We know Google does webmaster outreach…

Yesterday I reported how Google Maps dropped the ability to edit your introductory or description business field. It wasn’t showing on your Google Maps listing anyway, and it is hard to find on your Google+ business listing…

Posted by randfish What’s more important: drawing in more traffic, or converting the traffic you have? When it comes to your landing pages, that may be a tough question to answer. After watching today’s Whiteboard Friday, you’ll be better equipped to decide whether your site should opt for an SEO focus, a conversion focus, or a strategic balance of both.

The SEO debate on using subdomains and subdirectories is one of those things that will never die. But Google’s John Mueller said in a Google Hangout on Google+ the other day that it really doesn’t matter that much…

Google announced a change to its search results today which is designed to guide travelers to the best restaurants and bars. The post Google to Highlight the Best Reviewed Places to Eat and Drink by @SouthernSEJ appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Google is encouraging site owners via Search Console to create AMP versions of their content. The post Google Actively Encouraging Site Owners to Create AMP Pages by @SouthernSEJ appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

If you’re in the business of writing misleading headlines in order to get clicks on crappy content, your days in Facebook’s news feed are numbered. The post Facebook Warns: Stop With the Clickbait Headlines by @DannyNMIGoodwin appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Gboard update, Google local reviews & more appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

Starting today in the U.S., Google says food- and drink-related searches will return reviews from top critics and include best-of lists. The post Google app now delivering restaurant reviews & best-of lists for local searches appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article