Google’s Discover job posting confirms what the feed already shows
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Google’s search quality raters protest for higher pay
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This day in search marketing history: January 14
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Google is hiring a Search Quality Analyst to fight search spam
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5 tips and trends from Google Webmaster Conference
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Key local stats every marketer needs to know
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SearchCap: Google zero results, European Commission complaints & TrueView
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 showing zero results again for many time, calculations & conversions search resultsNov 25, 2018 by Barry Schwartz And it is back! Google may now show no search results for queries […]
Search in Pics: Watermelons, air ducts & new office buildings
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 makes lot of watermelon: Source: Instagram Google cake in the face: Source: Twitter Pretty air […]
How to watch Google I/O 2018 keynotes
Google I/O is underway. Tune in now.
SearchCap: Google Merchant Center feed changes, Searchmetrics legal win & local search industry
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Side by side: Comparing two performance marketing tools/agenciesJan 24, 2018 by Andreas Reiffen Columnist Andreas Reiffen shares his method for testing two different AdWords tools/agencies — a process which could also […]
Google Local Questions & Answers now rolling out to desktop search
Searchers and businesses can now search on desktop to add questions and answers to the new Google Q&A feature.
Google rolling out hands-free calling on Google Home to US and Canada
One day relatively soon, home assistants could be generating large volumes of calls to (local) businesses.
Report: Google planning to bring its Assistant to the iPhone
Google also expected to announce integration of the Assistant into GE appliances.
Google Dance returns to SMX West
After successfully reviving the famed event for search marketers in 2016, Google once again invites SMX attendees to its Silicon Valley campus for an after-hours networking event on March 22, 2017.
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 mobile-friendly boost, DuckDuckGo directions & 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 to boost mobile-friendly algorithm this MayMar 16, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Google announced increase in mobile-friendly update factors, but don’t expect another Mobilegeddon. 6 strategies to build links for your […]
Google Dance 2016: The recap post
Over 500 search marketers gathered at Google last week for a revival of its annual Google Dance celebration offering food, drinks, fun and knowledge.
Search In Pics: Google Panda Nativity Scene, Bearded Matt Cutts & Stolen Google Bike
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. World’s Largest Android Marshmallow Mosaic: Leaf Plows In Mountain View, California: Source: Google+ Matt Cutts With […]
War And Peace: Bloomberg’s Massive History Of Google’s EU Antitrust Case
If you want a history of Google’s search battles with European antitrust regulators, a new article from Brad Stone (and colleagues) at Bloomberg will more than satisfy you. While there’s very little truly new information, the well-researched (and lengthy) piece is nearly comprehensive and captures all the intrigue, as well as the evolving nature of the dispute. The article is provocatively […]
Google Hires More SEOs
Google is now hiring contract SEOs through a hiring agency to work on the Google Store.
SearchCap: New SEO Periodic Table, Bill Tancer Interview & 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: The Periodic Table Of SEO Success Factors: 2015 Edition Now Released Three new elements join the table: Vertical Search, Direct Answers & HTTPS. Mobile & Structured Data among factors that get […]
WSJ Report Suggests Intervention In FTC’s Google Investigation By White House
Article asserts Google lobbying affected agency's decision in antitrust case.
Official: Google Compare For Auto Insurance Launches
Rolling out in California to start, Google is getting into the car insurance business with lead generation.
Google Opens A Visitor Center
Here are pictures of Google's temporary tour center, the permanent one is coming in the summer of 2015.
Another Court Affirms Google’s First Amendment Control Of Search Results
Europe and the U.S. continue to drift further apart on Google. Even as European parliamentarians and regulators seek ways to restrain Google’s discretion over search results, U.S. courts continue to affirm Google’s right to do whatever it wants with search results — paid and organic. A California state court in San Francisco recently granted Google’s […]
Canadian Court Orders Google To Remove Sites Worldwide
On the heels of Europe’s “Right to Be Forgotten” ruling, a British Columbia court in Canada has ruled Google must block a group of websites worldwide. The case was opened by industrial networking devices manufacturer Equustek Solutions, Inc. to block a network of websites it claims are owned by former associates who stole trade secrets […]
Google “Mapping” Real World With Incredible Precision For Self-Driving Cars
A fascinating article in the Atlantic appeared this weekend. It’s mostly about Google’s self-driving cars and how they operate technically. But it’s also about something much bigger: how Google is now effectively “crawling” the real world as it has crawled the web for years. The analogy or insight isn’t mine it’s the Atlantic’s. But it’s […]
Search In Pics: Remote Control Android, Google Self Driving Car In Parade & Android Soccer Ball
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 Opens Voting To Help Determine This Year’s “Doodle 4 Google” National Winner
After opening its “Doodle 4 Google” contest to kindergarten through twelfth graders in February, Google has released its list of state winners, and started a public voting forum to help select this year’s national winner. Asking students to create a Google logo based on something they would invent to make the world a better place, […]
Google’s April Fools’ Day Jokes For 2014: Google Maps Pokémon Challenge, Magic Hand & More
Is it just me, or does it seem like Google starts celebrating April Fools’ Day earlier and earlier every year? No company on the web takes April 1st more seriously than Google, as we’ve been covering for years now. So what about this year’s April Fools’ Day antics? Let’s have a look. Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge It […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, March 17, 2014
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 10 Key Takeaways From Meet The Search Engines @ SMX West Another SMX is in the books! This show definitely had one of the most engaged attendee groups I have ever […]