Facebook intros new knowledge panel-like information boxes
The Wikipedia-sourced info boxes mean users may not have to leave the platform to look up entities.
Topic: Knowledge graph
SMX Overtime: Schema and structured data — hidden gold for SEOs
Technical SEO Chris Long discusses the benefits of schema, MREIDs and markup for e-commerce category pages and more.
How verticalization and zero-click will impact local search in 2020
In the coming year it will be interesting to see how Google balances the priority of verticalization against the growing popularity of Google Maps as the first choice among searchers.
The 2019 search engine patents you need to know about
Bill Slawski of Go Fish Digital shared which patents topped his list this year.
Rich answers in Google mobile search more than doubled since 2018, study finds
Image carousels also occurred 151% more often than the previous year.
Video: Mary Bowling on the growth of local SEO and importance knowledge panels
What a fun discussion with this local SEO legend, who has devoted her life to helping small businesses succeed.
Google made 3,200 changes to search in the past year
Do not sit idle. As Google continues to make changes, you should continue to invest in improving your web site.
Using structured data to create a semantically enhanced web
At SMX Advanced, speakers Cata Milos and Max Prin highlight the rise of structured data for Bing and Google – and the work being done to expand its practical use.
Google deprecates social knowledge panel markup support
Be on the lookout for changes to your knowledge panels.
Millions of fake Google Maps listings hurt real business and consumers
Google says it is working on it, but is still positioned to profit as local businesses claw back visibility with paid ads.
Younger users rely on snippets and knowledge panel, often don’t click, survey says
Yet 'position zero' doesn't always win says survey, which reveals relatively discerning users.
Google search tests new interface for movie, TV show streaming options
Do you work at a movie and TV streaming service? If so, take notice of this new feature Google is testing.
Yext creating local knowledge graph, adds Snapchat to data network
New capabilities will allow companies to associate facts and attributes to answer more specific or 'conversational' queries.
Voice search isn’t the next big disruptor, conversational AI is
Virtual assistants and chatbots are opening up a whole new world for marketers, and voice search is just the beginning.
Google now builds its own AMP stories for search
So far, these stories only seem to work consistently in the Google search app, and not in mobile Chrome or Safari mobile browsers.
Google announces cards, discovery tools, revamped image search at 20th anniversary event
Most of the new features were for mobile devices and focused on structured data and machine learning.
Google tests location tab for hotel knowledge panels
Need help finding a great hotel based on what you can do near that hotel? Google is testing a location tab that shows you just that.
Ask the SMXperts — Schema & Structured Data, JavaScript
Three #SMXperts answer questions from the Advanced Technical SEO session at SMX Advanced and share their insights on JavaScript and structured data, two topics at the forefront of website development and search engine ranking.
SearchCap: Google search verification, Google legal woes & voice assistants
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 invites more entities to take control of their Knowledge Panels and ‘get verified’Jun 22, 2018 by Greg Sterling Suggest a featured image and control other factual information in the panel. […]
Google invites more entities to take control of their Knowledge Panels and ‘get verified’
Suggest a featured image and control other factual information in the panel.
Google Posts testing different design and functional treatments in the search results
Have you seen a new look for Google Posts in Google search results? Well, you are not alone.
SearchCap: Google Wikipedia prank, Google answers & search pictures
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 do Google and a toddler have in common? Both need to learn good listening skills. Jun 1, 2018 by Dave DaviesContributor and patent explorer Dave Davies reviews a recently-presented paper […]
Ask the SMXpert: SEO markup and structured data
Looking for insights into newer markup options and advanced structured data? SMXpert Alexis Sanders shares additional pointers to help you refine, update and optimize your content.
SearchCap: Google SEO patents & Search Engine Land Awards
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 patent on related entities and what it means for SEO Apr 5, 2018 by Dave Davies Contributor Dave Davies pulls key points from a newly awarded Google patent on related […]
Google local knowledge panel profile images are not loading in search
Broken images in the local Google results seem to be caused by a bug.
Updated: Google’s Ben Gomes expands role to head all of search as John Giannandrea moves to Apple to head AI
Role previously held by John Giannandrea to be split between Jeff Dean and Ben Gomes
SearchCap: Google’s AMP Project, John Harrison Google doodle & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
Google amplifies musicians in Google search through the Google Posts platform
Google officially launches Google Posts to all musicians who have Knowledge Panel details in search.
Bing Entity Search API is now available
The API enables you to pull Bing Knowledge Graph information about people, places, things, and local businesses directly into your sites and apps.
Google again showing third-party reviews in local results
Program has been in place since 2016 and involves direct, opt-in integration.
Google’s latest search updates brings more content to Featured Snippets & Knowledge Panel info
“Search is not just about answering your questions -- it’s also about discovery,” writes Google product manager Michael Galvez.
Google Manufacturer Center for product data expands scope, launches API
A new API, more countries and knowledge panel visibility give brands more incentive to use Google's product data management tool.
SearchCap: Google event schema penalty, knowledge graph local panels & fake reviews
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 webmasters not to use misleading event markupNov 27, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google can penalize your website if you use event markup in a misleading manner. Looking to get […]
Google updates mobile product knowledge panels to show even more info in one spot
The real estate-heavy panels on mobile encompass multiple product images, more review sources, videos and, of course, Shopping ads.
SearchCap: Google news knowledge graph, fake reviews & info operator
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 new knowledge panel to provide information about news publishersNov 7, 2017 by Barry Schwartz In an effort to combat fake news and equip searchers with more data about news […]
Google adds new knowledge panel to provide information about news publishers
In an effort to combat fake news and equip searchers with more data about news sources, Google has released a new publisher knowledge graph.
‘Ask Me Anything’ with Google’s Gary Illyes at SMX East
Have questions about Google's stance on organic rankings? On featured snippets? On the mobile-first algorithm? Get answers in contributor Eric Enge's recap of this informative session at Search Engine Land's recent conference.
Google debuts giant new look for Local Inventory Ad product search in Knowledge Panels
A search bar and multiple product listings are part of the update.
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.
SMX West keynote: Google talks about ranking, more in Google Assistant
Google's Jason Douglas shares what marketers and developers need to know about Actions on Google.