India’s competition regulator fines Google $21.1 million for ‘search bias’ in travel results
However, the OneBox and other search practices were cleared by the Committee.
Topic: Google
SearchCap: Voice search, Google Search Console change & GoDaddy integration
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 Console request indexing limit removed from interfaceFeb 8, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google won’t comment on why quota details in the fetch tool are no longer displaying. What 3,000 […]
Google Search Console request indexing limit removed from interface
Google won't comment on why quota details in the fetch tool are no longer displaying.
GoDaddy site builder now integrated with Google My Business
Much of the content creation and verification process is automated.
SearchCap: Google AdWords ticket sales, flight search, AMP 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: AdWords Express launches notifications for calls from search adsFeb 7, 2018 by Susan Wenograd Advertisers can now rate calls and be notified of missed calls. Google now wants larger images for […]
Google now wants larger images for AMP articles
Are you getting Google search traffic from the AMP-based top stories carousel? Make sure your images are at least 1,200 pixels wide.
Google adds new features & improves navigation for mobile hotel & flight searches
Aiming to make travel planning easier on a mobile device, Google is rolling out new tabs that let users switch between hotel, flight and trip details.
Google begins enforcing certification process for event ticket resellers on AdWords
Ticket resellers are now included among the list of restricted advertisers on AdWords and must be certified by Google before they can advertise.
SearchCap: Google Search Console live, Quora ad targeting & Google search app 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: Bing explains how AI-powered intelligent answers can show users two points of view for the same queryFeb 6, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Multi-perspective answers is another example of how Bing is […]
Bing explains how AI-powered intelligent answers can show users two points of view for the same query
Multi-perspective answers is another example of how Bing is using artificial intelligence to inform richer search results.
Google officially announces the new Google Search Console is available for everyone
The Search Console UX team shares how user feedback played a role in the evolution of the new version.
Google removes tappable shortcuts from search app
Less than a year after launching this feature, Google has removed the shortcuts offering quick answers on weather, sports & entertainment info.
Quora adds more contextual & behavioral ad-targeting options
The platform is steadily enhancing its advertising offerings.
4 ways to get more out of Bing Ads
Sometimes Bing Ads is the forgotten stepchild of PPC. The reasons probably trace back to when Bing Ads was very hard to manage and provided very little opportunity for the effort invested, but times have changed. With now more market share and easier tools to manage them, Bing Ads can be a lucrative opportunity for […]
SearchCap: Super Bowl search ads, Google SEO audit tool & WordPress
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 new SEO Audit category to Chrome’s Lighthouse extensionFeb 5, 2018 by Michelle Robbins The popular auditing tool used by developers and search marketers now enables users to run basic […]
Google adds new SEO Audit category to Chrome’s Lighthouse extension
The popular auditing tool used by developers and search marketers now enables users to run basic SEO checks against site pages.
The need for speed: Google dedicates engineering team to accelerate development of WordPress ecosystem
Google's partnership with WordPress aims to jump-start the platform's support of the latest web technologies -- particularly those involving performance & mobile experience. And they're hiring WordPress experts.
Google Search Console AMP report error now corrected
Users should see updated data this week.
YouTube sees 90% lift in searches for football highlight videos during the last year
According to YouTube, sports fans are watching more sports-related videos than ever.
Who wins? Google & Bing’s ‘Super Bowl ad’ search results are quite different
Searches for 'Super Bowl ads' will surge ahead of Sunday's kickoff. Here's what the engines are serving up.
SearchCap: Mobile app SEO & Google pictures
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Four new search trends in mobile app discoveryFeb 2, 2018 by Brian Solis Consumers are searching for helpful apps and downloading what best meets their needs. Contributor Brian Solis discusses what […]
Search in Pics: Google Bike riding, hanging hammocks & Valentine’s Day prep
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. How to ride a bike at Google: Source: Instagram Google preparing for Valentine’s Day: Source: Instagram […]
SearchCap: New Google Assistant features, improving ROAS & Carter G. Woodson Google doodle
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 Assistant adds new media capabilities ahead of HomePod release Feb 1, 2018 by Greg Sterling You can now wake up to a favorite playlist and use voice to pick up […]
Google Assistant adds new media capabilities ahead of HomePod release
You can now wake up to a favorite playlist and use voice to pick up where you left off with Netflix shows.
What’s going on with Google brand CPC?
Brands may be at Google’s mercy when it comes to the price of branded traffic, but Columnist Andy Taylor outlines steps they can take to reduce their CPC pain.
Restaurant owners can now edit menu listings in Google My Business
Create a structured restaurant menu that can display in mobile search listings directly in Google My Business.
SearchCap: Google EU rivals, Bing Ads tracking fix & Google speed index 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’s Page Speed Update does not impact indexingJan 31, 2018 by Barry Schwartz In response to questions raised in the community, here’s clarification about how indexing is impacted by the Google […]
Google’s Page Speed Update does not impact indexing
In response to questions raised in the community, here's clarification about how indexing is impacted by the Google Page Speed Update.
Google EU shopping rivals complain antitrust remedies aren’t working
They're demanding more changes, saying their problems have intensified rather than improved since the EC ruling in June, 2017.
3 ways humans can do PPC better than machines alone
Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic in PPC, but until the machines fully take over day-to-day account management, there are a few key areas where human PPC pros can still add a lot of value. Use business data for bid management Bid management can be one of the most repetitive and boring tasks of managing […]
Bing Ads has a conversion tracking fix for Apple’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention
Advertisers must enable auto-tagging of the Microsoft Click ID in their accounts to get consistent ad conversion tracking from Safari.
SearchCap: Google featured snippets, Bing Ads audience segmentation & 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 publishes comprehensive guide to featured snippetsJan 30, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Learn more about how Google’s featured work, the variations and some of the challenges Google faces with these snippets. […]
Google publishes comprehensive guide to featured snippets
Learn more about how Google’s featured work, the variations and some of the challenges Google faces with these snippets.
How to use brand mentions for SEO, or the linkless future of link building
Google has used links to determine the authority of websites since its early days: the idea of webpages casting “votes” for other pages by linking to them is at the core of the PageRank algorithm. This led to the rise of numerous manipulative link tactics. Google reacted with the Penguin update and manual penalties; link […]
SearchCap: Merkle ad report, Google Search Console beta survey & Google My Business tips
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Merkle Q4 2017: Search ad click growth fell, ad spend rose 23% across Google, Bing, YahooJan 29, 2018 by Ginny Marvin Bing and Yahoo saw search ad spend jump 32 percent […]
Merkle Q4 2017: Search ad click growth fell, ad spend rose 23% across Google, Bing, Yahoo
Bing and Yahoo saw search ad spend jump 32 percent over prior year in Q4 among Merkle's client base. Google spend growth slowed slightly from Q3.
Tell Google which report you are really missing in new Google Search Console
A new button in the beta Search Console explains why all of the old reports have not been migrated yet.
Search Engine Land’s Community Corner: Staff changes at SEL, a new Google Twitter account to follow, and an awards reminder
This week brings a warm hello and a fond goodbye within the Search Engine Land team, along with another channel to stay up to date on Google search info, the Search Engine Land Awards and more honors for the search marketing community. Search Engine Land staff changes Good night and good luck, Jess Jessica Thompson […]
Insights from our 2017 holiday retail survey
Retail marketers weighed in on what they did differently this holiday season.
SearchCap: Google local news, voice search usage & Facebook content
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 Bulletin: Hyperlocal news, Nextdoor competitor or both?Jan 26, 2018 by Greg Sterling Google has already proven it can crowdsource local content at scale through its Local Guides program. Survey: People […]