Facebook Begins Placing Autoplay Video Ads in Messenger
Facebook has started placing autoplay video ads in its standalone Messenger app.
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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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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.
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.
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.
Google Has Removed Over 80% of Hacked Sites from Search Results
Google released details about about its spam fighting efforts, revealing over 80% of hacked sites have been removed from search.
Snapchat Begins Selling Tickets from SeatGeek Within its App
Snapchat has partnered with SeatGeek to introduce in-app purchases of event tickets.
Instagram Lets Users Reshare Stories They’ve Been Mentioned In
In the latest update to Instagram users can share stories to their own story when they’ve been mentioned by others.