Google: Expect “Extreme” Ranking Fluctuations When Publishing New Content
Google’s John Mueller stated this week that “extreme” ranking fluctuations may occur after publishing new content.
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Snapchat Makes Story Ads Available Through its Self-Serve Ad Manager
Snapchat is now letting marketers purchase Story Ads, formerly known as Promoted Stories, through its self-serve ads manager.
Instagram to Automatically Filter Threatening Comments
Instagram is expanding its offensive comment filter, introduced last year, to include comments aimed at bullying others.
Facebook Introduces An Analytics App for iOS and Android
Now available for iOS and Android, the app will help businesses conveniently review their key metrics in a mobile interface.
Google’s New Ad Type Targets Users Watching YouTube on TVs
Google has introduced a new ad type designed to capitalize on the growing trend of people watching YouTube on TVs.
Google My Business Now Lets Agencies Register Accounts
For the first time, Google is letting agencies register accounts on Google My Business.
Google Starts Letting Anyone Register ‘.app’ Domains
Google is letting anyone register domains ending in .app, a top-level domain that has been exclusive to Google since 2015.
Twitter to Display News Articles More Prominently
Twitter is going to start displaying more links shared by those in your network in the home timeline.
Google’s New Rules for Publishing Job Postings
Google has updated its guidelines for publishing job openings that have been marked up with job posting structured data.
Google Begins Sending Mobile-First Indexing Notifications
Google has started sending emails to notify webmasters that their site has been migrated to mobile-first indexing.
Instagram is Testing Slo-Mo Videos, a Mute Button, More
Instagram appears to be testing several new features, which have been uncovered by digging through the app’s code.
Snapchat Has New Lenses That Let Users Play AR Games
Snapchat has introduced a new set of lenses, called “Snappables,” which will let users play AR games with their contacts.
Instagram Lets Users Upload Multiple Photos and Videos to Stories
Instagram rolled out an update allowing users to upload multiple photos and videos to their stories at the same time.
Instagram Lets Users Export Everything They’ve Shared
Instagram now has a tool that will users download a copy of everything they’ve shared to the network.
Google Wants to Make Audio Content Searchable
Google wants to change how people discover audio content in search results.
Snapchat Lets Anyone Create AR Face Lenses
With an update to Snapchat’s Lens Studio, anyone can now create custom augmented reality (AR) face lenses.
Pinterest Business Profiles to Display Total Monthly Viewers
Pinterest is making several changes to the appearance of business profiles, including the addition of a monthly viewer statistic.
Google to Remove More Types of Autocomplete Predictions
Google is expanding its policies on autocomplete predictions to prevent even more types of queries from showing up.
SEMRush Raises $40 Million to Expand Beyond US-based Search Engines
Search marketing software company SEMRush has raised $40 million to grow its operations, which marks its first-ever round of funding.
Google Confirms Algorithm Update Released on April 16th
Google confirmed that another broad core algorithm update was rolled out this week.
Snapchat Integrates Shopping Ads Into AR Lenses
Snapchat is letting advertisers sell products with custom AR lenses, which users can add to selfie photos and videos.
Google Chrome to Prevent Videos With Sound From Autoplaying
Google’s latest version of Chrome for desktop will disable most videos with sound from playing automatically.
Google Maps is Now Using Fast Food Locations as Reference Points
Google Maps is testing a feature which gives drivers turn-by-turn directions using fast food restaurants as landmarks.
Google AdWords Introduces New Video Format to Reach More People
Google AdWords has introduced a new video format which is said to extend the reach of video campaigns beyond YouTube.
Google’s Direct Answers Now Shown on 10% of SERPs [REPORT]
Google is returning more direct answers in search results, with 10% of mobile SERPs now containing a direct answer box.
Google Resumes Accepting Ads from Addiction Treatment Centers
Google has reversed its decision to ban ads for addiction treatment centers after introducing a stricter vetting process.
Google to Issue Manual Action Penalties for Expired Job Postings
Google has updated its guidelines warning users that failure to remove expired job postings may result in a manual penalty.
Google is Reportedly Replacing Voice Search on Android With Google Assistant
Google’s voice search button on Android is being replaced with Google Assistant.
Google Maps Highlights Public Events Currently In Progress
A feature has been spotted in Google Maps that appears to show the app highlighting public events that are ongoing.
Google Releases Tool to Show Off Natural Language Search Capabilities
Google’s research division has released a tool which shows off advancements the company has made toward understanding natural language.