Google to Estimate Wait Times for Local Restaurants
Soon Google will be able to estimate wait times and display them in Search and Maps in real-time.
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Facebook Introduces a Simple Polling Feature With Support for GIFs
Facebook has rolled out a new feature to pages and profiles that will allow users to post simple polls.
Google to Expand Home Service Ads to 30 US Cities by End of Year
Following a successful run as a pilot program, Google says it will expand Home Services ads to more cities.
Google to Change How Travel Websites Access Airfare Data
Google will cut off access to a feed that automates airfare data for third party search engines like travel sites.
Google Created a Search Engine for Finding 3D Objects to Use in Apps
Google created a new search engine for finding 3D objects to use in apps with virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
Google Rolls Out a Fresh Look for Mobile Search Results
Google has introduced a fresh look for mobile search results that more closely resembles the devices they’re being viewed on.
Organic Search Market Share in Retail Dominated by Macy’s, Not Amazon, in Q3 2017
Heading into the 2017 holiday season Amazon is not leading in organic search market share in the retail sector.
Yext’s Latest Advancements Will Expand Where Business Information is Published
Yext has unveiled three major advancements to its platform, powered by AI and machine learning.
Instagram’s Superzoom Could be the Next Boomerang
Instagram has a new effect for videos that could end up being one of its best features since the Boomerang.
Google AdWords’ Showcase Shopping Ads Can Display Collections of Products
Google AdWords has rolled out Showcase Shopping ads to more countries just in time for the holiday season.
Quickly Respond to LinkedIn Messages With New Smart Replies
LinkedIn is bringing smart replies to its messaging platform in an effort to help keep conversations going.
Now You Can Share Links to Snapchat from Third Party Apps on iOS
Snapchat updated its iOS app with a feature previously only available on Android — link sharing from third-party apps.
Google: Improving Low Quality Content is Better Than Deleting It
Google’s John Mueller has cleared up any confusion around what to do with low quality content.
Instagram Lets Users Add a Friend to Live Broadcasts
Instagram has made it possible for two accounts to broadcast together at the same time.
Google is Among the Most Trusted Tech Companies [SURVEY]
Compared to other top tech companies, research shows that Google ranks just below Amazon in terms of consumer trust.
Google Halloween Costume Quiz Easter Egg Found in Google Home
An Easter egg found in Google Home can help you figure out what your Halloween costume should be this year.
Google Search Will No Longer Use Domains to Indicate Country Service
Google search will no longer use country code top level domains to indicate where you’re searching from.
Google AdWords Introduces Ad Unit for In-Store Products
Google has announced plans to introduce local display ads for highlighting in-store products and sales.
Google: We Won’t Tell You When the Mobile-First Index Has Fully Rolled Out
Google’s Gary Illyes stated that it will not be announced when the mobile-first index is done rolling out.
New Bing Ads Overview Tab Provides Easier Access to Key Insights
Bing Ads has introduced a new overview tab that provides a big picture view of account performance.
Pinterest Search Ads Now Available to All Businesses
Businesses of all sizes can now run self-serve search ads on Pinterest, which are available through the Pinterest Ads Manager.
Facebook’s ‘Explore’ Feed May Improve Pages’ Organic Reach on Desktop
Facebook rolled out a possible solution for improving the organic reach of posts published by pages on the desktop site.
The Most Googled Halloween Costumes of 2017: Wonder Woman, Clowns & Unicorns
Google has revealed the top Halloween costume trends for 2017, and they may be different from what you’re expecting.
Google My Business Pages Can Now Take Direct Bookings
Google is rolling out a booking button for Google My Business pages that will allow businesses to take direct bookings.
Google Enters the Mobile Payment Market With Google Payment
Google has announced a mobile payment service, called Google Payment, which is designed to facilitate an easier check out experience for online purchases. Google Payment allows...
Google AdWords ‘Days to Conversion’ Shows How Long it Will Take an Ad to Convert
A new report in Google AdWords shows how long it will take users to convert after clicking on an ad.
Twitter Introduces New Video Ad Unit for Increasing Website Visits
Twitter has introduced Video Website Cards, which allow advertisers to use videos to drive traffic back to their website.
Google Maps Now Lets Users Explore Planets and Moons
Google Maps is branching out into the solar system with an update that lets users explore planets and moons.
New Google Maps Feature Upsets Users, Gets Removed Within 24 Hours
Google introduced a new feature to Google Maps this week, only to remove it within 24 hours following user complaints.
Facebook Introduces Stories for Pages, Will Anyone Care?
Facebook is making ‘Stories’ available to all pages in a push to increase usage of the feature.