Top Search Ranking Factors of 2015, According to Moz Study
Moz has released the results of its 2015 Ranking Factors study, identifying which page attributes are most closely associated with a high ranking in Google.
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Google Restructures Under New Parent Company Alphabet, Sundar Pichai New CEO
Google has undergone a massive restructuring, including the appointment of a new CEO and the announcement of a new parent company.
Google Patents ‘Watch Time’ as a Search Ranking Factor
A patent granted to Google may be an indication of how the search giant intends to rank video content in the future.
Google Local Pack Down to 3 Listings, Address & Phone Number Removed
Local searches conduced in Google will now return a more limited local pack.
Bing to Warn Searchers Against Buying Counterfeit Medication
Bing will start warning searchers before visiting unsafe online pharmacies selling counterfeit medication.
YouTube to Provide More Up-To-Date View Counts, No More 301+ Views
YouTube’s infamous “301+ views” is going to become a thing of the past, more up-to-date view counts being promised.
Facebook Introduces Live Streaming for Public Figures
Facebook introduced a new feature today that will allow public figures and celebrities to broadcast live stream’s via the Facebook Mentions app.
Google Introduces New Schema Markup for Critic Reviews in SERPs
Google has introduced a new type of Schema markup that can be used to display detailed critic review knowledge graph cards in the search results...
Google Shoots Down France’s Request for a Global Right to Be Forgotten
Google has shot down the request of France’s CNIL to implement ’right to be forgotten’ worldwide.
Google to Lose Search Market Share? Microsoft Predicts Huge Gains for Bing
Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system has the potential to lead to significant gains in search market share for Bing, or so the company predicts in an...
Google to Display Busiest Store Hours of Local Businesses
Google introduced a new search feature today which will show when local stores are at their busiest.
Google Sends Mass Warning: “Googlebot Cannot Access Your JavaScript and CSS Files”
Google sent out a mass warning via Search Console that “Googlebot cannot access your JavaScript and/or CSS files.”
Google’s Tips on How to Protect Your Site from Getting Hacked
Google provides tips on how to prevent websites from getting hacked.
Google Drops Google+ As a Requirement for Google Services
Google announced Google+ will no longer be a requirement to access Google services.
What it Takes to Win a UK Search Award: Advice from UK Search Awards Judge James Murray
Now in their fifth year, the UK Search Awards, are being presented at a ceremony in London, England, on November 26th 2015.
Google to Restrict Access to Autocomplete API on August 10th
Google is restricting unauthorized access to its autocomplete API as of August 10th, 2015.
Google Panda 4.2 Rolling Out Now, Affecting 2-3% of Queries
Google’s Gary Illyes has confirmed that Google started rolling out Panda update version 4.2 last weekend, affecting 2–3% of queries.
WordPress 4.2.3 Now Available: A Critical Security Release for All Versions
WordPress 4.2.3 is now available, which is a security update for all previous versions that the company strongly encourages downloading.
Google: Consider Removing App Download Interstitials From Your Mobile Site
Google recommends site owners remove app download interstitials in order to improve the mobile browsing experience.
Google: With All Else Equal, HTTPS Gives Sites An Edge
When all other ranking signals are equal, HTTPS will give the edge needed to top other sites in search results.
Facebook Makes Video Management Easier for Page Owners
Facebook rolled out updates today that make video management easier, and give Page owners more control over their video content.
Google: All Domain Extensions Are Weighted The Same
Google cleared the air today about how it deals with domain extensions, and confirmed that they’re all weighted equally.
Instagram Now Searchable On Desktop
Instagram announced today that its bringing the search functionality of its mobile app to desktop.
Sites With Most Search Impressions Are Now HTTPS, Google Says
The top ten verified sites in Google Search Console, according to search impressions, are now all HTTPS
Google Stock Price Soars on Strength of Mobile Ad Business
Google’s stock price shot up immediately on Friday, rising nearly 15% and beating Wall Street estimates.
Updated Version of Bing Maps Gets Several New Search Features
The new version of Bing Maps, rolled out last week, is already seeing a number of search-related enhancements.
Google Adwords Introduces Anticipated ‘Buy’ Button
The new “Purchases on Google” feature was announced, along with a number of other notable improvements.
LinkedIn Crosses 1 Million Publishers On Its Blogging Platform
There are now over 1 million unique publishers on LinkedIn’s blogging platform
Google Search Console to Send Fewer Messages to Site Owners
Google Search Console will be sending out fewer messages to site owners over the coming weeks.
Now You Can Send Google Maps Locations to Your iPhone or Android Device
An addition to Google Maps will make it more convenient for you to take locations with you on the go