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Instagram Decides Not to Alert Users When Screenshots Are Taken
Instagram confirmed it has decided against the idea of alerting users when a screenshot is taken of their story.
Google to Better Communicate Why Certain Ads Shown
Google is expanding two initiatives that aim to provide users with greater control and transparency over their ad experiences.
Google Search Console Now Shows Data About Web Light Search Results
Google Search Console has begun showing site owners how often Web Light search results are served to users.
Google Clears Up Confusion Around Mobile-First Indexing
In response to confusion surrounding mobile-first indexing, Google published a series of tweets clearing up the most common misunderstandings.
New Twitter Updates Aim to Make Content Easier to Find
Twitter announced a series of new features on the way, which are all designed around making content easier to find.
How Google Uses Search Feedback Data
Google’s John Mueller denied that Google’s Search Feedback could be used for SEO Sabotage. Explains how Google really uses it.
Facebook Has New Requirements for Custom Audience Ad Targeting
Facebook is introducing new requirements for Custom Audience Targeting which will be in effect for all advertisers starting July 2nd.
LinkedIn Expands Sponsored Content Offerings With Carousel Ads
LinkedIn is introducing carousel ads, a new type of advertising unit containing multiple pieces of sponsored content.
Facebook Will Ban Businesses From Running Ads if They Get Poor Customer Feedback
Facebook has implemented a new feedback system which may result in businesses being banned from advertising.
Instagram Lets Brands Sell Products in Stories
Instagram is giving brands the ability to link to products in stories with new shopping stickers.
Google AdWords Has New Features to Help Drive Sales and Measure Results
Google announced new AdWords features today at SMX which are all designed around two things: increasing sales and measuring results.
Google Rolls Out New Knowledge Graph Cards for College Searches
Google has introduced a new Knowledge Graph card in search results, which will appear when users search for US colleges.
Google Home Can Now Handle Up to Three Queries At a Time
Google Home is getting smarter as it now has the ability to perform up to three queries at a time.
Google Announces Advancements in AI
Google AI Blog announced significant advances in Semantic Textual Similarity.
Facebook Ads Can Now Appear in Marketplace
Facebook has begun letting businesses advertise in Marketplace for the first time since introducing the local buying and selling platform.
Snapchat Now Lets Users Delete Sent Messages
Snapchat has rolled out a new feature that lets users delete messages from chats.
Facebook’s New “Memories” Page Highlights Engaging Posts from Years Past
Facebook introduced a home on the web that users can visit to reminisce on top posts published throughout the years.
Google: Splitting or Merging a Website Can Cause Months of Unstable Search Rankings
Google’s John Mueller revealed that splitting or merging sites could cause months of unstable search rankings.
Google: Click Depth Matters More for SEO than URL Structure
Weight is given to pages in search based on how many clicks they take to reach from the home page.
Facebook is Letting Some Users Promote Marketplace Listings
Facebook is testing a form of hyperlocal ad targeting, giving some users the ability to promote Marketplace listings to neighbors.