Google Search Tests Autoplaying Video Thumbnails In Results?
Google may be testing auto-playing the video thumbnails it has within its search results page. I am not sure if this is some sort of browser bug or something else, but Google may auto-play the video thumbnail without sound in the search results.
No deal: Alphabet won’t acquire HubSpot after all
On, on again and now off. It appears that Alphabet’s rumored acquisition of HubSpot isn’t happening, sources say.
No deal: Alphabet won’t acquire HubSpot after all
On, on again and now off. It appears that Alphabet’s rumored acquisition of HubSpot isn’t happening, sources say.
Google Search Console now lets you set your shipping and return policies
Search Console shipping and return settings take precedence over other methods, like structured data.
Google Expands Translated Search Results To More Languages
Google is now showing the translated search results feature in more languages, adding Arabic, Gujarati, Korean, Persian, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese to the list of of now 21 languages.
Google Tests Shifting Google Logo Right In Search Results
Google is testing shifting the Google logo on the search results page to the right. Instead of it showing on the left with nothing below it, Google shifted it to the right, aligned left with the search result listings.
Google Tests From Sources Across The Web Overlay
Google seems to be testing a new user experience for the “from sources across the web” search feature. Instead of showing a carousel or content on the search results page, Google is testing popping up an overlay that you can scroll through with more de…
Google Tests Country Label In Search Result Snippets
Google may be testing showing which country the site operates in with a country label attached to the search result snippet. In the example below, Google is showing a “South African” label with the country flag and the country written out at the top o…
Google Search Bug: Not Indexing or Serving New Content Again
Google Search is currently having yet another indexing bug, similar to what Google Search experienced just about two weeks ago on June 20th. Google is not indexing new content that was recently published in the past hour or so.
Google launches tool to simplify Enhanced Conversions setup
Google unveils EC Assist, a Chrome extension to help advertisers troubleshoot and optimize their Enhanced Conversions setup.
Google Search Tests Long Search Bar Variations
Google is testing a longer search bar, so I guess you can enter in a longer query into the search box. Google is also testing it in a gray color and other variations.
Google launches Merchant API Beta with new features
This is a redesign of the Content API for Shopping, with new features to enhance product management and showcase businesses capabilities.
Google Zero Click Study Now At 58.5% In 2024
Rand Fishkin has come out with his 2024 edition of the Google zero click study and it shows that in the US, zero clicks are now at 58.5%, which is down from 65% in 2021. The study says about 37% of Google searches lead to no action, 21.4% lead to anot…
Current Styles Google Search Carousel
Google Search has a new shopping-related carousel named “current styles.” This shows up for some shopping-related queries, and if you search for a product, it might show you style variations that may be trending.
Nearly 60% of Google searches end without a click in 2024
Meanwhile, almost 30% of clicks go to Google’s properties and about 36% of clicks go to the open web, a new zero-click search study finds.
Google expands conversion tracking for Merchant Center
Google Merchant Center will include data from Search web results and other sources, aiming to provide merchants with more comprehensive performance insights
Microsoft Advertising launches Property Center and expands Lodging Campaigns
Property owners and managers globally now have enhanced tools to streamline campaign management, and boost bookings for both hotels and vacation rentals.
Google expands Audience Signal Targeting to App campaigns
This update gives advertisers more control over audience targeting and potentially improving app campaign efficiency.
Steve Ganem, Product Director of Google Analytics, on GA4
We pose some questions to Google as we see the final sunset of Universal Analytics. Here are some answers from our interview with Steve Ganem.
Google Search Tests Top Quality Store Badge Near Site Name
Google is testing placing the top quality store badge and icon next to the site name area in the Google mobile search results. This brings up that icon from the bottom portion of the snippet to the very top of the snippet.