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 Core Algorithm Updates Continue As SEOs Notice Weekend Google UpdateJan 18, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Another Google update this weekend has been confirmed, but it is a core update, not […]
Some Android users can install Android apps from within the mobile search results, bypassing a step to the Google Play store.
Etsy, Instagram, Groupon and Food.com post the biggest improvements in search visibility.
An update to Microsoft’s Cortana app for Android removes the “Hey Cortana” hands-free activation feature. Updated December 20, the new version of the app lists three “what’s new” features: Improved app stability. Enhanced call and text features. Removed “Hey Cortana” feature for US market. “Hey Cortana” was reportedly removed because the feature disrupted use of […]
Google is now experimenting with nine Android apps to surface their app only content in the mobile search results. This is a huge step for apps and Google search.
The antitrust investigation (or enforcement action) against Google in Europe is currently focused on shopping search. There’s an earlier stage, but parallel investigation of Android is now taking off. Comments from regulators and European politicians suggest there’s a potentially long road ahead for Google and many investigations to come. Indeed, a more formal local search […]
The Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation (FAS) told Google it has until November 18 to address a finding that it violated Russian competition law. FAS agreed with Yandex, which had complained that Google was in violation by requiring phone makers to pre-install selected Google apps on Android as a condition of gaining access […]
Google announced a new ranking boost for App Indexing, as well as a new iOS indexing protocol and Search Console features.
While not the hottest app in the news, Google Search usage and placement is scorching, according to a new report from comScore.
Check out the updated Google My Business App for Android -- iOS version coming soon.
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 iOS App Gets A Refresh With Updates To Bing News & New Bing Interests Feature New version also includes at-a-glance Popular Now content on Apple Watch and easier access to […]
Now available in the Google Play store, here is a look at what to expect.
Check out the fancy new look Google is rolling out for app results in the mobile search results interface.
More performance data and a new billing section show up in the latest version.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: With Windows 10, Bing Ads Anticipates 10 To 15 Percent More Search Volume By September High hopes for Windows 10 to deliver search volume now that Bing and Cortana are built […]
App install ads appear in search results in the Play Store.
Contributor Jenny Halasz recaps highlights from the "Ask The SEOs" session at SMX Advanced 2015, where veteran SEOs answered questions about search engine optimization.
Danny Sullivan, Ginny Marvin speak with the head of Google search ads.
New campaign type is designed to give developers big scale for minimal work.
Tuesday's #StepInsideAdWords event featured new mobile-friendly ad formats for three verticals, re-vamped automation tools, and attribution and bidding strategies that go beyond last click.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Top 10 Insights On Local Search & Marketing From The Experts At LSA 15 Columnist Wesley Young recaps some of the biggest takeaways from the 2015 Local Search Association Conference. Google […]
The streaming service could benefit big from the prominent Star Wars Day link on Google.com.
The search engine scores exceptionally well fighting piracy on generic searches for the popular TV series. But for the piracy-prone searches it's supposed to be targeting, there are failures.
Even Android apps that are not installed on your device can now benefit from the mobile algorithm if you use App Indexing. Google will encourage the mobile searcher to install those apps.
Many have noted that 2014 was a bad year for lyrics websites, but contributor Glenn Gabe set out to quantify the impact of search engines displaying song lyrics directly in the results pages. Read on for his findings!
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 Search Now Serving Up Cocktail Recipes With Drink Ingredients & Directions Want to know how to make a Mint Julep? Just ask Google. Bing Listens: New Site Serves As A […]
Now available for download in the Google Play store.
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 Search Algorithm Adds Mobile-Friendly Factors & App Indexing To Ranking Google’s mobile ranking algorithm will officially include mobile-friendly usability factors and app indexing. Making sure your site is mobile-friendly is […]
Canadian Google AdWords advertisers can now download an Android app for free, to manage their AdWords campaign on the go. Google promises to expand support to other countries soon.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Yes, Steve Scalise, There Was A Google In 2002 US House of Representatives majority whip says Google not being “available” in 2002 prevented vetting his speaking to group of white supremacists. […]
Google's music video search results also contain lyrics snippets with a link to the full lyrics on Google Play.
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 Pigeon Update Rolls Out To UK, Canada & Australia Google’s new local ranking algorithm that launched in the US earlier this year has rolled out to the UK, Canada and […]
Google's Knowledge Graph and Direct Answers takes a stab out of lyrics web sites, with new song lyrics answers.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Search In Pics: The Google Flood, Drunk Penguin & Storm Preparation In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at […]
The new Microsoft Torque Search app for Android Wear is a clever concept. It’s a voice-search alternative to “OK Google” on your wrist, with a novel twist — literally. You turn your wrist “forward and backward” to initiate Torque. The app is one of several experimental projects coming out of Microsoft’s innovation lab The Garage. […]
Nokia’s HERE Maps app, which had previously just been available for Samsung Galaxy Android phones is now available to all Android users. However it’s not in Google Play; users have to download it directly from the HERE site. In order to install the HERE app, you’ll need to go into settings –>security and enable installation of apps from […]
Today, Google published a report on how the company fights piracy. As part of this, Google provided updates on new ad formats its using to point users to “legitimate sources of music and movie downloads”. The newest format, which we have just seen in the wild, shows a list of ads in a card at […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Nokia’s Here Maps Come To Android Phones (Sort Of) Nokia’s Here Maps, which power maps on Windows Phones, has released a beta version for Samsung Galaxy Android phones. It’s not available […]
Nokia’s Here Maps, which power maps on Windows Phones, has released a beta version for Samsung Galaxy Android phones. It’s not available through Google Play, though presumably it will be in time. Nokia’s hardware/handset division was sold to Microsoft but Nokia retained the Here mapping service. Now Microsoft is going to phase out the Nokia brand […]
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 Now Lets Travelers Know When Flight Prices Drop Google is helping travelers save money with a new Now card that tells users when a price has dropped on a flight. […]