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Google Adds Presearch As A Default Option on Android in EU
Google is adding private, decentralized search engine Presearch as a default option on all new and factory-reset Android devices in the U.K. and Europe.
Google Explains How to Target a Specific Country
John Mueller shares two ways to geotarget a specific country for ranking purposes
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Google Reportedly Blocking Australian News From Search
Google is removing some Australian news sites from search results in a move which follows a government order to pay publishers for their content.
Google Combines Hreflang Signals from HTML & Sitemaps
Google’s John Mueller discusses how hreflang signals are handled when directives appear in a sitemap as well as on-page HTML.
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.
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Google to Surface Information from NHS Directly in UK Search Results
Google is rolling out new knowledge panels in the UK that display information from the NHS directly in search results.
Google Says Hreflang Attributes Should Not Be Used in Anchor Tags
Google’s John Mueller advises SEOs on the correct, and incorrect, ways to use hreflang attributes on a web page.
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DuckDuckGo is Now a Default Search Engine Option on Android in the EU
DuckDuckGo will soon be offered as an option for default search engine on Android devices across the EU.
European News Lose Google Snippets Per French Law
A French law forced Google to remove snippets from European news sites in French SERPs. Snippets are now opt-in.
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Android Update Impact on European Search Marketing
Google announced changes to Android that may affect it’s search and browser dominance in Europe. Every Android user in Europe will soon be asked to...
Google is Reportedly Considering Pulling Google News from Europe
Google may pull its Google News service from Europe, according to a report from Bloomberg.
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Yandex Introduces Its Own Smart Speaker
Russian search engine Yandex has introduced a smart speaker, marking the company’s first foray into the world of hardware.
Bing Improves Maps Related Searches for UK Users
Bing has rolled out several new features to maps related searches for UK users.
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Google Launches 2018 Winter Olympics Features Across Search Results
Google has officially launched its 2018 Winter Olympics-themed features across the web, which includes includes Search, YouTube, Assistant, and more.
Yandex Introduces Turbo Pages for Publishers
Yandex has announced Turbo pages which can be likened to Facebook Instant Articles, Accelerated Mobile Pages, and Baidu’s Mobile Index Pages.
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Google Search Will No Longer Use Domains to Indicate Country Service
Google search will no longer use country code top level domains to indicate where you’re searching from.
Google to Start Competing on Equal Terms in Shopping Search
Following a $2.7 billion fine, Google has agreed to change how it displays shopping search results in Europe.
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Google Uses ccTLDs and Search Console Settings to Geotarget Search Results
Google recently revealed how it currently geotargets search rankings to users in different locations around the world.
Canadian Courts Can Now Force Google to Remove Search Results Worldwide
A ruling in Canada’s Supreme Court will allow the country to force the removal of search results in Google.
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Google Fined $2.7 Billion by the EU for “Abusing Search Engine Dominance”
Google has been fined $2.7 billion for giving an “illegal advantage” to its own services in search results.
Google May Be Forced to Change Its Business Practices in Europe
Google is expected to be hit with a fine of over 1 billion euros by antitrust officials in Europe.
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Microsoft is Paying More People to Use its Bing Search Engine
In an effort to get more people to use its Bing search engine, Microsoft is offering monetary incentives.
Yandex Opens Up Content Distribution Platform “Yandex Zen”
Search engine Yandex has launched a platform for content creation and distribution, which it calls Yandex Zen.
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Google Expands “Fact Check” Tag to Search Results and News Articles Worldwide
Google is expanding its “Fact Check” tag to search results and news articles worldwide.
Baidu Dives into Indonesia After Pulling Out of Japan
Baidu, the dominant Chinese search engine, quietly pulled out of Japan. The exit from the market was so quiet, it took a full month for...
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