What we widely call “local search” is only partly about search engines. Finding local content and making offline purchase decisions is a multifaceted process that involves several categories of information and devices. That’s according a new survey and report from IDC and YP. The report, called “Local Search Unleashing Opportunities for National Advertisers,” is based […]
Another Google update this weekend has been confirmed, but it is a core update, not Penguin.
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 Tests “What’s Hot” & “What’s Nearby” As Android Search OptionsJan 15, 2016 by Greg Sterling Artem Russakovskii found an interesting Google search options test for Android. In addition to recent […]
Artem Russakovskii found an interesting Google search options test for Android. In addition to recent searches, Google inserted a “What’s Hot” and “Nearby” option in the pull-down menu. Here’s what it looks like: I asked Google for a comment or more information on this. Google provided the following statement: “We’re always experimenting with the look and feel of […]
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 Updates Keyword Planner With Impression Share Comparisons And MoreJan 14, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Version 2 of the keyword planning tool is now available in all Bing Ads accounts. […]
Amit Singhal has been living his digital life mostly off his two smartphones for more than a year.
After a hiatus since 2008, the "Google Dance" returns to the Googleplex, where Google will host a special event on March 2, 2016 for marketers attending Search Engine Land's Search Marketing Expo & Conference in Silicon Valley.
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 Predicts Launches AreWeIn.net For NCAA March Madness Basketball FansJan 13, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues Site offers daily analysis of NCAA basketball teams, predicting whether or not they’ll make the tournament […]
Below is a summary of some of the questions, answers and additional confusion around the Google core algorithm update this weekend and the Panda news.
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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 Panda Is Now Part Of Google’s Core Ranking Signals Jan 12, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Say goodbye to the typical Google Panda updates. Panda is now baked into Google’s core […]
Say goodbye to the typical Google Panda updates. Panda is now baked in as one of Google's core ranking algorithm.
Google has pushed a core ranking algorithm update over the weekend. Did you notice ranking changes with your websites?
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 Time Is The Super Bowl? Google & Bing Are Confused Jan 11, 2016 by Danny Sullivan You might get information for 2015, depending on how you ask. How Much Did […]
You might get information for 2015, depending on how you ask.
An SEO named William Stanley was sentenced to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $174,888 in fees for SEO extortion.
Here's what's changing in Bing Ads with the addition of AOL to the network.
Search Marketing Expo gets a new logo, site makeover and a new tagline: "Obsessed With SEO & SEM"
The Bing-AOL search deal announced last year went into effect over the weekend.
Let's face it: Customers aren't reading your testimonials page. So what can you put in its place? Columnist Greg Gifford shares his ideas.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Getting Social With Search Engine Land: Our Most Engaging Stories Of 2015Dec 30, 2015 by Lauren Donovan Likes, comments, shares — you name it, we tallied it. Here are the most […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: PPC Paydirt: Check Out Our Top Paid Search Columns Of 2015!Dec 29, 2015 by Jessica Thompson From retargeting tactics to time-saving AdWords scripts, our top SEM columns from the past year […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Authoritative Links: Search Engine Land’s 10 Top Link Week Columns Of 2015Dec 28, 2015 by Jessica Thompson Though naysayers continue to predict the death of link building, it’s still going strong. […]
The founder of mobile search app Relcy, Rohit Satapathy, believes he has built a better mobile search engine. His focus is less on mobile web content, though that’s there, than “apps and actions.” Satapathy and his team for the past two years have been constructing what he says is a superior knowledge graph and an […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Search Engine Land’s Top 10 News Stories Of 2015: Google’s Quality Update, Mobilegeddon, RankBrain & More Dec 23, 2015 by Matt McGee Our annual year-in-review coverage starts with a look at […]
Our annual year-in-review coverage starts with a look at the most popular news stories we covered in 2015.
Etsy, Instagram, Groupon and Food.com post the biggest improvements in search visibility.
Hackers are injecting content into websites to get Google visitors, then redirecting them elsewhere.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Winter Solstice Google Doodle Marks The Shortest Day Of The Year Dec 22, 2015 by Amy Gesenhues The animated snow globe on Google’s US home page today marks the first day […]
Yahoo has revamped some of their mobile search results and jumps at supporting AMP-powered news publishers.
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 Changes How It Logs Search Analytics Data As Of December 14, 2015Dec 21, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Google documents a change to how it logs data for the Search Analytics […]
Google documents a change to how it logs data for the Search Analytics report in the Search Console.
Google launched a new report for those who verified their apps with the Google Search Console.
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 Launches Guided Tours In Web InterfaceDec 18, 2015 by Ginny Marvin Walk through setting up retargeting lists, automated rules, campaigns settings and more. The Search For An Optimal AdWords […]
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 Google My Business API Dec 17, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Now developers can automate the management of their businesses Google My Business listings via the new API. Final Chance To […]
Columnist Glenn Gabe shares his troubleshooting process for identifying issues with robots.txt that led to a long, slow drop in traffic over time.
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 Provides An Interactive Bubble Level In Their Search Results Dec 16, 2015 by Barry Schwartz Google has a new feature where you can search for bubble level and use the […]
Bing releases version 6.1 of their mobile app for iOS, bringing nice new and welcome features to the app.
The simplest way to describe Google Now on Tap is perhaps “context-driven search.” It’s a way for users to generate more content or information about a subject or item without ever conducting a formal search — or even swiping for Google Now. Whether in an app, mobile site, email or text message, Now on Tap […]
With the release of iOS 9, search marketers may now have to consider Apple Search in their quest for greater search visibility. Columnist Adam Dorfman explains.