Google AdWords testing click to SMS ad extension
Wouldn't it be cool to allow prospects to text you for more information? Well, Google is now testing an ad format that lets your prospect message you.
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SearchCap: Google time filters, local search reporting & 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 is removing the custom date range search filter for mobile usersJun 17, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Mobile searchers on Google will no longer be able to use the custom date […]
Search in Pics: SEO & Chromebook cookies, Beatmania IIDX & Google garden
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 Chromebook birthday cookies: Source: Google+ I Love SEO cookie: Source: Twitter Google has a Beatmania […]
Announcing the 2016 Landy Awards sponsors and supporting partners…
Learn more about the early supporters of the second annual Search Engine Land Awards program & celebratory Gala taking place on September 28 in NYC.
Google is removing the custom date range search filter for mobile users
Mobile searchers on Google will no longer be able to use the custom date range search filter. To access that feature, they need to go to the desktop version of Google.
SMX Advanced Local Workshop: tactics from Google, Bing, leading local experts
Voice search optimization, content for SEO, advanced link building, Google Q&A and the first exposure of a massive new local ranking study on June 21.
SearchCap: Google search analytics upgrade, Bing Ads edits & SEO makeup
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 adds the ability to compare queries Jun 16, 2016 by Barry Schwartz You can now compare one search phrase to another in the Google Search Analytics report […]
Brief change suggests local SEO ranking factors are different for branded queries
What are the differences between branded and non-branded local packs in Google, and how might ranking factors be weighted differently for each? Columnist Joy Hawkins shares her observations.
Google search analytics report adds the ability to compare queries
You can now compare one search phrase to another in the Google Search Analytics report within the Google Search Console.
SearchCap: Green AdWords ads, Google on top-level domains & 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 says keywords in the TLD part of your URL are ignored for ranking purposes Jun 15, 2016 by Barry Schwartz After a controversial sponsored post on Search Engine Land, Google […]
Google says keywords in the TLD part of your URL are ignored for ranking purposes
After a controversial sponsored post on Search Engine Land, Google has said that they ignore the keywords in the TLD portion of your domain names.
Official: Google is rolling out green “Ad” label globally
Yellow is out, green is in for text ads in Google search results.
New survey says Google Maps favored by nearly 70 percent of iPhone users
The survey data seem to contradict statements made by Apple and others about Apple Maps' dominance on the iPhone.
SearchCap: Apple Maps, AdWords spend & SEO trends
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 Maps becomes a platform with new extensions for third-party appsJun 13, 2016 by Greg Sterling The move parallels Apple’s decision to open up Siri and Messages to developers. Here’s my […]
Here’s my exclusive look into SMX Advanced, only 1 week away
Search Engine Land’s SMX Advanced, the only search marketing conference designed exclusively for experienced internet marketers, is returning to Seattle June 22-23. Here’s a preview of what to expect – while All Access Passes are currently SOLD OUT, you can still add yourself to the wait list and get notified once a ticket becomes available. […]
Apple Maps becomes a platform with new extensions for third-party apps
The move parallels Apple's decision to open up Siri and Messages to developers.
SearchCap: Apple news, successful PPC managers & technical 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: Apple brings Siri to Mac, new exposure for non-Google search engines Jun 13, 2016 by Danny Sullivan Soon, you will finally be able to search the web from your Mac desktop […]
Apple brings Siri to Mac, new exposure for non-Google search engines
Soon, you will finally be able to search the web from your Mac desktop -- and Google won't be a default provider.
SearchCap: Google & Hillary Clinton, SEO URLs & AdWords explained
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: Autocomplete does not favor any candidate or causeJun 10, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google public relations and Matt Cutts come out to call the allegations that Google altered their search […]
Google: Autocomplete does not favor any candidate or cause
Google's communications team and Matt Cutts come out to call the allegations that Google altered their search suggestions in favor of Hillary Clinton false.
Search in Pics: SEO robots, Google fish tank & a koala
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. A Google fish tank: Source: Twitter YouTube Kids furniture: Source: Google+ Google sticky buns in a […]
Android launcher and search engine Evie “reimagines” the mobile home screen
Company wants to offer a better home screen and help users get things done across apps and the mobile web more efficiently.
SearchCap: Google shopping ad filters, Google maps speeds up & Yandex algorithm 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 testing filter buttons for Shopping ads: Filter by local availability, top rated and moreJun 9, 2016 by Ginny Marvin The new test offers more opportunity for ad exposure beyond the […]
Google testing filter buttons for Shopping ads: Filter by local availability, top rated and more
The new test offers more opportunity for ad exposure beyond the product listing ad box and mobile carousel.
Google Maps brings faster, smoother scrolling to Street View
Fluid scrolling and swiping replaces more awkward arrow-advance navigation.
Yandex updates their version of PageRank named Thematic Index of Citation (TIC)
The Russian search engine, Yandex, has updated their TIC scores, and webmasters took notice.
Phoebe Snetsinger Google doodle marks 85th birthday of famous bird watcher
Snetsinger is credited with seeing 8,393 bird species in her life timeline - the most of any birder at the time of her death.
SearchCap: Bing Ads upgrades, Google & Yahoo testing & SEMPO board
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 Ads to support Expanded Text Ads: Shows new ads creator UIJun 7, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Advertisers will be able to run AdWords’ new longer text ad format on Bing, […]
Bing Ads to support Expanded Text Ads: Shows new ads creator UI
Advertisers will be able to run AdWords' new longer text ad format on Bing, too.
Google tests gray background on homepage, while Yahoo tests new top search bar
Both Google and Yahoo were caught testing new user interfaces around their search features. Here are screen shots of both of them.
SEMPO announces its newly elected Board of Directors & Officers
Executives from Google, Microsoft, iProspect and other digital marketing agencies will make up the association's board.
SearchCap: Google on Crooked Hillary, AdWords with Salesforce & Google mobile tests
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 says it’s not deliberately filtering “Crooked Hillary” suggested search to favor ClintonJun 4, 2016 by Danny Sullivan Google offers an autocomplete suggestion of “Lying Ted” for “lying” but fails to […]
Google launches AdWords conversion data import solution for Salesforce
Solution natively automates conversion data syncing between AdWords and Salesforce, a task currently handled by several Salesforce app partners.
Google tests new look for “people also search for” feature
Google has been caught testing a new interface again in the mobile search results. This one is around the "people also search for" search feature.
Can moving to a new TLD boost search rankings?
One of the big questions in SEO today is how new TLDs (top-level domains), like .LIVE, .NEWS or .ATTORNEY, are affecting search engine rankings. While some believe that .COM domains are the only safe option, Google has insisted that generic top-level domains aren’t at any disadvantage in their search rankings’ algorithm. Rather than […]
Google says it’s not deliberately filtering “Crooked Hillary” suggested search to favor Clinton
Google offers an autocomplete suggestion of "Lying Ted" for "lying" but fails to do something similar for Clinton, raising questions.
SearchCap: SEO e-commerce, Google shopping & 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: Can you manage your inventory with Google Shopping?Jun 3, 2016 by Andreas Reiffen Contributor Andreas Reiffen shares how some companies are calculating yield values in order to better manage their inventory […]
Search in Pics: Google feng shui, weave & free Chromebooks
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 sending free Chromebooks to some?: Source: Twitter Google weave: Source: Google+ Google NYC feng shui? […]
Copa América 2016 schedule attached to Google doodle marking tournament’s 100th anniversary
Formerly known as the South American Fútbol Championship, Copa América is the longest-running continental fútbol competition.
SearchCap: Google testing tool, DuckDuckGo features & 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: With lots of unknowns, SEM experts weigh in on the biggest AdWords announcements of last weekJun 2, 2016 by Ginny Marvin What do advertisers need to start thinking about now, and […]