{"id":8095,"date":"2023-02-09T05:02:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T05:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/"},"modified":"2023-02-09T05:02:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T05:02:08","slug":"this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/","title":{"rendered":"This day in search marketing history: February 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Buzz_launches\" >Google Buzz launches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Also_on_this_day\" >Also on this day<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Expect_more_messages_in_Google_Search_Console\" >Expect more messages in Google Search Console<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_gives_more_visibility_to_local_news_publishers\" >Google gives more visibility to local news publishers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_tests_bulleted_lists_in_ads\" >Google tests bulleted lists in ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Ads_API_v10_is_now_available\" >Google Ads API v10 is now available<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Microsoft_Advertising_launches_Cruise_Ads\" >Microsoft Advertising launches Cruise Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Microsoft_Ads_to_replace_Manual_CPC_with_Enhanced_CPC_by_end_of_April\" >Microsoft Ads to replace Manual CPC with Enhanced CPC by end of April<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Googles_updated_phrase_match_simplifies_keywords_and_worries_advertisers\" >Google\u2019s updated phrase match simplifies keywords and worries advertisers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Bing_Webmaster_Tools_adds_social_sign-in_feature\" >Bing Webmaster Tools adds social sign-in feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Search_in_Pics_Google_soda_lab_escape_ladder_cupcakes\" >Search in Pics: Google soda lab, escape ladder &amp; cupcakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#AdWords_Converted_Clicks_sunsets_for_good_in_March\" >AdWords Converted Clicks sunsets for good in March<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_is_testing_a_new_way_to_report_offensive_Autocomplete_suggestions\" >Google is testing a new way to report offensive Autocomplete suggestions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Data_Google_monthly_search_volume_dwarfs_rivals_because_of_mobile_advantage\" >Data: Google monthly search volume dwarfs rivals because of mobile advantage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Update_Brands_saw_bigger_search_lifts_from_releasing_ads_early_online_than_actual_Super_Bowl_ads\" >Update: Brands saw bigger search lifts from releasing ads early online than actual Super Bowl ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Survey_Alexa_the_most_frequently_used_assistant_Cortana_seen_as_most_accurate\" >Survey: Alexa the most frequently used assistant, Cortana seen as most accurate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Bing_updates_iOS_search_app_with_new_ways_to_create_video_lists_find_homes_for_sale\" >Bing updates iOS search app with new ways to create video lists &amp; find homes for sale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Bing_refreshes_weather_search_results_with_interactive_slider_to_see_forecasts_throughout_the_day\" >Bing refreshes weather search results with interactive slider to see forecasts throughout the day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Letting_Official_Representatives_Of_Knowledge_Graph_Boxes_Suggest_Changes_In_Search_Results\" >Google Letting Official Representatives Of Knowledge Graph Boxes Suggest Changes In Search Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Updated_Bing_Ads_Experiencing_Nearly_2-Day_Reporting_Outage\" >[Updated] Bing Ads Experiencing Nearly 2-Day Reporting Outage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Official_Google_AdWords_Rolls_Out_%E2%80%9CUpgraded_URLs%E2%80%9D_For_Tracking_Parameters\" >Official: Google AdWords Rolls Out \u201cUpgraded URLs\u201d For Tracking Parameters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#The_Debate_Over_Whether_The_%E2%80%9CRight_To_Be_Forgotten%E2%80%9D_Should_Apply_To_Googlecom\" >The Debate Over Whether The \u201cRight To Be Forgotten\u201d Should Apply To Google.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Bug_Turns_Google_%E2%80%9CAnti-SafeSearch%E2%80%9D_On_Provides_Porn_Results\" >Bug Turns Google \u201cAnti-SafeSearch\u201d On, Provides Porn Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Googles_First_Hired_Employee_Craig_Silverstein_Quits\" >Google\u2019s First Hired Employee, Craig Silverstein, Quits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Bing_Now_A_Full_Point_Ahead_Of_Yahoo_In_Search_Share_%E2%80%94_comScore\" >Bing Now A Full Point Ahead Of Yahoo In Search Share \u2014 comScore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Foursquare_Brings_More_Search_Refinements_To_Mobile_Apps\" >Foursquare Brings More Search Refinements To Mobile Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Were_Better_Now_Than_2000_Okay_Let_Us_Test_It\" >Google: We\u2019re Better Now Than 2000. Okay, Let Us Test It!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Switches_AdWords_Color_Back_To_Yellow_From_Purple\" >Google Switches AdWords Color Back To Yellow From Purple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Will_Make_10_Per_Android_User_In_2012_Report\" >Google Will Make $10 Per Android User In 2012: Report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Facebooks_2010_Metrics_Dominant_Still_Growing_comScore_Says\" >Facebook\u2019s 2010 Metrics: Dominant &amp; Still Growing, comScore Says<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Super_Bowl_Sparks_Twitter_Record_For_Sporting_Event\" >Super Bowl Sparks Twitter Record For Sporting Event<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#IAC_Q4_Earnings_Search_Growth_3_But_Takes_1_Billion_Loss_On_Askcom\" >IAC Q4 Earnings: Search Growth 3% But Takes $1 Billion Loss On Ask.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Bing_Google_Yahoo_Gear_Up_For_The_2010_Winter_Olympic_Games\" >Bing, Google &amp; Yahoo Gear Up For The 2010 Winter Olympic Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Will_Google_Succumb_To_%E2%80%9CThe_Innovators_Dilemma%E2%80%9D\" >Will Google Succumb To \u201cThe Innovator\u2019s Dilemma\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Live_Search_Adds_Fourth_Search_Ad_To_Top_Of_UK_Results\" >Live Search Adds Fourth Search Ad To Top Of UK Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Tests_Tweaked_Search_Suggestions_User_Interface\" >Google Tests Tweaked Search Suggestions User Interface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Twitter_Reveals_Google_Engineering_Layoffs\" >Twitter Reveals Google Engineering Layoffs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Google_Tests_New_Maps_In_Search_Results\" >Google Tests New Maps In Search Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#%E2%80%9CRetail_Search_Presence_Study%E2%80%9D_Shows_Online_Product_Sellers_Far_Outpace_Traditional_Retailers_In_Search_Results\" >\u201cRetail Search Presence Study\u201d Shows Online Product Sellers Far Outpace Traditional Retailers In Search Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#WSJ_Yahoo_Plans_To_Reject_Microsofts_Offer\" >WSJ: Yahoo Plans To Reject Microsoft\u2019s Offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#22_Links_To_Coverage_About_The_SEO_Is_Bull_Debate\" >22 Links To Coverage About The SEO Is Bull Debate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Powerset_Licenses_Xerox_PARC_Natural_Language_Tech\" >Powerset Licenses Xerox PARC Natural Language Tech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#dMarc_Founders_Tuneout_Of_Google_AdSense_For_Audio_Plans\" >dMarc Founders Tuneout Of Google AdSense For Audio Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#From_Search_Marketing_Expo_SMX\" >From Search Marketing Expo (SMX)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/09\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-9\/#Past_contributions_from_Search_Engine_Lands_Subject_Matter_Experts_SMEs\" >Past contributions from Search Engine Land\u2019s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Buzz_launches\"><\/span>Google Buzz launches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2010, Google revealed its latest attempt to create a social network and compete with Facebook and Twitter. And they called it Google Buzz.<\/p>\n<p>Buzz was tied to two main elements \u2013 Gmail and mobile. But would users want social networking to invade their inbox?<\/p>\n<p>As we noted at the time, there were a couple of \u201crisky\u201d features. The launch was generally greeted with heavy criticism and Buzz would quickly become a privacy nightmare that would hang on for dear life until Google tried its luck again with Google+.<\/p>\n<p>Dig deeper:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-buzz-takes-on-twitter-facebook-foursquare-35673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Buzz: Google Takes On Twitter, Facebook &amp; Even Foursquare<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/liveblogging-the-google-social-event-35702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liveblogging the Google Buzz Launch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-buzz-msft-yahoo-say-been-there-done-that-35797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Buzz? MSFT, Yahoo Say \u2018Been There, Done That\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_on_this_day\"><\/span>Also on this day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expect_more_messages_in_Google_Search_Console\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/expect-more-messages-in-google-search-console-380136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expect more messages in Google Search Console<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> Google finished the migration of all the messages into the new Search Console interface.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_gives_more_visibility_to_local_news_publishers\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-news-local-visibility-showcase-panels-380139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google gives more visibility to local news publishers<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> Google announced an improvement to its ranking systems meant to help searchers discover stories from \u201cauthoritative, relevant local news sources.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_tests_bulleted_lists_in_ads\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-tests-bulleted-lists-in-ads-380152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google tests bulleted lists in ads<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> Ads could contain up to three bullet points.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Ads_API_v10_is_now_available\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-ads-api-v10-is-now-available-380209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Ads API v10 is now available<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> Additions included general availability for Smart Campaigns and support for Local Service Ads campaigns in open beta.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Advertising_launches_Cruise_Ads\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/microsoft-advertising-launches-cruise-ads-380093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Advertising launches Cruise Ads<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> The vertical-specific ad format was only available to advertisers targeting customers in the U.S.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Ads_to_replace_Manual_CPC_with_Enhanced_CPC_by_end_of_April\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/microsoft-ads-to-replace-manual-cpc-with-enhanced-cpc-by-end-of-april-345917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Ads to replace Manual CPC with Enhanced CPC by end of April<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2021:<\/strong> Microsoft said eCPC increases conversions while lowering CPA, but some advertisers worried about loss of control.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Googles_updated_phrase_match_simplifies_keywords_and_worries_advertisers\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/googles-updated-phrase-match-simplifies-keywords-and-worries-advertisers-345930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s updated phrase match simplifies keywords and worries advertisers<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2021:<\/strong> What advertisers were gaining and losing, and what they could do to prepare for the rollout.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bing_Webmaster_Tools_adds_social_sign-in_feature\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bing-webmaster-tools-adds-social-sign-feature-291655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bing Webmaster Tools adds social sign-in feature<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2018:<\/strong> You could now log into your Bing Webmaster Tools account using your Google or Facebook login.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_in_Pics_Google_soda_lab_escape_ladder_cupcakes\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/search-pics-google-soda-lab-escape-ladder-cupcakes-291665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search in Pics: Google soda lab, escape ladder &amp; cupcakes<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2018:<\/strong> The latest images showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AdWords_Converted_Clicks_sunsets_for_good_in_March\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/adwords-converted-clicks-sunsets-march-268990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdWords Converted Clicks sunsets for good in March<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> The old metric would vanish completely as Conversions measurement fully takes over.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_is_testing_a_new_way_to_report_offensive_Autocomplete_suggestions\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-testing-new-way-report-offensive-autocomplete-suggestions-269072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google is testing a new way to report offensive Autocomplete suggestions<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> A feedback tool was in limited testing, with hopes to launch it worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Google_monthly_search_volume_dwarfs_rivals_because_of_mobile_advantage\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/data-google-monthly-search-volume-dwarfs-rivals-mobile-advantage-269120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data: Google monthly search volume dwarfs rivals because of mobile advantage<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> Google likely had more than 30 billion queries per month across platforms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Brands_saw_bigger_search_lifts_from_releasing_ads_early_online_than_actual_Super_Bowl_ads\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/super-bowl-ad-brand-search-lifts-269064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Update: Brands saw bigger search lifts from releasing ads early online than actual Super Bowl ads<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> Game day ads drove incremental lifts in branded search for CPG, almost none for B2B brands, Quantcast data showed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Survey_Alexa_the_most_frequently_used_assistant_Cortana_seen_as_most_accurate\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/survey-alexa-frequently-used-assistant-cortana-seen-accurate-269052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Survey: Alexa the most frequently used assistant, Cortana seen as most accurate<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> Nearly 60% used voice because it was faster or easier than typing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bing_updates_iOS_search_app_with_new_ways_to_create_video_lists_find_homes_for_sale\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bing-updates-ios-search-app-new-ways-create-video-lists-find-homes-sale-269061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bing updates iOS search app with new ways to create video lists &amp; find homes for sale<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> With the new 6.11 version of Bing\u2019s iOS search app, results for a \u201chomes for sale + ZIP code\u201d query returned real estate listings for specified ZIP codes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bing_refreshes_weather_search_results_with_interactive_slider_to_see_forecasts_throughout_the_day\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bing-refreshes-weather-search-results-interactive-slider-see-forecasts-throughout-day-269088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bing refreshes weather search results with interactive slider to see forecasts throughout the day<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> Snowbirds could also get quick results for snow conditions at U.S. ski resorts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Letting_Official_Representatives_Of_Knowledge_Graph_Boxes_Suggest_Changes_In_Search_Results\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-letting-official-representative-of-knowledge-graph-boxes-to-suggest-changes-in-search-results-242121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Letting Official Representatives Of Knowledge Graph Boxes Suggest Changes In Search Results<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2016:<\/strong> You could quickly make edits to Knowledge Graph cards that you represent directly in the Google search results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Updated_Bing_Ads_Experiencing_Nearly_2-Day_Reporting_Outage\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bing-ads-experiencing-nearly-2-day-reporting-outage-242140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Updated] Bing Ads Experiencing Nearly 2-Day Reporting Outage<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2016:<\/strong> Engineers said they were working on a fix and that historical data was not lost.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Google_AdWords_Rolls_Out_%E2%80%9CUpgraded_URLs%E2%80%9D_For_Tracking_Parameters\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/official-google-adwords-rolls-upgraded-urls-tracking-parameters-214502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official: Google AdWords Rolls Out \u201cUpgraded URLs\u201d For Tracking Parameters<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2015:<\/strong> Ads would (usually) no longer be re-set and sent back to editorial review when tracking criteria change.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Debate_Over_Whether_The_%E2%80%9CRight_To_Be_Forgotten%E2%80%9D_Should_Apply_To_Googlecom\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/thorny-dilemma-heart-right-forgotten-delisting-debate-214478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Debate Over Whether The \u201cRight To Be Forgotten\u201d Should Apply To Google.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2015:<\/strong> Both Google and the EU had credible positions on whether RTBF should be applied globally.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bug_Turns_Google_%E2%80%9CAnti-SafeSearch%E2%80%9D_On_Provides_Porn_Results\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bug-turns-google-anti-safesearch-on-provides-all-porn-148115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bug Turns Google \u201cAnti-SafeSearch\u201d On, Provides Porn Results<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2013:<\/strong> Strange search queries that should have returned no matches turned Google into a porn search engine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Googles_First_Hired_Employee_Craig_Silverstein_Quits\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/googles-first-hired-employee-craig-silverstein-quits-110956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s First Hired Employee, Craig Silverstein, Quits<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> After about 14 years at the company.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bing_Now_A_Full_Point_Ahead_Of_Yahoo_In_Search_Share_%E2%80%94_comScore\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bing-now-a-full-point-ahead-of-yahoo-in-search-share-comscore-110972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bing Now A Full Point Ahead Of Yahoo In Search Share \u2014 comScore<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> And both remained very far behind Google.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foursquare_Brings_More_Search_Refinements_To_Mobile_Apps\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/foursquare-brings-more-search-refinements-to-mobile-apps-110937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foursquare Brings More Search Refinements To Mobile Apps<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> You could filter places results by four categories: \u201cI haven\u2019t been to yet\u201d; \u201cI have been to before\u201d; \u201cMy friends have been to\u201d; \u201cHave Foursquare specials.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Were_Better_Now_Than_2000_Okay_Let_Us_Test_It\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-were-better-now-than-2000-okay-let-us-test-it-64218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google: We\u2019re Better Now Than 2000. Okay, Let Us Test It!<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> He\u00a0compared a \u201ctime capsule\u201d of search results he saved from Google\u2019s index in 2000 to the present day to show how Google had improved in terms of spam and search quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Switches_AdWords_Color_Back_To_Yellow_From_Purple\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-switches-adwords-color-back-to-yellow-from-purple-64222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Switches AdWords Color Back To Yellow From Purple<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> The change lasted less than seven months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Will_Make_10_Per_Android_User_In_2012_Report\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-will-make-10-per-android-user-in-2012-report-64181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Will Make $10 Per Android User In 2012: Report<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> Google\u2019s mobile ad business was worth roughly $1 billion on an annualized basis. But it was growing rapidly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facebooks_2010_Metrics_Dominant_Still_Growing_comScore_Says\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/facebooks-2010-metrics-dominant-still-growing-comscore-says-64110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook\u2019s 2010 Metrics: Dominant &amp; Still Growing, comScore Says<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2010:<\/strong> Facebook was the fourth most-visited US web property overall, with Google and Yahoo still atop that list.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Super_Bowl_Sparks_Twitter_Record_For_Sporting_Event\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/super-bowl-sparks-twitter-record-for-sporting-event-64251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Bowl Sparks Twitter Record For Sporting Event<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2010:<\/strong> A new record for Tweets-per-second (TPS) for a sporting event was set: 4,064.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IAC_Q4_Earnings_Search_Growth_3_But_Takes_1_Billion_Loss_On_Askcom\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/iac-q4-earnings-search-growth-3-but-takes-1-billion-loss-on-ask-com-35685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IAC Q4 Earnings: Search Growth 3% But Takes $1 Billion Loss On Ask.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2010:<\/strong> Much of the search growth came from toolbar searches, which was up by 35% in terms of revenue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bing_Google_Yahoo_Gear_Up_For_The_2010_Winter_Olympic_Games\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bing-google-yahoo-gear-up-for-the-2010-winter-olympic-games-35739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bing, Google &amp; Yahoo Gear Up For The 2010 Winter Olympic Games<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2010:<\/strong> The search engines unveiled their special coverage sections and search features<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Google_Succumb_To_%E2%80%9CThe_Innovators_Dilemma%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/will-google-succumb-to-the-innovators-dilemma-16487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Google Succumb To \u201cThe Innovator\u2019s Dilemma\u201d?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> Could \u201creal-time search\u201d disrupt Google\u2019s dominance?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Live_Search_Adds_Fourth_Search_Ad_To_Top_Of_UK_Results\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/live-search-adds-fourth-search-ad-to-uk-results-16488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live Search Adds Fourth Search Ad To Top Of UK Results<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> Microsoft said that the same change to US results had been \u201cpositive since the launch.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Tests_Tweaked_Search_Suggestions_User_Interface\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-tests-tweaked-search-suggestions-user-interface-16490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Tests Tweaked Search Suggestions User Interface<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> Google made Google Suggest the\u00a0default behavior\u00a0for the main search box.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twitter_Reveals_Google_Engineering_Layoffs\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/twitter-reveals-google-engineering-layoffs-16489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter Reveals Google Engineering Layoffs?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> Google was reportedly laying off qualified engineers as part of a mandate to reduce headcount across the board.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Tests_New_Maps_In_Search_Results\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-tests-new-maps-in-search-results-16491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Tests New Maps In Search Results<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> The map was embedded within specific listings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CRetail_Search_Presence_Study%E2%80%9D_Shows_Online_Product_Sellers_Far_Outpace_Traditional_Retailers_In_Search_Results\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/retail-search-presence-study-shows-online-product-sellers-far-outpace-traditional-retailers-in-search-results-16495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cRetail Search Presence Study\u201d Shows Online Product Sellers Far Outpace Traditional Retailers In Search Results<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> Online retailers had a strong presence, representing well over 30% of the listings shown.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WSJ_Yahoo_Plans_To_Reject_Microsofts_Offer\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wsj-yahoo-plans-to-reject-microsofts-offer-13328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WSJ: Yahoo Plans To Reject Microsoft\u2019s Offer<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> Because massively undervalued Yahoo.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Links_To_Coverage_About_The_SEO_Is_Bull_Debate\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/22-links-to-coverage-about-the-seo-is-bull-debate-10483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22 Links To Coverage About The SEO Is Bull Debate<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> Just some of the coverage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powerset_Licenses_Xerox_PARC_Natural_Language_Tech\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/powerset-licenses-xerox-parc-natural-language-tech-10482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Powerset Licenses Xerox PARC Natural Language Tech<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> Powerset won the rights to natural language search technology from Xerox PARC that it hoped would make it the new Google, when it finally launched.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dMarc_Founders_Tuneout_Of_Google_AdSense_For_Audio_Plans\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/dmarc-founders-tuneout-of-google-adsense-for-audio-plans-10481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dMarc Founders Tuneout Of Google AdSense For Audio Plans<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> The founders left Google due to differences of opinion and remuneration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Search_Marketing_Expo_SMX\"><\/span>From Search Marketing Expo (<a href=\"https:\/\/marketinglandevents.com\/smx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMX<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-marketers-can-create-a-holistic-search-strategy-380124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How marketers can create a holistic search strategy<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_contributions_from_Search_Engine_Lands_Subject_Matter_Experts_SMEs\"><\/span>Past contributions from Search Engine Land\u2019s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These columns are a snapshot in time and have not been updated since publishing, unless noted. Opinions expressed in these articles are those of the author and not necessarily Search Engine Land.<\/p>\n<p>2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/quest-for-more-coverage-making-a-case-for-larger-exports-from-google-search-consoles-coverage-reporting-345937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quest for more coverage: Making a case for larger exports from Google Search Console\u2019s Coverage reporting<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/glenn-gabe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glenn Gabe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/local-seo-2017-5-simple-ways-dominate-local-search-268412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local SEO in 2017: 5 simple ways to dominate local search<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/sherry-bonelli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sherry Bonelli<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/cool-tricks-hack-googles-knowledge-graph-results-featuring-donald-trump-268231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cool tricks to explore Google\u2019s Knowledge Graph results, featuring Donald Trump<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/tony-edward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Edward<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/data-led-inbound-marketing-part-2-study-quicksilver-241491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data-Led Inbound Marketing, Part 2<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/liversidge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Liversidge<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/jump-start-seo-6-surefire-tactics-240114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jump-Start Your SEO With These 6 Surefire Tactics<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/stoney-degeyter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stoney deGeyter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/rip-off-band-aid-use-adwords-conversion-tracking-true-business-goals-214038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rip Off The Band-Aid: Use AdWords Conversion Tracking For (All) Your True Business Goals<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/susan-waldes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susan Waldes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/the-golden-age-of-seo-110194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Golden Age Of SEO<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/kerry-dean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerry Dean<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/the-paid-search-uncertainty-principle-110358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Paid Search Uncertainty Principle<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/george-michie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Michie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2011: <a 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href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/exclusive-interview-with-microsoft-live-searchs-justin-osmer-10485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exclusive Interview with Microsoft Live Search\u2019s Justin Osmer<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/gord-hotchkiss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gord Hotchkiss<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2007: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/googles-agent-rank-patent-application-10487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s Agent Rank \/ Author Rank Patent Application<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/bill-slawski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Slawski<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/hanan-lifshitz\/feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&lt; February 6 | <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/library\/search-marketing-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Marketing History<\/a> | February 8 &gt;<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/search-marketing-history-february-9-2-392916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This day in search marketing history: February 9<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Engine Land<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Buzz launches In 2010, Google revealed its latest attempt to create a social network and compete with Facebook and Twitter. And they called it Google Buzz. Buzz was tied to two main elements \u2013 Gmail and mobile. But would users want social networking to invade their inbox? As we noted at the time, there were a couple of \u201crisky\u201d features. The launch was generally greeted with heavy criticism and Buzz would quickly become a privacy nightmare that would hang on for dear life until Google [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-seo-blogs"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/author\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8095"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8095\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}