Facebook Gets Instagram’s ‘Boomerang,’ and an AR Drawing Tool
Facebook’s mobile app has been updated with some enhancements for Stories — an AR drawing tool and Instagram’s popular Boomerang feature.
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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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Instagram Makes it Easy to Follow People by Scanning ‘Nametags’
Instagram is reportedly in the process of rolling out a new feature which is similar to Snapchat’s QR codes.
Google Assistant Can Recognize Cat and Dog Breeds Using Photos
Google is getting smarter when it comes to image recognition with updates rolled out to Google Assistant and Google Photos.
Google Search Console is Notifying Site Owners About AMP Issues
Site owners have been receiving e-mail notifications from Google Search Console regarding issues detected on AMP pages.
Google Search Console Update: Filter Reports by Result Type
A new feature in Google Search Console will allow site owners to filter performance reports by ‘Search Appearance.’
Instagram to Let Users Save Their Data
Instagram is in the process of building a tool that will allow users to export their data.
Bing Improves Maps Related Searches for UK Users
Bing has rolled out several new features to maps related searches for UK users.
Snapchat Releases New Lenses Exclusively for iPhone X
Snapchat has released a new set of lenses designed to take advantage of the dual front-facing cameras on iPhone X.
LinkedIn Integrates GIFs into Messaging
LinkedIn has teamed up with Google-owned company, Tenor, to integrate GIFs into direct messaging.
Snapchat is Moving Back to a Chronological Feed (For Some)
Reports suggest Snapchat is in the process of bringing back its chronological feed following a polarizing redesign earlier this year.
Instagram Has a New ‘Focus’ Mode for Sharper Selfies and Portraits
Instagram has a new portrait effect that can be added to photos and videos in stories.
Bing’s Product Ads Can Soon Include Multiple Images
Bing Ads advertisers can soon create product ads with up to 11 images — 1 main image plus 10 additional images.
New Google AdWords Tool Can Forecast Reach of YouTube Ads
Google AdWords has introduced a new tool called Reach Planner, which allows advertisers to forecast reach and frequency on YouTube.
Facebook Users Have to Re-Confirm App Permissions Every 90 Days
Anyone who signs into apps with their Facebook credentials will now have to re-confirm data permissions every 90 days.
Google Adds Carousel of Quora ‘Top Answers’ to Search Results
Google is testing a new type of carousel in search results featuring top answers from Q&A site Quora.
Google Confirms March 7th Algorithm Update Was About Relevance, Not Quality
Google’s John Mueller has confirmed the March 7th algorithm update did not necessarily target low quality sites.
Google My Business Pages Can Now Include Service Menus
Businesses can now add service menus to their Google My Business listings.
Google Switches to Infinite Scrolling Mobile Search Results
Google has introduced infinite scrolling to mobile search results pages.
Facebook Messenger Now Supports HD Video and 360-degree Photos
With the latest update to Facebook Messenger users can now send and receive HD videos and 360-degree photos.
Google’s John Mueller Answers: How to Add Sitemaps for More Than 50,000 URLs
In Google’s latest Q&A video, John Mueller explains how webmasters can submit a sitemap with more than 50,000 URLs.
Facebook Makes it Easier to Split Test Ads
Facebook now offers an easy solution for split testing ads — also referred to as A/B testing.
Bing Ads Introduces Price Extensions
Bing has launched a new feature that will allow users to add price extensions to search ads.
Google Maps Now Highlights Locations of Active Shootings
Google Maps has been updated with a feature that will indicate when there’s a confirmed active shooting near your location.
Snapchat Now Offers Group Video Chats
Snapchat is rolling out an update that will allow up to 16 people to join a group video chat.
Third-party Instagram Apps Are Broken as Company Reportedly Limits API Access
Third-party Instagram apps are breaking as multiple outlets report the company is limiting access to API data.
Google Enhances Movie Search With Ratings, Showtimes, and More
Google has revamped the search experience for movies with new features such as reviews and shortcuts to buy tickets.
Google Chrome’s Article Suggestions Now 4th Greatest Source of Referral Traffic
A new report shows that Google Chrome’s mobile article recommendations are now the fourth biggest driver of referral traffic.
YouTube Lets Advertisers Buy Ads Based on Reach
YouTube has introduced a new way to buy TrueView ads with a model that is optimized for reach.
Google Fools SEOs With Fake Recrawl Feature in Search Console
Don’t be fooled by Google’s clever April Fools’ joke, disguised as a new Search Console feature.
Google’s John Mueller Says File Extensions in URLs Do Not Matter
Google’s John Mueller says it doesn’t matter whether URLs end in .html, .php, .asp, or have no file extensions.