Google’s premium-level Ad Grants program no longer accepting applications

The Grantspro program offers non-profits up to $ 40,000 per month in search advertising grants. The post Google’s premium-level Ad Grants program no longer accepting applications appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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With Panda in stealth mode, why Google’s quality updates should be on your algorithmic radar [Part 1]

What are Google’s quality updates (aka Phantom updates), and how can you recover? In part one of a two-part series on Phantom, columnist Glenn Gabe explains the history and possible mechanics of these algorithm updates. The post With Panda in stealth mode, why Google’s quality updates should be on…

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Why links are still the core authority signal in Google’s algorithm

Link metrics have been the foundation of Google’s ranking algorithm since the beginning, but could anything ever surpass links as a ranking signal? Columnist Jayson DeMers speculates. The post Why links are still the core authority signal in Google’s algorithm appeared first on Search Engine…

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Yelp, TripAdvisor: Google’s mobile ‘best-of lists’ hide our content

Google is adding content for users on the go, but some local search rivals see the move intentionally marginalizing their content. The post Yelp, TripAdvisor: Google’s mobile ‘best-of lists’ hide our content appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Excited about Google’s new map ads? You should be!

Google Maps ads are changing to help local businesses become more visible. Columnist Will Scott discusses the four features you should be most excited about. The post Excited about Google’s new map ads? You should be! appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google’s Smart Bidding will soon include ability to set Target CPA by device in AdWords

Smart Bidding reporting is getting more robust, and the bid automation tool will continue to take more conversion signals into account, says Google. The post Google’s Smart Bidding will soon include ability to set Target CPA by device in AdWords appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google’s ban on payday & high-interest loan ads going into effect now

After a week’s delay, the ban on predatory lending ads for AdWords advertisers is beginning to roll out. The post Google’s ban on payday & high-interest loan ads going into effect now appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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SearchCap: Google’s internet speed testing tool, Landy Awards call for entries & more

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Google’s internet speed testing tool, Landy Awards call for entries & more appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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#SMXAdvanced keynote: Google’s Gary Illyes talks RankBrain, Penguin update & more

Day one of SMX Advanced concludes with the traditional Google keynote conversation covering the biggest issues in SEO. The post #SMXAdvanced keynote: Google’s Gary Illyes talks RankBrain, Penguin update & more appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google’s latest Now on Tap update shows more info for selected words & photos

The Now on Tap Android feature works across all apps, displaying relevant information for selected words, phrases or photos. The post Google’s latest Now on Tap update shows more info for selected words & photos appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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