SEO Rank Video Blog: SearchCap: Google rich snippet spam, AMP report & Bing ads data

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.

From Search Engine Land:

Google drops product rich snippets from airline pricing websites
May 4, 2016 by Barry Schwartz
Google confirmed they removed the ability for some airline sites, such as Trip Advisor and Expedia, to show product rich snippets in the search results.
Bing Ads makes it easier to segment performance data like time of day and device
May 4, 2016 by Ginny Marvin
The feature is now live in all accounts.
Google updates the AMP report in the Google Search Console
May 4, 2016 by Barry Schwartz
Five months after launching the AMP error report in the Google Search Console, Google has updated the report to make it easier to spot errors.
AdWords Editor update: Frequency caps, review extensions, display app install campaigns
May 4, 2016 by Ginny Marvin
Version 11.4 is now available for download.
Jane Jacobs’ Google Doodle marks 100th birthday of famous NYC community organizer
May 4, 2016 by Amy Gesenhues
Without formal training, Jacobs established herself as a renowned urban activist dedicated to protecting New York City’s urban landscape.
Performing a manual backlink audit, step by step
May 4, 2016 by Dave Davies
Need to get rid of problematic or unnatural backlinks and not sure where to begin? In this helpful how-to, columnist Dave Davies outlines his process for performing a manual backlink audit.
Brand bidding & PPC optimization: future of brand protection (part 8)
May 4, 2016 by Lori Weiman
What’s on the horizon for brand bidding in PPC? Columnist Lori Weiman wraps up her 8-part series on brand bidding by looking to the near future and discussing trends that search marketers can capitalize on.
5 super-common SEO mistakes content marketers make
May 4, 2016 by Stephan Spencer
Obstacles are bound to arise in any SEO effort, but columnist Stephan Spencer reminds us that many of these are avoidable if you choose the correct approach.
Branded query optimization for SEO
May 4, 2016 by Clay Cazier
Before jumping in to optimize for non-brand queries, columnist Clay Cazier reminds us to do what many paid search marketers already do: maximize our visibility for branded queries.
Four steps to finding the right digital agency
May 4, 2016 by Digital Marketing Depot
The right digital partner can provide the perfect mix of creativity, technology and know-how to help your marketing adapt and thrive in a digital world. But how do you find the agency that fits? “Follow Four Steps to Finding The Right Agency” from Gartner for Marketers is your guide to conducting a successful agency search. […]