Domains Ending in .Com to Reportedly Get More Expensive
As per a new agreement between ICANN and Verisign, the price of domains ending in .com may go up soon.
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Google’s John Mueller: There is No Benchmark for Crawl Budget
There is no benchmark for what is considered an optimal crawl budget for websites, Google’s John Mueller says.
Google Search Console Begins Reporting on Review/Ratings Markup
Google is introducing a new report in Search Console for sites utilizing review or ratings markup.
Microsoft Advertising Introduces New Features for Shopping Campaigns
Microsoft Advertising is bringing new functionalities to shopping campaigns which are designed to help save time and gain more insight.
Google to Discontinue Classic Version of YouTube on Desktop
Google plans to discontinue YouTube’s older desktop interface as of March 2020, nearly three years after introducing the new version.
New Instagram Feature Helps Users Clean Up Their Following List
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to group their following list into different categories.
Google Says Hreflang Attributes Should Not Be Used in Anchor Tags
Google’s John Mueller advises SEOs on the correct, and incorrect, ways to use hreflang attributes on a web page.
Google Lets iPhone Users Conduct Searches With Siri
Google is making it possible for iPhone users to conduct searches via the onboard Siri voice assistant.
Google is Expanding Shopping Ads to Gmail
Google Ads is notifying advertisers that standard Shopping campaigns will soon be able to reach Gmail users.
Google Maps Updated With New Icon & New Features
Google Maps is getting a slight overhaul with a new icon, new navigation tabs, and new features.
Google Chrome Expands Ad Blocking Efforts to Ads Within Videos
Google Chrome’s built-in ad blocker will now block “annoying” and “intrusive” ads that run before and during videos.
Google Search Console Fixes Issue With Tag Manager, Sites May Need to Re-Verify
Google advises that site owners using Google Tag Manager may need to re-verify ownership of their site in Search Console....
Just 45% of SEO Specialists Feel Their Job is Secure
A survey of SEOs reveals less than half feel secure in their jobs, citing concerns over algorithm changes.
Here’s How Much Brands Are Paying for Sponsored Content on TikTok & YouTube
An influencer marketing agency reveals how much brands are currently paying for sponsored content on TikTok and YouTube.
Google Launches SOS Alert For Searches Related to Coronavirus
Google has activated an SOS alert in search results for queries related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Microsoft Lists SEO as the Most Important Hard Skill for Marketers
A study published by Microsoft aims to identify the most important trends in marketing for the 2020s.
Marketing Analytics Tool Jumpshot to Shut Down Amid Privacy Concerns
Jumpshot will be shut down by parent company Avast following controversy over the unauthorized sale of user data.
Microsoft Advertising Updates: Responsive Search Ads, Improved Reports, & More
Updates to Microsoft Advertising include a broad rollout of responsive search ads, clearer performance reporting, and expanded text ads changes.
All Google Ads Campaigns to Utilize Standard Delivery As of May 2020
Google Ads is making standard delivery the only ad delivery method for all campaigns, including Display, Video, App, & Hotel...
Bing Implements UX Change to Reduce Missed Clicks
Bing revealed it recently implemented a UX change to correct an ongoing problem with its search box.