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TikTok Increases Length Of Video Descriptions
TikTok creators have more ways to optimize their content for users’ searches, thanks to a significant increase in the length of video descriptions.
Google On Percentage That Represents Duplicate Content
Google’s John Mueller answers the question of whether there’s a percentage at which content is considered duplicate
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Google Answers If Meta Robots Tags Affect Search Rankings
Google Search Advocate John Mueller explains whether the use of meta robots tags can affect webpage rankings in search results.
Google App Lets You Remove Personal Information From Search
Google is rolling out an update to its mobile app that allows people to request the removal of personal information from search results.
Google Surveys Is Shutting Down; Here Are 6 Alternatives
Google is shutting down Google Surveys and Surveys 360 on November 1 and giving users until December to download historical data.
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Wix Integrates With Semrush To Provide Users With Keyword Data
Wix is announcing an integration with Semrush, allowing Wix users to access Semrush’s SEO keyword data directly through the dashboard.
Google Answers If Core Update Ranking Losses Are A Soft Penalty
Google answers if Core Update loss of rankings is due to a soft penalty that stops websites from appearing in the search results
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YouTube Is Monetizing Shorts With 45% Revenue Split
YouTube announces Shorts will soon be eligible for monetization, and creators will keep 45% of the revenue generated from viewership.
Google Streamlines Ad Creation Process
Google is rolling out several updates designed to streamline the process of creating ads with multiple extensions.
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Yoast SEO 19.7 Causes Fatal Error & Crashes Websites
Yoast SEO Plugin releases a new update to fix a fatal error caused by a conflict with certain other plugins
Google September 2022 Product Review Algorithm Update Rolling Out Now
Google confirms the September 2022 product review update, the fifth in a series of updates targeting low quality reviews, is now rolling out.
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WordPress Drops Security Support for Older Installations
WordPress announced that it is dropping security updates for versions 3.7 – 4.0 beginning on December 1, 2022
Google: 5 Ways To Prepare For Site Closure
Are you planning to close your website for a day or longer? According to advice from Google’s John Mueller, here are five ways to prepare.
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Google Answers If Stop Words Should Be Used in URL
Google’s John Mueller answers the question of whether or not it matters if one uses stop words in the URL
Adobe Buys Figma For $20 Billion
In an announcement timed to coincide with its quarterly earnings report, Adobe reported via press release it was going to buy the online collaborative design...
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Chrome Uses Interactive Screenshots To Speed Up Sites
Chrome’s Freeze Dried Tabs delivers interactive screenshots, speeding up webpage delivery by up to 20% during moments such as in a cold startup
Google: Timing Of September Core Update After HCU Not Coincidental
Google’s Danny Sullivan explained the reason why the September Core Update closely followed the Helpful Content Update, saying they could have released simultaneously
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Google Discusses Zero Search Volume Keyword Targeting
Someone asked Google if it’s okay to target keyword phrases that have no search volume
Google Adds New HTTPS Report to Search Console
Google has announced it will begin rolling out a new HTTPS report in Search Console. The announcement came via Google’s Search Central Blog and indicated...
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New Apple Ads Spot Available To Advertisers In Q4
While over 50% of iOS users opt out of personalized ads, Apple announced its expansion of Apple Search ad inventory in time for Q4 2022.
Web Push Notifications Coming to iOS: What This Means
WebKit’s message alert service Web Push will soon be supported by WebKit for users of Apple devices, according to a tweet from Jen Simmons, a...
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Will Google Penalize Sites That Look The Same?
John Mueller explains how Google treats two sites that share the same look and feel and whether they can still rank
Google Expands Eligibility for Product Rich Results
Changes to product rich results eligibility helps merchants, product review sites and product information aggregators become eligible for more rich results
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Microsoft Ads Unveils New Smart Campaign Features
The newest update to Microsoft Ads Smart Campaigns includes a coveted multi-platform feature, giving them a competitive advantage over Google.
Twitter Testing “WhatsApp Share” Button in India
The feature replaces the share button and provides the same functionality–copy the tweet link, share via other platforms, send as direct message, or bookmark it.
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Google Announces September 2022 Core Algorithm Update
Google announced a September 2022 Core Algorithm Update, which signals noticeable changes to the search results. Some are counting on it
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Google Answers If Adding Content Daily Increases Rankings
Google answers if publishing content on a daily basis will help increase ranking
Bluehost Unveils Easy WordPress Ecommerce Solution
Bluehost announces a point & click WordPress eCommerce solution that makes it easy to create an advanced eCommerce website
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Instagram Beta Testing New Repost Feature
See the new Instagram repost feature tested with a select group of users, originally discovered on September 7th.
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