Google testing list format for AdWords enhanced sitelinks
The test displays four enhanced sitelinks with a smaller font size used in the links.
Topic: Google
Bing now supports ClaimReview markup for fact labels in search
9 months after Google began support fact labels in search, Bing now added markup support for ClaimReviews, the annotations behind fact checking labels.
[Updated] 7+ features you’ll only find in the new AdWords interface
Advertisers getting used to working in the new UI will find some bonus capabilities.
SearchCap: Google Instant dies, AdWords call bids & Google legal issues
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 has dropped Google Instant SearchJul 26, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Several years after Google launched Google Instant, they are killing the default search feature to bring search more inline with […]
Google has explained how you can remove your AMP content from Google search
Not that Google wants you to take these steps, but if you really wanted to drop supporting AMP on your site, here is how to do that.
Google intros first Advanced Bid Strategy: Call bid adjustments in AdWords
The new "interaction" option can be used to adjust bids to get call extensions to show more or less often in mobile search ads.
Google has dropped Google Instant Search
Several years after Google launched Google Instant, they are killing the default search feature to bring search more inline with mobile devices.
Google fighting local battles over global control of its index in Canada, France
Regulators and courts seek to assert authority over global search results rather than limit decisions to their own countries.
SearchCap: Google autoplay videos, SOS alerts, Sitelinks update & GOOG earnings
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 testing auto-play videos in the search resultsJul 24, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google is running a small experiment where videos automatically play in the knowledge panel. While it’s a […]
Google officially changes Sitelinks design to carousel format
After a year of testing, we now have a carousel format for the Sitelinks interface in the mobile Google search results.
Google adds new SOS Alerts to search and Maps as part of its crisis response features
For search, the alerts will display at the top of results related to the incident or crisis location. In maps, there will be a tappable card with relevant details.
Google adds vacation rentals filter to hotel search results
Now filter your hotel searches in Google for vacation rentals directly in web or hotel search results.
Alphabet (GOOG) reports big revenue gains but EU fine takes a bite from earnings and income
Aggregate paid clicks were up 52 percent but CPCs were down 23 percent.
Google confirms testing auto-play videos in the search results
Google is running a small experiment where videos automatically play in the knowledge panel. While it's a surprising move by Google, the test does not mean auto-play will be rolled out to everyone.
SearchCap: Sundar Pichai promotion, content hoarding & Quora’s ad platform
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 CEO Sundar Pichai joins Alphabet boardJul 24, 2017 by Greg Sterling During his tenure, Google’s stock has increased from roughly $650 to $995. Got amazing content but no leads? 5 […]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai joins Alphabet board
During his tenure, Google's stock has increased from roughly $650 to $995.
Here’s what performance advertisers are saying about Quora’s new ad platform
Whether they've been on the platform for one month or seven, advertiser feedback is strikingly similar: We like the performance -- when can we scale?
SearchCap: YouTube redirects, Bing search ad growth & expanded text ads
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: After Windows 10 bump & Yahoo deal, Microsoft’s search revenue growth looks stagnantJul 21, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Search ad revenues are growing, but the rate has been slowing. LinkedIn sessions […]
After Windows 10 bump & Yahoo deal, Microsoft’s search revenue growth looks stagnant
Search ad revenues are growing, but the rate has been slowing. LinkedIn sessions were up more than 20 percent from the prior quarter.
YouTube using Redirect Method technology to fight terrorist video content in search results
The new technology will surface playlists with content that aims to disprove extremist video propaganda attached to certain search terms.
Search in Pics: Google future London office, teaBOT & interesting ceiling
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. Relaxing spot at Google’s Belgium office: Source: Instagram a TeaBot at Google’s Chicago office: Source: Twitter […]
Marshall McLuhan Google doodle pays tribute to ‘The medium is the message’ media theorist
In his 1962 book "Understanding Media," McLuhan argued that the way people receive information is more important than the information being received.
It’s time to embrace new strategies for apparel: Broadening tactics through user intent
Clothing retailers, listen up! Columnist Thomas Stern explains why apparel brands must evolve their strategies and measurement beyond just conversions.
SearchCap: Google Search Analytics for jobs, Google AdWords CTR analysis & retargeting 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: Google Search Analytics report now breaks down job listings & details resultsJul 20, 2017 by Barry Schwartz New filters have been added to the search appearance tab in the Google Search […]
Study of 4 million Google searches charts the CTR payoff that came from eliminating right-side ads
Click-through rates for ads at the top of desktop results have increased significantly in the year since Google got rid of text ads in the right rail, a new study shows.
Google Search Analytics report now breaks down job listings & details results
New filters have been added to the search appearance tab in the Google Search Analytics report for job listings.
SearchCap: Right to be forgotten, Google Analytics questions & Search Console changes
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Three ways local businesses can survive the on-demand threatJul 19, 2017 by Adam Dorfman How worried should brick-and-mortar businesses be about companies like Amazon? Columnist Adam Dorfman weighs in with some […]
Merkle: Google paid search spend up 23% in Q2, thanks to non-brand text & shopping ads
Google, Bing Ads and Amazon are all seeing growth in shopping ads.
Top European court to decide if Google needs to purge disputed links from global index
French regulators have argued that the "right to be forgotten" is not fully enforceable unless content is removed worldwide.
Google Search Console average impression data change is not a bug, it is a reporting change
It's not a bug, it is a new feature, says Google, referring to the change in some of the metrics reporting in the Search Analytics tool.
Study: How (and why) Google ranks videos differently from the way YouTube does
According to a new report from Stone Temple Consulting, when Google returns multiple YouTube videos in the results pages, the ranking order between Google and YouTube varies 56.8% of the time.
Google asks some searchers to tag movies with critic statements
Google is experimenting with a new movie feature to let searchers tag videos.
Google Analytics rolling out ‘ask a question’ to get answers instantaneously
With natural language, users can quickly get data without having to dig for it from both desktop and Google Analytics' mobile apps.
Google Now is dead, long live ‘the feed’
Google is killing the 'Google Now' name but improving the underlying functionality to make it more controllable, engaging -- and searchable.
SearchCap: Google Search Console beta, Amazon Echo Show & link building mistakes
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 beta testing brand-new Google Search Console designJul 17, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Check out these screen shots of the new Google Search Console user interface. Google Search Console may have […]
Google Search Console may have a bug with the average position metric
If your metrics have gone awry since July 13, don't panic. It may just be a bug.
Google beta testing brand-new Google Search Console design
Check out these screen shots of the new Google Search Console user interface.
SearchCap: Google home service ads, Google Image SEO & 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 home service ads come to the East Coast & open up to more service categoriesJul 17, 2017 by Ginny Marvin The local home services ad product is now available in […]
Google home service ads come to the East Coast & open up to more service categories
The local home services ad product is now available in 5 metro areas in the US.
Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017 Google doodle returns cricket-inspired video game
Google is once again displaying the video game it first introduced for the men's ICC Championship tournament last month.