Google AMP error report in Search Console scans for errors differently now
You may see more or fewer AMP errors in your Google Search Console report. No need to worry -- It was an internal change and does not impact ranking or indexing.
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Google will show AMP URLs before App deep link URLs in mobile results
Your readers download your mobile app? Well, Google won't be sending them to those deep links if you have AMP URLs active on your website.
SearchCap: AMP live in Google, Bing partners with CBS & EU copyright
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: AMP — Accelerated Mobile Pages — begin global rollout in Google mobile search resultsSep 20, 2016 by Greg Sterling Google reiterated that the move does not include a rankings change. New […]
Bing partners with CBS Interactive in syndication deal
The deal is aimed at boosting mobile search volume and share for the Bing network.
AMP — Accelerated Mobile Pages — begin global rollout in Google mobile search results
Google reiterated that the move does not include a rankings change.
SearchCap: SEO vectors, Google data studio & 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: What is Google Data Studio and how can you use it?Sep 19, 2016 by Sherry Bonelli Currently in beta, Google Data Studio allows you to create branded reports with data visualizations […]
SearchCap: Google algorithm update, iOS10 widgets & images in mobile
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 downplays the Google algorithm ranking update this week as “normal fluctuations”Sep 16, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Was there a major Google algorithm change this week? Many webmasters believe so. Google […]
Google downplays the algorithm ranking update this week as “normal fluctuations”
Was there a major Google algorithm change this week? Many webmasters believe so.
Google mobile search results now showing images in the snippets
Google is now showing images in the mobile search results for product-like queries. Do you like the new mobile search snippets?
Search in Pics: Bing Ads agency awards, Google baby bib & crossroads
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. Bing Ads agency awards event: Source: Twitter Google baby bib: Source: Instagram Google crossroads sign: Source: […]
There’s no Google Search widget for the iOS 10 Search screen: why that matters
Google search could be on the iOS Search screen with a widget, if it wanted. Why isn't it offering that option to its users?
SearchCap: Google images, mobile shopping & election hub
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Is Google showing fewer image boxes in its search results?Sep 15, 2016 by Barry Schwartz You are now 50% less likely to see the image box show up in your Google […]
Is Google showing fewer image boxes in its search results?
You are now 50% less likely to see the image box show up in your Google search results page. Is it a bug or a feature?
Google: Search the primary and most often used mobile shopping tool
Survey says nearly 90 percent of mobile consumers turn to search first.
Google Trends Election Hub offers deep dive into search trends for 2016 candidates & political issues
Google says election-related searches for this election cycle are up 240% over 2012.
SearchCap: Google extended text ads, Bing Ads structured snippets & Doodle 4 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: Google bumps Expanded Text Ad deadline to January 31, 2017Sep 13, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Issues a set of dos and dont’s for testing expanding text ads. Bing Ads launches Structured […]
2016 Doodle 4 Google contest asks students to look to the future
Students in grades K through 12 have until December 2 to submit artwork based on the theme: "What I see for the future."
Search takes to the cloud as users engage with new actions
Columnist Christi Olson describes the changing face of search engine results pages and how new technology and functionality is benefiting both searchers and advertisers.
Google bumps Expanded Text Ad deadline to January 31, 2017
Issues a set of dos and dont's for testing expanding text ads.
SearchCap: Google AdWords login, keyword planner bug & Bing Ads bulk editing
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: Access up to 5 AdWords accounts with one loginSep 13, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Also, no need to confirm user access invitations anymore. Seeing Google Keyword Planner down? You’re not […]
Two weeks to SMX East – Register now!
In two weeks, SEOs and SEMs will gather at largest search marketing conference on the East Coast: SMX East. SMX East will be held in New York City, September 27-29. Don’t miss your chance to get the latest SEO and SEM tactics and connect with other search marketers. Here’s what you’ll get: Tactics you can […]
E-commerce trends: the difference between winning and almost winning
No marketer needs to be told the value of data in informing and measuring the success of a campaign, but search trend data, in particular, can seem overwhelming, especially if content and SEO departments aren’t always joined up or organized efficiently enough to build a solid strategy from a large scope of data. Search data […]
New: Access up to 5 AdWords accounts with one login
Also, no need to confirm user access invitations anymore.
Seeing Google Keyword Planner down? You’re not alone
Many users with active campaigns are unable to access Keyword Planner.
Yma Sumac Google doodle celebrates the “Peruvian Songbird” soprano
Born in the mountains of Peru, Sumac won worldwide recognition for her five-octave vocal range.
SearchCap: Google AdWords experiments, Google profiles & 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 Campaign Experiments (aka ACE) to sunset in favor of Drafts & ExperimentsSep 12, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Retirement of the legacy testing tool will begin the week of October 17. […]
AdWords Campaign Experiments (aka ACE) to sunset in favor of Drafts & Experiments
Retirement of the legacy testing tool will begin the week of October 17.
SearchCap: Google AdWords ad preview, Bing autocomplete, & illegal linking
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 improves autocomplete suggestions for academic papers & movie titlesSep 9, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues Bing says autocomplete suggestions for movies will analyze a user’s natural language and intent to deliver […]
Tips for when and how to use Feed Rules in Google Merchant Center
With more functionality now available in Feed Rules, here is a look at how some marketers have been using them to improve Google Shopping campaign performance.
Google has updated the AdWords ad preview tool for expanded text ads
The view now includes sample ads and separate views for mobile and desktop.
Search in Pics: Google’s upcoming birthday, Bing 20% share balloons & fruit bar truck
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. Bing Ads balloons for 20% UK marketshare: Source: Twitter Google Brazil green pickup truck fruit bar: […]
SearchCap: Google widget links, ads & 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 reminds webmasters that widget links are against their webmaster guidelinesSep 8, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Don’t be surprised if a new wave of unnatural link penalties are sent out via […]
Google reminds webmasters that widget links are against their webmaster guidelines
Don't be surprised if a new wave of unnatural link penalties are sent out via the Google Search Console for widget links.
SearchCap: Google web reviews, security reports & Penguin 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 adds ‘Reviews from the web’ to critic reviews in local search resultsSep 7, 2016 by Greg Sterling To be considered for inclusion, sites will need to use review snippet markup. […]
Google adds ‘Reviews from the web’ to critic reviews in local search results
To be considered for inclusion, sites will need to use review snippet markup.
Start of the 2016 Paralympics gets a Google doodle
With events scheduled to last through September 18 in Rio, this is the first Paraolympics hosted in a Latin American city.
How many days has it been since the last Google Penguin Update?
Caught by the Penguin anti-spam filter and fixed your site? Here's how long you've been waiting for a chance to be released.
Google Search Console improves Security Issues reports
The revised security reports in the Google Search Console promise to provide more specific explanations and insights into the issues.
SearchCap: Not Google Penguin, Google local update & Shop the Look Google 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: Friday’s update was not due to the Penguin algorithmSep 6, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google’s John Mueller told us to cross off Penguin from the list of explanations for the […]
Google rolls out Campaign Groups in AdWords
Reporting feature makes it easier to monitor performance across multiple campaigns.