Google has now rolled out the question-and-answer local feature to all mobile browsers as of last night. SEO Sergey Alakov first spotted the rollout. About 10 days ago, the question-and-answer feature in the local knowledge panel went live for Android devices only. Now it’s visible on iOS devices, including mobile …
Read More »Will iOS 11 help solve Google’s AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) URL problems?
While the number of sites using Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) continues to grow, the way the framework displays URLs has often been considered one of the primary impediments to adoption. Users who click on an AMP search query result will note that the URL resolves to Google’s cached page …
Read More »Proof that no ranking boost for responsive sites exists in 2017
Let’s put the mobile configuration debate to bed. For those of you who haven’t been following closely, the industry discussion about mobile design options involves whether it’s better to use responsive web design, adaptive design or separate URLs to achieve better search rankings. Because responsive web design is Google’s stated preference, …
Read More »5 non-traditional skills to look for in a PPC account manager
Hiring a dedicated pay-per-click marketer is tough. Just about every two- and four-year university in North America offers a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and some even offer the opportunity to minor or specialize in digital marketing. But you can’t get a degree in the disciplines that correspond to an actual …
Read More »The secret formula for determining a marketing budget
Determining a marketing budget can be frustrating. Are you investing enough? Are your marketing dollars being applied in the most efficient way? How do you know if what you’re doing is working? Lou Covey, principal of Footwasher Media Agency, has decades of experience helping clients hit that marketing budget “sweet …
Read More »Google rolls out previously announced ‘Landing Pages’ mobile assessment tool
Bad landing pages, especially on mobile devices, can kill conversions. There are high bounce rates if users can’t find desired information or the user experience is too cumbersome or slow. To help advertisers improve mobile performance, Google announced a new Landing Pages tool at Google Marketing Next earlier this year. …
Read More »SearchCap: Google AdWords tool, local Q&A & iOS 11 with AMP
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google rolls out previously announced ‘Landing Pages’ mobile assessment toolAug 24, 2017 by Greg Sterling Tab in new AdWords experience enables marketers to determine which individual …
Read More »Yandex upgrades search algorithm to better understand user searches
Yandex, Russia’s largest search engine, announced they have transitioned to an upgraded search platform named “Korolyov.” Named after a Russian satellite town northeast of Moscow that has long served as the center of Russia’s space exploration, Korolyov adds two major upgrades above the Palekh system which was launched last November. …
Read More »4 local SEO tips for restaurants
Every niche has its own SEO challenges and opportunities, and, while general SEO articles can offer a lot of insight no matter what sector you’re in, they often can’t quite hit all the nuances of a particular industry. So today we’re going to take a look one of my favorite sectors …
Read More »Walmart offering voice shopping via Google Assistant and Home
Google and Walmart have announced a partnership to bring Walmart voice shopping to the Google Assistant and Google Home. Free delivery will also be available through Google Express, which is changing its pricing structure. Though not discussed in either company’s blog post, the move is likely a response to Amazon …
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