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Google tests AR for Google Maps: Considerations for businesses across local search, hyperlocal SEO, and UX

Last month, Google tested AR functionality in Google Maps. What are the implications of VPS, street view, and machine learning for local search and SEOs?

By Luke Richards · 04 Apr 2019

Local

Google adds real-time data to its Popular Times tool in Search and Maps

You can now check whether a shop, bar or restaurant is busy right at this very moment with Google’s new real-time view.

By Christopher Ratcliff · 23 Nov 2016

Local

Where is Google heading with mobile local search?

In this column we consider what Google’s plans are for those owned properties that get the prime real estate atop mobile search…

By Andy Favell · 27 Oct 2016

Local

Google Maps update decides which areas are ”of interest” for users

If we didn't have Google Maps, we’d either never leave our homes for fear of getting lost or we'd have to find…

By Adam Stetzer · 31 Aug 2016

Local

10 things you need to know about the new Google Maps Local Search Ads

Last week was quite eventful for PPC marketers. Google announced a number of changes coming to AdWords and Analytics during the Google…

By Larry Kim · 03 Jun 2016

Mobile

Google AdWords launches new features for mobile ads and maps

Google has introduced new tools and features to AdWords to specifically address the consumer shift towards mobile.

By Sophie Loras · 24 May 2016

PPC

Presidential candidates, here’s how to win (at search marketing)

How Hillary Clinton is sweeping up in the presidential search marketing category.

By Laurel Marcus · 08 Mar 2016

Mobile

Mobile and desktop SEO: is there really a difference?

While many of the foundational elements of mobile SEO are identical to desktop SEO, there are a number of techniques that are…

By Gregg Stewart · 21 Oct 2015

Development

Tips for understanding and designing optimized landing pages

Here we will emphasize the importance of having a quality landing page and suggest tips for design optimization to support SEO and…

By Matt Morgan · 08 Oct 2015

Mobile

Google Expands Sitelinks on Mobile SERPs

Links on Google's mobile search results are now expandable. According to the British SEO who pointed this out over the weekend, the…

By Mike Obrien · 18 Aug 2015

Industry

Which Google Brands Will Benefit From Alphabet?

Industry experts see Google's search and ad business remaining relatively unchanged. However, the areas that fall under Alphabet could see a positive…

By Mike Obrien · 14 Aug 2015

Industry

Google Updates: Post-Alphabet, Post-Android Peegate, Post Quicker in Hangouts

Google's restructuring under Alphabet took the spotlight, though the company did do other things this week, such as updates to Android and…

By Chris Merriman · 13 Aug 2015

Industry

Alphabet: What’s Going to Happen to Google Advertisers?

Industry experts say Alphabet, which separates the profitable parts of Google's business, highlights the company's weaknesses but may also be good for…

By Mike Obrien · 11 Aug 2015

Local

New Google Maps ‘Your Timeline’ Puts Location History at Core

Google is rolling out a new 'Your Timeline' feature for Maps over the coming weeks. The update will map visited locations.

By Dave Neal · 22 Jul 2015

Mobile

Google Maps Now Shareable Across Devices

Google Maps users can now share maps from desktop to mobile, according to a recent Google+ post.

By Emily Alford · 13 Jul 2015

Mobile

How OpenTable Leverages Data to Create a Holistic Dining Experience

In this Q&A, Joseph Essas, OpenTable's chief technology officer, explains how he and his team use data to provide value for both…

By Yuyu Chen · 01 Jul 2015

Industry

Uber Buys Microsoft’s Mapping Tech to Lessen Reliance on Google Maps

Uber has purchased Bing mapping technology and absorbed 100 Bing Maps employees in an effort to build its own geo-location data. The…

By Carly Page · 30 Jun 2015

Industry

Google Maps Warns Users When Their Destination Will Be Closed

Maps will give users a warning when their destination will be closed at time of arrival.

By Yuyu Chen · 16 Jun 2015

Industry

Apple to Upgrade Siri and Update Maps

At Apple's keynote during the Worldwide Developers' Conference, the company introduced plans to upgrade Siri's voice search capabilities and make Maps more…

By Emily Alford · 08 Jun 2015

SEO

“World White Web” Seeks to Diversify Google Image Search

A Swedish student hopes her Google Image campaign will lead to more diversity in image searches for body parts, which generally default…

By Emily Alford · 27 May 2015

Industry

Google Apologizes For Racist Maps Listings

The search giant is changing its algorithm to remedy recent offensive listings, such as the White House coming up during a query…

By Mike Obrien · 22 May 2015

Industry

Apple Amping Up Maps to Compete With Google

Apple has purchased GPS software company Coherent Navigation in an attempt to make its location search comparable to Google Maps.

By Dave Neal · 18 May 2015

Industry

Google Steps on Map Maker Edits After Android Urination Incident

A peeing Android is probably not welcome back on Google turf.

By Dave Neal · 12 May 2015

Local

Google My Business to Link to Third-Party Delivery Services

Google Search and Google Maps will now include links to ordering and delivery services like Seamless and GrubHub in Google My Business…

By Emily Alford · 07 May 2015

Industry

Google to Update Maps

A new version of Google Maps will soon offer users related results on searches, as well as real-time information on traffic.

By Mike Obrien · 15 Apr 2015

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