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Google Brings Google Lens Visual Search to its iOS App
Google Lens, a tool allowing users to search for information in photos, is now available in the flagship iOS app.
Google Introduces WordPress Plugin With Integrated Analytics, Search Console, More
Google has introduced a new WordPress plugin which brings insights from Google tools to users’ dashboards.
Google to Shut Down Google+ Earlier Than Expected
Google is shutting down Google+ four months earlier than originally planned following a second data breach.
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Majority of Publishers See Much Lower Facebook Traffic Now vs. Last Year [POLL]
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Publishers are seeing much lower Facebook traffic now compared to last year. SEJ is no exception.
7 Reasons Why Accessibility is Good for SEO and Sales
Accessibility can help a site rank better and earn more sales.
Reddit Now Gets 1.4 Billion Native Video Views Per Month
Reddit released its 2018 Year in Review report which reveals the rapid growth of video content since introducing native uploads.
Google is Adding Personalized Audio News Feeds to Assistant
Google Assistant will soon be capable of delivering personalized audio news after users say “OK Google, play the news.”
85% of Consumers Think Local Reviews Older Than 3 Months Aren’t Relevant
A new study reveals the importance that consumers place on local reviews from other customers.
Google Refutes DuckDuckGo’s Claims of Creating a “Filter Bubble”
Google has refuted DuckDuckGo’s recent study which claims that Google’s personalized search results create a “filter bubble.” After we covered...
Google Introduces Structured Data for Livestreams
Google is introducing a way for publishers to markup livestreams with structured data.
Google Introduces 4 New Tools for Responsive Search Ads
Google is rolling out a series of updates to responsive search ads which includes more languages and new reporting tools.
YouTube Videos Will Now Autoplay in the Home Section
YouTube videos in the home tab will now be set to autoplay by default, without audio.
Google Expands Rich Results for Q&A Pages in Search
Google’s rich result type for question and answer pages is now available to all websites.
Google Shows Personalized Search Results When Logged Out, According to New Study
Google personalizes search results even when users are logged out or in private browsing mode, according to a recent study.
WordPress 5 Release Date Announced
WordPress 5 Gutenberg to be released December 6, 2018. Why the WordPress Community is not enthusiastic.
Facebook Explains How its Search Results Work
Facebook has put together a short explainer video with details about how its search results work.
Google Answers Questions About AMP Indexing
Google has compiled the most common questions about indexing AMP pages in search and answered them in a help thread.
Content and Ranking Factors for Google AI Search
Consideration of content and ranking factors for a search engine that uses AI for 30% of search queries.