Google Maps displaying redirect notice alerts when users click on business website URLs
A bug within Google Maps may be resulting in traffic loss to company websites and locations.
Topic: Google Maps
Google brings the Assistant to Waze
Part of Google's Assistant everywhere strategy, Waze users will be able to 'avoid tolls' and 'report police' without touching the screen.
Apple Maps refresh: Better data, more detail and a new ‘street view’
New basemap data and 3D imagery power new 'Look Around' feature.
“Popular dishes” have arrived in Google Maps listings
Machine learning will match restaurants’ most popular offerings with corresponding reviews.
Google brings ‘end-to-end’ food ordering to Search, Maps, Google Assistant
This is part of a larger effort to own consumer transactions and help users "get things done" on Google.
The new realities of local search
How does Google's local algorithm really work? What are the factors that impact your results and how do you optimize for success? It's more imperative than ever to learn which tactics really matter.
The big picture: With multi-channel campaigns, Google aims to own the funnel
The company introduced new and expanded ad surfaces for campaigns that run across multiple channels, and Search becomes a spoke in the wheel.
Google teases Google Ads app, Local campaigns announcements ahead of Google Marketing Live next week
Google Marketing Live will be held May 14.
Google announced updates to news in search, adds 3D support to search results and more
Breaking news from Google I/O on search related topics including Google top stories, AR and 3D objects, Google Lens, Google Assistant and Lens.
Survey: More consumers trust accuracy of SMB websites over Google My Business
BrightLocal also found an overwhelming consumer preference for phone calls vs. other channels such as email and messaging.
Google bringing call intelligence and automation to SMBs, for $39 per month
The virtual agent builds upon existing technology and represents a new direction in local monetization for Google.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to leave Alphabet board of directors
He will remain with the compain the very limited role of 'technical advisor.'
Google may decide to charge for Google My Business listings
If Google starts to charge for Google My Business listings it may introduce some issues for how Google defends their free/organic listings.
Google updates Custom Search mobile layout
Google’s Custom Search is presenting users with a new mobile layout. The features getting a refreshed look include the search box and refinements, thumbnails and pagination. The changes mostly affect mobile searchers but some of the updates have been extended to desktop as well. Why we should care Giving mobile users a fluid experience […]
New European Google local SERPs prompt users to ‘find results on’ other sites
Google appears to be trying to prevent a formal local search antitrust complaint.
Google Posts can now highlight customer testimonials in some countries
Let your customers highlight your business with a new form of Google Posts.
Google adds short names and URLs to Google My Business listings
The new feature has yet to be publicized by Google, but local guides like Mike Blumenthal report that it's already available to some verified business in Google My Business.
How to appear in local services listings in Google Assistant and Google Home
Company serving only pre-screened local providers in most major markets.
‘Google Guarantee’ local listings appearing in Google Home results
The Google Guarantee has been associated with Local Services ads, but the two programs are technically distinct.
Google adds vacation rentals to Hotel Search
Increased competition between hotels and vacation rentals should increase visibility for rental providers -- and boost Google Hotel Ads revenue.
TravelTime maps API lets users search by time rather than distance
Time and distance aren't always synonymous.
SMX Overtime: The new realities of local search
SEO expert Damian Rollison offers insights into the sites that matter for local search and ranking besides Google My Business, and why you should put some time into managing all of them.
Waze conquers ‘digital dark zone’ with in-car, out-of-home ad coordination
McDonald's campaign showed drivers in-car ads that mirrored billboards.
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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.
Yelp adds ‘Verified Licenses’ for local providers to lineup of paid products
Yelp manually checks that the business has a license and is in good standing.
Google opens complaint form to crack down on fake info in Maps
Will this reduce the issues with fraud and spam in the Google My Business listings? We'll see.
Waze partners with WPP to literally drive traffic to retail stores
The partnership will launch in North America and parts of Europe.
SearchCap: Google Assistant ads, Google Maps reply to reviews & waitlists
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 enables ‘join waitlist’ for restaurantsFeb 13, 2019 by Greg Sterling Functionality is provided by DineTime as part of Reserve with Google. Google tests ads in Assistant resultsFeb 13, 2019 by […]
Google enables ‘join waitlist’ for restaurants
Functionality is provided by DineTime as part of Reserve with Google.
Business owners can now reply to reviews on Google Maps desktop
If you primarily use a desktop computer, you'll be happy to know that you can now reply to Google Maps reviews without opening a mobile app.
SearchCap: Google Ads click share, shopping ads & 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: For retail advertisers, Shopping ads continue to overshadow text adsFeb 12, 2019 by Ginny Marvin Fourth-quarter reports from Marin and Merkle highlight the importance of Shopping ads for merchants’ search advertising […]
SearchCap: Bing Ads targets, Google AMA & Google Maps AR
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Is Google Maps what augmented reality has been waiting for?Feb 11, 2019 by Greg Sterling AR walking directions could be a breakthrough application for the industry. Bing Ads multiple language targeting: […]
Is Google Maps what augmented reality has been waiting for?
AR walking directions could be a breakthrough application for the industry.
Breaking down the new realities of local search: What we learned at SMX West
Experts at the San Jose event explored local rankings, Google Posts and dealing with competitors' location spoofing.
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, […]
Google offers improved GMB sign-up flow for service-area businesses
Improved process will make it easier to set up service areas on GMB.
SearchCap: Cortana integration efforts & content accessibility
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Microsoft seeks more Cortana distribution, deeper integration on Android, iOS Jan 18, 2019 by Greg Sterling We’re heading toward a voice-first world for publishers, retailers and brands. Leveraging Amazon search ads […]
DuckDuckGo map and address searches now powered by Apple Maps
The company had been using OpenStreetMap.