Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
From Search Engine Land:
- Google iOS search app adds Touch ID for reentering your private searches
Sep 27, 2016 by Barry SchwartzGoogle’s iOS search app can unlock your incognito mode private searches using Touch ID.
- Google AMP breaks the desktop search results
Sep 27, 2016 by Barry SchwartzLooks like a bug with Google’s desktop search results were caused by accelerated mobile pages showing up in the desktop results.
- Content and SEO: Building linkable content
Sep 27, 2016 by Andrew DennisWhat makes content link-worthy? Columnist Andrew Dennis discusses the qualities that make content easy to promote and share.
- How do you deal with local SEO KPIs that don’t pass the smell test?
Sep 27, 2016 by Andrew ShotlandWe all know that data can sometimes be unreliable, but columnist Andrew Shotland makes the case for why we shouldn’t just rely on free Google tools for data collection and analysis.
- Google News ‘Lite’ mode app launches for slower internet connections
Sep 27, 2016 by Barry SchwartzA new ‘lite’ mode is available in India for the Google News Android app. It uses one-third of the data of the full mode.
- When is Google’s birthday? Google turns 18 & makes itself a doodle to celebrate
Sep 27, 2016 by Amy GesenhuesDesigned by doodler Gerben Steenks, the animated doodle leads to a search for “when is Google’s birthday.”
- Google My Business API adds features in version 3.1
Sep 27, 2016 by Barry SchwartzVersion 3.1 of the Google My Business API is now out. Here is what is new.
- Apple now has public place pages — but what exactly are they for?
Sep 26, 2016 by Greg SterlingApple places URLs appear to be for the purpose of sharing with non-Apple users.
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