Facebook Lets Users See All Ads a Page is Running
Facebook has made it possible for users to see all ads a page is running.
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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Facebook Once Again Allows Ads for Cryptocurrency
Facebook advertisers can again run ads for cryptocurrency after the company reversed a ban put in place back in January.
Google Has Reduced Amount of Spammy Links by Nearly Half
Google has released a series of statistics which reveal how the search giant fought web spam in 2017.
Find Out When Google Last Crawled a Specific URL
An update to Google Search Console will allow users to check when a specific URL was last crawled.
Google’s New Verification Process Lets Users Edit Knowledge Panels
For the first time, Google is now letting individuals and organizations suggest edits to their own Knowledge Panels.
Google May Ignore Keyword Stuffing if Content Has Value
Google’s John Mueller revealed that the search engine’s algorithms do not punish keyword stuffing too harshly. In fact, keyword stuffing may be ignored altogether if...
Google Maps Makes it Easier to Find Restaurants and Bars
Google is rolling out new features that make it easier to find local restaurants and bars that match personal tastes.
Google My Business Provides Insights About Customer Opinions
Google My Business is now providing insights to business owners about what their business is known for, according to customers. A new addition to the...
Instagram Tests Ability to Limit Story Views to Specific Friends
Instagram is testing a feature called “Friend List Stickers,” which lets users publish stories that are visible to specific friends.
Instagram Has 1 Billion Monthly Users, Now the Fastest Growing Social Network
Instagram revealed that it now has 1 billion monthly active users, up from the 800 million reported in September 2017.
Facebook is Testing Recurring Donations for Nonprofit Organizations
Facebook is testing the ability for users to give recurring donations to fundraisers on a daily, monthly, or annual basis.
Facebook Lets Group Admins Charge for Monthly Subscriptions
Facebook is now monetizing groups by giving admins the option to implement monthly membership fees.
Google to Launch Head-to-Head Testing Tool for YouTube Videos
Google introduced a new set of tools that will let content creators test and measure the impact of YouTube videos.
Google to Make it Easier to Add Multiple Properties to Search Console
Google’s John Mueller revealed that the company is looking into simplifying the process of adding multiple properties to Search Console.
Facebook Lets Users Create New Types of Video Content
Facebook is introducing new video features which will let users create interactive video content.
Facebook Begins Placing Autoplay Video Ads in Messenger
Facebook has started placing autoplay video ads in its standalone Messenger app.
Google Removes URLs in Under a Day After Search Console Requests
Google recently revealed how long it takes to get a URL removed from search results after submitting a removal request.
Bing Ads App Updated With New Payment Features
Bing Ads has rolled out an update to its mobile app which introduces new payment-related features.
Bing Ads Lets Advertisers Manage Targeting Settings in Bulk
Bing Ads rolled out an update to its user interface which now allows users to manage targeting settings in bulk.
Google My Business Now Shows Store Return Policies
Google has started showing store return policies within Google My Business listings in local search results.
Google Maps Can No Longer Book Uber Rides
Google has removed the ability for users to book rides with Uber directly though the Google Maps app.
Google Search Console Search Analytics API Can Now Access 16 Months of Data
Google has expanded the amount of data accessible by the Search Console Search Analytics API to 16 months.
Bing Ads Integrates With LiveRamp to Improve Custom Audiences Targeting
Bing Ads has integrated with LiveRamp, a provider of identity resolution services, to deliver “people-based search capabilities” in Custom Audiences.
YouTube Like & Dislike Counts Are Now More Accurate
YouTube has improved the system it has in place that validates likes and dislikes. Total numbers are now more accurate.
Google My Business Adds “Good for Watching Sports” Attribute
Google introduced a new attribute that establishments can add to GMB listings, letting them indicate they’re “good for watching sports.”
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.
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.
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.