Google has begun bolding keywords in the reviews displayed within Google My Business knowledge panels in the search results. Google is focusing on bolding keywords it feels make important points about various aspects of the business and its service. Here is an example for a restaurant which bolds not only a recommended meal but also […]
Yelp Using App Interstitial But Keeps Mobile-Friendly Tag & Ranking Boost
When Google decided to make app interstitials a reason for losing a page’s mobile friendly tag in the search results along with the ranking boost, Yelp’s CEO Jeremy Stoppelman was one of the very vocal critics against it. But they eventually complied and removed their app interstitial in favor of the app install banner that […]
Using AMP? Google Search Console Looking for Beta Testers
Are you using AMP or are planning to start? John Mueller posted that he is looking for beta testers for AMP features in Google Search Console. John Mueller posted on both Twitter and Google+ asking for testers of the new features. Interested in trying out AMP features in Search Console? If your game this year […]
Still No Google Penguin Date, But Closer to Release
For those who were hoping Penguin would launch immediately after New Years Day will have to wait a little longer. Gary Illyes commented on Google that while they are getting closer, they have no specific date yet. Illyes made a joke saying “the penguins are getting closer to freedom” but they do not have a […]
Google Adds New Sports Mobile Tabbed UI for NFL, NBA & Premier League
Google has given their sports results a facelift on mobile devices by adding tabbed features for not only multiple sports leagues, but also individual teams as well. To view the new tabbed features, search for a sport or team, then you need to click on the expanded link in the search results that says “Games, […]
Google Adds Google+ Followers You Know to Knowledge Panel
Google has been pulling back integration with Google+ and the search results for some time now, so it comes as a surprise to notice they are showcasing Google+ once again in their knowledge panels. Now, when you search for brands that are active on Google+, you now see the number of followers the brand has […]
Become a Google Small Business Expert Advisor
Google is looking those interested in becoming a Google Small Business Advisor to assist Google’s small business community. Google made the announcement yesterday on Google+. There is a short turnaround for applications. Google is only accepting applications through January 3, 2016. They are looking for advisors in a wide range of topic areas, including SEOs. […]
Google Testing New Style of Local Home Services Ads
Google is testing a new style of home service ads, one that doesn’t highlight potential businesses in the search results page, but uses a form instead. Here is what the new style looks like in the search results: It has the option to submit a zip code and also features a drop down menu to […]
Google Search Analytics Update: May Increase Total Clicks & Impressions
Google has added a new note to their Data Anomalies page in Google Search Console. This note highlights a change that could increase the number of impressions and clicks displayed in the report. The change is simply noted as “an update to web search logs analysis” on the Data Anomalies page. December 14 Websites only: An […]
Google Adds App Install Button Data to Search Analytics
Zineb Ait Bahajji has announced they have added a new filter to Google Search Console for the “install app” button in Google Search Analytics reporting. The new filter is called “Search Appearance” and shows information about the app install button displayed to mobile users. Currently, you can use that filter to see data about your […]