Another day, another Google announcement for AI search. Following our coverage yesterday about gen-AI-infused product search, Google has rolled out ‘AI Mode.’ This brings searches from isolated one-off endeavors to a more continuous and progressive string of questions. In other words, a conversation.
When looking at all the places where Google continues to blitz AI, we can add shopping to the list. Users can now enter gen AI-style
Companies from Adobe to Google are starting to peel away AI features from a core product to instead live within discreet – and often paid – apps. Will that work? The question boils down to whether or not consumers are ready to pay for AI en masse.
This month, Google threw the SEO industry into a scramble when they started blocking LLM (large language model) and search scraping tools that didn’t have
Google has returned to the idea of automatically calling local businesses on your behalf. Its new “Ask for Me” feature uses AI to call local businesses to inquire about simple questions
What’s Google’s fate if it has to spin off Chrome? The latest figure to weigh in is Karla Jo Helms, whom we interview for her insights.
What’s Google’s fate if it has to spin off Chrome? The latest figure to weigh in is Andrew Shotland, whom we interview for his insights.
Google Lens continues to be a sleeping giant in the world of local commerce. As a visual search tool, it can identify and contextualize items that you point your phone at. Carrying similar user intent as web search, Google is salivating over the idea of more high-intent query volume that flows from your camera.
The (somewhat) recent announcement of AI agents from three major players in the AI market (Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI) is an interesting opportunity to pause,
Did you know that anyone can suggest edits to your Google Business Profile (GBP), which can change crucial information that affects your performance in local
Google Maps is the latest product to get an infusion of Google’s generative AI model, Gemini. This involves several angles but the main takeaway is that Google Maps users will be able to tap into Gemini’s capabilities to make it more intuitive to find places and ask questions about them.
Google announced this week that AI will now be infused in the Shopping tab. This includes more intelligent shopping suggestions as well as a new personalized scrollable feed of shoppable items.
It was only a matter of time. Google has started to integrate ads into its relatively new AI Overviews.
In the aftermath of a Google algorithm update, the immediate impact on client sites can be tough to measure (especially with an update as volatile
The latest blow in TikTok’s search conquest has landed. It’s leaning in further to its search engine use case by adding the next logical component: a paid search program. Known as TikTok Search Ads Campaign, it will offer paid placement for contextually-targeted promotions on its search results page.
Here’s a quick look at the top stories in Local, Google’s big release, FranShares lowers funding barriers, Top Social Apps by Engagment, and Google Business
Google just dropped a big release with a series of updates that are relevant to local search. So we’ve assembled the highlights and quick analysis for Localogy Insider readers.
Earlier this week, Yelp filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google. This is Yelp’s latest move in a longstanding battle against Google’s practices. The suit alleges that Google used monopoly positioning to prevent competition and dominate local search and ad markets.
The past week in Local news was highlighted by Yext’s acquisition of Hearsay Systems, Google’s geospatial maps animations, Chatmeter’s 2.0 Surveys, and SMB data from
Google announced a series of updates for the Chrome mobile app, including local search enhancements.
