It seems that the tool Google Search will increase its power when displaying results for singers (or groups). According to what has been learned from the official developer account, it will be implemented that links to applications appear where you can listen to their songs directly.
At first this new functionality will start in the US, as is customary in Google, to subsequently deploy to other regions. Of course, this time it is not possible to get the corresponding APK, since at the moment it has not been implemented in the application anywhere and, therefore, it is impossible to extract it from an updated terminal.
The fact is that as you can see in the Twitter message that we leave below, the different applications that can be opened once the artist's information is located in Google Search are the ones that the user himself has installed and they range from the well-known Spotify to Google Play itself. Without a doubt, a possibility that is interesting and useful.
Search, find and listen with @Android; just tap the link to hear tunes in your favorite music app (US only 4 now). pic.twitter.com/EC1ChXiesL
— To Googler (@google) June 19
What's changing in Google Search for artists
When searching for an artist, Google displays a knowledge panel with verified data (biography, featured songs, albums, videos and social profiles) and, in addition, listening buttons that open the preferred app installed on your mobile. This integration adapts to the user's ecosystem and prioritizes immediate access to music without intermediate steps.
In these results, you may also see YouTube, which reinforces the platform's role in streaming music consumption. It is even common to list the most popular songs from the artist to reproduce them with a touch.
The fact is that Google Search is improving to offer much more complete results of singers and groups, which is good news and shows the importance of the musical field for the Mountain View company, where there are increasingly more opportunities to be the best option on the market in both information and content.
How to take advantage of it if you are an artist: knowledge panel and verification
Los knowledge panels are self-generated, but today it is possible to exert some control if you become official representativeWhen you log in to your account, you will see the message “Is it up to date?” and you can click on “Suggest a change” to correct key data (official links, social profiles, photos, etc.).
- URL consistency: The website on your card must match your website, YouTube channel, or official page.
- Search Console: Link your website to verify ownership and facilitate reviews.
- Suitable account: log in with the same account associated with your brand.
- Active Web and App Activity: helps Google validate your identity.
An optimized presence (verified pages, complete profiles and consistent data) speeds up Google's display of your panel and enriches it with links to Spotify, YouTube, or Google Play when the user has these apps.
Essential SEO preparation to appear well
Google Accounts and Brand: Create a brand account and fill out all the fields: official website, social media, and concise descriptions. This improves the legitimacy of your identity for the knowledge graph.
YouTube and YouTube Music: Link your channel to your brand account and distribute your music on YouTube Music. It's not a formal requirement, but it increases entity signs and the likelihood of playback options being displayed.
Google Search Console: Verify your site to establish an official bridge between brand and website, and be able to send suggestions for changes with the highest approval rate.
Wikipedia and Wikidata: If you meet the criteria for notability, have a neutral and verifiable page and a Wikidata entry. These are key sources for biographical data and entity relationships.
MusicBrainz: Add your discography and complete metadata. This music database is a structured signal that Google query to validate artists and releases.
Optimized images: Upload high-quality photos to your website with names and alts that include your stage nameTry to get media outlets that mention you to do the same to strengthen the association.
Social and streaming profiles: Keep the same bio, tagline, and links across all platforms. semantic consistency between profiles helps the algorithm to consolidate your entity.
More Google Surfaces Related to Artists
In addition to the search engine, Google has spaces where your presence can be amplified and which often interconnect with the panel, such as Exploring , Collections, Specials y Experiments (curatorial areas with cultural and musical content), as well as typical categories Artists, artistic techniques, Artistic currents, Historical events, Historical figures o Sites that contextualize your work.
On mobile devices, features such as To play (interactive proposals), Nearby (experiences in your area), Profile y Achievements add layers of discovery. You'll find shortcuts like About us, Configuration, See activity o Post comments, along with the search engine with actions such as clear search and the button Translate. Signing in unifies your identity in Google Apps and makes panel management more fluid.
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Vía: Google.