Looking back at 2018 in search: A time traveler’s year in review
What does 2018 have in store for search marketers? Columnist (and time-traveler) Dave Davies pays a visit from the future to share what this year's major search developments will be.
Topic: Google
Google is sunsetting AdWords Review extensions
The text ad extension will be removed from AdWords entirely next month.
Har Gobind Khorana Google doodle celebrates first chemist to construct a synthetic gene
Born in Raipur, Pakistan, Dr. Khorana received the Nobel Prize while doing research at the University of Wisconsin in 1968.
Google announces solution to longstanding AMP cache URL display problem
Later this year, the Google AMP cache will finally display publisher URLs instead of Google URLs in the search results.
It’s Google Home vs. Amazon Alexa at CES in the battle for the voice ecosystem
Google and Amazon both announce new device partnerships; the Google Assistant will be on new "smart display" devices, more TVs, speakers and in cars.
Google accidentally removes news publishers from Google News
It is expected that affected publishers will be reinstated by the end of the day.
Google removes addiction treatment ads from UK search results
The move follows the September crackdown in the US on referral agents using AdWords.
Google to roll out new Search Console features in coming weeks
After comprehensive beta user testing, Google begins release of the new Google Search Console reports to all verified users.
Google says Assistant now on more than 400 million devices
Sales of Google Home smart speakers are considerably smaller.
The AdWords 2x budget change: How’s it going?
Search marketers weigh in on their experiences since the change took effect in October.
Search in Pics: Google’s floppy sofa, rusty Android head & dancers
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. A very floppy Google sofa bench: Source: Instagram Google’s bathroom signs: Source: Instagram A rusty Android […]
Google My Business dashboard showing video upload section for some business owners
Some business owners can now upload videos to their local listings in their Google My Business photos section.
Report: Google exploring sale of Zagat reviews
Might there be an Act 3 for the venerable restaurant guide?
There’s nothing stopping climate change deniers from using Google AdWords
The latest case study on ways in which targeting algorithms determine the kinds of ads we see.
Report: Amazon in discussions with consumer brands about ads on Alexa [company denies it]
CNBC report says product promotions on Alexa are already being tested.
Do you have a shot at ranking for that phrase?
Ranking for a particular search query is no longer as simple as creating a targeted page and getting some links. Columnist Eric Enge shows why a deeper understanding of relevance is needed to know which keywords to target.
New search quality raters guidelines for Google Assistant and voice search evaluations
Google has quality raters specifically for voice search-related search results. These raters look for information satisfaction, length, formulation and elocution.
New Year’s Day 2018 Google doodle brings in the new year with a bright sunrise
The illustrated image includes the penguins featured in all of Google's holiday doodle series back home on a snow-filled landscape.
New Year’s Eve 2017 Google doodle brings back penguins for the holiday doodle series
Today's New Year's Eve image is the third entry in the series.
SearchCap: Google Express search promo, SEO goals & search 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: 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 […]
New test prominently showcases Google Express in mobile search results
A test includes a new callout and ad treatment for the shopping program in mobile search results.
Search in Pics: Google Christmas tree in a police box, office ski lift & who’s working
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. Google’s Boulder office has a ski lift: Source: Twitter Google has a Christmas tree in a […]
SearchCap: Google expands reviews, disallows some negative reviews & top SEO columns
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 5 (less obvious) PPC trends to watch in 2018Dec 28, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Here are several trends that will affect nearly every search marketer in the year ahead. Google again […]
5 (less obvious) PPC trends to watch in 2018
Here are several trends that will affect nearly every search marketer in the year ahead.
Google again showing third-party reviews in local results
Program has been in place since 2016 and involves direct, opt-in integration.
SearchCap: Google images, algorithm updates & top in 2018
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: What to watch for in 2018: Mobile SEO predictionsDec 27, 2017 by Cindy Krum Mobile SEO expert Cindy Krum shares her predictions for where mobile is headed in 2018 and dives […]
Google image search results tests new related searches box
Google is at it again, now testing a new way for searchers to expand their queries in image search on mobile.
Marlene Dietrich Google doodle honors the legendary actress’s career
Actress, humanitarian, star and icon gets a Google logo on what would have been her 116th birthday.
SearchCap: Santa tracker, Google API terms & SEO metrics
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Using AdWords API to export to third-party ad networks will remain OK as Google keeps terms it adopted in FTC settlementDec 26, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google is keeping its domain […]
Using AdWords API to export to third-party ad networks will remain OK as Google keeps terms it adopted in FTC settlement
Google is keeping its domain opt-out and AdWords API tools policies as is, says their VP & deputy general counsel.
December global festivities Google doodle marks day 2 of Google’s holiday doodle series
Today's doodle shows Google's animated penguins celebrating the holidays with their warm weather friends.
Google & NORAD Santa Trackers show St. Nick already in flight for his 2017 trip around the world
The two sites will be tracking Santa's whereabouts for the next 24 hours.
Search Engine Land’s Community Corner: Local SEO survey results, a new book on influencer marketing & SEO Christmas jumpers
As we head into the slow holiday stretch, the news likewise takes a breather. Of course Google did surprise the search community this week by confirming some algo updates, starting a new webmaster video series, and moving Eric Schmidt into a non-Executive Chairman of the Board position. Elsewhere we had these announcements and events happening […]
SearchCap: Eric Schmidt changes role, enterprise SEO & machine learning for PPC
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Eric Schmidt stepping down as Executive Chairman of Google parent company, AlphabetDec 21, 2017 by Michelle Robbins Longtime Google executive will transition to role of technical advisor. 6 ways ad agencies […]
Search in Pics: Google’s Velociraptor, playroom & frosty lawn
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. Did you know Google has a child-like playroom?: Source: Twitter Google also has a Velociraptor: Source: […]
Eric Schmidt stepping down as Executive Chairman of Google parent company, Alphabet
Longtime Google executive will transition to role of technical advisor.
SearchCap: Google webmaster videos, new mobile search experiments & Assistant SDK updates
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 tests ‘more results’ mobile search interface and new search refinement buttonsDec 21, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google told us, “We constantly experiment with new search formats and experiences to deliver […]
Google tests ‘more results’ mobile search interface and new search refinement buttons
Google told us, "We constantly experiment with new search formats and experiences to deliver the best experience for our users."
Winter solstice 2017 Google doodle marks the shortest day of the year & official start of winter
Google has brought back its animated mouse to finish out the 2017 solstice and equinox doodle series.
‘SEO Snippets’ — new Google video series to help webmasters & SEOs
The new series will address frequently raised issues in the webmaster forums.