Google Maps Update: Create and Share Lists of Favorite Places
In an update to the Google Maps app for iOS and Android, you can now create lists of your favorite places and share them with...
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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’s the Weather? Find Out With Bing’s Advanced Weather Answers
Just in time for the winter snowfall, Bing has rolled out two new features to give searchers more detailed answers to weather questions.
Could RankScience Replace Your SEO Team?
According to TechCrunch, YC-backed startup RankScience has the potential to put “hundreds of thousands” of SEOs out of work.
New Google AdWords IF Functions Allow for Greater Ad Customization
Google AdWords has introduced new IF functions to search ads which allow ad text to be customized based on whether or not specific parameters are...
Google to Improve AMP Ads Through Partnerships with Cloudflare and TripleLift
AdAge reports that Google has partnered with Cloudflare and TripleLift to deliver instant loading ads on Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs). Cloudflare has developed a tool...
Google Maps on Android Now Shows How Difficult it is to Find Parking
Google has released an update for the Maps app on Android with the unique ability to display information about parking difficulty.
Google Maps for iOS Shows How Busy a Location is in Real-Time
Google Maps has updated its iOS app with a real-time look at busy a location right now.
Google Under Fire for Using “Super Profiles” to Serve Targeted Ads
Google is facing scrutiny for its decision to combine multiple sources of data to deliver more personalized ads.
Google Bans 200 Sites for Promoting Fake News [REPORT]
In total, Google removed over 1.7 billion ads and took action on over 75,000 sites in 2016.
Automatically Sync Google AdWords Campaigns With Bing Ads
Advertisers can now schedule Google AdWords campaigns to be imported to Bing Ads on a recurring basis.
Google Rolls Out Real-World Test of Android Instant Apps in Search Results
Google is finally starting to roll out a real-world test of Android Instant Apps in mobile search results.
Two Former Google Executives Now Working for Uber, Including Search Veteran Amit Singhal
Uber’s latest pick-up includes two former high-level Google executives — Amit Singhal, who spent 15 years leading Google’s search efforts, and former VP of engineering,...
Google is Making YouTube More Advertiser-Friendly
While revealing over 50% of YouTube views now occur on mobile device, Google has announced a series of updates to improve the advertising experience.
Ads for Google Products Featured in Top Position in 91% of Searches [STUDY]
Revealing data from a Wall Street Journal study suggests Google is advertising its own products at the top of search results 91% of the time.
Qwant, a French Search Engine, Thinks it Can Take on Google — Here’s Why
French search engine Qwant has ambitious plans to one day beat Google at its own game.
DuckDuckGo Hits Milestone 14 Million Searches in a Single Day
DuckDuckGo revealed it has hit a milestone of 14 million searches in a single day. In addition, the search engine is celebrating a combined total...
Safari for iOS Adds Click-to-Call Button in Search Suggestions
It has been discovered that Safari for iOS is now returning click-to-call buttons in some of its search suggestions for local businesses.
Matt Cutts Resigns from Google, Confirms He’s Staying With the US Digital Service
Matt Cutts, once the head of Google’s webspam team, confirmed his leave of absence from the company is permanent.
Google Acquires Fabric, a Mobile App Development Platform
Fabric, one of the most popular mobile development platforms, has been acquired by Google.
Bing Ads Now Lets You Schedule When Ad Extensions are Displayed in Search
Bing is giving advertisers more control over their ad extensions with the ability to schedule specific times for them to be displayed.
Traffic From Google Home App Considered Direct Traffic in Google Analytics
It has been discovered that Google Analytics is reading clicks from the Google Home app as direct traffic.
Google App on Android Will Save Searches if Connection Fails
Google has updated its Android app to benefit those who may find themselves running into spotty internet connections from time to time.
Googlebot Crawl Budget Explained by Google’s Gary Illyes
“Crawl budget” is a loaded term made up of a lot moving parts. Gary Illyes, a Google Webmaster Trends Analyst, has explained exactly what crawl...
Book an Uber Ride Directly in Google Maps on iOS and Android
Google Maps is rolling out a global update to its ride services mode which brings a new design and the ability to book rides directly...
WordPress 4.7.1 Security Release Available, Immediate Update Recommended
A security release for all previous versions WordPress is now available, which the company strongly recommends all users upgrade to immediately.
Google Recommends No Longer Using the Link: Operator
Google’s John Mueller recommends users no longer use the ‘link:’ operator in search.
Google to Automatically Add Call Extensions to Mobile Ads in February
Google AdWords will be automatically adding call extensions to mobile ads beginning February 6, 2017.
Yahoo Renames Itself as ‘Altaba’, CEO Marissa Mayer Resigns
Yahoo as we know it is no longer. CEO Marissa Mayer resigned, and remaining board members have chosen to rename the company as “Altaba Inc.”
10 Ways to Get Ready for Google’s Mobile Interstitials Penalty
Ready for Google’s mobile interstitials penalty? If not, we have rounded up 10 pieces of expert advice.
2016 in Review: Top US Marketing Search Terms of the Year
Bing has revealed the top marketing keywords searched for in 2016, according to Bing US search data.