Bing to Kill Support for Standard Text Ads on July 31, 2017
Bing will stop supporting standard text ads (STAs) as of July 31.
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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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Google Search for Events Gets Overhauled
Google has overhauled search results for events on its app and the mobile web.
Bing Custom Search: A New Site Search Solution from Bing
Bing has introduced a new, commercial-grade site search tool called Bing Custom Search.
New Filters Added to Google Image Search
The new Google search filters on mobile will help you narrow down your search in several different ways.
You Can’t Change the Default Search Engine on Windows 10 S
Windows 10 S will not let you change the default search engine to anything other than Bing.
Bing to Integrate Chatbots into Search Results
Microsoft will have bots on the Bing home page, and developers will be able to create their own as well.
Bing to Explain the Meaning Behind Its Home Page Images
Bing will begin to explain the meaning behind its Image of the Day.
Google Says 300×250 Sized Ad Units Allowed Above the Fold
Google has issued an AdSense policy change which involves the restriction on placing 300×250 sized ads above the fold. Effective immediately, Google has removed this...
Google AdWords Introduces Remarketing Lists for Search Ads
Google has announced Similar Audiences are rolling out for Search and Shopping campaigns.
Bing Ads Introduces Merchant Promotions for Search Ads
Bing has announced Merchant Promotions are now available to all US advertisers.
Search Ad Revenue Up 19%, Now 48% of All Digital Ad Revenue [REPORT]
According to a report from iab, total revenue from search ads has hit a new high.
Google Adjusts Ranking Signals to Demote Fake News
Google is making serious efforts to filter fake news, which the company says is its “most high profile” issue.
Bing Shopping Campaigns Adds Search Term Reports at Product Level
Bing Ads is rolling out new features to Bing Shopping Campaigns designed to enhance feed management and optimization.
Google to Automatically Display Local Reviews in Your Native Language
Going forward, Google will automatically translate local reviews into your native language.
Half of Google’s First Page Results are HTTPS, According to Moz
Moz reports the number of HTTPS results on Google’s first page has risen from 30% to 50% over a period of 9 months.
Bing: Changes to Copyright Removal Process
Bing announced it has streamlined its copyright removal process.
Bing Ads Editor Now Supports Review Extensions
Bing Ads Editor has been updated with support for Review Extensions, and other new features.
Google to Include Built-in Ad Blocker in Chrome Browser
Google, a company which sells digital ads, is working on a feature for Chrome which would block ads by default.
Google My Business Allows Exports of 18-Months of Data
All Google My Business users now have the ability to export up to 18-months worth of data from their listings.
Google My Business Now Reports on Returning Customers
Two new reporting insights have been spotted in some users’ Google My Business dashboards.
Google Brings ‘Your Timeline’ to iOS: A Searchable History of Your Life
Google is bringing ‘Your Timeline’ to Google Maps on iOS for the first time, a feature that was previously exclusive to Android.
Google Approved Over 50% of User Submitted Spam Requests in 2016
Google has released its Webspam Report for 2016, which provides insight into the top webspam trends the company noticed over the previous year.
Google Launching a Job Search Service Called “Google Hire”
Google is preparing to launch a new jobs service, which is already sparking controversy.
YouTube Allows Live Streaming for Channels with 1,000 Subscribers
YouTube has significantly reduced the threshold that must be met for users to initiate live streams from their YouTube channels.
Now You Can Find ‘Style Ideas’ With Google Image Search
Google has introduced a new feature called “style ideas” for image searches on the mobile web.
Google Introduces New Look for Blog Search Results
Google has quietly rolled out a new look for blog search results.
2017 Local Search Ranking Factors: Proximity to Searcher is Number One
Here are the top local search ranking factors of 2017, according to dozens of local search experts.
Google to Personalize Gboard Search Results Using Cloud-Based Machine Learning
Google is currently testing a new way to train its artificial intelligence algorithms using Android phones.
Google Image Search Introduces “Similar Items” Suggestions
Google Image Search has launched “Similar items” suggestions on mobile and the Android Search app.
YouTube Channels With Under 10K Views Can No Longer Display Ads
Google is ramping up its efforts to ensure ads do not appear alongside questionable YouTube videos.