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Google: Here’s When Your Favorite TV Shows Are On Next
Google has introduced a new feature to its search results which will display upcoming air times for TV shows.
When a Website Has Only Desktop + AMP, Google Will Index Desktop Site
In instances where a website has only a desktop version and an AMP version, Google will index the desktop version by default.
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Does Facebook Live Increase Engagement and Website Traffic? [STUDY]
Here are some stats on our initiatives for Facebook Live and if they drove traffic and engagement or not.
Twitter Lets Users Block Keywords, Hashtags, Conversations
Twitter has updated its mute feature to allow users stop getting notifications for tweets that contain certain words, usernames, hashtags, and even emojis.
Bing Ads Tests Dynamic Search Ads
Bing Ads is testing Dynamic Search Ads in the U.S. Dynamic search ads let you create ads for relevant search queries based on the content...
Google AdSense Ads No Longer Allowed on Fake News Sites
Google is implementing a change to its AdSense publisher policies which will prevent fake news sites from serving ads.
Google Search Bug Shows Wrong Publish Date, Causes Ranking Drops for Some
There is a bug affecting Google’s search results pages causing the wrong publish date to be shown for certain types of posts.
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A Google Search Update Appears to Have Occurred on November 10th [DATA]
On November 10th, an update to Google search appears to have occurred, according to reports on the web and our own data
Fake News Sites Banned From Facebook Ad Network
Facebook has updated its advertising guidelines in order to prevent fake news sites from generating revenue from the Facebook Audience Network.
New in Instagram Stories: Boomerang, Mentions & Links
Instagram is adding three new features to Stories – a mini-video format called Boomerang, the ability to mention other users, and links.
Bing to Launch Native Search Ads in the Beginning of 2017
Bing Ads has plans to roll out a native search advertising platform early next year.
Google Unveils New Look for AdWords Price Extensions
Google AdWords’ price extensions will now appear in search results as swipeable cards.
Bing Ads Introduces App Install Ads in Pilot Program for US Advertisers
Bing Ads has introduced app install ads in a pilot program for all US advertisers.
Memorialized Account Bug is “Killing” People on Facebook
There was quite a shock Friday afternoon as many people checked their Facebook profiles, only to see that their profile had been memorialized.
Snapchat Adds World Lenses
Snapchat’s newest update for iOS and Android includes several new features, including augmented reality lenses for the world around you.
Google to Retire Map Maker, Migrate Features to Google Maps
Google has announced plans to retire its standalone Map Maker product in March 2017.
Google is Cracking Down on Repeat Offenders of Safe Browsing
Google is cracking down on an activity where certain site owners are maliciously breaking Google’s Safe Browsing policies.
How to Get Progressive Web Apps Indexed in Google Search
Google has released its official set of best practices for making Progressive Web Apps indexable.
Google to Surface Election Day 2016 Results As Soon As Polls Close
Google wants to be your source for up-to-the-minute coverage of election results for the 2016 US Presidential election.
Google Says it is Now OK to Put Content Behind Tabs
In today’s mobile-first world, content hidden behind tabs for user experience purposes will now be given full weight.
Google’s Mobile-First Indexing Begins Now
Google is making the first step toward mobile-first indexing, a story we reported on last month, by testing a mobile-first search index. Going forward, Google’s...
Instagram Makes it Easier for Users to Shop & Buy
Instagram is about to roll out a pair of new shopping features to make it easier for its 500 million users to shop without leaving...
6 YouTube Tools to Clean Up Your Comments Section
YouTube is rolling out some new features that are designed to improve engagement in your comments section and also filter out the comment trolls.
Facebook’s Q3 Results: 5 Things You Need to Know
Facebook continues to grow its advertising revenue and attract new users. Here are five things marketers need to know about Facebook’s Q3 2016 results.
Forms Can Now Be Embedded in AMP Pages
The Accelerated Mobile Pages project announced it has launched support for forms in AMP HTML.
Twitter Introduces Welcome Messages, Quick Replies
Twitter now lets brands use chatbots to help provide better customer service more quickly with a pair of new features: Welcome Screens and Quick Replies.
Bing Reveals Top Searches After Each Presidential Debate
What are the most asked questions after the conclusion of a presidential debate? Bing took a unique approach to finding out the answer.
Mobile Internet Usage Surpasses Desktop for First Time Ever Worldwide
In October 2016, mobile and tablet devices accounted for 51.3% of internet usage in October compared to 48.7% by desktop.
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75% of Internet Use Will Be Mobile in 2017 [REPORT]
A report published by Reuters states that 75% of Internet use in 2017 will be from mobile devices.
Twitter Cuts Off Vine
Twitter has announced that Vine, which is known for its looping 6-second videos, will be discontinued in the “coming months.”