Google Assistant updates: Airline check-ins, hotel bookings, language translation and Maps
The business model for Google Assistant may be transactions over advertising.
Topic: Google Maps
SEO Year In Review: 2018 saw Google updates and a focus on mobile
Here is our recap of what happened in SEO in 2018 - with links and summaries of some of the bigger changes throughout the year in search and SEO.
Will Google Home Hub ever become a useful local search tool?
Just a few modest improvements would make Home and Home Hub more effective for local search.
Google testing restaurant booking with both ‘reserve a table’ and ‘tables tomorrow’ buttons
Google keeps testing new ways to reserve tables or book appointments in local listings. Here is one unusual test.
SearchCap: Google Maps personalization, Google AMP report & Google shopping
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: What’s a CDP? Does your company need one?Dec 10, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot Gartner predicts that the average US adult will own more than six smart devices by 2020, making […]
Google Maps’ ‘For You’ tab comes to iPhones and a whole lot more countries
The personalized recommendations tool will be available in 130 countries on Android and 40 on iOS devices.
SearchCap: Google search bar, new rich snippets & Bing partner program
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Bing Partner Program shifting to calendar-year qualificationsDec 3, 2018 by Robin Kurzer The change will take effect in January. Google launches Q&A structured data for Question & Answer pagesDec 3, 2018 […]
Google’s local pack adds ‘sold here’ label on query match
Local business may want to check out this new "sold here" feature to gain more exposure in Google.
Report: EU antitrust unit exploring broader local search complaint against Google
The focus now moves to travel, hotels and restaurants.
Google My Business API v4.3 has been released
The new Google My Business API adds read and respond to customer Q&A, read reviews in bulk, identify unclaimed locations, report location issues and much more.
SearchCap: Local SEO report, Google Maps spam report & following Googlebot
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Did you know you can report Google Maps-related spam calls and other violations to Google?Nov 28, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google local has its share of spam and manipulation issues. There’s […]
Did you know you can report Google Maps-related spam calls and other violations to Google?
Google local has its share of spam and manipulation issues. There's a form you can use to report some of those violations.
Moz ‘State of Local’ report shows confusion, fragmentation in local SEO efforts
90 percent of respondents believe Google’s focus on proximity "frequently or sometimes" harms search results quality.
Google My Business Insights to get more recent data
Google promised to reduce the latency of the Google My Business Insights reports and tools.
SearchCap: Survey for agencies, Cortana app update, Bing Ads headlines, 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: Help us understand how digital agencies are evolving: Take our survey Nov 15, 2018 by Ginny Marvin If you work at a digital agency, we want to hear from you. Getting […]
Google releases improved GMB app: Now much more than a local listings management tool
GMB is becoming a customer relationship management and "engagement" platform.
Google local reviews study shows 74% of businesses have at least one review
Check out this new study on Google local reviews from the BrightLocal team.
Google My Business rolls out feature for new businesses, updates local service area settings
Here are two changes that happened in local search over the weekend.
SearchCap: Google SEO feedback, fake local reviews & Google walkout
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 employee walkout followed by call for Google blackout at 11:10 am Pacific timeNov 1, 2018 by Greg Sterling There is a call to users to stop using Google services for […]
SearchCap: Google Maps follow business, local voice survey & link building tools
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Link building tool roundup: Site crawlersOct 26, 2018 by Julie Joyce Link building is hard work! Here’s how to utilize site crawling tools to make sure your effort pays off. Google […]
Google Maps ‘Follow’ button gives businesses a new way to connect with users
Users can get updates from businesses in the "For You" tab.
Survey: 88 percent seek driving directions after a local voice search
9 out of 10 consumers use a voice assistant on their smartphones; 41 percent say they use it daily.
Google lets users delete search data & control ad settings from Google Search page
Users no longer have to go to their Google Account page to access privacy controls.
SearchCap: Bing Search Ads with LinkedIn data, Google cache bug resolved & cross channel attribution
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 fixes the cache 404 issue with mobile-first indexingOct 23, 2018 by Barry Schwartz After several months, Google has fixed the bug that caused the cache page to fail to load. […]
Google local pack now showing book, schedule buttons for some businesses
Google is now pushing booking and scheduling services in the local results through Reserve with Google.
SEO agencies – Important questions to ask before choosing one
Have you ever had a negative experience using a search engine optimization agency? If so, you are by no means alone. It seems like just about every business owner has heard SEO horror stories or has one themselves. This article is not an exposé of bad agencies, nor is it to “name and shame” any […]
SearchCap: Reporting delays in Google Search Console, navigate in search & structure data
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: ‘Navigate’ query prompts Google to ask, ‘Were do you want to go?’ Oct 19, 2018 by Barry SchwartzA new one-box answer now gives you quick access to driving directions in Google […]
‘Navigate’ query prompts Google to ask, ‘Where do you want to go?’
A new one-box answer now gives you quick access to driving directions in Google Maps.
SearchCap: Google My Business Insights, search industry honors Barry Schwartz, 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: 5 ways ignoring SEO could affect your bottom line Oct 18, 2018 by Stephan Spencer It may be possible to run a business in 2018 without doing search engine optimization, but […]
Is Google rolling out a new more graphics-heavy design for local pack results?
Make sure to get your business photos in Google My Business in tip-top shape.
Google My Business Insights adds branded search reporting
Google added a new metric in the local Insights report to show how many people search for your brand.
Updated: The big list of Google Easter eggs
A surprise with each search.
SearchCap: Google confirms ‘small’ update, fast-paced SEO, Findera search engine
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: How to thrive within the fast-paced SEO environment Oct 1, 2018 by Casie Gillette There will always be new mistakes and new challenges. The key is to learn and evolve and […]
Google adds new ‘family-led’ attribute to Google My Business profile
Joining the women-led and veteran-led icons is a new family-led icon for your Google local listings.
SearchCap: Google’s 20th birthday, Image Search update & event markup reports
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 Image Search desktop design is now rolling outSep 27, 2018 by Barry Schwartz In addition, Google has added Creator and Credit metadata support to image search. Google adds event […]
Google announces cards, discovery tools, revamped image search at 20th anniversary event
Most of the new features were for mobile devices and focused on structured data and machine learning.
SearchCap: Bing augmented reality & Quora targeting
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Augmented reality artist creates sculptures using Bing searchSep 21, 2018 by Chris Sherman At the Annual Bing Agency Awards in New York City on Thursday, guests were asked to input random […]
SearchCap: Bing drops URL submission tool, Ask the SMXperts, Google Maps, link building & 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 Maps now available for Apple CarPlay Sep 18, 2018 by Barry Schwartz The moment many Apple fans have been waiting for – Google Maps on CarPlay devices is now here. […]
Google Maps now available for Apple CarPlay
The moment many Apple fans have been waiting for - Google Maps on CarPlay devices is now here.
Google My Business testing future opening dates in the local panel for new businesses
Google can let searchers know when a new business will be opening its doors.