57% of Search Traffic is Now Mobile, According to Recent Study
According to a new report from BrightEdge, 57% of search traffic is now coming from smartphones and tablets.
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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Ads on AMP Pages Will Now Load Even Faster
AMP ads will now load even faster than before, loading as fast as the page content itself.
Google May Lose Trademark Rights to Its Own Name, Here’s Why
A trademark lawsuit before the Supreme Court alleges the word “Google” has become too generic.
Google Could be Paying Apple up to $3 Billion to Remain Safari’s Default Search Engine
There may be no two companies as competitive as Google and Apple – though reports show they share a unique relationship.
Bing’s Dynamic Search Ads Now Available to All US Advertisers
Bing’s Dynamic Search Ads, which have been in testing since last year, are now available to all US advertisers.
Google Has Plans to Boost Subscriptions for News Publishers
Google has a three-tier plan to boost paid subscriptions for news publishers.
Google Introducing Autoplaying Video Previews in Search Results
Google announced it has begun rolling out autoplaying video previews in search results.
Google AdWords Universal App Campaigns to Replace App Install Campaigns
Google has notified AdWords customers that all app install campaigns will be migrated to Universal App Campaigns later this year.
Bing Ads Introduces Color-Coded Labels
In an effort to assist with campaign management, Bing Ads is slowly rolling out color-coded labels to all accounts worldwide.
Google Search is Looking Out for People with Pollen Allergies
Fall allergy season is on the way, which means more allergy sufferers looking for details about local pollen levels.
Google Explains Why Rich Snippets Are Not Showing Up in Search Results
Google Webmaster Trends Analyst, John Mueller, was recently asked why rich snippets are not showing up in search results.
Google Mobile-Friendliness Test Shortcut in Search Results
Google has made it easier than ever to test your site’s mobile-friendliness.
Google Voice Search Now Available to One Billion People Worldwide
Google voice search is now available to 30 new languages around the world.
View Bing Ads Conversion Estimates Based on Budget Suggestions
Bing Ads is making it easier for advertisers to make informed decisions when it comes to adjusting campaign budgets.
Get Customers to Take Action From Your Google My Business Listing
Google has introduced a new way for searchers to take action directly from your Google My Business listing.
Google Introduces Q&A Feature for Google Maps
In an effort to assist prospective patrons, Google is bringing a questions and answers feature to Google Maps for Android.
Google AdWords Ads to Undergo Significant Makeover This Month
Google has announced its AdWords ads will undergo one of the most significant makeovers in recent memory later this month.
Google to Begin Notifying Sites With “Annoying Ads” Issues
As Google preps its Chrome ad blocker, the company says it will soon be notifying with “annoying ads.”
Google Reportedly Bringing a ‘Snapchat Discover’ Feature to Search
Google is reportedly working on brining a publishing feature similar to Snapchat Discover to the company’s search engine
Google Search Console to Explain Why Pages Aren’t Getting Indexed
Google is preparing to roll out updates to Search Console, one of which is an “Index Coverage” report.
Make Your Images Stand Out in Google Search With New Badges
Badges within Image Search help draw more attention to images, and assist searchers in finding what they’re really looking for.
Google Says Sticky Footers Are OK, With One Exception
Google’s Gary Illyes says sticky footers on a website are nothing to worry about, as long as they aren’t obtrusive
Google is Testing a Feature No One Seems to Want
Google is testing a new feature in desktop search that, quite frankly, no one is happy about.
Google Attempts to Make Torrent Sites Less Visible in Search Results
Google has removed the carousel of pirate sites that once appeared when “best torrent sites” was searched for.
‘OK Google’ Voice Search to be Removed from Chromebooks
Google is reportedly removing its ‘OK Google’ voice search command from Chromebooks to make way for Google Assistant.
Google is Looking for Feedback on Autocomplete Suggestions
Google’s iOS app has been updated to version 31.0, and with it comes a new feature for sending feedback
Google Adds a Search Box to Dictionary Cards
Google adds a search box to dictionary cards in search results, creating an added layer of convenience for definition searches.
Survey Shows Users Prefer AMP Over Regular Content
A majority of survey respondents say they are more likely to click on an AMP link over a regular one.
Google to Reportedly Redesign its Home Page in the Near Future
Reports suggest Google is planning to redesign its home page to match its mobile app experience.
Get the Google Analytics Data You Need Using Natural Language Queries
Retrieving the Google Analytics metrics you care about is now as easy as asking for them using natural language.