New Google Updates Part 1: The User Experience
Are we seeing the next big thing in search engine marketing with 20:20 vision? For now, we will have to wait and see if these gradual changes are the building blocks for something bigger from Google
6 ‘Google My Business’ Elements That Increase Conversions
The potential power of a Google My Business listing is undeniable. While the tool is free, it does take an investment of time to optimize GMB’s features. It is, however, certainly a worthwhile pursuit
5 Reasons Why Your Hotel Should Have a Google My Business Listing
Your hotel website might not even be updated for a mobile-friendly interface, but your Google My Business listing will still provide guests with easy access to your hotel’s description
Book on Google vs. Google Hotel Ads
Understanding Book on Google is important as some booking engines that offer this connection may suggest that opting into this channel removes need to run a CPC campaign with Google Hotel Ads
Podcast: Distribution Strategy, OTAs and Google
In this podcast we talk about the topic of Distribution Strategy, how this is changing for the future, what part do OTAs play and where does Google fit into this changing landscape.
Google to List Total Prices
Google has added taxes and fees to its hotel searches as part of a series of new features, allowing consumers to see both ‘nightly price’ and ‘nightly total’.
Google – Your Hotel’s New Worst Best Friend?
Google is likely to expand its foothold on the travel industry, either by acquisitions or by bringing competitors to the edge of irrelevance. The trend is unlikely to revert, so it’s time hoteliers wake up
Why Google’s “BERT” Algorithm Update is a Win For Hotel Direct Bookings
While OTAs have traditionally had their results appear in hotel branded search results, Google’s new “BERT” algorithm update has already decreased those appearances and had a significant impact
OTAs Blaming Google Will Not Lead to Disruptive Innovation
Online Travel Agencies’ complaints about Google are sounding very similar to the complains that travel suppliers (hotels and airlines) have expressed towards OTAs in the past.
What’s Happening with Google
It’s crucial for you to invest in your 2020 marketing budget. Hotel ads are a necessity! Email and social media marketing, too. Finally, make sure your Google My Business profile is fully up to date.