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WP GDPR Plugin Hacked – Update Immediately
Popular WordPress GDPR Compliance Plugin Hacked. Vulnerability allows hackers to do virtually anything.
Google is Testing a Way to Add All of a Site’s Subdomains to Search Console
Google Search Console is testing a way for users to add all data for a site’s subdomains, protocols, and subpaths.
Google Search Console to Notify Site Owners of Unclear Subscription Pages
Google will soon start sending notifications via Search Console to let site owners know if they have unclear billing pages.
Ripoff Report & More Complaint Websites See Huge Ranking Drops
Online complaints website Ripoff Report seems to lost Google rankings starting November 6.
Google Ads Recommends the Best Campaign Types for Specific Business Goals
Google Ads has created a new workflow that informs advertisers of the ideal campaign types for specific business goals.
Worried About Unconfirmed Halloween Google Algorithm Update?
A closer look at the evidence of a Halloween update reveals there is not much to worry about.
57% of WP Sites Become Less Secure in December 2018
Security support is ending for PHP 5.6 and 7.0. The deadline to upgrade is December.
Google Advises SEOs on How to Implement Lazy Loading Correctly
Google has created a document that offers guidance to SEOs on implementing lazy loading for images and video.
Bing Ads Lets Advertisers Set Their Own Targets and Easily Monitor Progress
Bing Ads is giving advertisers the ability to set their own specific targets and track progress toward those targets.
Google Ads Improves its Search Ad Metrics With Clearer Insights
Google Ads is rolling out new metrics providing better insight into where ads appear on the search results page.
LinkedIn to Overhaul its Campaign Manager for an Easier Advertising Experience
LinkedIn is taking steps to make advertising on its platform easier with a complete overhaul of the campaign creation process.
Google My Business Now Lets Listings Specify Their Own Service Areas
Google My Business is now giving listings the ability to specify the geographic area they offer service to.
How to Get a Business on Google Before it Opens to the Public
Google has introduced a way for businesses to appear in local listings even before they open to the public.
The Most Downloaded Social App Last Month Wasn’t Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat
A new social media giant is emerging as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube were outpaced in app downloads last month.
Google Shares How to Rank Better by Combining Pages
John Mueller shared the secret to merging content for better rankings. He also shared when not to do it.
Twitter Redesigns iOS App for One-Handed Scrolling
Twitter rolled out a redesign of its iOS app, which is more convenient for those who hold their device one-handed.
Facebook Introduces Advanced Analytics: Measure Page Level Actions
Facebook is rolling out advanced analytics, giving page admins the ability to measure performance beyond post level.
Pinterest Lets Businesses Promote Multiple Products in a Single Ad
Pinterest has introduced a new ad format, which lets businesses promote up to 5 different products in a single advertisement.
Bing’s Recommendations for Optimizing JavaScript Sites for Search Crawlers
Bing has published recommendations on how to optimize websites for search crawlers when they’re built with JavaScript.
Structured Data Google Penalties – 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Five simple tips to avoid a Google penalty from your Structured Data.