Google Ads Report Editor gets a new look
The Custom report builder will feel a bit more like Data Studio.
Topic: User interface
How COVID-19 may change the SERP forever
The new sticky side menu functionality at the left side of the page could solve some of the biggest problems Google faces going forward.
Google Podcasts gets a redesign and iOS rollout
The new design features an Explore tab with recommendations based on the listener's interests.
Google showing ‘key moments’ feature on multiple videos in search results
The video timeline feature is getting more visibility in mobile search.
‘Made in USA’ ad extensions spotted on Bing
The latest automated extension test from Microsoft Advertising.
Google Images to replace dimensions overlay on image thumbnails
Google will instead show product, recipe, video, and soon, licensable labels in place of that dimensions information.
New chart annotations make Google Ads’ change history reports much easier to navigate
Annotations are available in campaign-level change reports in the Google Ads UI.
Google rolling out desktop search redesign with black “Ad” label, favicons for organic results
After several months of being live in the Google mobile results, Google has launched the new design on desktop.
Direct site navigation via voice arrives on iOS Bing Search app
The app also has a new look featuring a carousel of common search categories.
Google Search Console messages can now be viewed without leaving reports
Messages are also categorized by type.
Google search lets you swipe left and right on shows and movies
Google is launching a new way to find tv shows and movies in search.
Google tests carousel local pack with ads included
In this new design, Google is not showing as many local results by default.
‘Swipe to Visit’ has arrived on Google Images
AMP-enabled sites will display as previews on image search results.
Google search results not fully rendering for many searchers
Google search is broken for some searchers where these users cannot see the full search results.
Google may be testing shareable search results snippets
Google is at it again, testing a new feature in the core search results.
Google News rolling out card layout on desktop search results
Google News publishers may soon see changes in their referral traffic from Google News with this design change.
Google launches new search menu with icons
After a few months of testing, Google is finally rolling out the new Google search bar interface.
Google updates Custom Search mobile layout
Google’s Custom Search is presenting users with a new mobile layout. The features getting a refreshed look include the search box and refinements, thumbnails and pagination. The changes mostly affect mobile searchers but some of the updates have been extended to desktop as well. Why we should care Giving mobile users a fluid experience […]
Bing Ads launches new action extensions to highlight calls-to-action
Actions extensions take a page from display and social media ads with prominent calls-to-action.
Goodbye green? Google testing black “Ad” label in Search
Google appears to be looking to switch up the way it labels text ads again.
Product card buttons pop up on desktop search
Google Shopping product panel adds for "details", "reviews" and "stores" options.
Google testing restaurant booking with both ‘reserve a table’ and ‘tables tomorrow’ buttons
Google keeps testing new ways to reserve tables or book appointments in local listings. Here is one unusual test.
Tips to be more productive in Google Ads, Bing Ads interfaces
Julie Friedman Bacchini and Ted Ives shared their advice at SMX East.
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 tests recipe icons in the search result drop down suggestions
Is Google testing a new recipe box feature in the search results?
Here’s how to copy old AdWords column settings to the new Google Ads UI
With a new option, it's now possible to get all your old columns settings back.
Google tests sub-images in search result snippets for sitelinks
SEOs and webmasters may want to look into how to optimize for images that Google may use for sitelinks in mobile search with this new test.
Google My Business testing future opening dates in the local panel for new businesses
Google can let searchers know when a new business will be opening its doors.
Now you can make edits to keywords, ads, campaigns, bids right from the Google Ads Overview page
Make quick changes on the fly from several of the cards featured on the Overview page.
Google updates user management and rights in Google Search Console
Google is making some important changes to the user permissions and roles, please review these changes so you know how you may be affected.
Bing is testing an ‘open in new window’ icon in the search results
While you can set your search settings to open all search results in a new window, Bing is testing an icon that lets you do that for each individual search result.
Google begins sending goodbye old AdWords UI notices
It's time to get serious about embracing the new AdWords.
Bing Ads rolling out UI updates to make bulk analysis & changes easier
Advertisers can see and adjust location target settings in bulk and get deeper reporting from the Dimensions tab.
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.
AdWords notes have arrived: How to get started
Easily add notes about changes, testing details and results and more in the new AdWords interface.
Google Maps is testing interface with categories of local search suggestions
New Google Maps interface on Android shows category selections based on where you're viewing the map.
Old AdWords interface will be phased out by year-end
Google will notify advertisers ahead of the final switch to the new AdWords experience.
Google is officially testing ‘more results’ button to load more search results
Instead of making searchers click to the next page of search results, Google is testing showing more results on the same page.
Bing begins removing sidebar text ads on desktop
Starting in the US, text ads will show only in the mainline at the top and bottom of search results pages.
New Google My Business dashboard for multiple listings rolling out
More business owners are reporting that they are seeing the new Google My Business dashboard. Are you seeing it?