Search in Pics: Google Christmas tree in a police box, office ski lift & who’s working

In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Google’s Boulder office has a ski lift: Source: Twitter Google has a…

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Negative reviews from ex-employees are finally against Google’s guidelines

Google recently updated its review policies to clarify that reviews left by former employees are considered to be in violation of its guidelines. Columnist Joy Hawkins explains that this was (unfortunately) necessary.

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What to watch for in 2018: Mobile SEO predictions

Mobile SEO expert Cindy Krum shares her predictions for where mobile is headed in 2018 and dives deep into how current trends fit into the impending mobile-first index.

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From algo to aggro: How SEOs really feel about Google algorithm updates

Algorithm updates got you down? You’re not alone. Columnist Jamie Pitman shares highlights from a BrightLocal survey seeking to understand the ways that algorithm updates impact SEO practitioners’ jobs.

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Using AdWords API to export to third-party ad networks will remain OK as Google keeps terms it adopted in FTC settlement

Google is keeping its domain opt-out and AdWords API tools policies as is, says their VP & deputy general counsel.

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Mind your business: Our top local search columns of 2017

Search Engine Land’s most widely read local search columns from 2017 covered a wide range of topics, from algorithm updates and new Google My Business features to Facebook’s local search capabilities.

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Unique international trends require a unique marketing approach

Trends and interests change from one market to another, so why do so many advertisers apply the same approach across markets? Columnist Brendan McGonigle shares Yandex’s top search trends of 2017.

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Embrace a product manager mindset to improve 2018 SEO KPIs

How can you improve your performance in the new year? Columnist Adam Dorfman recommends thinking more like a product manager, focusing on activities that provide measurable impact to your company’s most important goals.

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Google & NORAD Santa Trackers show St. Nick already in flight for his 2017 trip around the world

The two sites will be tracking Santa’s whereabouts for the next 24 hours.

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Search Engine Land’s Community Corner: Local SEO survey results, a new book on influencer marketing & SEO Christmas jumpers

As we head into the slow holiday stretch, the news likewise takes a breather. Of course Google did surprise the search community this week by confirming some algo updates, starting a new webmaster video series, and moving Eric Schmidt into a non-Execut…