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Google Trends Keyword Research Tool Updated
Google has updated it’s popular keyword research tool, Google Trends. Offers more features and data.
Google Offers Advice on 404 and 410 Status Codes
Google’s John Mueller offers guidance on proper use of 404 & 410 Status Response Codes.
Instagram Lets Users ‘Mute’ Other Accounts
Instagram is introducing a way for users to hide posts and stories in their feed without actually unfollowing other accounts.
Google Maps Lets Users Customize Navigation Icons
Google is letting users customize their navigation experience on the Google Maps app for iOS with new vehicle icons.
Adobe Acquires Magento Commerce for $1.68 Billion in Cash
Adobe Systems Inc has agreed to acquire e-commerce services provider Magento Commerce for $1.68 billion in cash.
Google’s “Don’t Be Evil” No Longer Prefaces Code of Conduct
Google’s “Don’t be Evil” is not entirely gone. It’s removed from prefacing Google’s Code of Conduct. Respect is now more...
Google Chrome Issues Final Warning on HTTPS
Chrome issued a final warning to remaining websites that have not switched over to HTTPS. October 2018 is the date...
Google’s New Algorithm Creates Original Articles From Your Content
Google has published a new algorithm. It can paraphrase your content to create brand new content.
Facebook Introduces Voice Posts, a Stories Archive, and Cloud Storage
Facebook is adding three new features which include a new type of post, a stories archive, and cloud storage.
All-New Google News App Now Available on iPhone and iPad
Google has released a completely revamped version of its Google News app on the iOS App Store.
Google’s John Mueller on Ranking for Featured Snippets
Google’s John Mueller offers useful advice on how to rank for featured snippets.
Twitter to Filter Out Negative Tweets in Search Results
Twitter is ramping up its efforts to filter out negative tweets in searches and conversations.
A Hidden Instagram Feature Shows Users Time Spent in the App
Instagram is testing a hidden “Usage Insights” feature, which shows users how much time they spend in the app.
Bing’s Intelligent Answers Now Show Up to 5 Sources
Bing has expanded its intelligent answers to now include up to 5 sources that support the same answer.
Amazon Drops Out of Google Shopping Ads
Amazon drops out of Google’s shopping ads. Signals major changes coming to PPC marketing.
Bing Bans Ads for Cryptocurrency
Bing Ads is the latest ad provider to ban cryptocurrency advertising, joining other ad giants such as Google and Facebook.
Google to Notify Users When Businesses Respond to Reviews
Google will now be sending email notifications to customers when a business responds to their Google My Business reviews.
Google: Search Snippets Are Now Shorter on Average
Google has confirmed there is still no fixed length for search snippets, though they have been shorter on average.
YouTube to Show Users How Long They Spend Watching Videos
YouTube is introducing a feature that will make users acutely aware of how much time they’re spending watching video content.
Klout Loses its Influence, Announces Shutdown on May 25
Social media measurement platform Klout announced that it is shutting down at the end of this month.