Google Chrome Will Automatically Clean Up Messy URLs
Google’s latest version of Chrome deals with the problem of messy URLs by cleaning them up before they’re shared.
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Facebook Messenger Lets Users Add People to In-Progress Calls
A new feature added to Facebook Messenger will allow users to invite other people to calls already in progress.
Twitter Cracks Down on Automation, Use of Multiple Accounts
Twitter has new rules in place to prevent applications and services from utilizing automation for the purposes of posting spam.
Google to Move Many More Sites to Mobile-First Index Very Soon
Google has confirmed that a significant number of sites will be migrated to the mobile-first index within weeks.
Snapchat Now Supports Animated GIFs from GIPHY
Snapchat has been updated with support for a new library of animated GIFs from new partner GIPHY.
Bing Ads Editor Updated With Labels for Dynamic Search Ads
Bing Ads Editor has been updated with the ability to organize dynamic search ads by adding shared labels.
Google No Longer Supports the Meta News Keywords Tag
Google has revealed it no longer supports the meta news keywords tag, and hasn’t supported it for several months.
Snapchat Gives Creators Access to Audience Analytics
Select creators on Snapchat are getting access to analytics data. This includes insights such as story views, engagement, and demographics.
Ad-free YouTube Red Coming to 100 More Countries
YouTube is looking to expand its subscription service, YouTube Red, to as many as 100 more countries.
Facebook Reveals New Tool for Posting Personal Lists
Facebook has released a new type of timeline post that allows users to create and publish personal lists.
Facebook to Roll Out Subscription Tool for Publishers on iOS
Facebook has come to an agreement with Apple, allowing the company to launch a subscription tool for publishers on iOS.
Google Adds Markup For Telecommuting Positions in Job Postings
Google has added a new type of markup which will let publishers indicate that they have a telecommuting job available.
Instagram is Showing Users When a Screenshot of Their Story is Taken
Instagram is now letting users know when someone has taken a screenshot or screen recording of their story.
YouTube Has Stricter Penalties for Channels That Spread “Widespread Harm”
YouTube has stated it will begin issuing stricter penalties when channels publish videos that could cause lasting damage.
31 Million Domains Have Adopted Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Technology
In a look back at the state of AMP, it was revealed there are 31 million domains with AMP pages.
Google Chrome Ad Blocker Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Google now has an ad blocker built into Chrome. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works.
Google is Testing Instagram-like Stories in Search Results
Google is testing its own version of stories, a feature popularized by apps like Instagram and Snapchat.
Facebook to Begin Measuring Post Reach Based on Actual Views
Facebook is making two updates to Page Insights, one of which will affect the way organic reach is calculated. Traditionally, reach for page posts has...
Google Image Search to Make Copyright Disclaimers More Visible
Google will be updating its image search results to make copyright disclaimers more prominent.
Bing Webmaster Tools Now Has a Social Login Option
Bing Webmaster Tools has expanded its login capabilities with a social login option.
Organic Search Sees Largest Growth Rate in Over 2 Years [REPORT]
Organic search just saw its strongest visit growth in over 2 years, according to Merkle’s Digital Marketing Report.
Google AdWords Express Now Has Push Notifications for Missed Calls
An update to Google AdWords Express will help ensure advertisers never miss another customer call thanks to push notifications.
Google to Launch “Brand New” Version of Google Plus on Android
Google is working on a new version of Google+ for Android, which is said to be brand new and rewritten.
Google Launches 2018 Winter Olympics Features Across Search Results
Google has officially launched its 2018 Winter Olympics-themed features across the web, which includes includes Search, YouTube, Assistant, and more.
Google Nearly Doubles Image Size Requirement for AMPs
According to a change in Google’s article guidelines for AMPs, images should be almost twice the width they were previously.
Google AdWords Has Stricter Rules for Ticket Resellers
Effective immediately, Google AdWords is implementing stricter rules for advertisers that resell event tickets.
Google Adds Hotel Bookings to Search Results
Google is continuing to enhance the travel search experience, adding the ability to book hotels from search results.
New Google Search Console Now Available to All Sites
Google’s new Search Console beta is now available to all sites, the company said in an announcement this week.
Instagram to Feature Carousel Ads in Stories
A new ad unit is coming to Instagram, as advertisers can now feature three pieces of media per stories ad.
Instagram Introduces Type Mode for Text-Based Stories
Instagram continues to build on its popular stories feature with an update geared toward text-only stories.