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Twitter Kills Off Third-Party App Features
Twitter has restricted access to APIs, which effectively kills off certain key features in popular third-party apps.
Google Rolls Out New Featured Snippets With Expandable Subtopics
Google has introduced a new type of featured snippet dedicated to displaying more in-depth information about a topic.
12th Annual SEMPO State of Search Results Released
SEMPO has released the results of its 12th annual State of Search marketing survey, with insights for marketers and agencies.
LinkedIn to Integrate Groups into the Mobile App
LinkedIn plans to bring Groups back to mobile by integrating the feature into its flagship app.
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Twitter is Removing Accounts that Previously Tried to Avoid Suspension
Twitter will soon be removing accounts belonging to individuals who have managed to avoid a prior suspension.
Is Google My Business Stealing Your Local Leads?
Earlier this year, Google launched a new Google My Business feature to allow businesses to add services menus to their...
Google Adds More Classic Features to the New Search Console
Google’s new version of Search Console has gained three features which were previously only available in the classic version.
Google Research: User Satisfaction and Trust
Google research and white papers show how site design inspires trust. Does your page design inspire trust?
Google Ads Report Editor Now Supports Time Period Comparison
Google Ads’ Report Editor tool has rolled out the ability to compare performance for two different time periods.
Google Local Search Grades Hotels Based on Location
Google has added a new tab to local search knowledge panels which assigns a grade to hotels based on location.
Pinterest Rolls Out Max Width Promoted Videos to All Advertisers
Pinterest is making max width promoted videos available to all advertisers following a successful beta test. Max width promoted videos...
Facebook Bans Ads for Bail Bonds, Restricts Ads for Addiction Treatment Centers
Facebook made changes to its advertising policies restricting ads for addiction treatment centers and prohibiting all ads for bail bonds.
Facebook Changes Requirements for Pages With Large US Audiences
Facebook is implementing new requirements for people who manage pages with a large US audience.
Google Analytics Introduces Cross Device Capabilities With ‘Google Signals’
Google Analytics has started beta testing a new feature called Google Signals, which offers cross device reporting and remarketing capabilities.
Google Lets Advertisers Add a Third Headline to Text Ads
Google is letting advertisers add an additional headline and description to text ads.
Google’s New ‘Cameos’ App Lets Celebs Answer Questions from Search Results
Google launched an app that allows celebrities to record video responses to frequently asked questions in search results.
Google Assistant Can Now Read Google News Stories Out Loud
Google Assistant has been updated with the ability to read articles in Google News out loud.
Google Rankings Dropped? How to Evaluate with Raters Guidelines
Recommendations based on Google’s raters guidelines for evaluating a drop in rankings
Imposters are Reportedly Using Fake Takedown Requests for Negative SEO Purposes
A new form of negative SEO is on the rise, as imposters use fake DMCA takedown requests to manipulate rankings.
Bing Improves Search Experience for Hotels, Home Services, and Coupons
Bing has rolled out new “intelligent search” features designed to overcome challenges when searching for hotels, home services, and coupons.