Ask.com Accidentally Leaks Private Search Query Data
For a short period of time, search engine Ask.com accidentally leaked private search query data for all to see.
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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 Continues to Crack Down on Fake Google Maps Listings
Google has released new data which details its recent efforts to keep fake listings off Google Maps.
Google Expands “Fact Check” Tag to Search Results and News Articles Worldwide
Google is expanding its “Fact Check” tag to search results and news articles worldwide.
Google Maps Now Lets You Review Continents and Oceans
You can find virtually anything on Google, and it appears that now includes reviews for Earth’s continents and oceans.
Google is Cooler Than Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook — According to Google Survey
A new Google survey reveals what today’s teens think are the coolest brands.
Now You Can Become a Google Certified Mobile Site Developer
Google has launched a Mobile Sites certification program. Become an accredited mobile site developer.
Google Introduces Verified Customer Reviews, Retires Trusted Stores Program
Google is retiring its Trusted Stores program while introducing a brand new way to gain customers’ confidence.
Google iPhone App Updated With New 3D Touch Controls
Google has released an update for its iOS app which takes further advantage of 3D touch controls. In addition, it now comes with a widget...
Bing Releases an iMessage Extension, a Potential Google Allo Competitor
Has Bing one-upped Google with the release of an iMessage extension?
Bing Ads Will Stop Supporting Monthly Budgets as of April 30
Bing has announced it will stop supporting monthly budgets for all Bing Ads entry points by April 30.
Google Implementing New Innovations for Measuring Store Visits
Google has announced a series of new innovations which will improve how the search giant measures store visits in AdWords.
Google AdWords Rolls Out 3 Important Upgrades to Dynamic Search Ads
Google AdWords has introduced three improvements to Dynamic Search Ads (DSA), which are said to make them more effective than ever.
Google Opens Up Google Posts to Sports Teams, Museums, and More
Google has opened up Google Posts, the ability to post content directly to search results, to more verified entities.
Bing Ads Editor Allows Migration from Standard Text Ads to Expanded Text Ads
Bing Ads Editor is making it easier to migrate from standard text ads to Expanded Text Ads with the release of version 11.9.
Google Adding Over 200 More Headlines to News & Weather App
Google is keeping up with the demand for more news by adding over 200 more stories to the home screen of its News & Weather...
Google My Business is Now Automating Ownership Conflict Resolution
Google has launched a new feature which gives business owners the ability to streamline the process of reclaiming ownership of their GMB listing.
Google Rolls Out Mobile Shortcuts for Faster Access to Information
Google has brought tappable shortcuts to mobile search, as well as its iOS and Android app, which gives users one-touch access to information.
Google to Give Advertisers More Control Over Where Their Ads Appear
Google has started implementing improvements to its ad policies, ramping up its enforcement of those policies, and providing new controls for advertisers.
Google Loses Major Advertisers After Ads Appear Next to Extremist Content
Google is losing hundreds of millions in advertising dollars after several major US brands pulled their ads when they started appearing next to offensive and...
Bing to Further Remove Restrictions on the Use of Trademarks as Keywords
On March 27, Bing Ads will remove the restrictions it has on using trademarks as keywords in global markets.
Google Display Ads to Show Location Extensions for Local Businesses
Google has begun automatically appending location extensions to eligible Google Display Network ads.
Google: 84% of Webmasters Who Apply for Reconsideration After Site Hacks are Successful
Google released its annual review of hacked sites as part of its #NoHacked campaign, revealing the number of hacked site grew by 32% in 2016...
Google is Dedicated to Stopping Ads from Showing Alongside Controversial Content
Google vows it will do a better job at preventing display ads from appearing against controversial content.
Google AdWords to Roll Out Rewording and Reordering for Exact Match Keywords
Within the coming months, Google intends to expand close variant matching with rewording and reordering for exact match Keywords.
Google Rolls Out Ads to Google Home, Then Promptly Removes Them
Google introduced audio ads to Google Home, which were promptly removed after public outcry.
So You Want to be a Content Marketer? You Better Know SEO!
According to the latest research, demand for SEO jobs is at an all-time high — but it’s the ability to write content that is the...
Founder Larry Kim Leaves WordStream to Build a New Startup
Larry Kim, founder of PPC software company WordStream, is leaving the company he’s been growing for over a decade to focus on building a new...
Google’s Share of Search Ad Market Projected to Grow to 80% by 2019
According to research firm eMarketer, Google is projected to hold 80% of the search ad market by 2019.
Google Increases Efforts to Filter Out Offensive, Upsetting, and Inaccurate Content
Google has updated its search quality evaluator guidelines with a section directing quality raters how to flag inaccurate, offensive, or upsetting content.
Google Releases Uptime, an App for Watching YouTube Videos With Others
Uptime, a collaborative YouTube viewing app developed by Google’s Area 120 incubator, has been released for iOS.