Here’s a recap of the biggest updates from Google Search On 2022 event, including Multisearch, Lens, autocomplete, search filters and more. At the Search On 22 event today, Google announced a number of new features across Google Search, Google News, Google Shopping, and…
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Google will now notify GMB account owners by email when local listings suspended
Seen as a major step forward, the notice still won’t explain the reason for a Google My Business account suspension. Based on a new European law that just went into effect, Google will begin notifying businesses, globally, of local listings…
Google financial services verification policies now rolled out in the UK
Google is taking a stand in the UK to educate the general public and stop financial ad fraud. Google has just announced additional policies to protect consumers and advertisers in the UK from fraudulent ad practices aimed at taking advantage…
Google opens image extension beta, adds countdowns to responsive search ads
RSAs are getting more features and functionality. In May, Google announced it would sunset gallery ads and move forward with image extensions . On Wednesday, the company officially launched an image beta. It has also added dynamic countdown functionality to…
Google launches ‘people cards’ in Search
The new feature enables individuals to create a Knowledge Panel-like card. Google has launched public search profile cards for individuals in India, the company announced Tuesday. Known as “people cards,” the new feature has already begun rolling out in English for mobile…
More Google Search bugs: Top stories indexing snag, coverage report delays
Google had yet another indexing issue and the search coverage report in Search Console is very delayed. Late Friday, Google confirmed it had an indexing issue that specifically impacted what content was shown in the Top Stories section in Google…
Google local ads gain Smart Bidding for store sales, ‘pick up later,’ service attributes
The company is investing heavily to address the dominant online to offline use cases, including buy online, pickup in-store. Responding to user behavior and its own evolving search query data, Google continues to build bridges between the digital and physical…
Google Podcasts Manager shows you search impressions and clicks from Google Search
You can see impressions and clicks for Google Podcasts results that appear in Search, as well as top discovered episodes and search terms that led to your podcast. Google announced a new feature for Podcasters named Google Podcast Manager. Podcast Manager…
Google rolls out ticket booking links, ‘Things to do’ ads and an eco-certified badge for hotels
Google’s new travel and leisure products are meant to help businesses bounce back after over a year and a half of disruption. Google is introducing new organic and paid features for travel and leisure businesses, including ticket booking links and…
Google Discovery ads can now use your 4:5 social image assets
Discovery campaigns can also be paired with lead form extensions. Google announced updates for Discovery ads Tuesday. There is now a 4:5 portrait aspect ratio layout that showcases Discovery ad images more prominently in feeds. Google is also rolling out updates to…