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Google Has Slowest Loading Home Page on Mobile Compared to Competitors
As it turns out, Google actually has the slowest loading home page on mobile devices compares to its major competitors.
Google Removes Right Hand Sidebar Ads
Starting today, Google will begin phasing out the right hand gutter ads.
Facebook Improves How it Tracks Video Metrics in Page Insights
Facebook announced updates to the Video Metrics section of Page Insights that will see several improvements made to how it tracks user engagement with videos.
Google Translate Now Available in Over 100 Languages
Google announced it has updated Translate with 13 new languages, now offering translations between 103 languages in total.
Facebook’s Instant Articles Available to Everyone on April 12th
Facebook’s proprietary solution quick loading content, Instant Articles, will be made available to everyone as of April 12th.
Wikimedia Clarifies it is Not Building a Global Web Crawler
Wikimedia clarifies that, despite headlines, it is not trying to create a search engine to compete with other platforms, including Google.
Triberr Gets Acquired, Founder Shares Keys to the Platform’s Success
Triberr founder Dino Dogan shares with SEJ what he believes helped make the content and influencer marketing platform into a success.
Introducing Our New Features Writer: AnnaLea Bates
Join us in giving our new features writer, AnnaLea Bates, a warm welcome to the SEJ family!
Wikipedia Working on a Search Engine to Compete With Google
Wikipedia recently received a $250,000 grant from the Knight Foundation for the first year of work on the “Knowledge Engine” project.
Google to Provide 24-Hour AdWords Support Throughout the Work Week
Google’s AdWords team announced they will now be offering 24-hour support on social media from Monday to Friday. Questions will be answered in English on...
Meet Google’s Maile Ohye at #SEJSummit Santa Monica
Maile Ohye, Developer Programs Tech Lead on Google’s Webmaster Support Team, will keynote SEJ Summit on April 13 at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in...
Google to Drop Flash for HTML5 Ads in January 2017
Google intends to drop support for Flash-based ads in favor of ads coded in HTML5 in January 2017. That’s a long way off, but it...
Biggest Savings on #SEJSummit Santa Monica Ends This Week
Get a great deal on your SEJ Summit Santa Monica ticket before Friday to save major $$$.
Google Encouraging Business Owners to Keep Knowledge Graph Info Up-to-Date
When was the last time you checked if the Knowledge Graph information for your business up-to-date? Next time you conduct a Google search you may...
Instagram Confirms Multiple Account Switching Coming This Week
At long last, Instagrammers will have a way to easily and seamlessly move back and forth between accounts on the native app.
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An Online Marketing Guide for Valentine’s Day [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic from The Shelf will give you an insight on how you can boost your sales for valentine’s day.
Bing’s App Comes to iPhone, Android Version Receive Major Upgrades
Bing made two major app-related announcements today: the Bing app is coming to iPhone, and the Android version is getting useful new upgrades.
Google to Warn Searchers About Deceptive Download Buttons
Google has announced it’s expanding its Safe Browsing protection to warn searchers agains deceptive download buttons, and other “social engineering” ads.
WordPress 4.4.2 Security Update is Out, Immediate Update Recommended
WordPress 4.4.2, a security update for all versions, is now available for download. WordPress is recommending that everyone update their sites immediately.
Bing Shifts to Continuous Development Cycle, Making Up to 4000 Changes Each Week
According to a report in Forbes on Wednesday, Microsoft’s Bing search engine has shifted to a continuous development cycle, with the company stating its previous...
Triggers Book Review: How Recognizing Your Behavior Makes You a Better Person #SEJBookClub
Kelsey Jones reviews Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts–Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith for SEJ Book Club.
Google’s Candidate Cards Cards Updated, Let You Know Where Nominees Stand on Issues
Google has made updates to its 2016 electoral candidate cards that will make it easier to determine where an individual stands on a key issue.
Google’s AdWords App Finally Comes to iPhone
Search marketers with an iPhone now have a new app to add to their home screen, as Google has finally brought its AdWords app to...
Facebook Expands Live Video to All iPhone Users in the US
Facebook has announced its expanding live video to all iPhone users in the US. What was once a feature reserved only for the Facebook elite...
New Research Reveals Who is Using DuckDuckGo and Why
A new report published this week by SimilarWeb reveals what type of users are opting for the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo, and why they’re using...
Google to Provide Real-Time Information on Candidates During Presidential Debates
Google is rolling out an experimental feature that will help people stay more informed about candidates in real-time. In response to the 440% spike in...
Facebook Reports Over 100M Hours of Video Watched Daily, More Record Numbers in Q4 Earnings Call
According to Facebook’s Q4 earnings call, the world’s leading social network continues to widen the gap between itself the competition. Numbers are up in just...
Google’s Inbox App Now Returns Smarter, More Useful Search Results
An update to Google’s Inbox app, an alternative to Gmail, will see its search engine return more intelligent results.
Google’s Gary Illyes will Keynote #SEJSummit Chicago on June 23
We are thrilled to announce that Google Webmaster Trends Analyst, Gary Illyes, will keynote at SEJ Summit Chicago happening June 23 at historical landmark, Navy...
Seeing More Ads on Instagram? A New Report Shows the Company is Displaying More Than Ever
Does it feel like you’re seeing a lot more ads on Instagram as of late? The Facebook-owned social network is rapidly increasing the number of...