Google Maps new feature lets users create lists of saved places that can be shared & accessed offline
Users can keep track of saved places and share lists with others via text, email and popular messaging apps.
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What is a pangolin? Google Valentine’s Day doodle series & pangolin game come to desktop
After launching its first Valentine's Day doodle two days ago on mobile, Google is now sharing the doodle and its accompanying game on desktop.
Google’s ‘people also ask’ search feature officially gains dynamic loading
Google's people also ask feature has gained a new way for searchers to explore topics in the desktop and mobile search results.
What is a pangolin? 1st of Google’s Valentine’s Day doodles is mobile game spotlighting endangered animal
Day one of Google's Valentine's Day doodle series launched on mobile only and includes a game featuring the endangered pangolin species.
Florida court: Google permitted to delist sites regarded as spam under First Amendment
The e-ventures Worldwide, LLC vs. Google case should have been dismissed earlier.
SearchCap: Google AdWords connects with Data Studio, Searchmetrics ranking factors & mobile popup study
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 Data Studio beefs up AdWords MCC integrationFeb 10, 2017 by Ginny Marvin A new “Manager Accounts” option lets MCC account holders select individual sub-accounts for reporting. Here’s how Google’s own […]
Google Data Studio beefs up AdWords MCC integration
A new "Manager Accounts" option lets MCC account holders select individual sub-accounts for reporting.
Here’s how Google’s own ads impact bids & pricing in AdWords auctions
Google takes steps to minimize the impact of its ads on CPCs, but advertisers pay as if Google didn’t win its ad positions, not as if Google didn’t bid at all.
The impact (and lack thereof) of Google’s mobile popup algorithm
Back in August 2016, Google warned that it would be releasing an algorithm to crack down on interstitials on mobile pages. Now that the update has been live for a month, columnist Glenn Gabe shares his findings on the impact.
Searchmetrics e-commerce ranking factors study says easy e-commerce sites rank higher in Google
Want to know what makes an e-commerce site rank well in Google? This study explores those ranking signals.
Search in Pics: Google vintage office, embedded wall offices & hamburger bean bag
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 hamburger beanbag chair: Source: Instagram Google roosters: Source: Instagram Vintage Google office: Source: Instagram Offices […]
Data: Google monthly search volume dwarfs rivals because of mobile advantage
Google likely has 30+ billion queries per month across platforms.
SearchCap: Report Google autocompletes, Bing iOS app and weather results
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 refreshes weather search results with interactive slider to see forecasts throughout the dayFeb 9, 2017 by Amy Gesenhues Snowbirds can also get quick results for snow conditions at U.S. ski […]
Google is testing a new way to report offensive Autocomplete suggestions
Feedback tool is currently in limited testing, but company hopes to launch it worldwide soon.
Survey: Alexa the most frequently used assistant, Cortana seen as most accurate
Nearly 60 percent used voice because it was faster or easier than typing.
AdWords Converted Clicks sunsets for good in March
The old metric will vanish completely as Conversions measurement fully takes over.
SearchCap: Bing Ads report, Search Console with Data Studio & Pinterest search bar
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 Data Studio now connects to Search ConsoleFeb 8, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Build more flexible reports and combine Search Console data with other data sources. Pinterest’s Lens app turns your […]
Google Data Studio now connects to Search Console
Build more flexible reports and combine Search Console data with other data sources.
SearchCap: Local SEO, links via content & 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: 3 local SEO tips that deliver business resultsFeb 7, 2017 by Ryan Shelley Looking to optimize your business website for local search, but not sure where to start? Columnist Ryan Shelley […]
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SearchCap: Google AMP URLs, Google Maps traffic & Super Bowl search 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: Google makes it easier to see and share publishers’ real URLs from AMP pagesFeb 6, 2017 by Danny Sullivan New anchor button enables copy-and-paste of URLs directly to publisher sites. SMX […]
Google makes it easier to see and share publishers’ real URLs from AMP pages
New anchor button enables copy-and-paste of URLs directly to publisher sites.
Google Maps updates Android app with real-time traffic info, nearby places & bus schedules
Starting today, swiping up from the bottom of the Google Maps app home screen on Android displays a Places tab, Driving tab and Transit tab.
SearchCap: Google algorithm update, Super Bowl search ads & voice search
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Unconfirmed Google algorithm update may be better at discounting links and spamFeb 3, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Did Google update their Penguin algorithm? Did Google block private blog network links? Something […]
Unconfirmed Google algorithm update may be better at discounting links and spam
Did Google update their Penguin algorithm? Did Google block private blog network links? Something happened. We bring you our theories.
Google adds a new carousel to let you expand the search results
Google has added a new method for expanding your search results with a carousel across the top.
Search in Pics: Google & Sergey Brin protests, an Asian conical hat room & Google Somalia store
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 Sergey Brin protesting at San Francisco airport: Source: Twitter Googlers protest at the GooglePlex: Source: […]
SearchCap: Google local promo box, Moz integration & methbot
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 local knowledge panel testing promotion boxFeb 2, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google is testing a new Google local knowledge panel layout with owners promotions. Want To Speak At SMX London? […]
Google local knowledge panel testing promotion box
Google is testing a new Google local knowledge panel layout with owners promotions.
SearchCap: Google Japan right to be forgot, mobile search & 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 wins “right to be forgotten” case in Japanese high courtFeb 1, 2017 by Greg Sterling Court rules that search results are a form of speech entitled to protection. Act now: […]
Google wins ‘right to be forgotten’ case in Japanese high court
Court rules that search results are a form of speech entitled to protection.
SearchCap: Google new AdWords interface, ads by AdWords & IF functions
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 AdWords interface alpha is rolling out to more advertisersJan 31, 2017 by Ginny Marvin As Google continues to build out the new UI, more advertisers are getting access. Google launches […]
New AdWords interface alpha is rolling out to more advertisers
As Google continues to build out the new UI, more advertisers are getting access.
Google launches Ads Added by AdWords pilot: What we know so far
In the new test, ads based on existing ad and landing page content are added to ad groups by Google.
AdWords IF functions roll out for ad customization as Standard Text Ads sunset
IF functions arrive to let advertisers customize ads based on device and retargeting list membership.
Google mobile-friendly testing tool now has API access
Using the new API Google released, developers can now build their own tools around the mobile-friendly testing tool to see if pages are mobile-friendly.
SearchCap: Google News AMP, LSA survey & 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: Report: Google AMP results in Google News more than doubleJan 30, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Want your content to be found by mobile users in Google News? Well, it seems like […]
Report: Google AMP results in Google News more than double
Want your content to be found by mobile users in Google News? Well, it seems like you need to have AMP to make that happen now.
Let’s make 2017 the year of honest reviews!
Reviews can be an important part of a local SEO strategy, but columnist Greg Gifford warns that overdoing it can make your business look shady.
Fred Korematsu Google doodle honors Japanese internment camp survivor & civil rights activist
Born in Oakland, California, Korematsu was imprisoned at the Central Utah War Relocation Center at Topaz, Utah in 1942.