Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: To comply with GDPR, Google asks publishers to manage user-data consent for ad targeting in EUMar 23, 2018 by Greg Sterling Publishers are being asked to manage the consent process on […]
In its answer to Amazon, Google's new umbrella program will extend existing relationships with retailers and enable universal checkout across platforms and devices.
Some of the findings confirm and some upend conventional wisdom.
The Assistant will soon speak 30 languages and be able to offer mobile carrier customer support.
You can now wake up to a favorite playlist and use voice to pick up where you left off with Netflix shows.
Learn more about how Google’s featured work, the variations and some of the challenges Google faces with these snippets.
A new survey from CIRP argues that Google Home captured about 40 percent of holiday sales.
Apple also said that Siri is now used on more than 500 million devices.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Study: 80% of Google Home results come from snippetsJan 18, 2018 by Greg Sterling But they aren’t always the source of answers for Google Home. Turn finger traffic to foot trafficJan […]
But they aren't always the source of answers for Google Home.
The study suggests there are about 40 million devices in US homes today.
Google and Amazon both announce new device partnerships; the Google Assistant will be on new "smart display" devices, more TVs, speakers and in cars.
Sales of Google Home smart speakers are considerably smaller.
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 test prominently showcases Google Express in mobile search resultsDec 29, 2017 by Ginny Marvin A test includes a new callout and ad treatment for the shopping program in mobile search […]
A test includes a new callout and ad treatment for the shopping program in mobile search results.
Here are several trends that will affect nearly every search marketer in the year ahead.
This year, artificial intelligence and machine learning underpinned nearly every paid search 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 officially increases length of snippets in search resultsDec 1, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Company says change is meant to provide more descriptive snippets. Merkle: Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales from […]
The company taps HomeAdvisor and Porch to provide local contractors through a multistep voice-driven interaction.
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 has also released search trends around Black Friday and Cyber Monday-related search queries.
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 rolls out AdWords promotion extensions, custom intent audiences & ad variations for testingNov 16, 2017 by Ginny Marvin The new features are all available in the new AdWords interface. The […]
Survey respondents also showed openness to buying assistant devices from Facebook and other companies that don't currently offer them.
It also enables users to start a task on Google Home and complete it on a smartphone.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: SEO in 2018: What’s hot, what’s not?Nov 14, 2017 by Digital Marketing Depot Voice search. AMP pages. Gap analysis. Algorithm updates. Local SEO. SEO is constantly changing, and what worked well […]
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 rolling out new curved mobile search results interfaceNov 2, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Are you seeing a new look for the Google mobile search results page? You are not alone! […]
Retailer joins Walmart in climbing aboard the Google Express.
As smart speakers proliferate around the world, some governments will require strong privacy disclosures and consent to recording.
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 ‘Manhattan project’: Home device with a screen to compete with Echo Show Sep 29, 2017 by Greg Sterling Can Google Home emerge from Amazon Echo’s shadow? Targeting featured snippet and […]
Can Google Home emerge from Amazon Echo's shadow?
Smart speakers are the 'gateway drug' to smart home adoption.
Part two of NPR Smart Audio report exposes the 'v-commerce' potential of virtual assistant devices.
The device is Google's answer to the low-cost Amazon Echo Dot.
Google adds previously introduced Android search capabilities to iOS app.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on and from other places across the web.
“Ok Google, start vacuuming.”
Google is also making its Express delivery service free with purchase minimums.
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 rolling out hands-free calling on Google Home to US and CanadaAug 16, 2017 by Greg Sterling One day relatively soon, home assistants could be generating large volumes of calls to […]
One day relatively soon, home assistants could be generating large volumes of calls to (local) businesses.
There may already be 20 million virtual assistants in US households.