Google working to fix the ability to leave local reviews on Google Maps
Google is aware of the issue with leaving reviews in Google search and Google Maps for local reviews. They are working on a fix.
Topic: Google Maps
SearchCap: Google Q&A, voice search expands, app-install 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: AdWords app-install campaigns to sunset as Universal App Campaigns take overAug 14, 2017 by Greg Sterling Google says Universal App Campaigns are now delivering 50% of app downloads across its network. […]
Google Questions and Answers for local businesses now available For Android
Questions and Answers are coming to the Google local listings. Here is how you can manage them as a business owner today.
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 […]
SearchCap: Bing Ads quality policy and conversion changes, Apple search ads & technical 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: 5 ways to balance technical & non-technical SEOAug 8, 2017 by Jim Yu Though tactics and strategies differ greatly for technical and non-technical SEOs, columnist Jim Yu believes it’s critical that […]
Apple reportedly hiring dozens of new mapping experts and engineers
Apple Maps could be the beneficiary of the company's push into augmented reality and "autonomous systems."
SearchCap: Gboard update, Locadium launch & EPIC privacy
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Privacy group files flawed complaint against Google Store Sales MeasurementJul 31, 2017 by Greg Sterling EPIC gets the basic facts wrong about the data being used in Google program. Locadium: a […]
Latest Gboard iPhone updates include access to Maps, YouTube & a new drawing feature
Gboard also now supports Arabic, Hebrew and Farsi languages.
SearchCap: ASCI rankings, featured snippet quiz & consumer behavior
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Featured snippets: How much do you really know about them? [QUIZ]Jul 28, 2017 by Stephan Spencer Think you’re an expert on featured snippets? Then put your money where your mouth is […]
SearchCap: Google AdWords sitelinks, Bing fact labels & mobile techniques
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 testing list format for AdWords enhanced sitelinksJul 27, 2017 by Ginny Marvin The test displays four enhanced sitelinks with a smaller font size used in the links. 2017 Webinar Benchmarks […]
Google adds new SOS Alerts to search and Maps as part of its crisis response features
For search, the alerts will display at the top of results related to the incident or crisis location. In maps, there will be a tappable card with relevant details.
SearchCap: Google home service ads, Google Image SEO & 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 home service ads come to the East Coast & open up to more service categoriesJul 17, 2017 by Ginny Marvin The local home services ad product is now available in […]
SearchCap: Sales funnels, search pics & editorial changes
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: An update on executive changes on the editorial teamJul 14, 2017 by Elisabeth Osmeloski Flagship sites Search Engine Land, Marketing Land and upstart MarTech Today look ahead as personnel shifts present […]
Google adds booking for spa and salon appointments from Search & Maps
The Reserve with Google program makes it possible to book appointments right from Google.
Google My Business updates insights email sent to businesses
Check out the new, fancy emails Google is sending businesses with analytics for their local listings.
Google tests a Google My Business dashboard within the web search results
Google is testing a method to get more business owners to update their data within Google My Business.
SearchCap: Google menu list, Bing popular content & paid mistakes
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 menu tab to restaurants’ local panelJul 10, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google is now adding more tab options to the local panel. Not only do we see an overview […]
Google adds menu tab to restaurants’ local panel
Google is now adding more tab options to the local panel. Not only do we see an overview and reviews tab, but now a menu tab and others.
SearchCap: Bing Ads keyword tool, SEO cost & Twitter AMP
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 Ads retiring Campaign Planner in favor of Keyword PlannerJul 7, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Keyword Planner will take over at the end of July and offer most of the same […]
SearchCap: Google Maps accessibility, Google Posts expire & link problems
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 will use crowdsourcing to identify wheelchair-accessible locationsJul 6, 2017 by Amy Gesenhues Anyone can now add accessibility information to places on Google Maps or business listings in search. Fix […]
Google Maps will use crowdsourcing to identify wheelchair-accessible locations
Anyone can now add accessibility information to places on Google Maps or business listings in search.
Google Posts are removed after 7 days, with one exception
Google has confirmed with Search Engine Land that you need to make sure to keep your Google Posts up to date in order to ensure you have fresh messages in your local panel.
SearchCap: Google AdWords Editor, Danny Sullivan podcast & conversions
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 Editor’s new custom rules let you quickly see what’s missing in your accountsJun 30, 2017 by Ginny Marvin See what Google wants you to pay attention to and create your […]
Confirmed: Google rolls out local highlight icons & price labels for hotel results
Google is rolling out two new local search features in the search results. Have you seen them?
Google Posts now live for all Google My Business users
After much anticipation, Google Posts is finally available to all small businesses. The content will appear in both Google search and maps results.
SearchCap: AMP e-commerce, SEO audits & content consumption
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Why one e-commerce company is going all-in on AMP (Hint: conversions)Jun 22, 2017 by Ginny Marvin With significant conversion lifts over responsive design, Event Ticket Center has been pushing the AMP […]
SearchCap: Google job schema, Google mobile first & the SEO movie
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’s job listings search is now open to all job search sites & developersJun 20, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Do you have job listings you want to surface higher in Google? […]
SearchCap: Cortana on Android, SEO algorithm updates & Facebook local search
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: No more ‘OK Google’: Cortana can now be the default assistant on AndroidJun 19, 2017 by Greg Sterling It’s Cortana you’ll get when you long-press on the home button. 7 changes […]
SearchCap: SEO success factors, Google News spam, Bing Ads device bidding
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: The Periodic Table of SEO Success Factors: 2017 edition now released Jun 12, 2017 by Danny SullivanMobile, direct answers & site speed factors gain greater weight. Gboard for Android gets new […]
Gboard for Android gets new ways to search for emojis & phrase suggestions
The Android version of Gboard will now anticipate what phrase you're about to type and offer possible suggestions.
SearchCap: AMP, YP SEO product & PPC budgeting
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Do SMB websites matter anymore? YP doubles down on ‘yes’ with new ‘pro’ SEO productJun 9, 2017 by Greg Sterling Company says program resulted in a page one ranking on Google […]
Google has officially rolled out a new tab-based local panel with quick access to reviews
Users can toggle between a local listing's overview details and their reviews in the Google search results.
Apple Maps adds indoor mapping for malls and airports, Do Not Disturb mode
Google and Bing already offer similar indoor maps.
Google’s latest search update gives art lovers a deeper dive into the masterpieces
Google's Search team worked with its Arts and Culture team to improve art-related searches and create a new Street View feature for art museums.
SearchCap: Google tests personal search, featured snippets CTR & Google 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 adds ‘Personal’ search filter, then drops itMay 30, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google tests a personalized version of their search results for signed-in Google users. Did you see it? Google […]
SearchCap: Google AdWords AMP, in-market audiences & Google black test
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 will automatically convert display ads to AMP, test AMP landing pages for SearchMay 23, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Company says AMP ads can load up to 5 seconds faster than […]
SearchCap: Bing local bots, Yelp conversion & Google I/O recap
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 launches bots for local businessesMay 22, 2017 by Greg Sterling Bots are created automatically from data in Bing Places and will soon work with Facebook Messenger and Cortana. [Podcast] The […]
Bing launches bots for local businesses
Bots are created automatically from data in Bing Places and will soon work with Facebook Messenger and Cortana.
SearchCap: Google app rankings, hotel ads, AMP analytics
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 Remarketing: The best-kept marketing secretMay 19, 2017 by Michelle Cruz Everything you need to know about an opportunity that’s not widely discussed in the industry — search remarketing on Bing. […]
Google announces Google Lens, an AI-powered visual search tool
At today's Google I/O 2017 conference keynote, Google introduces a new visual search tool coming to Google Assistant and Google Photos.