Google Image search updates referrer URL to help publishers track image search traffic
In coming months, the Google Image search referral URL will be changing. Make sure your software tools are ready.
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Google releases AMP Stories v1.0 with new features, including an ads beta for DFP users
AMP Stories is now available to all developers.
Google expands job search to the UK
After launching Google job search features a year ago in the US, Google has expanded it to the UK and several other countries.
SearchCap: Ask an SMXpert, Stone Temple acquired, Google mobile results & more
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Ask an SMXpert – Google Tag Manager
SMXperts Stephanie Wallace and Tom Bennet answer questions on how Google Tag Manager works, its key benefits and why you should be using it.
Report: Google’s mobile search results now show image thumbnails 45% of the time
There was a 183% increase in the chances you'll see an image thumbnail in the mobile Google Search Results.
SearchCap: Google Search Console, negative SEO & 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: Webinar: Close the Online/Offline Data Gap with AI-driven Call Intelligence Jul 13, 2018 by Digital Marketing Depot With mobile search and voice interactions on the rise, it’s more important than ever […]
Google Search Console Search Analytics API now gives you 25,000 rows per request
Get more from Google faster with some changes to the Google Search Analytics API.
Search in Pics: Panda keyboard, Google Japan furniture & SEOs visit Google Zurich office
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. Here is some furniture at the Google Japan office: Source: Twitter Google’s interactive wall of buttons: […]
SearchCap: Google hotel ads, Bing testing icon, reviews impact ranking & 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 Posts adds ‘call now’ button Jul 12, 2018 by Barry Schwartz The new option within Google My Business lets you include your phone number as a call to action. Google […]
Google Posts adds ‘call now’ button
The new option within Google My Business lets you include your phone number as a call to action.
Google brings Hotel Ads into the Google Ads platform, updates feed management hub
A new Hotel Ads campaign type is currently in beta.
Google shows ‘People also search for’ suggestions in ad results, too
The feature has been showing in paid search results for several months.
Ex-Googler John Giannandrea takes charge of Siri
Apple has merged Siri and its machine learning groups under Giannandrea’s leadership.
Bing is testing an ‘open in new window’ icon in the search results
While you can set your search settings to open all search results in a new window, Bing is testing an icon that lets you do that for each individual search result.
SearchCap: Pitch SMX East, YouTube news, bad PPC numbers & 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: PPC’s #fakenews: 9 ways bad numbers might look good Jul 11, 2018 by Andreas Reiffen Did you know it’s super-easy to fake your way to seemingly good PPC performance? Contributor Andreas […]
YouTube aims to show more authoritative search results around news topics
Google to provide more sources and context on breaking news-related searches in YouTube.
SearchCap: SMX East agenda, Google Marketing Live recaps, Bing 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: Check out the new SMX East agenda Jul 10, 2018 by Search Engine Land Now more than ever, it’s important to stay on top of the latest changes in search marketing. […]
Google Marketing Live: Here come fully automated ads & campaigns for Local, Shopping & more
Google announces machine learning-loaded initiatives at its annual advertiser event.
Google’s URL inspection tool now available for all users
After launching this tool 15 days ago, it is finally now available for everyone to use within the new Google Search Console.
Bing Ads recommends updating final ad URLs to HTTPS if supported
With the Chrome update this month, now is a good time to change your final ad URLs if your site supports the HTTPS protocol.
SearchCap: Google speed update, SEO glossary, content outreach and 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: Link to my awesome content, please! Jul 9, 2018 by Jeremy Knauff Your content may be terrific, but if you lack a smart outreach plan, you’re going to fall short, says […]
Google expanding store visitation and local conversion reporting
Per-store reports will be broadly available by the end of July to enterprises and SMBs that use location extensions.
Google Speed Update is now being released to all users
After six months of preparation, the Google Speed Update is now rolling out. It only impacts the mobile search rankings of the slowest of sites on the internet.
Helen Rodríguez Trías Google doodle honors physician who fought for women & children’s right to healthcare
Dr. Rodríguez Trías's advocacy work earned her the Presidential Citizen Medal in 2001.
Ask the SMXperts — Schema & Structured Data, JavaScript
Three #SMXperts answer questions from the Advanced Technical SEO session at SMX Advanced and share their insights on JavaScript and structured data, two topics at the forefront of website development and search engine ranking.
Search in Pics: Fireworks at Google, professional volleyball & balloon desk prank
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. Fireworks at the Google office onJuly 4th: Source: Instagram This Googler came back to his desk […]
SearchCap: Google My Business insights, SMX Advanced recap & 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: How to drive conversions with on-brand SEO copywriting Jul 5, 2018 by Jessica Foster Are your web pages not converting? Contributor Jessica Foster explains how to create an SEO-focused brand message […]
How to drive conversions with on-brand SEO copywriting
Are your web pages not converting? Contributor Jessica Foster explains how to create an SEO-focused brand message that builds trust and drives conversions.
Google My Business Insights adds queries used to find your business
Learn how people find your business in Google Maps and local search within Google My Business Insights with this new report.
SearchCap: Google clarifies speed update, Google Ads, prioritizing SEO & 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: 6 things Google Ads can now do automatically Jul 3, 2018 by Frederick Vallaeys Contributor Frederick Vallaeys looks at automated tools in the platform formerly known as AdWords, outlines how ‘smart’ […]
Google’s July 4th doodle highlights most-searched-for recipes by state in the US
Google wants to help you prepare the most popular dishes for US Independence Day with this special Google doodle.
Google clarifies the upcoming Speed Update only impacts the ‘slowest sites’
Google clarifies that if you have a fast site, making it faster 'won't change things' with your rankings specific to the upcoming Speed Update.
Google Data Studio now gains 16 months of Search Analytics data
Now you can get 16 months of Search Analytics data in the Data Studio, Search analytics API and the beta Search Console reports.
SearchCap: YouTube video ads, AI-driven call intelligence, link building & 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: Internal links: Link building’s secret sauce Jul 2, 2018 by Andrew Dennis Contributor Andrew Dennis explains why you shouldn’t overlook internal links on your site: They leverage link equity from external […]
Is YouTube serving up more pre-roll & mid-roll video ads?
SEO consultant and podcast host Dan Shure spotted six total ads displayed during a 17-minute video.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, German philosopher, gets a Google doodle
A special Google logo honors an instrumental personality, mathematician and thinker in the future of computers on his 372nd birthday.
SearchCap: SMX Advanced session recap, audience targeting, Google pics & 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: How to create the perfect ad with audience targeting Jun 29, 2018 by Christi Olson Reaching specific types of consumers throughout their purchase journeys is a challenge, but contributor Christi Olson […]
Search in Pics: Google ice cream pool, AI powered piano & watching the World Cup
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. Googlers watching the World Cup at the office: Source: Instagram Rainbow stairs and pinwheels at Google […]
SearchCap: Google webspam report, Bing ads, bot herding & 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: Bing Ads Automated Extensions — formerly Annotations — now have UI reporting and opt-out Jun 28, 2018 by Ginny Marvin 10 Automated Extensions are available in Bing Ads. Optimize for local […]