Google Makes it Easier to Find Wheelchair Accessible Locations
Google has opened up the ability for users to add accessibility information to business listings.
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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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How Content Marketing Impacts Purchase Decisions, Brand Affinity, and Trust
According to research from Conductor, customers are 131% more likely to buy after reading a piece of educational content.
Do Google’s New AdSense Native Ads Violate Its Own Policies?
Google has introduced a new type of AdSense ad unit called “Native ads,” which may be violating its own policies.
Google is Testing a New Design for Mobile Search Results
Google has been spotted testing a new design for paid and organic search results. Take a look at the layout.
Google Will Roll Out Mobile-First Index to Individual Sites That Are Ready
Confirmed by Google’s John Mueller, when the company rolls out its mobile-first index, it will index sites that are ready.
Bing Introduces Personalized Image and Video Feeds
Bing has introduced the ability to personalize your image and video feeds based on interests and favorites.
Google AdWords Editor 12 is Now Available: Here’s What’s New
Version 12 of Google’s AdWords Editor is now available worldwide to all advertisers. In addition to a new design, new features in AdWords Editor 12...
Get Early Access to Google’s Experimental Projects
Google is giving people the opportunity to sign up for early access to experimental projects from its Area 120 incubator.
Google Posts Not Available to All Businesses… Yet
Since the launch of Google Posts last week, it has become apparent that it’s not yet available to all businesses.
Google Updates ‘Test My Site’ to Show How Many Visitors You’re Losing
Google updated its Test My Site tool to show how many visitors you may be losing due to page speed.
Canadian Courts Can Now Force Google to Remove Search Results Worldwide
A ruling in Canada’s Supreme Court will allow the country to force the removal of search results in Google.
Google News Redesigned With an Emphasis on Fact Checking
Google’s redesigned version of Google News focuses on diverse perspectives, fact checked articles, and more control for users.
A Significant Google Algorithm Update Likely Occurred on June 25
According to data obtained from various tracking tools, a significant Google algorithm update likely occurred on June 25.
Bing Ads Introduces In-line Competitive Metrics
Advertisers can now add competitive metrics, also known as “share of voice” metrics, to in-line performance views.
Google Fined $2.7 Billion by the EU for “Abusing Search Engine Dominance”
Google has been fined $2.7 billion for giving an “illegal advantage” to its own services in search results.
Google’s Advice on Preparing for the Mobile-First Index
Google’s Gary Illyes recently shared some advice on how to prepare for the impending mobile-first index.
Google’s Uptime, an App for Watching YouTube with Friends, Now Available to Everyone
Google’s Uptime, an experimental app that enables people to watch YouTube videos with friends, is now more widely available.
Google to Stop Using Information in Gmail to Target Personalized Ads
Later this year, Google will stop using information in Gmail to target personalized ads.
YouTube Reaches Milestone of 1.5 Billion Logged-In Visitors Per Month
YouTube recently shared new statistics that show how engagement with the online video platform is rising, especially on mobile.
Google May Now Remove Personal Medical Records From Search Results on Request
Google has quietly updated its content removal policies with a line that states it may now remove personal medical records.
Google is Compressing Its Display Ads So Pages Load Faster
Google has started compressing its display ads by up to 40% in an effort to improve page load times.
Google Posts: Share Messages in Search Results From Google My Business
Google has officially rolled out Google Posts to all small businesses with a Google My Business listing.
Google For Jobs is Now Live in Search Results
Google For Jobs sees the company collaborating with others in the job industry to connect employers with the right candidates.
Google’s Latest Easter Egg: Fidget Spinners!
Google is getting in on the fidget spinner craze with its very own virtual device embedded into search results.
New Google Analytics Home Screen Now Available to 50% of Users
A Google Analytics Project Manager has confirmed the new Google Analytics home screen is now available to 50% of users.
Google May Be Forced to Change Its Business Practices in Europe
Google is expected to be hit with a fine of over 1 billion euros by antitrust officials in Europe.
Google is Tackling Extremist Content On YouTube With New Guidelines in Europe
Google is introducing four new measures for tackling extremist content on YouTube.
Google Tops List of Global Brand Rankings
Google has topped the BrandZ global rankings list for the second year in a row.
Bing Ads Introduces In-Market and Custom Audiences Targeting
Bing Ads is releasing two new features via a pilot program that are designed to help advertisers reach ideal customers.
Bing Ads: Opt Out of Displaying Ads on Desktop
Bing Ads has rolled out an adjustment to its Device Targeting capabilities.