Google to Start Competing on Equal Terms in Shopping Search
Following a $2.7 billion fine, Google has agreed to change how it displays shopping search results in Europe.
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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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Twitter Tests a 280 Character Limit: What You Need to Know
Twitter is testing a 280 character limit while suggesting that letting people say more will get them to tweet more.
Google Becomes Apple’s Search Provider on iOS and Mac
Google is now Apple’s default search provider for Siri, iOS search, and Spotlight search on macOS.
Export Google Search Console’s ‘Index Coverage’ Report
Site owners can now export data contained in Google Search Console’s Index Coverage report.
Now You Can ‘Snooze’ Instead of Unfollow Others on Facebook
Facebook has introduced a new option for muting people and pages which is a little less anti-social than unfollowing them.
Pinterest Hits 200M Users, + New Features on the Way
Pinterest has hit a milestone of 200 million monthly active users, which represents a 40% growth since last year.
Bing Fights Fake News With ‘Fact Check’ Label
Bing joins Google in the fight against fake news with the inclusion of the “Fact Check” label in search results.
Stay Connected Locally With Google’s Community Updates
Google’s new Community Updates can help you keep up with what’s going on in your local community.
Twitter’s ‘Popular Articles’ Shows What Your Connections are Tweeting About
A new addition to Twitter, called ‘Popular Articles,’ will show you the top articles your connections are tweeting about.
Bing Ads Rolls Out Account Level Ad Extensions
Bing Ads will now allow advertisers to set ad extensions for all campaigns at the account level.
Google Merchant Center Now Finds ‘Opportunities’ for Improving Campaigns
Google has rolled out some updates to Merchant Center to help Google Shopping advertisers prepare for the holiday season.
Bing Upgrades Visual Search With Object Detection Technology
Bing is upgrading its unique Visual Search experience with technology that will make it even more intelligent.
Google Search App to Suggest Related Content
An update to Google’s Search app will help users find content without having to go back to the search bar.
Google: How to Move From Separate Mobile URLs to One Responsive URL
Google is continuing its campaign toward a responsive internet with advice on how to migrate separate mobile URLs into one.
Use Google to Find E-Books At Your Local Libraries
Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to find e-books in stock at their local libraries.
Google: Top Ranking Factors Change Depending on Query
Contrary to popular belief, Google says there are no top 3 ranking factors that apply to all web pages.
Facebook Tests Data-Friendly Instant Videos on Mobile
Facebook is testing Instant Videos, a feature that will allow users to watch video on mobile without data charges
Google to Advertisers: Get Your Mobile Landing Pages Ready
Google is giving notice to AdWords advertisers that AMP landing pages are on the way in two weeks.
Links to Decrease in Importance, Says Bing
James Murray of Bing can be heard in a recent interview saying links may decrease in importance.
Twitter is Testing a Built-in Tweetstorm Feature
Twitter has been spotted testing a tweetstorm feature built into its own app.
Instagram Tests Sharing Stories Directly to Facebook
Instagram has been spotted giving users the option to share stories directly to Facebook.
Google Adds More Tabs to Search Cards on Mobile
Google is updating its Knowledge Graph cards in mobile search with more tabs for certain queries
View/Change What Google Knows About You With Redesigned Dashboard
Google is rolling out a newly redesigned privacy and security dashboard; otherwise known as Google Dashboard.
Google Chrome Has a New Barcode Scanning Shortcut
With the latest update to Chrome on iOS, there is now a shortcut on the keyboard for scanning barcodes.
Up to 30% of Google Search Results on Page 1 and 2 Don’t Get Clicked On [STUDY]
A new study concludes that up to 30% of search results on page 1 and 2 don’t get clicked on.
Google is Offering a Mobile Web Developer Certification for $99
Google is offering a mobile web developer certification for the low-low price of just 99 dollars!
Bing Ads Will Suggest Bid Adjustments Based on Campaign Performance
In an effort to help advertisers, Bing Ads will help set effective bidding strategies through remarketing bid adjustment suggestions.
YouTube Users on iOS Can Now Live Stream Their Screens
Google has updated its YouTube app for iOS with the ability to live stream iPhone or iPad screens.
Google’s iOS App Gets Trending Searches and Instant Answers
Google’s latest update to its iOS app brings two new features that were once exclusive to Android.
Manage Google My Business Listings Directly From Search Results
Google is making it easier to manage Google My Business listings with a new dashboard embedded in search results pages.