Google Has a New “Follow” Button in Search Results
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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 Expands Home Service Ads to More Markets, More Business Categories
Google’s Home Services ad product is now available to a wider variety of business types in more US markets.
Moz’s Rand Fishkin Stepping Away from Day-to-Day Operations
Rand Fishkin will be stepping away from the day-to-day operations of Moz, the company he founded.
Google My Business Messaging Coming to All US-based Businesses
Messaging via Google My Business is now rolling out to all businesses in the United States.
Google AdWords Now Supports Remarketing to YouTube Viewers
Google AdWords has rolled out the ability to remarket search ads to those who have watched a business’s YouTube videos.
Book Your Next Spa or Salon Appointment in Google Search
Searchers can now book appointments with spas and salons in the US directly through Google Search.
Google: Avoid Redirecting Users Based on Location
Google’s John Mueller cleared up confusing surrounding redirecting users by IP location, saying that it should be avoided in most cases.
Google Answers Questions About Its New Job Search Feature
Following the launch of Google For Jobs, many questions have been raised by employers about how to use the feature correctly.
Google Image Search Can Now Display Results for Videos
With structured data markup, it is now possible to get Google Image Search to return results for videos.
Google Ads Not Allowed on Sites with Pop-Under Pages
Google has updated its AdSense ad policies, no longer permitting the use of such ads on pop-under pages.
Google Uses ccTLDs and Search Console Settings to Geotarget Search Results
Google recently revealed how it currently geotargets search rankings to users in different locations around the world.
Google Makes it Easier to Find Wheelchair Accessible Locations
Google has opened up the ability for users to add accessibility information to business listings.
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.