Google is testing a new feedback feature in their local packs, allowing searchers to give feedback about the specific results that are being shown – or not shown – in the local pack. For local SEOs, the feedback form includes the usual expected feedback options, but with an very interesting addition – an option for […]
Google Adds Local Restaurant Search Suggestion to Top of Search Results
Google has added a new alert to their search results, suggesting that people use Google search to find local restaurants, going so far as suggesting a search query to do so. And most mysteriously, it shows up for completely unrelated – and non-local – queries. Here is what it looks like: As you can see, […]
Google Adds Reporting Flag to Local “Check the Facts” Feature
Google has added an option to flag parts of the Google My Business listing as part of the “Check the Facts” feature which allows searchers to update certain parts of the information about a Google local listings. Now, in addition to the “is this correct?” prompt, there is a new flag icon which enables a […]
Google Testing Pop Up AdWords Ads on Google Maps
Google is testing a new type of AdWords ad, this one which pops up right on a Google Map when someone is viewing local results within Google Maps itself. Local SEO expert Joy Hawkins spotted the test. Here is what it looks like: What is especially noteworthy is that this isn’t an ad for the […]
Bing Adds Hotel Carousel to Top of Search Results
If you are searching for a hotel on Bing, the search engine has added a new hotel carousel to the top of the search results. One great thing about this is that it lists some of the most common amenities right in the search results, saving a click for searchers. Here is what it looks […]
Google AdWords Testing Two Card Style Home Service Ads
Google is testing two different versions of the mobile card style results for their Home Services Ads in the desktop search results. Here is the first style. While this appears carousel style, it is actually not a carousel, so Google is still only displaying 3 results on the search results page. They are also testing […]
Google Testing New Local Ad Carousel in Mobile Search Results
Google is testing a new format for the local “Nearby Businesses” ads. Instead of the usual pack style we have usually seen in the search results, Google has switched it to a carousel style. Joy Hawkins shared it on Twitter: This new carousel appears above the regular AdWords ads for added exposure. It also means for […]
Google Shows “Highly Rated” in Hotel Listings in Search Results
Google has just raised the reviews bar for hotel listings. Google is testing a new “highly rated” addition to some hotel listings in the search results, which adds the highly rated note along with a thumbs up symbol. Sergey Alakov spotted the highly rated test and shared these screenshots of it. The threshold for earning the […]
Google Testing New Local Reviews Tab in Knowledge Panel
Google is testing a new format to showcase reviews in the local knowledge panel on mobile. Instead of the usual format, Google is testing placing the reviews in its own tab instead. Here is what it looks like, courtesy of Sergey Alakov who spotted the test. Sergey Alakov also created an image showing a user […]
Google Testing Hotel Rates Carousel in Search Results
Another day, another test from Google in their sponsored hotel rates listings. Now Google is testing a carousel of rates from various sources within the hotel knowledge panel. Sergey Alakov spotted the latest test. Here is what it looks like: The carousel scrolls sideways through the various rate offers from sponsors. The carousel version is […]