Twitter Introduces a Non-Reverse-Chronological Timeline
Twitter launched what it is calling an “improved timeline”. Twitter is calling it an improvement due to the fact it will surface “important” tweets at...
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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 Drop Flash for HTML5 Ads in January 2017
Google intends to drop support for Flash-based ads in favor of ads coded in HTML5 in January 2017. That’s a long way off, but it...
Google Encouraging Business Owners to Keep Knowledge Graph Info Up-to-Date
When was the last time you checked if the Knowledge Graph information for your business up-to-date? Next time you conduct a Google search you may...
Instagram Confirms Multiple Account Switching Coming This Week
At long last, Instagrammers will have a way to easily and seamlessly move back and forth between accounts on the native app.
Bing’s App Comes to iPhone, Android Version Receive Major Upgrades
Bing made two major app-related announcements today: the Bing app is coming to iPhone, and the Android version is getting useful new upgrades.
Google to Warn Searchers About Deceptive Download Buttons
Google has announced it’s expanding its Safe Browsing protection to warn searchers agains deceptive download buttons, and other “social engineering” ads.
WordPress 4.4.2 Security Update is Out, Immediate Update Recommended
WordPress 4.4.2, a security update for all versions, is now available for download. WordPress is recommending that everyone update their sites immediately.
Bing Shifts to Continuous Development Cycle, Making Up to 4000 Changes Each Week
According to a report in Forbes on Wednesday, Microsoft’s Bing search engine has shifted to a continuous development cycle, with the company stating its previous...
Google’s Candidate Cards Cards Updated, Let You Know Where Nominees Stand on Issues
Google has made updates to its 2016 electoral candidate cards that will make it easier to determine where an individual stands on a key issue.
Google’s AdWords App Finally Comes to iPhone
Search marketers with an iPhone now have a new app to add to their home screen, as Google has finally brought its AdWords app to...
Facebook Expands Live Video to All iPhone Users in the US
Facebook has announced its expanding live video to all iPhone users in the US. What was once a feature reserved only for the Facebook elite...
New Research Reveals Who is Using DuckDuckGo and Why
A new report published this week by SimilarWeb reveals what type of users are opting for the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo, and why they’re using...
Google to Provide Real-Time Information on Candidates During Presidential Debates
Google is rolling out an experimental feature that will help people stay more informed about candidates in real-time. In response to the 440% spike in...
Facebook Reports Over 100M Hours of Video Watched Daily, More Record Numbers in Q4 Earnings Call
According to Facebook’s Q4 earnings call, the world’s leading social network continues to widen the gap between itself the competition. Numbers are up in just...
Google’s Inbox App Now Returns Smarter, More Useful Search Results
An update to Google’s Inbox app, an alternative to Gmail, will see its search engine return more intelligent results.
Seeing More Ads on Instagram? A New Report Shows the Company is Displaying More Than Ever
Does it feel like you’re seeing a lot more ads on Instagram as of late? The Facebook-owned social network is rapidly increasing the number of...
Beware, There’s a New Search Engine That Spies on Insecure Webcams
A niche search engine called Shodan has become a real threat to peoples’ privacy, having recently developed the ability to search for non-password-protected webcams.
Now You Can Target Organic Facebook Posts to Specific Audiences
Audience Optimization is said to help make posts more relevant in people’s news feeds through being shown to Facebook users who are most likely to...
Google Disabled Over 780 Million Ads for Policy Violations in 2015
Google’s annual “bad ads” report is out, revealing that the search giant disabled over 780 million ads in 2015 for policy violations.
Google Paid Apple $1 Billion to Stay Default Search Bar Provider on iOS
Google reportedly paid Apple $1 billion to retain its position as the default search bar provider on iOS, according to court documents.
Google Search Console Now Reports on Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Errors
Google Search Console will now report on errors it finds with respect to the utilization of AMP technology on your website.
Google Launches New Ad Unit for Pushing Out Ads in Real Time
In an effort to help marketers immediately capitalize on fleeting advertising opportunities, Google will be rolling out a beta test of a new ad unit...
Google’s Next Penguin Update to Happen Within “Weeks”
The next Penguin update is due to roll out within weeks. At the very latest, it should launch by the end of this quarter.
Over 60% of People Trust Google for News vs. Actual News Sources
Over 60% of people say they trust Google for news more than they trust the news outlets contained in Google’s index.
Google to Allow App Installs Direct from Search Results on Android
Google is testing the ability for Android users to install apps directly from search results.
You Can Now Run Twitter Polls Anywhere From 5 Minutes to 1 Week
Twitter now allows you to customize the length of time for running polls, as well as reveals how popular they’ve been since launching the feature.
Tech Stocks, Including Twitter and Facebook, Take a Tumble After Bleak Day on Wall Street
Technology stocks collectively lost billions of dollars in value on Friday following one of the darkest days on Wall Street so far in 2016. The...
Google Maps On Android To Predict Where You Want to Go Next
Google is rolling out a new feature for Android users that will have Google Maps attempting to predict where you want to go next.
New Google Search Cards Will Teach You How to Do Yoga
Yoga enthusiasts rejoice, as the next time you search for a yoga pose it may be Google itself teaching you how to do it.
Google’s Panda Now Part of Its Core Ranking Algorithm
Panda is now part of Google’s core ranking algorithm, meaning the quality of you website’s content matters more than ever.