Google lets users see their related search history with new card
Google helps searchers remember what they saw on Google in their past searches and web site visits with a new search feature.
Topic: User experience design
Can searchers tell the difference between ads and free listings? Google engineer says ‘yes’
Should Google take concerns over their search ads blending into their organic listings seriously?
Google looking for ways to handle sites blocking searchers over GDPR
Google admits it is a bad user experience for a European user to see content in web search, click on it and get a blocked page because of GDPR.
Google shows ‘People also search for’ suggestions in ad results, too
The feature has been showing in paid search results for several months.
Google asking dissatisfied searchers to submit questions manually in the search results
If Google doesn't have content for your query, it may ask you to help content creators to make content that will eventually answer your query.
Google Image Search updates guidelines, adding structured data, speed and more
Google has finally refreshed content for its image search publishing guidelines.
Chrome tests showing themed search suggestions based on Google search history
Chrome uses past Google searches to show a set of search suggestions about what you might be researching.
Does Cambridge Analytica have your info? Here’s how to check
Facebook is making it easy for users to find out if their data was scraped and is launching a data abuse bounty program to report app developers.
RIP A/B Testing
Gather all ye family, friends, webmasters and digital marketing executives. We’ve come here to celebrate the life of the now outdated A/B Testing process, which has finally succumbed to the inefficiencies that have plagued its process. What was A/B? How many of us truly knew what A/B Testing was? Allow me to briefly introduce the […]
Google officially announces the new Google Search Console is available for everyone
The Search Console UX team shares how user feedback played a role in the evolution of the new version.
SearchCap: Google autoplay videos, SOS alerts, Sitelinks update & GOOG earnings
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 confirms testing auto-play videos in the search resultsJul 24, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google is running a small experiment where videos automatically play in the knowledge panel. While it’s a […]
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.
Google advice: Switch your m-dot domain to responsive before the mobile-first index rollout
Google also says the mobile-first index may not have a single launch day, but could rollout piecemeal as sites are ready for the change.
SearchCap: AdWords ad label, Google site search & local guidelines
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Official: Google’s green outlined ‘Ad’ label replacing solid green versionFeb 22, 2017 by Ginny Marvin The new label for search text ads is now rolling out globally. Updated Google My Business […]
The impact (and lack thereof) of Google’s mobile popup algorithm
Back in August 2016, Google warned that it would be releasing an algorithm to crack down on interstitials on mobile pages. Now that the update has been live for a month, columnist Glenn Gabe shares his findings on the impact.
5 A/B testing resolutions you should embrace in 2017
A year’s beginning is the most ambitious of times for teams and businesses — lots of reflection, planning, strategizing, revamping approaches, right? To get you off to a good start, we have listed five A/B testing resolutions that should take in 2017. A/B testing is a relatively young practice, yet it only takes a Simple […]
SEM continuity: The ROI-boosting digital marketing concept you’ve never heard of
What is continuity, and how does it apply to our work as search marketers? Contributors Jeff Eckman and Paul Benson share how thinking holistically can improve ROI for your search campaigns.
SearchCap: Cutts resigns, DuckDuckGo surges & click-through rates
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Matt Cutts officially resigns from Google Jan 19, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Matt Cutts is the new director of engineering at the US Digital Service. He has been on leave with […]
Bing’s ‘My Saves’ feature lets users save video, image and shopping searches across devices
The new feature lets users save an image, video or shopping search result to their "My Saves" folder which can be accessed across mobile devices and desktop.
SearchCap: Google’s quality updates, link building & agenda for MarTech Europe
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Why Google’s quality updates should be on your algorithmic radar [Part 2]: The connection to low-quality user experience Oct 11, 2016 by Glenn Gabe In the second installment of his two-part […]
Google looking at how to measure brand awareness for search
Will Google ever give sites credit for brand name mentions or citations without an actual link? Gary Illyes from Google said Google's UX team is looking at ways to measure brand awareness.
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 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.
SearchCap: Google mobile-friendly warning, Bing HackerRank & 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: Microsoft partners with HackerRank to deliver executable code in Bing search Apr 7, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues Bing’s group engineering manager for UX features and shared tools calls the new feature […]
Google developing keyboard for iPhone in hopes of boosting search volumes [report]
Keyboard part of a larger strategy to boost engagement with search on mobile devices.
Content Mapping, Search Optimization And The Buyer’s Journey
Have you optimized your content for all stages of the buyer's journey? Columnist Jim Yu looks at how to create the right content at the right time to drive conversions.
Google Makes MyMaps App Improvements But Doesn’t Quite Make It There
Google has rebuilt and relaunched its MyMaps app. For those unaware. it’s a stand-alone app that allows users to create and share custom maps. The idea is compelling. But it’s less compelling as a user experience. A trip-planning and social-mapping tool, it’s also interesting as a way to save local favorites for repeated use. Google […]
Powerball Numbers? You’ll Be Surprised Which Search Engines Knew Them
It was the biggest lottery drawing in US history, and neither Google nor Bing showed searchers the winning numbers. Here's who did.
Six Key Themes From “Meet The Search Engines” At SMX East
Contributor Eric Enge recaps a discussion with Gary Illyes (Google) and Duane Forrester (Bing) about the current and future state of search engines.
Bing Ads Android App Debuts: A Test Drive
Now available in the Google Play store, here is a look at what to expect.
Every Picture Tells A Story: The Force Behind Bing’s Homepage & Brand Experience
5 Questions For Bing Principal Design Manager Michael Kroll
Google’s Future Relies On Quality Control
How will Google adapt to the rise of mobile? Columnist Andy Taylor explores the issues Google is facing and the opportunities it has to stay relevant.
SearchCap: Google UX Not On Desktop, Link Building & Keyword Research
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: How To Build A Customer-Centric Keyword Strategy Columnist Casie Gillette explains how to tap into the questions prospective customers are asking, learn the language they’re using, and use that intelligence to […]
Spotted: Mobile Friendly Tag Showing For AdWords Ads
Thanks to a AdWords test spotted in the wild both organic search marketers and paid advertisers can obsess over mobile friendly tags.
Google Strongly Encouraging Webmasters To Adopt Autocomplete On Forms For Mobile
Google says webmasters should implement autocomplete markup to improve mobile user conversions but does not go as far to say it will be a ranking factor.
How Google Made It A Little Harder To Reach Google.com From Outside The US
Google says the change is meant to help local searchers, but does the Right To Be Forgotten play a role?
Search “Super Bowl” & See The Best Search Results Page Bing Has Ever Had
Bing's search results include original content and almost anything a fan would need to know before the game starts.
Pinterest Search Is Now Customized By Gender
Aiming to attract more men to its social bookmarking network, the company is serving different search results for males and females.
LinkedIn Gives Search A Promotion By Adding Better Post Results & Richer, Personalized Listings
Whether looking for people, jobs or posts, LinkedIn's new customized search functionality will help you find 'em faster.
Facebook Search Finally Lets You Search For Posts Again
More than a year after promising to give users the ability to search for posts, Facebook is finally coming through. The company today announced an update to Facebook Search that will make it possible to find that thread congratulating you on your new job, the hilarious comment you made about Walking Dead last month or […]