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Zuckerberg Highlights Meta’s Future
In quarterly earnings call, Meta CEO shares plans to slow the pace of some investments, and discussed progress with Reels and the metaverse.
Google Ads Implements 3-Strike Policy Rule
Google Ads has updated its violation policies for accounts. A new three-strike rule is being implemented in June 2022.
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Search Engine Journal Welcomes Editor-In-Chief Amanda Zantal-Wiener
Please welcome Amanda Zantal-Wiener to Search Engine Journal! Our new Editor-in-Chief will oversee the editorial team as we grow our team, brand, and content.
7 Things You Need To Know About The Digital Services Act (DSA)
What does the EU Digital Services Act do, who is impacted, and what can you do to prepare? Get a full DSA overview here.
TikTok Most Downloaded App In Q1 2022
The short-form video sharing app TikTok was the most downloaded app worldwide in first three months of 2022.
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Google Search Allows Removal Of Personally Identifiable Information
Google is rolling out new ways to remove personally identifiable information from search results such as phone numbers and physical addresses.
YouTube Shorts Hits 30 Billion Views Per Day
Views of YouTube Shorts videos hit 30 billion per day in the first quarter of 2022, which is up four times from Q1 2021.
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Google Feels Earnings Impact From Russian War on Ukraine
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, explained how Russia’s war on Ukraine has impacted revenues, both directly and indirectly during 2022 Q1 earnings call
YouTube Super Thanks Rolls Out To All Monetized Channels
A YouTube monetization tool called Super Thanks, which allows creators to make money directly from viewers, is now available to all eligible channels.
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Google’s Q1 Earnings Are In – But What Was The Miss?
Google reports $68 billion in Q1 revenue with $39.6 billion attributed to Search and Ads. So where did the search giant fall short?
Twitter Bans Climate Change Denial Advertising
Twitter announces a sitewide ban on ads denying the scientific consensus around climate change.
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WP Engine Ending Support for .htaccess
WP Engine announced that .htaccess will no longer be supported. Believe it or not, this might be the future of web hosting
Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s $43B Purchase Offer
Twitter’s board could accept Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the social network for $43 billion as early as today, according to Reuters.
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WordPress 6.0 Features Numerous Accessibility Improvements
WordPress announces that version 6.0 features numerous accessibility improvements that bring it closer to WCAG 2.0 AA compliance
YouTube Expands Shorts To More Surfaces On Mobile & Desktop
YouTube begins displaying Shorts videos on more surfaces on mobile and desktop, including a dedicated carousel in the trending section.
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Google Releases Annual Search Spam Report
Google’s annual report details its achievements in fighting spam and preventing users from clicking on harmful sites.
Brave Search Launches Discussions To Provide Better Search Answers
Open-source browser Brave seeks to provide better answers to queries by using online human conversations, rather than SEO content.
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Drupal Warns of Two Critical Vulnerabilities
Drupal warned of two moderately critical vulnerabilities that allow attackers to overwrite data and inject disallowed values
Is Google Search Worse? Many Seem to Agree
Is Google Search worse? And if so, is it because content is so bad or is the algorithm to blame?
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TikTok Introduces Interactive Add-Ons For Ads
TikTok now allows advertisers to incorporate interactive add-ons to in-feed ads. These interactive elements are intended to help brands attract and engage viewers.
Manager Account-Level Reporting Now Available In Google Ads
The addition of manager account-level (MCC) dashboard reporting in Google Ads is a welcome change for advertisers. Learn how to use dashboards to your benefit.
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Gutenberg 13.0 Previews WordPress 6.0 Improvements
Gutenberg 13.0 shows off new features that will be included in WordPress 6.0 in May 2022
There’s A New Way To Create Custom Columns In Google Ads
Learn how to use use the latest updates to Google Ads custom columns to monitor the metrics that matter most for your company.
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Brave Browser Now Bypasses Google’s AMP Pages
Brave aims to rid AMP from its web browser with a new feature called De-AMP, which ensures users visit a publisher’s URLs instead of Google’s.
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Video Aids 95% Of Enterprise B2B Buyers In Conversion [Survey Results]
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How can video help convert your audience of B2B decision-makers to loyal customers? A new industry survey reveals key insights.
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LinkedIn Reports Most In-Demand Jobs Across All Industries
A report from LinkedIn shows demand for software engineers, RNs, and salespeople are high, while need for service professionals continues to grow.
WooCommerce Partners with Pinterest
New extension lets more than three million WooCommerce merchants turn their product catalogs into shoppable product Pins.
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Instagram Wants To Make Hashtags More Valuable
Instagram is testing out ways to make hashtags more valuable by adjusting how top posts are ranked on hashtag pages.
Meta Adds Fundraising Features To Instagram Reels
Meta is bringing fundraising to Instagram Reels, allowing users to donate to more than 1.5 million charities in over 30 countries worldwide.
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Best Times To Post On Social Media In 2022
The best times to post on social media continue to stray from the norm as people around the world adjust to ever changing routines.
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