Google Doesn’t Treat User Generated Content Different From Main Content
Google’s John Mueller recently explained, when it comes to rankings, there’s no difference between user generated content and main content.
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Google Search Console Adds Reports for Guided Recipes
Google is adding support for Guided Recipes in Search Console, as well as the ability to validate the markup in the Rich Results Test tool.
Google Lists 5 Key Trends Shaping Consumer Behavior Amid COVID-19
Google has published a new set of research designed to help marketers respond to the changes brought on by COVID-19.
Facebook Plans to Integrate Giphy With Instagram Following Acquisition
Facebook is acquiring Giphy, one of the most popular GIF-sharing sites on the web, in a deal that’s reportedly valued at $400 million.
Google’s John Mueller: “Ranking Isn’t Always the Goal”
Site owners should not be so concerned about ranking well in Google that they lose sight of making content that’s useful to people.
YouTube Launches 4 New Features For Video Creators
YouTube announced the launch of 4 new features designed to help creators enhance their videos and moderate their channel.
LinkedIn Now Factors ‘Dwell Time’ Into its Algorithm
LinkedIn is updating the algorithm used to rank content in its feed by factoring in the amount of time users spend with posts.
Google’s Monetization Policies for Publishers & Advertisers
Google’s John Brown explains how the company’s monetization policies are created to meet the needs of publishers and advertisers.
Google Search Console Security Issues Explained
Google goes over all the security issues reported on by Search Console in a new explainer video.
Instagram to Let Users Pin Comments to the Top of Posts
Instagram is testing pinned comments on posts as part of a larger effort to combat bullying on the platform.
LinkedIn Pages Can Now Host Virtual Live Events
LinkedIn Pages are being updated with the ability to create virtual events, in response to the rapid shift from in-person to online conferences.
Facebook & Instagram Add More Ways to Support Local Businesses
Facebook is expanding its efforts to assist local businesses with overcoming the challenges they’re facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google My Business Listings Can Link to Gift Card & Donation Pages
Google is letting businesses add links to their GMB listing that customers can click on to purchase gift cards or make donations.
Using Google Search Console to Find & Fix Security Issues
Google published a detailed explainer video that teaches site owners how to find and fix security issues with Search Console.
Google Reveals the Fastest Growing Product Categories in Search Results
Google has launched a new tool designed to help marketers keep up with which products are in high demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LinkedIn Temporarily Deindexed from Google
LinkedIn found itself de-indexed from Google search results on Wednesday, which may or may not have occurred due to an error on their part.
Google: If Choosing Between Desktop or Mobile Site, Choose Mobile
Google’s John Mueller recently stated that site owners should prioritize their mobile site if they have both a desktop and mobile version.
Google’s Top 3 Metrics for Evaluating User Experience
Google has defined a set of metrics, called Core Web Vitals, that site owners should focus on when optimizing for user experience.
Google Search Console Reports on COVID-19 Special Announcement Schema
Google is rolling out a report in Search Console for sites utilizing the new COVID-19 ‘SpecialAnnouncement’ structured data markup.
Google Confirms May 2020 Core Algorithm Update Rolling Out Today
Google’s Danny Sullivan has confirmed that a core algorithm update is rolling out today – May 4, 2020.