Back in 2012, as a part of our continuing effort to increase transparency around the flow of information online, we began disclosing the number of requests we get from copyright owners (and the organizations that represent them) to remove GoogleRead more…
Gearing up for the holidays: how big brands plan to reach shoppers this year
Mobile has forever changed the way people shop. A shopper’s smartphone is there for them anytime, anywhere in countless micro-moments. The question for retailers is: are you prepared to meet these shoppers in the moments that matter most?Learn how bestRead more…
Fine-tuning the layout of search ads on Google Play
Google Play reaches more than a billion people on Android devices in over 190 countries — providing a platform for consumers to find the coolest new apps and enjoy the latest music, movies, and books. We introduced search ads onRead more…
Showcase your site’s reviews in Search
Today, we’re introducing Reviews from the web to local Knowledge Panels, to accompany our recently launched best-of lists and critic reviews features. Whether your site publishes editorial critic reviews, best-of places lists, or aggregates user ratings, this content can beRead more…
Tap. Pay. Yes! Android Pay Welcomes Chase and More
Android Pay helps millions of people pay for things simply and securely with their Android smartphones. We’ve expanded to the UK, Singapore and Australia and added hundreds of new banks, enabling people to tap to pay at millions of storesRead more…
More Safe Browsing Help for Webmasters
(Crossposted from the Google Security Blog.) For more than nine years, Safe Browsing has helped webmasters via Search Console with information about how to fix security issues with their sites. This includes relevant Help Center articles, example URLs to assistRead more…
Chrome: Faster and more battery-friendly
Last week, we released a new version of Chrome that includes new payment features and performance improvements. In fact, over the last year Chrome has seen double-digit improvements in speed and battery life. These improvements help you get more done,Read more…
Track your goals with campaign groups and performance targets
AdWords provides powerful tools to help advertisers grow their business. For example, if you’re about to launch a new holiday campaign, you can use TrueView ads on YouTube along with banner ads on the Google Display Network to drive brandRead more…
Shop the Look on Google
Ninety percent of smartphone users say they aren’t absolutely sure of the specific brand they want to buy when they begin shopping1 and nearly half of US readers consult blogs to find new trends and ideas2. To help people discoverRead more…
“One Dance” by Drake is Google Play Music’s 2016 Song of the Summer
Whether you were enjoying a Classic Rock Summer with a campfire cookout or having the Best Summer Ever while chilling by the pool, Google Play Music helped you find a selection of summer hits to match your mood and activities,Read more…