Google Drops Google+ As a Requirement for Google Services
Google announced Google+ will no longer be a requirement to access Google services.
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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What it Takes to Win a UK Search Award: Advice from UK Search Awards Judge James Murray
Now in their fifth year, the UK Search Awards, are being presented at a ceremony in London, England, on November 26th 2015.
Google to Restrict Access to Autocomplete API on August 10th
Google is restricting unauthorized access to its autocomplete API as of August 10th, 2015.
Google Panda 4.2 Rolling Out Now, Affecting 2-3% of Queries
Google’s Gary Illyes has confirmed that Google started rolling out Panda update version 4.2 last weekend, affecting 2–3% of queries.
WordPress 4.2.3 Now Available: A Critical Security Release for All Versions
WordPress 4.2.3 is now available, which is a security update for all previous versions that the company strongly encourages downloading.
Google: Consider Removing App Download Interstitials From Your Mobile Site
Google recommends site owners remove app download interstitials in order to improve the mobile browsing experience.
Google: With All Else Equal, HTTPS Gives Sites An Edge
When all other ranking signals are equal, HTTPS will give the edge needed to top other sites in search results.
Facebook Makes Video Management Easier for Page Owners
Facebook rolled out updates today that make video management easier, and give Page owners more control over their video content.
Google: All Domain Extensions Are Weighted The Same
Google cleared the air today about how it deals with domain extensions, and confirmed that they’re all weighted equally.
Instagram Now Searchable On Desktop
Instagram announced today that its bringing the search functionality of its mobile app to desktop.
Sites With Most Search Impressions Are Now HTTPS, Google Says
The top ten verified sites in Google Search Console, according to search impressions, are now all HTTPS
Google Stock Price Soars on Strength of Mobile Ad Business
Google’s stock price shot up immediately on Friday, rising nearly 15% and beating Wall Street estimates.
Updated Version of Bing Maps Gets Several New Search Features
The new version of Bing Maps, rolled out last week, is already seeing a number of search-related enhancements.
Google Adwords Introduces Anticipated ‘Buy’ Button
The new “Purchases on Google” feature was announced, along with a number of other notable improvements.
LinkedIn Crosses 1 Million Publishers On Its Blogging Platform
There are now over 1 million unique publishers on LinkedIn’s blogging platform
Google Search Console to Send Fewer Messages to Site Owners
Google Search Console will be sending out fewer messages to site owners over the coming weeks.
Now You Can Send Google Maps Locations to Your iPhone or Android Device
An addition to Google Maps will make it more convenient for you to take locations with you on the go
Facebook to Give You More Control Over What You See in News Feed
Facebook has rolled out an update designed to give you more control over what you see in News Feed
Google Indexing Only 3.4% of Tweets, Mostly From Influencers [STUDY]
Are all tweets searchable in Google? Not exactly. The search giant actually has a long way to go
Google’s Ad-Targeting Algorithms Accused of Discrimination
Study alleges Google’s ad-targeting algorithms show ads for higher paying jobs to more men than women
Bing Ads Home Page Now Includes Comparative Metrics and Customizable Modules
Bing has introduced new additions to the redesigned Bing Ads Home Page: customized modules and period-over-period comparisons.
New Bing Maps Includes Improved Search, Discovery, and Travel Planning Features
Bing rolled out a completely redesigned version of Bing Maps with improved search and discovery features.
View Snapchat Stories With A Single Tap, Instead of Holding
Now you can view Snaps and Stories a single tap, instead of tapping and holding.
Google Ads Can Now Show Ratings From Google My Business Listings
Ratings and reviews on Google My Business are about to become an important revenue driver, as they can now be shown in Google Ads using...
Google Search Results Start Appearing in Yahoo
Google’s organic and paid search results have been spotted on Yahoo this week in a test that has since been confirmed by Yahoo CEO Marissa...
Facebook to Roll Out Video Ads, A Threat to Google’s YouTube Ad Business
Facebook is rolling out video ads amongst a small test group of publishers in a move designed to attract more content and ad revenue.
Pinterest’s Buyable Pins Now Available on iPhone and iPad
Buyable pins are now available to United States iOS users on either the iPhone or iPad app.
Facebook Adjusts Algorithm for Videos, Changes How Views Are Counted for Advertisers
Facebook’s news feed algorithm will be adjusted according to interactions with videos
Biased Google Search Results Are Hurting Users, Harvard Study Claims
A recent study suggests Google is prominently displaying its own content ahead of others in organic search results, at the expense of users.
Google Loses Long-Term Search Partnership With AOL to Microsoft’s Bing
Google will be replaced by Bing as the default search engine for AOL’s sites over the next 10 years.