LinkedIn is Testing Autoplaying Video Ads on Mobile by @MattGSouthern

LinkedIn is the latest social network to begin selling autoplaying video ads. These ads will look just like other video posts, and will play without sound unless clicked on. Microsoft, parent company of LinkedIn, only began letting users upload their own videos to the professional network in August. Since then, the company reports video posts…

Snapchat’s New Context Cards Make Snaps Searchable by @MattGSouthern

Next time you’re curious about what you see in a Snap, new context cards from Snapchat will have the answer. Context cards allow users to search for more information about what’s in a Snap simply by swiping up. ADVERTISEMENT Information is sourced from TripAdvisor, Foursquare, Michelin, and goop — all of which are Snapchat partners.…

How to capture urgent leads with call-only ad extensions

d8nn / Shutterstock.com If you find yourself facing an overflowing toilet, you’re not going to deal with it from the confines of an ergonomic desk chair. There’s no time to sit in front of the computer and do your due diligence. Unless you happen to be deft with a plunger and a snake, you’re going…

The nitty-gritty paid search account health check: Part 1

Maybe you’re looking for ways to improve your paid search account, or maybe you’re looking at your agency’s newest prospect with fresh eyes. It could be that performance seems to be off lately, or maybe you’re just looking for some new testing ideas. Whatever your reasons, auditing even the most well-kept account is sure to…

SearchCap: ‘Yext for Food’, Google quality score & Local Ads

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Recent Headlines From Marketing Land, Our Sister Site Dedicated To Internet Marketing: Search News From Around The Web: Industry SEO Link Building Local & Maps About The Author Michelle Robbins, SVP…