Google testing mobile Shop the Look ads for apparel & home products
Looks are culled from partners including Polyvore and Curalate with related products featured in Shopping ads.
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Google: Friday’s update was not due to the Penguin algorithm
Google's John Mueller told us to cross off Penguin from the list of explanations for the Google update from this past Friday.
Is Google filtering your business in the local search results?
Seeing a shift in Google's local results? It's not just you. Columnist Joy Hawkins documents what appears to be a recent refresh to Google's local ranking filter.
Labor Day Google doodle marks holiday honoring the American workforce
Today's Google logo has been switched out with a doodle depicting men and women at work.
SearchCap: Google algorithm update, SEO business & PPC 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: Is a big Google search update happening? Chatter thinks so.Sep 2, 2016 by Barry Schwartz The SEO community is vigorously talking about two Google updates, one with the core web search […]
Is a big Google search update happening? Chatter thinks so.
The SEO community is vigorously talking about two Google updates, one with the core web search results and one with the local pack results.
Search in Pics: John Krasinski at Google, Google sorbet & Bing Ads prize box
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 prize box: Source: Twitter Google sorbet: Source: Instagram Google deck of cards: Source: Instagram […]
SearchCap: Google forecasting, SEO analytics & RFPs
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’s premium-level Ad Grants program no longer accepting applicationsSep 1, 2016 by Ginny Marvin The Grantspro program offers non-profits up to $10,000 per month in search advertising grants. Want better data […]
Google’s premium-level Ad Grants program no longer accepting applications
The Grantspro program offers non-profits up to $40,000 per month in search advertising grants.
Want better data from AdWords Keyword Planner? Use the forecasting tools, says Google
A step-by-step look at getting more granular estimates from Keyword Planner.
The Neverending Story book Google doodle marks 37th anniversary of children’s novel
Designed by Sophie Diao, "The Neverending Story" doodle was inspired by artwork from the book's original edition.
SearchCap: Google real time carousel, In Apps search & AdWords sitelinks
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 introduces the ‘search live coverage carousel’ for real-time indexing & search results Aug 31, 2016 by Barry SchwartzIs this the real time Google indexing API? Google is now piloting the […]
Account-level sitelink extensions coming to AdWords
The new feature is currently rolling out.
Google introduces the ‘search live coverage carousel’ for real-time indexing & search results
Is this the real time Google indexing API? Google is now piloting the search live coverage carousel which is powered by AMP and Atom.
Google’s mobile-friendly label has now been removed from the search results
Google officially says goodbye to their mobile-friendly label this morning. The mobile-friendly label no longer shows up in the search results.
Billions served: PC search is down but query volume is way up for Google
Mobile searches now constitute between 50% and 60% of queries in the US market.
SearchCap: Google Merchant Center update, SEO & Chrome
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 debuts a brand new look for Merchant CenterAug 30, 2016 by Ginny Marvin A much needed face lift also includes some new features. Mastering Online-to-Offline Marketing: New Digital Strategies for […]
Google debuts a brand-new look for Merchant Center
A much needed face lift also includes some new features, including sharp new feed rules.
SearchCap: Google review guidelines, Panda mode & 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: Google updates local reviews schema guidelinesAug 29, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Now only reviews “directly produced by your site” can have local reviews markup, according to Google. With Panda in stealth […]
With Panda in stealth mode, why Google’s quality updates should be on your algorithmic radar [Part 1]
What are Google's quality updates (aka Phantom updates), and how can you recover? In part one of a two-part series on Phantom, columnist Glenn Gabe explains the history and possible mechanics of these algorithm updates.
Google updates local reviews schema guidelines
Now only reviews "directly produced by your site" can have local reviews markup, according to Google.
SearchCap: Bing search app, SEM automation & 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: Bing search app for iOS & Android gets new music, video & map featuresAug 26, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues Bing’s making it easier to find song titles, as well as add […]
Search in Pics: Google NYC 10 years, keyboard pranks & a folding table
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 NYC 10 year anniversary birthday cake: Source: Instagram Google’s John Mueller pranks Gary Illye’s keyboard: […]
SearchCap: Google search games, AMP experiments & 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: AMP now supports A/B testing and other experimentsAug 25, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Check out the new amp-experiments component that lets you easily test different variations of your AMP pages. Google […]
AMP now supports A/B testing and other experiments
Check out the new amp-experiments component that lets you easily test different variations of your AMP pages.
Google rolls out new solitaire & tic-tac-toe games directly in search
A quick query for "solitaire" or "tic-tac-toe" will surface either game within both desktop and mobile search results.
Google now requires more reviews for Seller Ratings to show in ads
The higher threshold will put added pressure on smaller businesses to gather reviews.
US National Parks Google doodle surfaces list of parks from Crater Lake to Acadia
Doodler Sophie Diao says she hopes the doodle she designed inspires everyone to enjoy the outdoors.
SearchCap: PPC tips, link structure & 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: Optimizing your internal link structureAug 24, 2016 by Dave Davies SEOs often focus heavily on accumulating inbound links, but don’t overlook links within your site. Columnist Dave Davies shares his guide […]
SearchCap: Google drops “mobile-friendly” label, Bing Ads & AMP for e-commerce
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 warns it will crack down on “intrusive interstitials” in January Aug 23, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google will reinforce its emphasis on the mobile search experience with a new penalty […]
Google warns it will crack down on “intrusive interstitials” in January
Google will reinforce its emphasis on the mobile search experience with a new penalty affecting "intrusive interstitials" on mobile web pages.
Google dropping “Mobile-friendly” label from search results
Google says the change is designed to declutter its search results.
Bing Ads opens pilot access for Expanded Text Ads
Advertisers can apply now to begin testing ETAs in their campaigns.
Google shares tips on using AMP for e-commerce
Google documents how to make your e-commerce site AMP-ready.
SearchCap: Bing Ads Editor, Google index status stalled & local business cards 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: OpenStreetMap debuts Google Street View alternative: OpenStreetViewAug 22, 2016 by Greg Sterling The company seeks to crowd-source street-level photography on a global basis. Bing Ads Editor now supports custom ad copy […]
17 days of 2016 Rio Olympic Google Doodles: a full list of Google’s “Fruity Doodle” images
From the start of the games through closing ceremonies, Google replaced its usual home page logo with the following animated images.
Google says the Google index status in the Search Console report is broken
Google may not be showing you an accurate count of your indexed pages in the Google Search Console Index Status report.
Google Local Business Cards or Posts about to roll out to ‘thousands’ of SMBs
Search feature will soon be broadly accessible to local businesses and their agencies.
SearchCap: Google images in results, AdWords changes & keyword planner excuses
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 testing image thumbnails in mobile search results againAug 19, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google brings back an old test, showing images in the mobile web search results. What do you […]
Google testing image thumbnails in mobile search results again
Google brings back an old test, showing images in the mobile web search results. What do you think of them?