Google to Add Q&A, FAQ, and How-To Features in Search Results
Google recently previewed three new features coming to search results dedicated to Q&A, FAQ, and how-to content.
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Google Rolls Out New Markup for Displaying Data Tables in Search Results
Google has introduced a new type of schema markup for displaying data tables directly in search results. This markup is intended to be utilized in...
Bing Webmaster Tools Now Supports JSON-LD
Users can now validate their JSON-LD implementation by logging into Bing Webmaster Tools and using the Markup Validator.
Bing Ads Rolls Out Advanced Bidding Strategies: Target CPA & Maximize Conversions
Bing Ads has two new advanced bidding strategies, one of which is the most user-requested feature so far this year.
YouTube on Desktop Now Plays Vertical Videos Without Black Bars
YouTube now plays vertical videos in their native aspect ratio on desktops, which means no black bars on the sides.
Yext Begins Submitting Local Business Listings to Amazon Alexa
Yext has integrated with Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, giving it the ability to deliver local business listings to users.
Google’s ‘Speed Update’ Has Minimal Impact on Search Results
Google’s latest mobile search algorithm update, called the “Speed Update,” has reportedly had little-to-no impact on search results.
Google Assistant is More Accurate Than Alexa, Siri, and Cortana
Google Assistant is the most accurate smartphone digital assistant, beating Amazon Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Microsoft Cortana.
Appearance of Google’s Related Questions Box up by 34%
The rate at which Google shows its “People Also Ask” search suggestions, aka “Related Questions”, jumped by 34% this week.
Google Removes Public URL Submission Tool
Google has removed the public version of its URL submission tool, which allowed users to submit pages to Google’s index.
Google: Word Count Does Not Equal Quality Content
Google’s John Mueller has revealed that content length is not an indicator of its level of quality.
Google Redefines What is Considered Low Quality Content
Google updated its Quality Rater Guidelines, which includes new information regarding the assessment of “low quality” and “lowest quality” pages.
Twitter is Locking Out Users Who Created Accounts When Underage
Twitter is locking out users who created their accounts when they were underage, regardless of how old they are now.
YouTube’s New ‘Explore’ Tab Helps Users Discover Videos Based on Viewing Activity
YouTube is testing a new tab that is designed to help users find videos they may not have otherwise discovered.
Google: Rel=Canonical isn’t a Guarantee
Google’s John Mueller advised that rel=canonical does not necessarily guarantee Google will recognize a page as the canonical version.
Google Has New Markup to Optimize Content for Google Assistant
Google has collaborated with schema.org on new structured data that publishers can use to optimize content for Google Assistant.
Google Tests New Design for Image Search Results
Google has been spotted testing a new design for image search results pages.
Google’s Search Algorithm Does Not Recognize Off-Site Sentiment
Google’s Danny Sullivan has confirmed, once and for all, that off-site sentiment does not impact search rankings.
Google: Don’t Mix Noindex & Rel=Canonical
Google’s John Mueller advises site owners not to mix signals like noindex and rel=canonical.
Reminder: Chrome Browser to Display “Not Secure” Warnings for HTTP Sites on July 24
Google’s Chrome browser will begin warning users that non-HTTPS sites are “not secure” starting this week.
DuckDuckGo Blasts Google for Anti-Competitive Search Behavior
Following a record-breaking $5 billion fine from the EU for antitrust violations, DuckDuckGo has voiced its concerns over Google’s search practices.
Instagram Shows Users When Friends Are Online
With a recent update to Instagram, the app will now show users when people they’ve direct messaged are online.
YouTube Shows Searchable Hashtags Above Video Titles
YouTube now displays hashtags on videos that can help users search for and discover other videos about the same topics.
Google My Business Sends Notifications When New Listings Go Live
Google My Business has started sending notifications when new listings go live on the web.
Bing Ads Can Now Have Security Badge Annotations
Bing Ads advertisers can now add a new type of annotation which lets searchers know that a site is secured.
Facebook Updates Ad Manager App With New Creative Tools
Facebook updated Ad Manager with a suite of creative tools, allowing advertisers to build ad content from a mobile device.
AMP Stories Updated With Advertising Capabilities
AMP stories have been upgraded to version 1.0, which includes new features such as monetization capabilities.
Google to Roll Out New Referrer URL Specific to Google Images
Google has announced plans to roll out a new referrer URL specific to Google Images over the next dew months.
Google Shows Which Search Queries are Used to Find a Google My Business Listing
An update to Google My Business will now show which search queries are used to find a business listing.
Google: A/B Testing Can Delay a Site Migration
Google’s John Mueller recently provided advice to site owners regarding A/B testing during a site migration.