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Google’s John Mueller on Where to Insert JSON-LD Structured Data
In the latest instalment of the #AskGoogleWebmasters video series, Google’s John Mueller answers a common question about JSON-LD structured data.
Google Ads App Now Displays Campaign Optimization Scores
Google has updated the Google Ads app with support for campaign optimization scores.
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Google Updates Search Rankings to Favor Original News Reporting
Google is updating search rankings to give more weight to the original reporting of news stories.
Google Confirms: Changing Nofollow Was About Link Signal
Gary Illyes confirmed that nofollow links deprived Google of important link data.
Google Will Now Treat Meta Robots Nofollow as a Hint
Google announced that the Meta Robots Nofollow will also be treated as a hint. Google will no longer treat it...
Microsoft Advertising Now Identifies Negative Keyword Conflicts in Shopping Campaigns
Microsoft Advertising has launched a report that identifies negative keyword conflicts in shopping campaigns.
Google Ads Postpones Switching Search & Shopping Campaigns to Standard Delivery
Google Ads has decided to postpone switching search and shopping campaigns from accelerated delivery to standard delivery.
Microsoft’s Responsive Search Ads Now Available to All Advertisers
Microsoft is opening up its responsive search ads beta to all advertisers.
Google Ads Offers More Choices for Automated Bidding Strategies
Google Ads is expanding its automated bidding solutions by giving advertisers three more options to choose from.
Google Nofollow Links Ranking Change – How it Affects SEO
Google’s announcement that nofollow links may help rankings changes digital marketing in a profound way.
Google Makes Big Change to Nofollow, Introduces 2 New Link Attributes
Google will use rel=nofollow, sponsored, and ugc as hints about which links to consider or exclude for ranking.
Google Launches a Native Lazy-loading Plugin for WordPress
Google has released a new WordPress plugin that’s designed for Chrome’s new native lazy-loading feature.
Only 50% of Consumers Believe Search Results Provide Accurate Information About Brands
Research on the expectations of consumers searching for brand information finds only half believe information in search results is accurate.
Google Ads Introduces New Policies for Certain Types of Medical Ads
Google is introducing a new policy to prohibit ads for unproven or experimental medical techniques.
Google Says Goodbye to the Old Search Console
Google is officially sunsetting the old version of Search Console
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Quality Raters Guidelines Update – This is What Changed
Google updated the Quality Raters Guidelines. Changes may indicate SEO trends to follow.
Google on Broad Core Algorithm Update Recovery – 4 Takeaways
Google’s John Mueller offers four takeaways on recovering from a broad core algorithm update.
Google Makes Changes to GMB Listings With Distance-Based Service Areas
Google is going to automatically apply changes to Google My Business listings with distance-based service areas.
Google Introduces New Structured Data for Movie Carousels
Google is rolling out a new type of structured data to help movies appear in new dedicated movie carousels.