Excited about Google’s new map ads? You should be!
Google Maps ads are changing to help local businesses become more visible. Columnist Will Scott discusses the four features you should be most excited about.
Topic: Google Maps
SearchCap: AdWords expanded ads, Google Maps UI changes & 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 expanded text ads are live, and device bidding & responsive ads for native roll outJul 26, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Standard text ads will no longer be accepted as of […]
Google Maps updates map design, highlights areas of interest and adds business photo carousel
Check out the new look for the Google Maps imagery and features. It is subtle, but Google said it helps users navigate.
SearchCap: Verizon buys Yahoo, Google Maps wifi mode, Google AdWords features
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: After buying Yahoo for nearly $5 billion, Verizon is now in the search businessJul 25, 2016 by Greg Sterling With the acquisition, Verizon now has advertising deals with both Google and […]
Google Maps for Android to add “WiFi-only” mode
Google Maps now lets you restrict your Android app to go into "Wi-Fi only" mode.
SearchCap: Google payday loans, Google Maps edits & 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’s ban on payday & high-interest loan ads going into effect nowJul 20, 2016 by Ginny Marvin After a week’s delay, the ban on predatory lending ads for AdWords advertisers is […]
Google Maps adds more ways to add or edit locations
Google Maps now lets users add, change, supplement and check the details for venues listed on Google Maps in a new way.
SearchCap: Google AdWords notification, Bing & Google national convention results & 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 reports more than 40K government requests for user data during 2nd half of 2015Jul 19, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues Google says it is proud its transparency reports have helped “shed […]
SearchCap: Google Maps time visit, email verification & AdWords price extensions
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 showing how long people typically spend at a store or venueJul 18, 2016 by Barry Schwartz New feature shows you time based on crowdsourced location data. Google rolling out […]
Google My Business now offering some businesses email-based verification
Now, you don't have to wait for the post card from Google or figure out how to get the phone verification through your phone tree. Some can verify their local listing via email.
Google Maps showing how long people typically spend at a store or venue
New feature shows you time based on crowdsourced location data.
SearchCap: Google local ad inventory, PPC profits & rankings drop
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 expansion of Local Inventory Ad product search now live in Maps and knowledge panelsJul 13, 2016 by Ginny Marvin The new feature, announced in May, allows users to search for […]
Google expansion of Local Inventory Ad product search now live in Maps and Knowledge Panels
The new feature, announced in May, allows users to search for product availability at specific stores from the search and Map listings of participating advertisers.
SearchCap: Google PLA changes, hotel search & 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 offers new hotel search filters, deal labels and airline price trackingJul 12, 2016 by Greg Sterling New tools are intended to respond to increase in mobile travel traffic and bookings. […]
SearchCap: Google percentage ratings, PPC & Asia
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 ratings percentage instead of yellow ratings stars in text adsJul 11, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Attention-grabbing yellow is replaced with a light gray font. 3 common mistakes made in […]
SearchCap: Google Now on Tap, estimated numbers & bids
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 expands Now on Tap to translate app screens, discover button & barcode scanningJul 6, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google Now on Tap has added three new features for Android devices. […]
SearchCap: Dynamic search ads, Google Keyword Planner & e-commerce 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 says Dynamic Search Ad targeting will soon get better Jun 30, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Query matching set to improve over several months. Learn how to drive more conversions with […]
Google Maps Android users get multi-stop directions & new Your Timeline features
Currently available only on Android, Google says the new features will be coming soon to iOS.
Search for Okay Google commands available in Google Search App
Kristijan Ristovski put together a list of 150 commands you can use with Google voice search at ok-google.io.
Shopping campaigns: Play like every day is a holiday
What's ahead for shopping ads this holiday season and beyond? Columnist Alexander Paluch recaps a session from SMX Advanced focusing on what search marketers need to know.
SearchCap: Google’s internet speed testing tool, Landy Awards call for entries & 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: SMX Advanced 2016 recap: Harnessing SEM analytics for smarter automation Jun 28, 2016 by Christi Olson Columnist Christi Olson provides tips and advice from PPC experts on how search marketers can […]
SearchCap: Google My Business API, challenges faced by agencies & 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: Bridging the gaps in the Google My Business API Jun 24, 2016 by Brian Smith Each update to the Google My Business API makes life easier for those of us managing […]
Google confirms ads coming to Local Pack
Google discussed the ad placement -- potentially a major development for local marketers -- at SMX Advanced.
SearchCap: Google time filters, local search reporting & 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 is removing the custom date range search filter for mobile usersJun 17, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Mobile searchers on Google will no longer be able to use the custom date […]
SearchCap: Green AdWords ads, Google on top-level domains & 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 says keywords in the TLD part of your URL are ignored for ranking purposes Jun 15, 2016 by Barry Schwartz After a controversial sponsored post on Search Engine Land, Google […]
New survey says Google Maps favored by nearly 70 percent of iPhone users
The survey data seem to contradict statements made by Apple and others about Apple Maps' dominance on the iPhone.
SearchCap: Google shopping ad filters, Google maps speeds up & Yandex algorithm update
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 filter buttons for Shopping ads: Filter by local availability, top rated and moreJun 9, 2016 by Ginny Marvin The new test offers more opportunity for ad exposure beyond the […]
Google testing filter buttons for Shopping ads: Filter by local availability, top rated and more
The new test offers more opportunity for ad exposure beyond the product listing ad box and mobile carousel.
Google Maps brings faster, smoother scrolling to Street View
Fluid scrolling and swiping replaces more awkward arrow-advance navigation.
Saying a third of mobile searches are local, Google brings “Promoted Pins” to Maps
Local searches are growing 50 percent faster than mobile searches overall.
All the AdWords & Google Analytics changes announced at Google Performance Summit 2016
At Google's annual event for AdWords and Google Analytics customers, it shared new ad formats, mobile-first bidding options and more.
SearchCap: Google real time index, AMP expands & search analytics filters
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 beta testing a real-time indexing APIMay 19, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Can Google find content even faster than it does now? Google thinks so, and they are beta testing a […]
Google to showcase Project Tango indoor mapping and VR/AR platform at Google I/O
Google's ambitious Tango initiative brings the digital and physical worlds even closer together.
SearchCap: Google mobile friendly, Search Console update & Bing Ads bans
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 mobile-friendly algorithm boost has rolled outMay 12, 2016 by Barry Schwartz The new Google mobile-friendly algorithm is supposed to give an additional ranking boost for mobile-friendly websites in the mobile […]
SearchCap: Google APIs, global SEO & public relations
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 updates the Google My Business API to version 3.0May 6, 2016 by Barry Schwartz The new Google My Business API brings additional functionality to help those who manage locations at […]
Google updates the Google My Business API to version 3.0
The new Google My Business API brings additional functionality to help those who manage locations at scale. This is version 3.0, which comes 6 months after the last update.
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 webspam, Bing bad ads & translation
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 sent 4.3 million messages to webmasters and saw 33% increase in clean-up efforts May 2, 2016 by Barry Schwartz It is now even more important to verify your web site […]
SearchCap: Google Maps controls, 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: Google Maps now with keyboard based navigation controls Apr 28, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Pan, zoom and find businesses on Google Maps without touching your mouse. How to help your sales […]
Google Maps now with keyboard-based navigation controls
Pan, zoom and find businesses on Google Maps without touching your mouse.