Bing seems to be testing placing labels that describe the search result listing, on the left side bar of the search result listing. It seems the label will help define what the search result listing is about, maybe listing out some of its entities. Frank Sandtmann spotted this and posted this screenshot on Mastodon (click … Read more
Google has been rolling out or testing a few new Google Maps, Google Business Profile and local features that I wanted to share. They include a new sponsored listing box, Business Profile pending pin label and a new location for the reviews aren’t verified. Let’s go through each one quickly. Maps Listing Sponsored Box Google … Read more
Google said starting in June 2023, the Google Merchant Center policy will stop disallowing the listing of COVID-19-related terms for Google Shopping Ads and free listings. This is an update to the Google Merchant Center Sensitive events policy. Google wrote, “In June 2023, we will be removing restrictions on coronavirus (COVID-19) related content under our … Read more
Google has documented new return policy information in the product structured data help section specific for merchant listings. This addition came on the same day that Google began showing shipping and return information in its search results. What is new. Google posted a new returns section to the structured data type definitions within the product … Read more
Google My Business (GMB) is a free and easy-to-use tool for local businesses to manage their online presence across Google. This blog post is a great starting point to help you learn more about GMB, including how to set up your profile, verify it, and optimize your GMB listing. Whether you are a small restaurant … Read more
Google is testing displaying a business profile listing in an overlay interface within the web search results instead of taking you into the Google Maps interface. So when you click on a business listing in the local pack, instead of it taking you into Google Maps to view more details on that business, Google is … Read more
Before you start: if you’re unfamiliar with the principles of statistical SEO split-testing and how SplitSignal works, we’re suggesting you start here or request a demo of SplitSignal. First, we asked our Twitter followers to vote: The result of the votes on Twitter. This time the majority of our followers were RIGHT! Read further to find out why. The Case Study … Read more
Google will be updating its Merchant Center policy to allow ads for electric bikes that go up to 28 mph. This is an increase from the max speed of 15.5 mph from May 2022. This new policy is effective as of this month, March 2023. Google wrote, “effective March 2023, our “Unsupported Shopping content” policy … Read more
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