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Google recommends AdSense publishers take action to conform to GDPR requirements. Offers the following advice.
Instagram now has a tool that will users download a copy of everything they’ve shared to the network.
Google wants to change how people discover audio content in search results.
With an update to Snapchat’s Lens Studio, anyone can now create custom augmented reality (AR) face lenses.
Drupal.org announced a critical core vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit multiple attack vectors on a site. Full details on what to do next.
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Bill Slawski noticed a change in Google’s PageRank algorithm patent. How this may affect link building and SEO.
Pinterest is making several changes to the appearance of business profiles, including the addition of a monthly viewer statistic.
Google is expanding its policies on autocomplete predictions to prevent even more types of queries from showing up.
Search marketing software company SEMRush has raised $40 million to grow its operations, which marks its first-ever round of funding.
Facebook publicly released the guidelines used by their moderators to enforce community standards. Announced ability to appeal content that was removed.
Google confirmed that another broad core algorithm update was rolled out this week.
A new negative SEO attack method has been discovered, and it is virtually impossible to detect the attacker.
What the best practices for the use of anchor text are. How does Google use anchor text? Search marketers share their opinions.
Snapchat is letting advertisers sell products with custom AR lenses, which users can add to selfie photos and videos.
Google’s latest version of Chrome for desktop will disable most videos with sound from playing automatically.
Google Maps is testing a feature which gives drivers turn-by-turn directions using fast food restaurants as landmarks.
Google AdWords has introduced a new video format which is said to extend the reach of video campaigns beyond YouTube.
Google is returning more direct answers in search results, with 10% of mobile SERPs now containing a direct answer box.
Google’s John Mueller highlights two reasons why reconsideration requests fail. Offers solutions to help recover from a manual penalty.
Google has reversed its decision to ban ads for addiction treatment centers after introducing a stricter vetting process.
Google has updated its guidelines warning users that failure to remove expired job postings may result in a manual penalty.
Google’s voice search button on Android is being replaced with Google Assistant.
A feature has been spotted in Google Maps that appears to show the app highlighting public events that are ongoing.
Google’s research division has released a tool which shows off advancements the company has made toward understanding natural language.
Facebook’s mobile app has been updated with some enhancements for Stories — an AR drawing tool and Instagram’s popular Boomerang feature.
Instagram is reportedly in the process of rolling out a new feature which is similar to Snapchat’s QR codes.
Google is getting smarter when it comes to image recognition with updates rolled out to Google Assistant and Google Photos.
Site owners have been receiving e-mail notifications from Google Search Console regarding issues detected on AMP pages.
A new feature in Google Search Console will allow site owners to filter performance reports by ‘Search Appearance.’
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