The Google Assistant SDK adds support for additional languages & more
In addition to new language support, Google has added customized settings, text-based queries & responses, device action functionality and more.
Topic: Google
SearchCap: Google algorithmic update, SEO reviews & mobile apps
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 confirms mid-December search ranking algorithm updateDec 20, 2017 by Michelle Robbins As the update continues to roll out, early indications suggest disruptions in mobile SERPs, sites with no schema data […]
Google confirms mid-December search ranking algorithm updates
As the updates continue to roll out, early indications suggest disruptions in mobile SERPs, sites with no schema data & those relying on doorway pages being most impacted
SearchCap: Rich results testing tool, Google AdWords images & Search Console bug
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 launches new Rich Results testing tool with some rebrandingDec 19, 2017 by Barry Schwartz In addition to the new testing tool, Google is grouping all the names for these types […]
What you learn from talking with Google’s largest advertisers all day, every day
The world’s largest advertisers routinely visit the Google campus to talk strategy. Columnist Matt Lawson sits down with Google’s Chief Search Evangelist for some top insights from those meetings.
PPC 2017: Epic review of the biggest trends & updates in paid search
This year, artificial intelligence and machine learning underpinned nearly every paid search update.
Google launches new Rich Results testing tool with some rebranding
In addition to the new testing tool, Google is grouping all the names for these types of search results into the name "Rich Results."
Data bug with Google Search Console’s Search Analytics report
The AMP filter, specifically for AMP non-rich results impressions and clicks, may show incorrect data for your site.
Google is testing images in search text ads
The test was spotted on mobile over the weekend.
SearchCap: Google mobile-friendly, email marketing with AdWords & Yelp reviews
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 offers advice on how to get ready for the mobile-first indexDec 18, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Check your log files to see if you see an increase in smartphone Googlebot […]
Google offers advice on how to get ready for the mobile-first index
Check your log files to see if you see an increase in smartphone Googlebot activity, it may be a sign your site is now in the Google mobile first index.
December global festivities Google doodle kicks off series of holiday doodles
Today's doodle is the first in a series of doodles Google will post over the next two weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year's Day.
SearchCap: Net neutrality, AdWords grants & EU licensing fees
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: European press agencies push for licensing fees for their content from Google, FacebookDec 15, 2017 by Greg Sterling It remains to be seen whether European legislators and regulators will pick up […]
European press agencies push for licensing fees for their content from Google, Facebook
It remains to be seen whether European legislators and regulators will pick up the cause, but there's a possibility that they will.
How to generate links that drive traffic, not just ranking
Links are a crucial element of search engine optimization, and columnist Kevin Rowe believes that long-term SEO success relies on building links that drive real traffic.
[UPDATED] Google Ad Grants policy changes include 5% CTR minimum
Several new policy updates for the AdWords program for non-profits take effect January 1, 2018.
Search in Pics: Life size Google snow globe, Bing bean chair, Menorah & more
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. Life size Google snow globe: Source: Instagram Bing bean chair: Source: Twitter Google Dublin Menorah: Source: […]
FCC repeals net neutrality by party line vote
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a former Verizon lawyer, gives his previous bosses an early Christmas present by gutting the 2015 rules.
SearchCap: Bing & Reddit, Google travel pricing & meta descriptions
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: Fundamentals of writing meta descriptions don’t change with longer search snippetsDec 14, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google has officially commented about what webmasters should focus on when writing meta descriptions […]
Google: Fundamentals of writing meta descriptions don’t change with longer search snippets
Google has officially commented about what webmasters should focus on when writing meta descriptions after Google extended their search result snippets.
Google adds price tracking features to flight search, hotel search and Google Trips
Google adds several features to help searchers plan their getaways.
Bing announces AI-powered new ‘intelligent search’ features
None of the features or changes is disruptive, but they collectively point to the fact that search evolution is accelerating.
SearchCap: Top Google searches, more data in Search Console & Google Assistant expands
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Hurricane Irma was the No. 1 top trending Google search in the US & globally for 2017Dec 13, 2017 by Amy Gesenhues Google has released its top trending searches of the […]
Google bringing the Assistant to tablets and Lollipop Android phones
The move comes against the backdrop of accelerating virtual assistant usage and intensifying competition.
Google Search Console beta adds 12+ months of data to performance reports
After a few years of promises, Google is finally providing longer-term data in Google Search Console -- well, the beta version of Search Console.
Hurricane Irma was the No. 1 top trending Google search in the US & globally for 2017
Google has released its top trending searches of the year, covering everything from the most searched people and news to celebrity break-ups.
SearchCap: Google’s SEO guide, Microsoft outings app & data SEO
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 revamps its SEO Starter GuideDec 12, 2017 by Barry Schwartz This is the first update of the SEO starter guide in several years. A balanced approach to data-driven SEODec 12, […]
Google revamps its SEO Starter Guide
This is the first update of the SEO starter guide in several years.
SearchCap: Google customer match, local SEO & SMX West
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 advertisers can use phone numbers & addresses for Google Customer Match targetingDec 11, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Google Customer Match becomes more accessible to advertisers that don’t have large customer […]
AdWords advertisers can use phone numbers & addresses for Google Customer Match targeting
Google Customer Match becomes more accessible to advertisers that don't have large customer email lists.
Max Born Google doodle marks 135th birthday of man behind the Born Rule in quantum theory
Born was awarded the Nobel Prize in quantum mechanics for his theory, which serves as the foundation for nearly all quantum physics predictions.
Robert Koch Google doodle honors German physician awarded the 1905 Nobel Prize in medicine
Koch is credited with ushering in the Golden Age of bacteriology.
SearchCap: Bing Ads call conversions, Google doodle & Google audiences
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: ‘Purchases on Google’ Shopping ads test is running on iOS devicesDec 8, 2017 by Ginny Marvin The quick-payment mobile Shopping ads have previously been limited to Android. Bing Ads now supports […]
‘Purchases on Google’ Shopping ads test is running on iOS devices
The quick-payment mobile Shopping ads have previously been limited to Android.
Jan Ingenhousz Google doodle marks 287th birthday of scientist behind photosynthesis discovery
Ingenhousz also served as the family doctor for Austria's royal House of Habsburg under the rule of Austrian Empress Maria Theresa.
SearchCap: Yahoo sues Mozilla, Google Lens review & celebs help Google
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: The lowdown on driving app downloads with Universal App campaignsDec 7, 2017 by Matt Lawson Google’s Universal App campaigns use machine learning to automate app promotion. Columnist and Googler Matt Lawson […]
Have a question about Will Ferrell? Google may show you a video response directly from him
Google is serving up selfie videos from celebrities answering frequent questions about themselves.
Google Lens an impressive start for ‘visual search’
While it makes lots of mistakes, it also gets lots of things right.
Yahoo parent sues Mozilla for replacing it with Google as Firefox default search
Mozilla countersues and says that poor Yahoo search quality caused Firefox to lose market share.
SearchCap: Apple search ads, Google’s newest search features & latest carousel test
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Apple launches ‘set it and forget it’ Search Ads Basic for the App Store Dec 5, 2017 by Greg Sterling No keywords, no bidding with new simplified search product. Google’s latest […]