So Google I/O is going on now, the keynote was yesterday, I'll embed the video of it below so you can watch it if you want. There wasn't that much at all around SEO and search. Some Maps updates, Google News, some Google Assistant updates, some Firebase updates - don't get me wrong, these were significant updates but in terms of core search - pretty much nothing was announced. So to sum it up, I figured I'd embed the tweets from Google that I thought are most meaningful to the SEO and webmaster community.
First, here is the keynote:
Now for the tweets:
Are you watching Google I/O too? 📺We hand picked the talks that we think will be the most interesting for webmasters and SEO professionals 🛠️🔎.
— Google Webmasters (@googlewmc) May 8, 2018
More details on Webmaster Central 👉 https://t.co/CSHtbZtvkZ
"We're excited about how we can approach our mission with renewed vigor, thanks to the progress we see in AI. AI is enabling us to do this in new ways, solving problems for our users around the world." –@sundarpichai #io18 pic.twitter.com/ZbLOHeIB0U
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
With Morse code and machine learning working together to support assistive text entry, we've added a new and accessible way to input communication on your @Android phone with the Morse code keyboard—now available in #Gboard beta. #io18 pic.twitter.com/P0HcTeFcyC
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
A new feature powered by AI, we're launching Smart Compose in @gmail to help you draft emails more quickly by providing interactive suggestions as you type → https://t.co/nJIWG29M0T #io18 pic.twitter.com/DKjqDdl5ts
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
It's easier than ever to take action on your pictures in @googlephotos. Rolling out today, you may start to see suggestions to brighten, archive, share, or rotate your photos, right on the image. #io18 pic.twitter.com/NPT0l0GuBy
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
To personalize your #GoogleAssistant even further, we've used AI to create six new voices that will start rolling out today—with familiar voices coming later this year → https://t.co/SXa4jo5Rw0 #io18 pic.twitter.com/ouDDoyZuSW
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
Today we're rolling out an all-new @GoogleNews—using the best of AI to organize what’s happening in the world to help you learn more about the stories that matter to you → https://t.co/z8234zDXU1 #io18 pic.twitter.com/6QkX6x6OiD
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
"Maps was built to assist everyone. We’ve mapped over 220 countries and territories...we've given more than 1 billion people the ability to travel the world with the confidence they won’t get lost along the way. But we’re far from done." –Jen Fitzpatrick #io18
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
Coming soon, we’re adding a new tab to @googlemaps called "For you." Designed to tell you what you need to know about the neighborhoods you care about, see new places that are opening or whats trending, personal recommendations and more. #io18 pic.twitter.com/CtqQsWFyot
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
Like your own expert sidekick to help you quickly assess options and confidently make a decision, we've created "Your match" on @googlemaps—a number that suggests how likely you are to enjoy a place based on your unique preferences. #io18 pic.twitter.com/lzDCt19Nnd
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
Coming soon, you can also use @googlemaps to easily make plans as a group. Create a shortlist of places within the app and instantly share it with friends across any platform to take a vote and quickly decide on where to go. #io18 pic.twitter.com/thdvUf8qQ7
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
Giving you the confidence to explore and experience everything from new places in your local neighborhood to the far flung corners of the world, see more of what's coming to @googlemaps later this summer → https://t.co/6tSsWeDak8 #io18 pic.twitter.com/6swWaesjob
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
We created Google Lens to help you do more with what you see. And starting next week Lens will be available right in the camera app of top partner devices. #io18 pic.twitter.com/ym9fnKHVs9
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
From traffic signs to business cards to restaurant menus, words are everywhere. Now, with smart text selection, Google Lens can connect the words you see with the answers and actions you need. #io18 pic.twitter.com/NB4Ima4is4
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
In a few weeks, a new Google Lens feature called style match will help you look up visually similar furniture and clothing, so you can find a look you like. #io18 pic.twitter.com/mH4HFFZLwH
— Google (@Google) May 8, 2018
So those are just some of the tweets from Google that I thought you guys would like to learn more about.
Forum discussion at Twitter.