Bing Launches an Interactive COVID-19 Tracking Map
Bing is making an effort to keep people up-to-date on the spread of COVID-19 with an interactive tracking map.
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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 Advises Support for Google Ads & GMB May Be Unavailable or Delayed
Google is notifying people that support for Google Ads and Google My Business may be delayed or completely unavailable.
Google Assistant on Android Can Now Read Entire Web Pages Out Loud
With the command “Hey Google, read this page,” Google Assistant can read entire web pages to users on Android.
1 in 3 Business Owners Don’t Understand How Google Search Rankings Work
A new study shows a significant knowledge gap when it comes to understanding SEO basics.
Google My Business Optimization Considered the Most Valuable Local Marketing Service
Google My Business optimization, not website optimization, is considered the most valuable local marketing service in 2020.
Google Makes Premium Version of Hangouts Meet Free As More People Work Remotely
Google is waiving the fees on the premium version of Hangouts Meet to assist businesses and schools operating remotely.
Google Confirms It Is Now Building a Nationwide Coronavirus Info Site
Google is working with the US government to develop a website informing people about coronavirus, in addition to other measures.
Google’s John Mueller: We Do Not Use W3C Validation in Search Results
Google’s John Mueller recently stated in a webmaster hangout that W3C validation has no impact on search results.
Google SEO 101: Here’s How to Update Your Search Results Snippets
Google‘s latest ‘Search for Beginners’ video is a crash course on how to create effective snippets for search results.
Google is Not Building a Coronavirus Testing Website
President Donald Trump erroneously stated in an emergency address that Google is building a coronavirus testing website.
Twitter Shares Tips on Best Tweet Copy For Announcing a Product Launch
Twitter is back with more tips on writing effective tweets, this time with a focus on announcing new products.
YouTube Replaces the ‘Trending’ Tab With New ‘Explore’ Tab on Mobile
YouTube is rolling out an update to its mobile app which replaces one of its most frequently visited sections.
YouTube Allows Creators to Monetize Content About Coronavirus
YouTube is backtracking on a decision made weeks ago to demonetize content about the coronavirus.
Twitter Suggests Appropriate Ways for Brands to Tweet About COVID-19
Twitter provides guidance to businesses on how to best tweet about coronavirus as the situation becomes more serious each day.
Google to Surface Information from NHS Directly in UK Search Results
Google is rolling out new knowledge panels in the UK that display information from the NHS directly in search results.
Google & Facebook Ban Ads for Face Masks As Coronavirus Spreads
As concerns around coronavirus continue to mount, internet advertising giants Google and Facebook prohibit ads for medical face masks.
Reddit Launches a Twitter-like Ad Unit: Trending Takeovers
Reddit is launching an ad unit which is familiar to anyone who’s seen Twitter’s takeover ads in the ‘trending’ section.
Google Ads Expands Portfolio Bid Strategies With More Options
Google Ads is rolling out new options for portfolio bid strategies, making them compatible with more types of smart bidding.
Google Provides Guidance to Businesses Affected by Coronavirus
Google provided advice on what businesses should do with their Google My Business listings if they’re affected by COVID-19.
Google to Review Photos & Videos Uploaded to Google My Business
Google has made an adjustment to the photo and video content policy for Google My Business listings.
Google Ads Introduces New Reports, Removes & Combines Old Ones
Google Ads is rolling out a new set of attribution reports which are said to be simpler and more intuitive.
Google Says 70% of Sites Have Been Moved to Mobile-First Indexing
As Google prepares to switch all sites to mobile-first indexing, the company confirms 70% of sites have already moved over.
Twitter Announces Stories Feature, #RIPTwitter Trends Worldwide
Twitter confirmed it’s testing a new feature, called Fleets, which is similar to Instagram and Snapchat stories.
Google: Only Worry About Sitemaps if Your Site Meets This Criteria
Google’s Daniel Waisberg stated that sites don’t necessarily need sitemaps unless they fall into one of three categories.
YouTube Analytics Now Lets Creators Compare Metrics Side-by-Side
YouTube is upgrading its analytics capabilities, allowing creators to compare multiple metrics side-by-side for the first time.
YouTube Updates: Mid-Roll Ads Editor and Notification Analytics
YouTube recently launched several new features that give creators access to more data, as well as more control over ads.
Google Ads Mobile App Updated With New Features and Dark Mode
Google is updating its Google Ads mobile app with new optimization score features and a new dark mode option.
Most People Still, in 2020, Aren’t Aware Facebook Owns Instagram
Results of a national tech survey find that a relatively small percentage of people are aware Facebook owns Instagram.
Facebook is Rolling Out a Faster and Simpler Version of Messenger
An update to Facebook Messenger that is “faster, smaller, and simpler” is rolling out to users over the coming weeks.
8 Popular WordPress Plugins Are Currently Being Exploited By Hackers
A report reveals an increased number of attacks against WordPress sites, all of which exploit security flaws in popular plugins.