experience?
New Google travel effort promises to bring together a range of tools and capabilities.
SearchCap: Google PageRank dead, Google Travel expands, Bing period table & 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: RIP Google PageRank score: A retrospective on how it ruined the webMar 9, 2016 by Danny Sullivan While Google will remove PageRank scores from public view in the coming weeks, the […]
Destinations on Google delivers new travel planning experience for mobile users
A mobile search for a continent, country or state, along with the word "destination" or "vacation," will return a series of travel options.