Google: Don’t Sweat Small Fluctuations
Google continues its ‘Ask Googlebot’ video series with a new installment explaining why Search Console graphs fluctuate when no changes are made to a website.
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See short video versions of news stories on YouTube and TikTok. Matt G. Southern is the Senior News Writer at Search Engine Journal, where he’s covered Google, SEO, and AI for over 13 years.
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LinkedIn Debunks Algorithm Myths In New Video Series
LinkedIn is debunking common myths about its how its algorithm works in a new series of videos rolling out over the next several weeks.
Is Google Making Another Push Into Ecommerce?
Google is reportedly gearing up for another strong push to conquer ecommerce. Here’s what you need to know to get prepared.
DuckDuckGo’s Search Deal Prevents Browser From Blocking Microsoft Trackers
DuckDuckGo’s search syndication deal with Microsoft is the root of an issue leading to data being tracked in the company’s allegedly private mobile web browser.
YouTube Analytics Now Separates Data By Video Type
YouTube is rolling out an update to analytics reports that will benefit content creators who make videos in different formats.
Google Launching May 2022 Broad Core Algorithm Update
Google confirms a broad core algorithm update, called the May 2022 core update, is rolling out today.
16 Announcements From Google Marketing Live 2022
Google Marketing Live kicked off today with a keynote address, which included the announcement of 16 changes and additions to Google Ads.
How To Easily Search For Tweets By Date On X (Formerly Twitter)
Keep reading to learn how Twitter advanced search differs from regular search, followed by some examples of advanced search in action.
6 JavaScript Optimization Tips From Google
In a new video from Google, Developer Advocate Alan Kent shares six ways to optimize JavaScript to improve the performance of your website.
Google Criticizes Canada’s Proposed “Link Tax”
Google has come out swinging against a law proposed by the Canadian government that would force the search engine to pay publishers for listing content.
New TikTok Tool Surfaces Useful Insights For Marketers
TikTok has launched a new tool that surfaces insights marketers can use to target different demographics around the world.
YouTube Adds New Way To Make Money With Gifted Memberships
YouTube gives creators another way to earn revenue directly from their audience with membership gifting, a feature comparable to gifted subscriptions on Twitch.
YouTube Shorts Green Screen Now Compatible With All Videos
YouTube creators can now remix any video on the platform into a Short through an expansion of the green screen feature.
Google I/O Search Console Update: New Report For Indexed Videos
At day two of Google’s annual I/O conference the company previewed new reports coming to Search Console that will provide more data about videos.
Google I/O Multisearch Update: Search The World Around You
At its annual I/O conference held today, Google announces an upgrade to multisearch that conducts simultaneous queries about objects around you.
How To Set Holiday Hours On Your Google Business Profile
Setting holiday hours on your Google Business Profile ensures customers never find your location closed when they expect it to be open.
Google Shares Sneak Peek At New Advertising Features
Google shares a preview of new advertising features it will be announcing at Google Marketing Live on May 24.
YouTube Live Streamers Can Redirect Viewers To Other Channels
YouTube rolls out cross-channel live redirects, a new feature that allows streamers to send live viewers to other channels.
Google Launches New Digital Marketing Certificate
Google launches a new career certificate in digital marketing & ecommerce to help jobseekers and employers acquire the skills to be successful in online business.
Google Search Allows Removal Of Personally Identifiable Information
Google is rolling out new ways to remove personally identifiable information from search results such as phone numbers and physical addresses.
YouTube Shorts Hits 30 Billion Views Per Day
Views of YouTube Shorts videos hit 30 billion per day in the first quarter of 2022, which is up four times from Q1 2021.
YouTube Super Thanks Rolls Out To All Monetized Channels
A YouTube monetization tool called Super Thanks, which allows creators to make money directly from viewers, is now available to all eligible channels.
YouTube Expands Shorts To More Surfaces On Mobile & Desktop
YouTube begins displaying Shorts videos on more surfaces on mobile and desktop, including a dedicated carousel in the trending section.
Instagram Changes Ranking Algorithm To Favor Original Content
Instagram’s home feed ranking algorithm is receiving an update that’s designed to boost the visibility of original content.
How To Create A Website From Your Google Business Profile
Google’s website builder is free and promises to allow small businesses to create and edit websites in minutes on either desktop or mobile.
Brave Browser Now Bypasses Google’s AMP Pages
Brave aims to rid AMP from its web browser with a new feature called De-AMP, which ensures users visit a publisher’s URLs instead of Google’s.
Instagram Wants To Make Hashtags More Valuable
Instagram is testing out ways to make hashtags more valuable by adjusting how top posts are ranked on hashtag pages.
Meta Adds Fundraising Features To Instagram Reels
Meta is bringing fundraising to Instagram Reels, allowing users to donate to more than 1.5 million charities in over 30 countries worldwide.
Google Warns Of Low Realtime Data In Universal Analytics Reports
Google warns the Real-Time report in Google Analytics may be displaying inaccurate data for Universal Analytics properties.
Reddit Makes Comments Searchable
Reddit is rolling out a series of updates to its search capabilities including the ability to search comments and return more relevant results.