September 23, 2014 | Posted by Rank Ranger Google’s constant upgrading of search results has gained a new addition, the Structured Snippet. This is an addition to regular results, giving more information that is relevant to the query. The information comes from the knowledge graph and is shown within the search result snippet. … Read more
Google is testing wider and larger image thumbnails on snippets in the desktop search results interface. The images look about twice as wide, maybe even more, the the normal image thumbnails you’d see Google display in the desktop search results. Mordy Oberstein captured a screenshot of the wider images and posted it on Twitter. He … Read more
Google seems to be testing bolding and underlining the title links in the search results snippets in the mobile search interface. Google is also testing a triangular format for the three dots icon used for the about this result feature. This was captured by Brodie Clark, who shared a screenshot on Twitter; he said, “Google … Read more
Google’s John Mueller was asked if Google stores a permanent or semi-permanent copy of its own search result pages for future reference. John replied basically saying no, because it is not an efficient use of Google’s resources. The question was asked by Rafal Josko, who asked, “I am seeking clarification on Google’s handling of search … Read more
Rich results offer a myriad of advantages to web pages beyond just standing out in search. They not only elevate your online visibility but also contribute to enhanced organic traffic and build trust among users. When leveraged strategically, rich results align closely with your overarching business objectives, offering measurable benefits. Before diving into the rich … Read more
Bing is now testing showing branded side labels next to each search result listing. We saw earlier more basic side labels and before that branded side bars for some search queries. I am also seeing favicons on the side of the snippets. Bing is always very busy testing these things. This was spotted by Frank … Read more
Before you start: if you’re unfamiliar with the principles of statistical SEO split-testing and how SplitSignal works, we suggest you start here or request a demo of SplitSignal. Structured data is often recognized for its ability to enhance search results through rich snippets, yet this only scratches the surface of its true potential. In the realm of SEO, structured … Read more
December 4, 2018 | Posted by The In Search SEO Podcast Don’t forget, you can follow the In Search SEO Podcast by subscribing on iTunes or by following the podcast on SoundCloud! The In Search SEO Podcast Poll Question of the Week! Let us know to what extent you think zero results SERPs … Read more
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’s new Search Generative Experience seems to be missing one thing that SEOs and reporters often look at: the number of results Google returns for that query. Some use it for a site command to see how many pages Google indexed from a site, which is not a good estimate. Some use it to say … Read more
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