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Google is Compressing Its Display Ads So Pages Load Faster
Google has started compressing its display ads by up to 40% in an effort to improve page load times.
Google Posts: Share Messages in Search Results From Google My Business
Google has officially rolled out Google Posts to all small businesses with a Google My Business listing.
Google For Jobs is Now Live in Search Results
Google For Jobs sees the company collaborating with others in the job industry to connect employers with the right candidates.
Google’s Latest Easter Egg: Fidget Spinners!
Google is getting in on the fidget spinner craze with its very own virtual device embedded into search results.
New Google Analytics Home Screen Now Available to 50% of Users
A Google Analytics Project Manager has confirmed the new Google Analytics home screen is now available to 50% of users.
Google May Be Forced to Change Its Business Practices in Europe
Google is expected to be hit with a fine of over 1 billion euros by antitrust officials in Europe.
Google is Tackling Extremist Content On YouTube With New Guidelines in Europe
Google is introducing four new measures for tackling extremist content on YouTube.
Google Tops List of Global Brand Rankings
Google has topped the BrandZ global rankings list for the second year in a row.
Bing Ads Introduces In-Market and Custom Audiences Targeting
Bing Ads is releasing two new features via a pilot program that are designed to help advertisers reach ideal customers.
Google Releases A Website Builder for Small Businesses
Google has officially released a single-page website builder designed for small businesses.
Google Local Guides Program Adds New Levels and New Perks
Google has increased the level cap for Local Guides, while also adding new perks and new ways to contribute.
Bing Ads: Opt Out of Displaying Ads on Desktop
Bing Ads has rolled out an adjustment to its Device Targeting capabilities.
Gboard for Android Gets New Search Features
Gboard for Android, Google’s alternative keyboard, has received an update which comes with new search features.
Microsoft is Paying More People to Use its Bing Search Engine
In an effort to get more people to use its Bing search engine, Microsoft is offering monetary incentives.
WordPress 4.8 is Now Available: Here’s What’s New
WordPress version 4.8 is now available to download or update from your WordPress dashboard.
Bing Can Now Search for Any Object in an Image
Bing has introduced an advanced form of image search which it calls Bing Visual Search.
Google: How to Create Better Meta Descriptions
Google is doing its part to improve meta descriptions by making a notable update to how they are rendered.
Google Introduces Tool for Identifying Annoying Ads on Your Site
Google has introduced a tool for publishers to help them identify how annoying and intrusive their site’s ads are.
Yandex Opens Up Content Distribution Platform “Yandex Zen”
Search engine Yandex has launched a platform for content creation and distribution, which it calls Yandex Zen.
Google Enhances Knowledge Panels for Art-related Searches
Google is catering to the art aficionados with its latest update to organic search results.