Google Ads Lets Users Add Filters to the Overview Page
In response to user feedback, Google Ads is introducing filters to the Overview page.
Google Search Console Shows New Image Search Data for AMP Pages
Google has started to show data in Search Console related to a new image search feature introduced last month.
Twitter Introduces More Flexible Bidding Options for Video Ads
Twitter is giving advertisers the option to bid on the first 6 seconds of a video ad view.
Bing Makes it Easier to Verify Sites in Bing Webmaster Tools
Bing Webmaster Tools is getting updated with support for Domain Connect, which makes it easier for users to verify sites.
Google’s Lightweight Search App ‘Google Go’ Available Worldwide
Google Go, a scaled-down alternative to the flagship Google app, is now available to all Android users worldwide.
YouTube Stops Copyright Holders From Making Unfair Claims Against Creators
YouTube is making it harder for copyright holders to file unfair claims and take revenue away from creators.
Google Ads is Switching Search & Shopping Campaigns to Standard Delivery
Google Ads is changing its ad delivery methods, switching search and shopping campaigns from accelerated delivery to standard delivery.
Google’s John Mueller: Links From Non-English Sites Aren’t Always Spam
Google’s John Mueller recently advised that links from non-English websites aren’t necessarily spam.
Instagram to Crack Down on Fake Stories Views
Instagram is reportedly working on a solution for the wave of inauthentic story views that has spread throughout the network.
New Google Easter Eggs: Multi-Sided Dice
Google has updated its “roll a die” tool, one of its longest standing Easter eggs, with multi-sided dice.
Instagram is Working on Layouts for Stories, New Boomerangs, More
Instagram has been found testing several upgrades to stories that include a layout mode, new boomerangs, and redesigned icons.
33% of People Are Now Using Voice Assistants Regularly
In a new report, eMarketer declares the use of voice assistants has reached a “critical mass.”
Google Expands Its College Search Features
Google is expanding its college search features, introduced last year, with the ability to search for more types of programs.
Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test Doesn’t Follow Robots.txt Rules
Google’s John Mueller recently advised the company’s mobile-friendly test doesn’t follow the rules written in robots.txt files.
Twitter is Rolling Out a Search Bar for Direct Messages
Twitter is giving users the ability to search for direct messages by typing peoples’ names into a search bar.
Facebook Rolls Out New Privacy Model for Groups With Only 2 Settings
Facebook is introducing a simplified privacy model for groups, reducing the number of settings to just two.
Google Chrome Will Soon Support Lazy Loading at the Browser-Level
Google is adding support for native lazy loading to the latest version of the Chrome browser – Chrome 76.
Google Search Console Now Reports on More Types of Structured Data
Google is adding three more types of structured data to the rich results report in Search Console.
YouTube Updated its Algorithm in July, Upsetting Many Creators
A recent report reveals YouTube launched a significant algorithm update in July – and creators aren’t happy about it.
WordPress’ Parent Company Acquires Tumblr for Shockingly Low Sum
Automattic Inc., owner of WordPress.com, has acquired Tumblr for what is reported to be very low sum.