People Like Twitter’s Algorithmic Timeline, Going to Become the Default
Twitter is going through the process of making its algorithmic timeline the new default; meaning people will have to opt-out rather than opt-in.
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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 to Strengthen its Mobile-Friendly Ranking Signal
Google announced its mobile-friendly ranking signal is about to get stronger beginning in May.
Instagram to Introduce New Algorithm-Based Feed
Instagram announced this week that its reverse-chronological feed will soon become and algorithm-based feed, showing posts out of order according to what it believes people...
Google’s Transparency Report to Include HTTPS Adoption Rates
In an effort to track the progress of HTTPS adoption, Google will now include information related to HTTPS in its transparency report. Within the report,...
Google to Track Search Trends and Fundraising Data for Presidential Candidates
Google has introduced two new ways to keep track of the presidential hopefuls: how they’re funded, and how they’re trending in search compared to one...
Google to Update Smartphone User-Agent of Googlebot
Next month, Google will be changing the smartphone user-agent for Googlebot so its renderer can better understand newer web pages.
Google to Stream Mobile Games in Search Ads
Google is going to let Android users try out mobile games in search ads, allowing them to stream the game for at least 10 minutes.
Google: If You’re Reviewing a Free Product, Disclose It
If you’re reviewing a product that was gifted to you, Google says that information should be disclosed.
Google’s AMP Pages Now Featured in Twitter’s Moments Tab
Twitter has added the ability to display Google’s AMP pages when loading up content in the Moments tab.
Google Experiments With “Call/Text Google” to Find Local Service Providers
Google has been seen testing its latest experimental feature; ads that encourage searchers to call or text the company directly for local services.
Google Confirms Toolbar PageRank is No More
A company spokesperson has confirmed with SEJ that PageRank is officially being shuttered.
Google Hires Founder of 4chan to Join Google+ Team
Google has not given up on its struggling social network, Google+. Its latest effort? Hiring founder of controversial message board 4chan and having him join...
Google Offers ‘Search by Interest’ Filters For Google Flights Searches
With new search filters added to Google Flights, you can search by specific interests.
Google Shares Interesting New Mobile Search Stats
Google’s VP of Americas Marketing, Lisa Gevelber, recently shared her insight on how to build a mobile-centric search strategy.
New Google Test Lets Businesses Post to Front Page of Search Results
Google is experimenting with a way to let lets celebrities, brands, and organizations publish directly to the front page.
New Tool Searches YouTube Videos by Location
Ever wanted to know what people in your local area are publishing to YouTube? Now you can with this third party tool.
Best Practices for Twitter Polls, According to Twitter
Twitter has rounded up what it believes to be a general set of best practices for running successful polls on Twitter.
Need Help With AMP? Google is Rolling Out New International Office Hours
Google is continuing its prioritization of AMP adoption with the rollout of new international office hours.
Facebook to Favor Live Videos Over Recorded Videos in News Feed
Facebook announced it will now begin to place live videos higher up in peoples’ news feeds while those videos are live.
The Top 10 Winners in Organic Search Growth Year-Over-Year
A study was recently published by SimilarWeb detailing the top 10 sites that grew their organic search traffic in 2015 compared to 2014. Roy Hinkis...
Snapchat on Par With Facebook When it Comes to Daily Video Views
Recode reports Snapchat announced it has has now reached 8 billion video views per day; the same amount of daily video views as Facebook.
Google Maps for iOS Receives ’Add a Pitstop’ Feature
Google announced the ‘Add a Pitstop’ feature within Google Maps is now available on iOS devices in all countries where navigation is offered.
Google Says AMP Not A Ranking Factor (But Does it Matter At This Point?)
Responding to a question asked in a Google+ Hangout, Google’s John Mueller officially stated AMP is not a ranking factor at this point.
Head of Wikimedia Resigns After Search Engine Plans Leak
The recent leak of documents which detail Wikimedia Foundation’s plans to build a search engine have led to the resignation its executive director.
Google Search Console Not Showing Your AMP Pages? Here’s Why
The short answer is because “abrupt changes take time to be visible in Search Console.”
The Evolution of the Like Button: Facebook Rolls Out Reactions
Facebook has rolled out Reactions, its anticipated extension of the Like button.
Send Places to Your Phone From Google’s Knowledge Graph Panels
Google has quietly rolled out the ability to send information about places directly from search results to your smartphone.
Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Already Live For Some
Google’s anticipated Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project is already being seen by some searchers ahead of the official February 24 launch date.
Study Shows Outgoing Links Have Positive Effects on SEO
A study conducted by marketing firm Reboot aims to show that there is a positive correlation between a page’s outgoing links and its search rankings.
Snapchat Now Lets You Order Custom-Designed Geofilters
Snapchat’s latest endeavor to monetize its app is offering on-demand Geofilters, which can be created virtually anywhere.