Google Search Console updates visual reporting features
A look at what's new in Google Search Console.
Topic: User interface
Google search results page displays answer without any search results
Who needs the ten blue links when you have the answer? Google is hiding the organic listings from some search results.
AdWords custom columns now available at keyword and ad levels
Track and optimize to custom metrics tailored to your goals at all levels of your campaigns.
Google removes tappable shortcuts from search app
Less than a year after launching this feature, Google has removed the shortcuts offering quick answers on weather, sports & entertainment info.
Google image search results tests new related searches box
Google is at it again, now testing a new way for searchers to expand their queries in image search on mobile.
Google tests ‘more results’ mobile search interface and new search refinement buttons
Google told us, "We constantly experiment with new search formats and experiences to deliver the best experience for our users."
Google Maps gets brighter UI, new category icons and more color-coding
Changes designed to make it easier to find relevant content and destinations.
New campaigns Overview tab rolling out in Bing Ads accounts
Offering a high-level, customizable view of advertiser accounts
AdWords rolls out new interface to all advertisers
The new experience touts speed, upgraded visuals, more management tools.
Google testing blue ‘instant’ AMP label in the search results
Google tries going blue with the AMP label, testing the word "instant" over "AMP."
Google iOS app now makes related content suggestions
An expandable carousel at the bottom of the page will show related stories and content pages.
Google My Business now lets businesses edit their listings directly in search results
After months and months of testing, Google is rolling out inline editing in search for local businesses.
Google auto-playing video previews in search results carousel on Android
Google is now showing six-second video previews in the search results delivered on Android devices.
Google adds new ‘save’ & bookmarking feature, which you can access in a new hamburger menu
Google makes another attempt at allowing users to save their search results to a single location.
Google testing list format for AdWords enhanced sitelinks
The test displays four enhanced sitelinks with a smaller font size used in the links.
[Updated] 7+ features you’ll only find in the new AdWords interface
Advertisers getting used to working in the new UI will find some bonus capabilities.
Google has dropped Google Instant Search
Several years after Google launched Google Instant, they are killing the default search feature to bring search more inline with mobile devices.
Google Now is dead, long live ‘the feed’
Google is killing the 'Google Now' name but improving the underlying functionality to make it more controllable, engaging -- and searchable.
Google beta testing brand-new Google Search Console design
Check out these screen shots of the new Google Search Console user interface.
Google tests a Google My Business dashboard within the web search results
Google is testing a method to get more business owners to update their data within Google My Business.
Google adds menu tab to restaurants’ local panel
Google is now adding more tab options to the local panel. Not only do we see an overview and reviews tab, but now a menu tab and others.
Bing adds ‘Popular Content’ search results snippet section
Bing has a new carousel snippet feature that shows you the most popular content on the site. Is it too much?
Pinterest’s Lens update adds a Snapchat-style look and a fashion sense
Pinterest is making its image-scanning visual search tool easier to use and more useful for outfit ideas.
Google has officially rolled out a new tab-based local panel with quick access to reviews
Users can toggle between a local listing's overview details and their reviews in the Google search results.
Google confirms it’s rolling out new reviews format for hotels
It's official, Google is rolling out the more graphical user interface for hotel reviews.
Google is rolling out new keyword bidding suggestions in AdWords
The new feature shows suggested bids for various page positions.
Google mobile image search adds new quick filters
Google image search on mobile has added quick filters for latest images, GIFs, clip art, colors and copyright usage.
Bing now sharing backstory of its home page photo & gallery of past pictures
In addition to a summary of the picture, Bing is also including a map of where the picture was taken and the option to like, download and share the image.
New Google test shows hotel reviews grouped by traveler type & categories
Google tests hotel reviews summarized by categories: rooms, location and service & facilities and traveler types -- couples, families, solo and business travelers.
Google launched more than 1,600 new changes in search last year
Google has been busy with 1,653 launches, 9,800 live traffic experiments, 18,015 side-by-side experiments and 130,336 search quality tests.
Google’s new tappable shortcuts eliminate the need to search on mobile
Rolling out today on Google's search app and mobile site, the shortcuts offer quick answers on weather, sports & entertainment info.
Google local finder tests cards with horizontal scroll for map search results
Google loves the swipe left and right motion. They are now testing it on the Google Maps local finder search results.
Google adds a new carousel to let you expand the search results
Google has added a new method for expanding your search results with a carousel across the top.
New AdWords interface alpha is rolling out to more advertisers
As Google continues to build out the new UI, more advertisers are getting access.
Google My Business revamps photo management for Google Maps listings
Google aims to make it easier for business owners to manage their photos within Google My Business.
Google confirms testing movie and TV show ratings with like and dislike buttons
Google is now asking searchers to rate movies and TV shows. Google confirmed this is a live experiment but would not add anything additional.
Google App now organizes cards into 2 categories: interests & upcoming events
The latest round of Google App updates also includes a card that lets users choose specific topics of interest to personalize app content.
Google tests a ‘back to top’ button in the mobile search interface
In a new user interface test, Google shows a button to jump the mobile searcher back to the top of the search results page.
Google mobile search results now showing images in the snippets
Google is now showing images in the mobile search results for product-like queries. Do you like the new mobile search snippets?
Google has updated the AdWords ad preview tool for expanded text ads
The view now includes sample ads and separate views for mobile and desktop.