Google launches new Google My Business API, new dashboard to manage multiple locations
Now a single registered account on GMB will be able to manage an unlimited number of locations.
Topic: Google Maps
Reports: Fake reviews are a growing problem on Amazon, Google
Facebook is reportedly the source of some of the fake review solicitations.
SearchCap: Google algorithm update, changes to autocomplete & regional content
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 confirms rolling out a broad core search algorithm update earlier this weekApr 20, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google has confirmed rumors that a search algorithm update took place on Monday. […]
Search in Pics: YouTube Space replica, Google Maps art & baby shower cake
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. A mini version of the YouTube space, in a box: Source: Twitter Google Maps dynamic art: […]
SearchCap: Twitter in Google search, PPC ad scripts & 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: Customer Data Strategies & Identity Resolution: Best PracticesApr 16, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot When it comes to customer data, fundamentals matter. If you don’t know who your customers are, you […]
SearchCap: Google loses RTBF case, local pack report & schema 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: Google loses ‘right to be forgotten’ case in UK High CourtApr 13, 2018 by Greg Sterling Decision likely to spark other appeals to courts by those denied de-listing. Want to target […]
Research: Google local algorithm uses 2:1 clustering formula
Study identifies Local Pack results distance pattern.
SearchCap: Google drops paginated results, small business agency use & Google local services menu
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 is officially testing ‘more results’ button to load more search resultsApr 8, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Instead of making searchers click to the next page of search results, Google is […]
Google local knowledge panel profile images are not loading in search
Broken images in the local Google results seem to be caused by a bug.
April Fools’ Day 2018: Google, Amazon & more have fun over the weekend
April Fools' Day 2018: Google, Amazon & more have fun over the weekend
You can now add your business description in Google My Business
Add a business description to your local knowledge panel in Google My Business.
SearchCap: Hijacking Google results, Google Maps languages & link snobs
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Hijacking Google search results for fun, not profit: UK SEO uncovers XML sitemap exploit in Google Search ConsoleMar 27, 2018 by Michelle Robbins SEO wins bug bounty from Vulnerability Reward Program, […]
Google Maps adds 39 new languages supporting over 1B people
Google Maps now supports an additional estimated 1.25 billion people worldwide with new languages.
Google My Business updates the directions heatmap in Insights reporting
Check out the new report that shows you where people requesting directions to your business are located.
SearchCap: Google Maps women-led icons, more Google answers & SEO redirects
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 7 marketing and promotion tactics to get your content discoveredMar 9, 2018 by Kristopher Jones Contributor Kristopher Jones outlines seven tried-and-true content promotion strategies that will drive traffic to your content […]
Google My Business adds ‘women-led’ icon & attribute to business listings
Here's how to add a 'women-led' icon to your Google Maps and local search listings.
SearchCap: Linking law, Google crawl change & map directories
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Keyword infringement: Edible Arrangements files $209M trademark suit against GoogleFeb 19, 2018 by Greg Sterling While use of trademarked keywords has been allowed by courts, this case may be more complicated […]
Google Maps adds mall directory search & browse in local panel
Google adds a new tab to the local panel in the search results named "directory."
SearchCap: Google Images changes, Google Maps iOS app update & SEO ROI
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 Image Search removes View Image button and Search by Image featureFeb 15, 2018 by Barry Schwartz After making a deal with Getty Images, Google has revamped some of their image […]
Google Maps for iOS catches up with Android version, adds driving directions, transit info & explore nearby
A year after bringing real-time information within Google Maps for Android, Google has now released it for iOS devices.
RIP A/B Testing
Gather all ye family, friends, webmasters and digital marketing executives. We’ve come here to celebrate the life of the now outdated A/B Testing process, which has finally succumbed to the inefficiencies that have plagued its process. What was A/B? How many of us truly knew what A/B Testing was? Allow me to briefly introduce the […]
SearchCap: Google featured snippets, Bing Ads audience segmentation & link building
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 publishes comprehensive guide to featured snippetsJan 30, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Learn more about how Google’s featured work, the variations and some of the challenges Google faces with these snippets. […]
SearchCap: Merkle ad report, Google Search Console beta survey & Google My Business tips
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Merkle Q4 2017: Search ad click growth fell, ad spend rose 23% across Google, Bing, YahooJan 29, 2018 by Ginny Marvin Bing and Yahoo saw search ad spend jump 32 percent […]
Google Bulletin: Hyperlocal news, Nextdoor competitor or both?
Google has already proven it can crowdsource local content at scale through its Local Guides program.
Google Questions and Answers: Everything you need to know
Looking to take advantage of this new Google My Business feature? Columnist Joy Hawkins explains how to get started with Google Q&A.
Google My Business videos not showing up on your local listing? It’s a Google bug
No, you probably did not upload your videos incorrectly to Google My Business. Google confirmed a bug with the videos now showing and is working on fixing the issue.
SearchCap: Videos on Google My Business, SEO reports & search pics
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 My Business video uploads now available to business ownersJan 12, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Videos can appear on Google Maps and local search listings. 4 reports you can pull from […]
Google My Business video uploads now available to business owners
Videos can appear on Google Maps and local search listings.
Google My Business dashboard showing video upload section for some business owners
Some business owners can now upload videos to their local listings in their Google My Business photos section.
Report: Google exploring sale of Zagat reviews
Might there be an Act 3 for the venerable restaurant guide?
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.
Search Engine Land’s Community Corner: Local SEO survey results, a new book on influencer marketing & SEO Christmas jumpers
As we head into the slow holiday stretch, the news likewise takes a breather. Of course Google did surprise the search community this week by confirming some algo updates, starting a new webmaster video series, and moving Eric Schmidt into a non-Executive Chairman of the Board position. Elsewhere we had these announcements and events happening […]
SearchCap: Google webmaster videos, new mobile search experiments & Assistant SDK 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: Google tests ‘more results’ mobile search interface and new search refinement buttonsDec 21, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google told us, “We constantly experiment with new search formats and experiences to deliver […]
SearchCap: Google algorithmic update, SEO reviews & mobile apps
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 confirms mid-December search ranking algorithm updateDec 20, 2017 by Michelle Robbins As the update continues to roll out, early indications suggest disruptions in mobile SERPs, sites with no schema data […]
SearchCap: Google customer match, local SEO & SMX West
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: AdWords advertisers can use phone numbers & addresses for Google Customer Match targetingDec 11, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Google Customer Match becomes more accessible to advertisers that don’t have large customer […]
Google Santa Tracker is live, counting down the days until Christmas with holiday games & resources
This year's Google Santa Tracker comes with coding games, an elf filter in the Android app and daily updates delivered via an Advent-styled calendar.
Google Local Questions & Answers now rolling out to desktop search
Searchers and businesses can now search on desktop to add questions and answers to the new Google Q&A feature.
Google brings local lead generation to Google Assistant and Google Home
The company taps HomeAdvisor and Porch to provide local contractors through a multistep voice-driven interaction.
SearchCap: Google audiobooks, local spam & SEO metrics
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Law firms spamming Google My Business: Don’t trust your money or your life to them!Nov 30, 2017 by Joy Hawkins Many local businesses are guilty of violating Google My Business guidelines […]
Google showing knowledge graph data in local panels
Google is merging the local panel and knowledge graph panels into one for some searches related to big companies with many local venues.