Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
- What Google & SEOs Are Saying On The August 1st Algorithm Update
Here is a recap of how Google and SEOs are talking about the big Google broad core algorithm update on August 1st. In short, Google is saying there is nothing specific to fix on your site and SEOs are sharing positive and negative rankings. - Survey: Tell Us How You Were Impacted By The Google August 1st Update
Google confirmed the August 1st search algorithm update calling it a "broad core update." Google won't give specific advice on what to change to recover if you were hit. So I am taking a survey to try to collect enough data to find a pattern here. - Google Tests Another Design Variation Of Hotel Search Results
After we reported Google was testing a new hotel search results design and layout last week - Google is back at it with yet another design layout. This new layout is a 4 pack, two cards side by side. - Google Tests Top Stories Box Design With Images
Google is testing showing images in the top stories list view. Previously, Google only showed images in the top stories carousel view, not the list view. - Google Now Recommends Date Published & Modified Structured Data To Non-AMP Articles
Google is now recommending publishers add datePublished and dateModified to non-AMP Article pages. This may mean that Google might show non-AMP articles more in the top stories section? - Bing Knowledge Panels Cite Sources & Can Pull From Facebook & YouTube
Did you know that Bing's knowledge panels can show information from Facebook? I also love that Bing cites all sources with links as well. - Gary Illyes From Google At Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Gary Illyes from Google snapped a photo the other day looking at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula. You can see the officers standing there watching ou
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- I don't think we treat them differently than other block level elements (it's easy to use then interchangeably), but I'd have to dig around a bit to be sure.… https://t.co/fByUs8HcJQ, John Mueller on Twitter
- Facebook and Instagram New Activity Dashboards to Help Users Manage Time on Social Apps, WebmasterWorld
- Google Maps adds 'Avoid Exes' route option, Local Search Forum
- If the search results aren't what you'd expect there, I'd submit feedback so that the team can review it. Thanks!…, John Mueller on Twitter
- WhatsApp Plans to Charge For Business Use of The Service, WebmasterWorld
Search Engine Land Stories:
- Join SiriusDecisions and Openprise for ‘Key Marketing Ops Capabilities to Boost Revenue’
- Google is deprecating adsenseformobileapps.com to exclude apps from Google Display campaigns
- Do you have a leaky lead generation funnel?
- Report: Google plans to re-enter China with government-approved search app
Other Great Search Stories:
Analytics
- Google Releases Data Blending in Google Data Studio, Anicca Digital
- Implementing Google‘s Enhanced Ecommerce Analytics: Key Insights, SEM Rush
- Marketo sees 10x higher conversion rate with Google Analytics, Google
Industry & Business
- What is Google Camp?, Yahoo
Local & Maps
- As Google Maps Renames Neighborhoods, Residents Fume, New York Times
- Google Maps location sharing now also shares your phone’s battery life, The Verge
Mobile & Voice
SEO
- Rewriting the Beginner's Guide to SEO, Chapter 3: Keyword Research, Moz
- The Key to Great SEO Content (No, it's not Keywords!), Raven Blog
- How to Create an SEO-Friendly Site Architecture, Vertical Measures
- Learn the Basics of SEO, DealerOn
- SERP Tracking: Keyword Tracking in 2018, Raven Blog
- The Future of SEO Has Never Been Clearer (nor more ignored), SparkToro
PPC
- Bye-bye adsenseformobileapps.com exclusion, welcome new targeting options device specific, adworldexperience.it
- Does AOL Add Value to Your Bing PPC Account?, PPC Hero
- Google and Unity partner to boost mobile game advertising | GamesBeat, VentureBeat
- Upcoming changes to HTML5 template ads in AdWords API & Scripts, Google Ads Developer Blog
