Google Updates Remove Outdated Content Tool
Google Search Console is updating the remove outdated content tool which allows site owners to request removal of URLs they don’t own.
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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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Twitter Debuts Carousel Ads With Up to 6 Images or Videos
Twitter’s new carousel ads allow marketers to use 2 to 6 images or videos in one advertisement.
Instagram Focuses on Reels, Upsets Users
A recent update to the Instagram app suggests the company is going all-in on Reels, much to the dismay of loyal users.
Google Web Stories Plugin for WordPress Gets First Big Update
Google is rolling out the first major update to its Web Stories plugin for WordPress which comes with three useful new features.
Snapchat Rolls Out More Ads Certification Courses
Snapchat is adding more courses to its marketer education platform which offers free certifications for different types of direct-response advertising.
Search Ad Spending is Growing in 2020 Despite Pandemic
Search ad spending is seeing an estimated 5.9% growth in 2020, according to a new forecast from eMarketer.
Google Webmasters Rebrands As ‘Google Search Central’
Google Search Central is the new Google Webmasters following a change in branding that also comes with a new sidekick for Googlebot.
Spotify Expanding Podcast Advertising Options
Spotify is acquiring Megaphone, a leading podcast advertising and publishing platform, in an effort to expand advertising options for podcasters.
YouTube Reveals New Details About its Algorithm
New information about how various factors influence YouTube’s video recommendation algorithm is revealed by members of the team responsible for working on it.
Google Shares 16 Stats About Holiday Shoppers
Google shares 16 stats about holiday shoppers in a new document detailing recent shifts in consumer behavior.
LinkedIn Launches A New Tool For Job Seekers
LinkedIn’s ‘Career Explorer’ is a new tool designed to help job seekers transition into a new field.
Snapchat Lets Users Display Follower Counts
Snapchat is finally giving users the option to display how many followers they have on their pubic profile.
Google DeepRank: The Making of An Algorithm Update
Google is revealing new details about the making of its DeepRank algorithm which surfaces more relevant search results by understanding language the way humans do.
LinkedIn Launches Company Engagement Report For B2B Marketers
LinkedIn’s new Company Engagement Report is rolling out now and offers data to help B2B marketers understand if they’re reaching the right audiences.
Google Recommends Permanent URLs for Black Friday Pages
Google recommends using permanent URLs for Black Friday pages rather than creating new URLs for each annual sale.
Google on 307/HSTS Redirects (HTTP to HTTPS)
How Google handles 307/HSTS redirects is thoroughly explained in the latest ‘Ask Google Webmasters’ video with John Mueller.
YouTube Improves Mobile Experience With 5 Updates
YouTube is improving the mobile viewing experience for users with the rollout of five new updates.
Pinterest Rolls Out 5 New Updates For Merchants
Pinterest is rolling out five new updates squarely aimed at helping merchants set up a storefront, generate sales, and measure their results.
Instagram Extends Live Stream Time Limit to 4 Hours
Instagram users can now stream live up to four times longer than before following a significant extension to live stream time limits.
LinkedIn Makes Virtual Events Easier to Find
LinkedIn is rolling out new discovery features for virtual events designed to boost attendance by making them easier to find.
Snapchat Lets Users Add Music to Snaps
Snapchat is launching a new feature called “Sounds” which allows users to add licensed music to their Snaps.
Google to Highlight Best Shopping Deals in Search Results
Google is highlighting top shopping deals in search results in an effort to boost visibility for retailers while ensuring shoppers get the best available prices.
Instagram Lets More Users Make Money With Fan Badges
Instagram is letting more users monetize their live streams with fan badges; a feature that feels heavily influenced by Twitch.
How Google Identifies Individual Passages of a Web Page
Google’s public Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, shares more detail about an upcoming change that will improve 7% of global queries.
Google Responds to US DOJ’s Antitrust Lawsuit
Google responds to allegations from the United States Department of Justice that it’s maintaining an illegal monopoly over search and search advertising.
Microsoft Bing is Launching an Xbox App
Microsoft is launching a Bing search app for Xbox One, which offers some unique hardware integrations for gamers.
Bing Site Explorer Has Unique Tools for SEOs
With the relaunch of Site Explorer, Bing Webmaster Tools is gaining a new experience not offered by Google Search Console.
Google Data on Most Popular Halloween Costumes
Google reveals what are the most popular Halloween costumes this year, according to trending search data in the United States.
Yahoo Groups to Fully Shut Down on December 15, 2020
Yahoo Groups is completing the final stage of shutting down on December 15, 2020, at which time it will be fully removed from the web.
Google Expands Live Busyness Information to More Places
Google’s live busyness information is expanding to cover more types of places, and becoming a prominent feature of Google Maps.