Happy 15th birthday to Google Maps, the company’s second most important product
Google updates the app that embodies its commitment to local search.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Using the Apriori algorithm and BERT embeddings to visualize change in search console rankings
By leveraging the Apriori algorithm, we can categorize queries from GSC, aggregate PoP click data by category and use BERT embeddings to find semantically related categories.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Tripadvisor’s new ‘Review Hub’ lets restaurateurs manage reviews from multiple sources in one place
The subscription-based product can also be used to identify review trends across sites.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
2 weeks until Search Marketing Expo. Don’t miss out!
Join us February 19-20 for an unrivaled training experience in San Jose.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Video: Jim Boykin on how link building has evolved over two decades
We talked about the history of SEO, link building, content marketing, featured snippets and other Google updates.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Hitwise halts some reporting services in wake of Jumpshot’s closing
SEMrush and Moz, which also used Jumpshot data, say their reports remains reliable without it.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Pro Tip: Here’s why content audits are so important
Content management is never a one-and-done process so a revitalization plan is simply good SEO strategy.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Filter, sort, bulk manage product groups in Microsoft Shopping soon
Scripts are also coming to Shopping campaigns in Microsoft Advertising.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Video: Jennifer Van Iderstyne on agency types & multimedia SEO
We also talked about content creation and working with web site misalignments for the benefit of SEO.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
How to get client buy-in to try new PPC tactics
Walk into your conversation with a clear plan including budget, testing timeline and KPIs along with case studies and competitor information when possible.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Amazon’s booming ad business grew by 40% in 2019
With plenty of runway ahead, Amazon quarterly ad revenues surpassed $4 billion for the first time in the fourth quarter.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Google Search Console fixed a bug with Google Tag Manager verification
Check to see if your properties are still verified in Google Search Console.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Meta descriptions and branding have the most influence on search clickthrough, survey finds
The majority of participants also agreed that rich results improve Google search.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
SMX Overtime: Here’s how multi-location brands can manage their local listings
Marketing strategist and SMX speaker Monica Ho explains what local businesses can do about duplicate listings and local franchise challenges.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Microsoft: Search advertising revenue grew slower than expected last quarter
LinkedIn sessions grew faster than the previous three quarters, though revenue growth slowed slightly in the second quarter of its fiscal 2020, the company reported.
Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.