Problem: "My cards aren't showing up."
If you're searching, and searching, and cards aren't appearing in Google Now, it's likely because you have Google Web History disabled.
Back when Google implemented its unified privacy policy, many users (including myself) rushed to disable Web History, the tool that tracks your activity when signed into your Google account.
It turns out that if you have Web history disabled, Google Now will not show you things like sports cards or flight cards, which are both based on your search activity. So, if you'd like these features, you must enable Web History by visiting Google.com/history/ and clicking "Resume" at the top.
If your traffic card isn't showing up, it's likely because you have disabled location history. In order for this feature to work, you have to give Google permission to internally track your location data.
Annoying, right? Since Google Now is a prediction service, its efficacy relies on you reporting your location and search data.
No one will blame you if you decide to pass on this service, but if you want to take advantage of the traffic card, do the following:
