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Google Tests Showing Web Pages in YouTube Search Results
Google has been spotted showing links to web pages when people search for topics on YouTube.
Google Adds An Anxiety Disorder Self-Assessment to Search Results
When people use Google Search to look for information about anxiety, they will now see a clinically-validated questionnaire for self-assessment.
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Twitter Lets Users Schedule Tweets in Advance
Twitter now offers its own method of scheduling tweets in advance, a feature that was once only available with third-party tools.
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Google to Use Page Experience as a Ranking Factor & This Week’s Digital Marketing News [PODCAST]
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The Marketing O’Clock team discusses Google’s announcement that user experience will be a ranking factor, the launch of Google Discovery ads, and more
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Trump Executive Order May Target Blogs, Recipe Sites & Forums
A new presidential executive order may affect legal immunity currently enjoyed by many sites, including blogs, forums, and recipe sites.
Google Now Has 6 Ways to Measure Core Web Vitals
Google is quickly expanding the number of ways site owners can measure Core Web Vitals, now offering 6 ways in total.
Google’s ‘Top Stories’ to Show More Than Just AMP Pages
Google is making a change to its ‘top stories’ section in search results by removing AMP as one of the requirements for getting featured.
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Google’s Core Web Vitals to Become Ranking Signals
Google is introducing a new ranking signal that combines Core Web Vitals with existing signals to better evaluate the quality of a user’s experience.
Breaking: IGTV Announces Monetization for Creators
IGTV makes a move to gain ground on YouTube’s creator community by outlining its initial test in monetization partnerships.
Google Search Console Updated With Core Web Vitals Report
Google’s Core Web Vitals, a set of metrics deemed essential to delivering a good user experience, now have their own report in Search Console.
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Google Rolls Out 3 New Attributes For GMB Listings
Google is letting businesses highlight more types of service offerings by adding three new attributes to Google My Business profiles.
Google Announces 3-Day Digital Conference Starting June 30
Google is planning for a live digital event taking place over three days, which is geared toward developers and has some search-specific sessions as well.
Facebook Messenger Rooms Can Now Be Created From Instagram
Facebook Messenger Rooms, a new video chat option for up to 50 people, can now be launched from the Instagram Direct inbox.
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Amazon Reported Moving Into Local News and Sports Podcasting
Amazon is reported to be moving into Local Search Advertising via Local News and Sports Podcasts. Response to decline of 3rd party cookies?
Google Ads Incorporates Retail Category Reporting
Retailers can now see Retail Category performance across different delivery avenues in Google Ads.
Google Explains Why it Rewrites Meta Descriptions
Google’s John Mueller offers an explanation of what causes Google’s algorithm to rewrite meta descriptions.
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Google’s John Mueller: Don’t Create a Sitemap Manually
Google’s John Mueller recently advised an SEO not to manually create a sitemap for a large website, and offered more appropriate solutions.
Google Translate Widget is Free Again for Some Websites to Use
Google is again supporting the Google Translate website translator tool in an effort help people get the information they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Google Maps Feature Highlights Wheelchair Accessible Places
Google Maps is launching a new accessibility feature that lets users find wheelchair accessible places with the push of a button.
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Facebook Shops for Small Businesses & This Week’s Digital Marketing News [PODCAST]
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This week on Marketing O’Clock, Facebook Shops make their way to a business page near you, Twitter allows users to limit replies, and more.
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