{"id":8157,"date":"2023-02-14T05:47:10","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T05:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/"},"modified":"2023-02-14T05:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T05:47:10","slug":"this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/","title":{"rendered":"This day in search marketing history: February 14"},"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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Webmaster_Tools_comes_out_of_beta\" >Google Webmaster Tools comes out of beta<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_crawl_stats_report_is_missing_a_chunk_of_data\" >Google crawl stats report is missing a chunk of data<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_AdSense_launches_related_search_for_content_pages\" >Google AdSense launches related search for content pages<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Microsoft_Advertising_nearly_doubles_available_markets_with_29_more_countries\" >Microsoft Advertising nearly doubles available markets with 29 more countries<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#EU_copyright_directive_poised_to_become_law_includes_licensing_fees_for_search_engines\" >EU copyright directive poised to become law, includes licensing fees for search engines<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_announces_AMP_for_Email_%E2%80%93_delivering_Accelerated_Mobile_Pages_experiences_to_your_inbox\" >Google announces AMP for Email \u2013 delivering Accelerated Mobile Pages experiences to your inbox<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_featured_snippets_now_often_followed_by_the_%E2%80%98people_also_ask_box\" >Google featured snippets now often followed by the \u2018people also ask\u2019 box<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Open_Letter_Why_Search_Engine_Land_Will_Wont_Cover_Someone_Being_Penalized_By_Google\" >Open Letter: Why Search Engine Land Will &amp; Won\u2019t Cover Someone Being Penalized By Google<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Googling_The_Weather_From_20_Project_To_Sophisticated_Query_Analysis\" >Googling The Weather: From 20% Project To Sophisticated Query Analysis<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Publishes_Full_Text_Of_EU_Antitrust_Agreement\" >Google Publishes Full Text Of EU Antitrust Agreement<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#New_Bing_Ads_Editor_Release_Coming_Soon_To_Include_Update_To_Campaign_Conflicts_Review\" >New Bing Ads Editor Release Coming Soon, To Include Update To Campaign Conflicts Review<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#For_Robocop_Bing_Imagines_The_Future_Of_Search_In_2028\" >For Robocop, Bing Imagines The Future Of Search In 2028<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#The_Donkey_Cutts_SEO_Game_Avoid_Panda_Penguins\" >The Donkey Cutts SEO Game: Avoid Panda &amp; Penguins<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Search_In_Pics_Google_Boomerang_Google_NYC_In_Snow_Susan_Wojcickis_Last_Day\" >Search In Pics: Google Boomerang, Google NYC In Snow &amp; Susan Wojcicki\u2019s Last Day<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Sends_Hundreds_Of_Thousands_Of_Webmaster_Notifications_Each_Month_90_Are_Black_Hat_Related\" >Google Sends Hundreds Of Thousands Of Webmaster Notifications Each Month &amp; 90% Are Black Hat Related<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Now_Adds_Movies_College_Sports_Homescreen_Widget\" >Google Now Adds Movies, College Sports, Homescreen Widget<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#The_Google_Movie_%E2%80%94_%E2%80%9CThe_Internship%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%94_Debuts_Its_Trailer\" >The Google Movie \u2014 \u201cThe Internship\u201d \u2014 Debuts Its Trailer<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Why_The_WikipediaGoogle_Search_Results_Study_Is_Flawed\" >Why The Wikipedia\/Google Search Results Study Is Flawed<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_AdWords_Sitelinks_Now_Uses_Related_Ads\" >Google AdWords Sitelinks Now Uses Related Ads<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Bing_Google_%E2%80%9CSpreading_Romney%E2%80%9D_Ranking_Tops_For_%E2%80%9CRomney%E2%80%9D_Is_Normal\" >Bing &amp; Google: \u201cSpreading Romney\u201d Ranking Tops For \u201cRomney\u201d Is Normal<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Scroogle_Says_Google_Is_Blocking_Their_Privacy_Search_Engine\" >Scroogle Says Google Is Blocking Their Privacy Search Engine<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#New_Block_Sites_From_Google_Results_Using_Chromes_%E2%80%9CPersonal_Blocklist%E2%80%9D\" >New: Block Sites From Google Results Using Chrome\u2019s \u201cPersonal Blocklist\u201d<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Image_Search_Adds_SVG_Filter_Google_Displays_Satellite_Terrain_Maps\" >Google Image Search Adds SVG Filter &amp; Google Displays Satellite &amp; Terrain Maps<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Study_Asks_Can_You_Trust_Googles_Personalized_Search_Results\" >Study Asks, Can You Trust Google\u2019s Personalized Search Results?<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Wants_You_To_%E2%80%9CMap_Your_Valentine%E2%80%9D\" >Google Wants You To \u201cMap Your Valentine\u201d<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#comScore_Looks_Back_At_Smartphone_Growth_In_%E2%80%9CMobile_Year_In_Review%E2%80%9D\" >comScore Looks Back At Smartphone Growth In \u201cMobile Year In Review\u201d<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#One_Mission_Accomplished_Microsofts_Deal_With_Nokia_Injects_Windows_Into_The_Smartphone_Conversation\" >One Mission Accomplished: Microsoft\u2019s Deal With Nokia Injects Windows Into The Smartphone Conversation<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Twitter_As_Utility_Like_Running_Water_Thats_Goal_Says_CEO\" >Twitter As Utility, Like Running Water? That\u2019s Goal, Says CEO<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#deCarta_Challenges_Google_With_Free_Mapping_Local_Search_Tools_Aimed_At_Mobile_Developers\" >deCarta Challenges Google With Free Mapping, Local Search Tools Aimed At Mobile Developers<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#ComScore_To_Report_Google_Maps_Now_Number_1\" >ComScore To Report Google Maps Now Number 1<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#AdWords_Video_Video_Ads_Come_To_Google_Search_Results\" >AdWords + Video: Video Ads Come To Google Search Results<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Hitwise_Illustrates_How_A_Google_Slap_Can_Hurt_Hard\" >Hitwise Illustrates How A Google Slap Can Hurt Hard<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Microsoft_Executive_Shuffle_Goes_%E2%80%9CLive%E2%80%9D\" >Microsoft Executive Shuffle Goes \u201cLive\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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Yangs_Letter_Dear_YHOO_Shareholders_Yahoo_Will_Be_A_%E2%80%9CMust_Buy%E2%80%9D_For_Advertisers_Grow_15_Per_Year\" >Yang\u2019s Letter: Dear YHOO Shareholders, Yahoo Will Be A \u201cMust Buy\u201d For Advertisers &amp; Grow 15% Per Year<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Pew_Americans_Increasingly_Shop_Online_But_Still_Fear_Identity_Theft\" >Pew: Americans Increasingly Shop Online But Still Fear Identity Theft<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Citysearch_And_AOL_Announce_Reciprocal_Content_And_Ad_Distribution_Deal\" >Citysearch And AOL Announce Reciprocal Content And Ad Distribution Deal<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Vertical_Search_Provider_Healthline_Beefs_Up_Content_Features\" >Vertical Search Provider Healthline Beefs Up Content, Features<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_AdWords_Adds_Quality_Score_Column_To_Improved_Quality_Algorithm\" >Google AdWords Adds Quality Score Column &amp; To Improved Quality Algorithm<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Officially_Opens_Gmail_To_World\" >Google Officially Opens Gmail To World<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_News_Top_Of_Mind_Even_If_Not_Top_Of_Traffic\" >Google News: Top Of Mind, Even If Not Top Of Traffic<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Scores_Higher_On_Forbes_Tests\" >Google Scores Higher On Forbes Tests<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#Google_Earth_Adds_KML_Search_Feature\" >Google Earth Adds KML Search Feature<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#VSearch_Embedded_Voice_Mobile_Local_Search\" >VSearch: Embedded Voice Mobile Local Search<\/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\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#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-46\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/14\/this-day-in-search-marketing-history-february-14\/#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_Webmaster_Tools_comes_out_of_beta\"><\/span>Google Webmaster Tools comes out of beta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2007, Google Webmaster Tools officially came out of beta.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in June 2005 as Google Sitemaps, its expansion led to a <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/blog\/2006\/08\/new-name-better-reflects-our\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">name change<\/a> on Aug. 4, 2006. <\/p>\n<p>Google also revealed that Webmaster Central had more than a million users.<\/p>\n<p>Read all about it in <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-webmaster-central-leaves-beta-its-blog-gains-comments-10511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Webmaster Central Leaves Beta; Its Blog Gains Comments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-webmaster-tools-rebrands-to-google-search-console-221282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Webmaster Tools would be rebranded as Google Search Console<\/a>, on May 20, 2015.<\/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=\"Google_crawl_stats_report_is_missing_a_chunk_of_data\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-crawl-stats-report-is-missing-a-chunk-of-data-380318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google crawl stats report is missing a chunk of data<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> This seemed to be a widespread reporting issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AdSense_launches_related_search_for_content_pages\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-adsense-launches-related-search-for-content-pages-380338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google AdSense launches related search for content pages<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> The feature was designed to drive incremental ad revenue while encouraging more engagement from visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Advertising_nearly_doubles_available_markets_with_29_more_countries\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/microsoft-advertising-nearly-doubles-available-markets-with-29-more-countries-380325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Advertising nearly doubles available markets with 29 more countries<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022:<\/strong> This expansion would increase the platform\u2019s reach by 41 million customers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EU_copyright_directive_poised_to_become_law_includes_licensing_fees_for_search_engines\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/eu-copyright-directive-poised-to-become-law-includes-licensing-fees-for-search-engines-312175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU copyright directive poised to become law, includes licensing fees for search engines<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2019:<\/strong> Controversial \u2018link tax\u2019 and content filtering provisions were part of the final language of the Directive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_announces_AMP_for_Email_%E2%80%93_delivering_Accelerated_Mobile_Pages_experiences_to_your_inbox\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-announces-amp-email-delivering-accelerated-mobile-pages-experiences-inbox-291937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google announces AMP for Email \u2013 delivering Accelerated Mobile Pages experiences to your inbox<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2018:<\/strong> The new spec was available through the Gmail Developer Preview, with support in Gmail slated for later that year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_featured_snippets_now_often_followed_by_the_%E2%80%98people_also_ask_box\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-featured-snippets-now-often-followed-people-also-ask-box-269360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google featured snippets now often followed by the \u2018people also ask\u2019 box<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> People also ask got more frequent and prominent placement in Google.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Letter_Why_Search_Engine_Land_Will_Wont_Cover_Someone_Being_Penalized_By_Google\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/open-letter-google-penalties-184211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Letter: Why Search Engine Land Will &amp; Won\u2019t Cover Someone Being Penalized By Google<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> Search Engine Land would only write about it if there was some exceptional news value.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Googling_The_Weather_From_20_Project_To_Sophisticated_Query_Analysis\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/googling-weather-20-project-sophisticated-query-analysis-184365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Googling The Weather: From 20% Project To Sophisticated Query Analysis<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> A look at the evolution of weather-related searches and how Google handled them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Publishes_Full_Text_Of_EU_Antitrust_Agreement\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-publishes-full-text-eu-antitrust-agreement-184460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Publishes Full Text Of EU Antitrust Agreement<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> The document contained extensive examples of how search results would look in Europe under the new agreement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Bing_Ads_Editor_Release_Coming_Soon_To_Include_Update_To_Campaign_Conflicts_Review\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/new-bing-ads-editor-release-coming-soon-include-update-campaign-conflicts-review-184449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Bing Ads Editor Release Coming Soon, To Include Update To Campaign Conflicts Review<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong>  The\u00a0update gave users the option to override changes without having to review the conflicts first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Robocop_Bing_Imagines_The_Future_Of_Search_In_2028\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/robocop-bing-future-of-search-184457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For Robocop, Bing Imagines The Future Of Search In 2028<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> The Bing search folks shared a few screenshots showing a 3D, three-panel search display that they came up with for search circa 2028.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Donkey_Cutts_SEO_Game_Avoid_Panda_Penguins\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/donkey-cutts-seo-game-avoid-panda-penguins-184428\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Donkey Cutts SEO Game: Avoid Panda &amp; Penguins<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> The game worked like \u201cDonkey Kong,\u201d but replaced the objects based off of Google ranking signals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_In_Pics_Google_Boomerang_Google_NYC_In_Snow_Susan_Wojcickis_Last_Day\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/search-pics-google-boomerang-google-nyc-snow-susan-wojcickis-last-day-184411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search In Pics: Google Boomerang, Google NYC In Snow &amp; Susan Wojcicki\u2019s Last Day<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/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=\"Google_Sends_Hundreds_Of_Thousands_Of_Webmaster_Notifications_Each_Month_90_Are_Black_Hat_Related\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-sends-hundreds-of-thousands-of-webmaster-notifications-each-month-90-are-black-hat-related-148524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Sends Hundreds Of Thousands Of Webmaster Notifications Each Month &amp; 90% Are Black Hat Related<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2013:<\/strong> Google\u2019s Matt Cutts answers \u201cHow many types of messages does the webspam team send to Webmaster Tools?\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Now_Adds_Movies_College_Sports_Homescreen_Widget\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-now-expands-adds-homescreen-widget-148501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Now Adds Movies, College Sports, Homescreen Widget<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2013:<\/strong> Google Now added movie ratings from Rotten Tomatoes and movie passes from Fandango.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Google_Movie_%E2%80%94_%E2%80%9CThe_Internship%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%94_Debuts_Its_Trailer\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/the-google-movie-the-internship-debuts-its-trailer-148511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Google Movie \u2014 \u201cThe Internship\u201d \u2014 Debuts Its Trailer<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2013:<\/strong> A comedy about what it was like to work at Google as interns (Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_The_WikipediaGoogle_Search_Results_Study_Is_Flawed\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/why-the-wikipediagoogle-search-results-study-is-flawed-111628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why The Wikipedia\/Google Search Results Study Is Flawed<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> Study was based on 1,000 unique one-word searches created by using a random noun generator on Google UK and conducted using Google Chrome on Incognito mode.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AdWords_Sitelinks_Now_Uses_Related_Ads\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-adwords-sitelinks-now-uses-related-ads-111637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google AdWords Sitelinks Now Uses Related Ads<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> Google said they \u201cincorporate text from ads in your account that are related to your sitelinks,\u201d to make up the Enhanced Sitelinks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bing_Google_%E2%80%9CSpreading_Romney%E2%80%9D_Ranking_Tops_For_%E2%80%9CRomney%E2%80%9D_Is_Normal\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bing-google-spreading-romney-ranking-tops-for-romney-is-normal-111575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bing &amp; Google: \u201cSpreading Romney\u201d Ranking Tops For \u201cRomney\u201d Is Normal<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> Apparently it was business as usual.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scroogle_Says_Google_Is_Blocking_Their_Privacy_Search_Engine\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/scroogle-says-google-is-blocking-their-privacy-search-engine-111643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scroogle Says Google Is Blocking Their Privacy Search Engine<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> Google said it wasn\u2019t manually blocking Scroogle but they had automated systems in place that \u201cdeter scraping or excessive queries to Google.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Block_Sites_From_Google_Results_Using_Chromes_%E2%80%9CPersonal_Blocklist%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/googles-personal-blocklist-delete-google-search-results-on-chrome-64757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New: Block Sites From Google Results Using Chrome\u2019s \u201cPersonal Blocklist\u201d<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> While Personal Blocklist was designed to allow individuals to build up their own unique blocklists, Google said it could use the data to influence the search results for others.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Image_Search_Adds_SVG_Filter_Google_Displays_Satellite_Terrain_Maps\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-image-search-adds-svg-filter-google-displays-satellite-terrain-maps-64669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Image Search Adds SVG Filter &amp; Google Displays Satellite &amp; Terrain Maps<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> Two updates for Google Search and Image Search.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_Asks_Can_You_Trust_Googles_Personalized_Search_Results\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/study-asks-can-you-trust-googles-personalized-search-results-64709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Asks, Can You Trust Google\u2019s Personalized Search Results?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> For most people, search quality had been declining, results were\u00a0less\u00a0personal, reflecting more of a standardized Google-centric view than ever before.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Wants_You_To_%E2%80%9CMap_Your_Valentine%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-wants-you-to-map-your-valentine-64625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Wants You To \u201cMap Your Valentine\u201d<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> It used Google Maps and enabled you to send an email card to a spouse\/partner\/lover\/friend.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comScore_Looks_Back_At_Smartphone_Growth_In_%E2%80%9CMobile_Year_In_Review%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/comscore-looks-back-as-mobile-year-in-review-64640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comScore Looks Back At Smartphone Growth In \u201cMobile Year In Review\u201d<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> Facebook, far and away, was the leader in total engagement with more than 3X the mobile time spent on Google.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_Mission_Accomplished_Microsofts_Deal_With_Nokia_Injects_Windows_Into_The_Smartphone_Conversation\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/one-mission-accomplished-microsofts-deal-with-nokia-injects-windows-into-the-smartphone-conversation-64708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Mission Accomplished: Microsoft\u2019s Deal With Nokia Injects Windows Into The Smartphone Conversation<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> It helped create a perception that there were three mobile platforms that mattered and Windows was one of them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twitter_As_Utility_Like_Running_Water_Thats_Goal_Says_CEO\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/twitter-as-utility-like-running-water-thats-goal-says-ceo-64803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter As Utility, Like Running Water? That\u2019s Goal, Says CEO<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> \u201cIt needs to be water. It\u2019s instantly useful. It\u2019s simple. I don\u2019t have to re-learn how to use water. It\u2019s always present,\u201d said Twitter CEO Dick Costolo.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"deCarta_Challenges_Google_With_Free_Mapping_Local_Search_Tools_Aimed_At_Mobile_Developers\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/decarta-challenges-google-with-free-mapping-local-search-tools-aimed-at-mobile-developers-64674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deCarta Challenges Google With Free Mapping, Local Search Tools Aimed At Mobile Developers<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2011:<\/strong> The set of free developer tools was intended to challenge Google Maps and Places.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ComScore_To_Report_Google_Maps_Now_Number_1\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/comscore-to-report-google-maps-now-number-1-16570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ComScore To Report Google Maps Now Number 1<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> MapQuest\u2019s January monthly unique visitors were 41.5 million and Google\u2019s were 42.2 million.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AdWords_Video_Video_Ads_Come_To_Google_Search_Results\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/adwords-video-video-ads-come-to-google-search-results-13377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdWords + Video: Video Ads Come To Google Search Results<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> Advertisers paid once on a CPC basis where any click counted. So if a user clicked on the URL link that counted as a click or if a user clicked to play the video that also counted as a click.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hitwise_Illustrates_How_A_Google_Slap_Can_Hurt_Hard\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/hitwise-illustrates-how-a-google-slap-can-hurt-hard-13372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hitwise Illustrates How A Google Slap Can Hurt Hard<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> One website saw a 87% decrease in traffic for the search term \u201ccar insurance\u201d]\u201d due to a Google penalty.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Executive_Shuffle_Goes_%E2%80%9CLive%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/microsoft-executive-shuffle-goes-live-13374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Executive Shuffle Goes \u201cLive\u201d<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> Who was in and out. Related coverage: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/official-microsoft-management-reorg-announced-dueling-ad-groups-13378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official: Microsoft Management Reorg Announced; Dueling Ad Groups?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yangs_Letter_Dear_YHOO_Shareholders_Yahoo_Will_Be_A_%E2%80%9CMust_Buy%E2%80%9D_For_Advertisers_Grow_15_Per_Year\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/yangs-letter-dear-yhoo-shareholders-yahoo-will-be-a-must-buy-for-advertisers-grow-15-per-year-13365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yang\u2019s Letter: Dear YHOO Shareholders, Yahoo Will Be A \u201cMust Buy\u201d For Advertisers &amp; Grow 15% Per Year<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> He said Yahoo had a \u201cunique combination of strengths,\u201d including a strong brand and being a leader in display advertising, search advertising, mobile and online video.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pew_Americans_Increasingly_Shop_Online_But_Still_Fear_Identity_Theft\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/pew-americans-increasingly-shop-online-but-still-fear-identity-theft-13366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pew: Americans Increasingly Shop Online But Still Fear Identity Theft<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> 43% of internet users have been frustrated by the lack of information they encounter while using the internet to find out about or buy goods or services.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citysearch_And_AOL_Announce_Reciprocal_Content_And_Ad_Distribution_Deal\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/citysearch-and-aol-announce-reciprocal-content-and-ad-distribution-deal-13369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citysearch And AOL Announce Reciprocal Content And Ad Distribution Deal<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> The two firms would share revenue from clicks or leads generated from AOL distribution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vertical_Search_Provider_Healthline_Beefs_Up_Content_Features\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/vertical-search-provider-healthline-beefs-up-content-features-13375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vertical Search Provider Healthline Beefs Up Content, Features<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> More search, tools and content, plus a marketplace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AdWords_Adds_Quality_Score_Column_To_Improved_Quality_Algorithm\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-adwords-adds-quality-score-column-to-improved-quality-algorithm-10519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google AdWords Adds Quality Score Column &amp; To Improved Quality Algorithm<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> The most significant change in the algorithm: they would better handle keywords that had little data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Officially_Opens_Gmail_To_World\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-officially-opens-gmail-to-world-10517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Officially Opens Gmail To World<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> Gmail restrictions were dropped.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_News_Top_Of_Mind_Even_If_Not_Top_Of_Traffic\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-news-top-of-mind-even-if-not-top-of-traffic-10512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google News: Top Of Mind, Even If Not Top Of Traffic<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> Google News\u00a0came under far more criticism and attention than its apparent usage as a news resource.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Scores_Higher_On_Forbes_Tests\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-scores-higher-on-forbes-tests-10514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Scores Higher On Forbes Tests<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> Google Search got an A-.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Earth_Adds_KML_Search_Feature\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-earth-adds-kml-search-feature-10516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Earth Adds KML Search Feature<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> Enabled you to search for Keyhole Markup Language.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VSearch_Embedded_Voice_Mobile_Local_Search\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/vsearch-embedded-voice-mobile-local-search-10515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VSearch: Embedded Voice Mobile Local Search<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> VSearch would be ad supported.\u00a0<\/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\/googles-matt-cutts-keynote-at-ses-london-10513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s Matt Cutts Keynote At SES London 2007<\/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>2020: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/the-state-of-tracking-and-data-privacy-in-2020-329259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The state of tracking and data privacy in 2020<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/andrew-garberson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Garberson<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-googles-change-for-service-area-businesses-312177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 things you need to know about Google\u2019s change for service area businesses<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/joy-hawkins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joy Hawkins<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/update-your-match-types-and-account-structure-to-improve-performance-heres-how-312110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Update your match types and account structure to improve performance, here\u2019s how<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/amanda-farley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amanda Farley<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/a-link-building-case-study-using-brand-mentions-and-competitive-linking-tactics-290048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A link-building case study: Using brand mentions and competitive linking tactics<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/andrew-dennis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Dennis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-to-build-a-stronger-more-effective-ppc-team-291541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to build a stronger, more effective PPC team<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/frederick-vallaeys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frederick Vallaeys<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-to-use-psychological-principles-improve-ad-copy-268841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to use psychological principles to improve ad copy<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/jason-puckett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jason Puckett<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/seasonal-and-holiday-link-building-268852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seasonal and holiday link building<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/andrew-dennis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Dennis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2014: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/prioritizing-seo-strategies-2014-181998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prioritizing SEO Strategies In 2014: Where To Focus<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/warren-lee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warren Lee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2013: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-leveraging-data-quality-in-google-shopping-can-increase-product-sales-148189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Leveraging Data Quality In Google Shopping Can Increase Product Sales<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/barbara-starr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbara Starr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2013: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/youd-want-to-have-a-thorough-doctor-why-not-your-seo-147573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You\u2019d Want To Have A Thorough Doctor, Why Not Your SEO?<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/datatrond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trond Lyngb\u00f8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2013: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/6-advanced-strategies-for-optimizing-pla-campaigns-147836\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Advanced Strategies For Optimizing PLA Campaigns<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/matt-lawson-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Lawson<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/developing-a-global-seo-diagnostics-plan-110732\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Developing A Global SEO Diagnostics Plan<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/billhunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/social-search-engine-volunia-faces-the-critics-111418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Search Engine Volunia Faces The Critics<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/sean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Carlos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2012: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/understanding-ranking-lag-time-for-new-links-110518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Ranking Lag Time For New Links<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/eric-ward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eric Ward<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2011: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/smx-west-preview-managing-ppc-for-large-companies-63591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMX West Preview: Managing PPC For Large Companies<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/david-roth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Roth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2011: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/3-ways-google-could-adjust-the-revenue-dials-63466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Ways Google Could Adjust The Revenue Dials<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/george-michie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Michie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2011: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/3-tips-to-detect-fix-mobile-search-leaks-improve-your-ctr-64671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Tips To Detect &amp; Fix Mobile Search Leaks, Improve Your CTR<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/brian-klais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Klais<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2008: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/meet-the-moguls-at-tube-mogul-13367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet The Moguls At Tube Mogul<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/bob-heyman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Heyman<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2008: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/the-inconvienent-truth-about-social-media-marketing-13368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Inconvenient Truth About Social Media Marketing<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/aaron-wall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aaron Wall<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2008: <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/7-things-i-love-about-small-business-seo-13373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Things I Love About Small Business SEO<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/matt-mcgee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt McGee<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/author\/hanan-lifshitz\/feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/search-marketing-history-february-13-393014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 13<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/library\/search-marketing-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Marketing History<\/a> | February 15 &gt;<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/search-marketing-history-february-14-393020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This day in search marketing history: February 14<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Engine Land<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Webmaster Tools comes out of beta In 2007, Google Webmaster Tools officially came out of beta. Launched in June 2005 as Google Sitemaps, its expansion led to a name change on Aug. 4, 2006. Google also revealed that Webmaster Central had more than a million users. Read all about it in Google Webmaster Central Leaves Beta; Its Blog Gains Comments. Eventually, Google Webmaster Tools would be rebranded as Google Search Console, on May 20, 2015. 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