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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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Google: You Don’t Need To Be An Authority To Rank
Not all websites need to be seen as authorities in order to rank well in search results, says Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller.
Google Will Deindex Pages If Site Is Down For Several Days
Google will begin to deindex your pages from search results if your website experiences more than a couple of days of downtime.
Google Says No Penalty For Using Affiliate Links Without Markup
Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller says websites will not receive a manual penalty for using affiliate links without the recommended markup.
Google Ads Allows Stock Photos For Image Extensions
Google Ads is relaxing its policy on the use of stock photos in image extensions, meaning you’re no longer required to source your own visuals.
Is The Quantity Of Images On Your Webpage A Google Ranking Factor?
You may have heard or read that the number of images on your webpage can impact your Google search rankings. But is it true?
Meta Introduces Professional Mode For Facebook Profiles
A new professional mode for Facebook profiles enables users to make money with features that were previously exclusive to Facebook Pages.
Google’s Guide To User Generated Content (UGC)
A new guide from Google goes over the acceptable ways to incorporate UGC on your website to ensure you’re following the company’s guidelines.
Google Reveals Top Searches Of 2021
Google’s annual recap of the year’s top trending searches offers dozens of ideas for content publishers looking to capitalize on long-tail keyword opportunities.
Google Updates Search Results For News Stories On Desktop
Google changes how search results for news stories are presented on desktop by grouping together multiple results for the same story.
LinkedIn Launches In Hindi, Expanding Potential User Base By 600 Million
LinkedIn launches in Hindi, making it the first Indian regional language on LinkedIn to support the Hindi-speaking community of 600+ million people worldwide.
TikTok Users Can Make Money Through Tips & Gifts
TikTok is adding a new tipping feature, and the ability to send digital “gifts,” which will allow users to earn money from creating content.
Google: Keep 301 Redirects In Place For A Year
Google answers how long 301 redirects should be kept in place after a site move, saying year is the minimum recommended length of time.
Meta Makes It Easier To Run Cryptocurrency Ads
It’s now easier to run ads about cryptocurrency on Meta. Businesses can now obtain a regulatory license instead of going through a whole application process.
4 Updates To Google Ads Performance Planner
Google’s Performance Planner tool for Google Ads is receiving four updates to help users plan multiple campaigns, make informed changes, and more.
57 SEO Insights From Google’s John Mueller
As Google’s Search Advocate, John Mueller shares too many SEO insights to keep up with. Here’s a roundup of top tips you may have missed.
LinkedIn Adds Live Video & Newsletters To Creator Mode
LinkedIn is rolling out access to live video and newsletters to users that have creator mode enabled on their personal profiles.
Twitter Bans Sharing Photos Of Private Persons Without Consent
Twitter expands its private information policy to include “private media,” which refers to photos and videos captured without a person’s consent.
YouTube Keyword Research Made Easier With Search Insights
YouTube launches a new feature designed to simplify the keyword research process so you can create more content around topics people are looking for.
SEJ Sponsored Post Sale Ends Tonight
For the first time in over a year we’re offering you the chance to save on sponsored articles! Offer available until midnight tonight.
Google Review Snippets Won’t Show For Testimonials
Google won’t display enhanced search results for customer reviews that are republished from other sources, even if they have valid structured data markup.
Twitter Removes Support For AMP Links
Twitter is removing support for AMP links will instead direct users to the publisher’s original webpage.
Google Explains How To Hide A Website From Search Results
Google says the best way to hide a website from search results is with a password, but there are other options you can consider.
Google Ads App Updated With 3 New Features
The latest version of the Google Ads app for Android and iOS has new features that help bring its functionality closer to the desktop experience.
LinkedIn: Gen Z Is Our Fastest Growing Audience
LinkedIn reports that Gen Z is its fastest growing audience and shares tips to help marketers reach this mobile-first generation.
YouTube Co-Founder Is Against Removing Dislikes
Jawed Karim, co-founder of YouTube, makes his feelings known about the removal of dislikes saying it’s not a good idea for creators.
Google Ads Insights Page Updated With 4 New Features
Google Ads is giving businesses access to more data on the Insights page that should help with maximizing sales during the holiday season.
Google Launching November 2021 Broad Core Algorithm Update
Google is giving everyone advance notice that the November 2021 broad core algorithm update will be released later today.
Google Launches New Local Search Features
As searches for “news near me” continue to rise, Google is launching new features for local search results and new tools for journalists.
Google Maps Adds 4 New Features For Local Shopping
Google Maps launches four new features to improve the local shopping experience for customers, which in turn can lead to more sales for businesses.