Google Cuts Back on Incentives for Local Guides
Local Guides are being alerted that Google is now cutting back on one of its most generous offers.
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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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Caution: ‘Pokémon Go’ Has Full Access to Your Google Account
While everyone is hurriedly joining the Pokémon Go craze they may not be aware of what they’re giving up in return for playing the game.
Google Expands Google Posts to Organizations and Public Figures
Google is continuing the slow rollout of a feature called Google Posts which allows certain entities to publish directly to the front page of search...
Translate Text From Any App With Google Now on Tap
In an update to Google Now on Tap for Android Marshmallow users, you can now do more without having to leave the app you’re in.
30% of Search Results are Now HTTPS, According to Moz Study
Dr. Pete Meyers of Moz has put together data which suggests Google is slowing but surely accomplishing its goal of having more HTTPS sites on...
Add Multiple Locations to Your Trip on Google Maps on Mobile
The ability to plot multiple destinations on Google Maps has come to Android.
Google to Provide Timely Information About Earthquakes
Google has introduced a new feature to its search results that will be helpful next time you have to look up information about an earthquake...
Data Suggests A Google Algorithm Update Occurred in June 2016
Data collected from Glenn Gabe at G-Squared Interactive shows strong evidence that a Google algorithm updated occurred this month.
Google Will Let You Choose the Types of Ads You See Online
Google users are receiving notifications that a new web portal has launched which, among other things, allows you to control the types of ads you...
Google to Test Your Internet Speed On Demand
Google has been spotted testing out its own native internet speed testing tool directly in the search results pages.
Google Will Now Display Song Lyrics in Search Results
The next time you search for the title of a song in Google, the lyrics will display directly within the search results page.
New Study Reveals Top Local SEO Ranking Factors for 2016
A new study reveals information about the factors behind high ranking Google My Business (GMB) pages.
Big Change to Keyword Planner: Google Restricts Access to Those With AdWords Accounts
Google Keyword Planner, a tool relied upon daily by SEOs and advertisers alike, has become restricted for use only by those logged in with an...
Google’s Local 3-Pack Now Includes Paid Listings
Google’s local 3-pack of organic listings may begin to show ads for certain searches, bringing the number of organic listings down to just 2.
Live Streaming Coming to YouTube’s Mobile App
This week ad VidCon YouTube announced it will be adding live streaming capabilities to the company’s mobile app.
Google Will Now Send Alerts Via Google Analytics About Hacked Sites
Google has announced it is expanded its set of security alerts in Google Analytics.
Google to Tell You When You Found a Good Hotel Deal
Next time you search for a hotel on Google it may tell you where you can find the best deal.
Updates to Bing App Create a Better Search Experience for iPhone Users
Version 6.6 of the Bing app for iOS rolled out this week, which brings with it a number of improvements that are designed to create...
Google to Provide Instant Medical Information for Symptom Searches
Searching for symptoms on Google is going to yield more immediate answers in the coming days, as the search giant rolls out an update to...
Google ‘Ad’ Tag Color Changed to Green, Same Color as URL
Two months ago Google began testing the color of its ‘Ad’ tag in Google AdWords ads — changing it from yellow to green. What was...
Compare Keyword Data in Google Search Console’s Search Analytics Report
Google has quietly rolled out a useful new feature to Search Console which will give site owners the ability to compare keyword data side by...
Google Starts Asking People to Verify Edits to Google Maps
Over the past few weeks users have been noticing a slight change to Google Maps.
Google Introduces Apps Search Engine: Springboard is Search for Business Users
This week Google announced a new tool called Springboard, which is a search engine designed to search through all of Google’s suite of apps.
Apple’s Siri Coming to Mac Devices, Google Not Default Provider
At the Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) this week, Apple announced its voice assistant Siri will be coming to Mac devices.
Google Sets the Record Straight on Autocomplete
In response to recent questions and controversy surrounding Google’s autocomplete feature, the company published an article on its official Inside Search blog in an effort...
Google Street View Gets Much Needed Update: Navigate With a Swipe
Google has replaced its arrow-style navigation in Street View with a more continuous scroll style of navigation. Previously, when using Street View, you had to...
Google Introduces Nearby for Android: Find the Right Apps at the Right Time
How useful is an app if you don’t know it exists in the first place? App stores are great so long as you know what...
Google Contacts Web App Now Shows Verified Information From Maps
The Google Contacts web app, first introduced over a year ago, is rolling out new a feature despite still being in preview mode. The new...
Bing Searches Could Eventually Lead to Early Detection of Cancer, says NYT
The New York Times reports that Microsoft researchers have been able to identify internet users suffering from pancreatic cancer, according to the analysis of large...
Expand the Reach of Your Content with Bing News PubHub
This week Bing released a new tool for content publishers to get their work discovered by more readers. Bing News PubHub allows publishers to submit...