Tweets Will Now Be Included in Google Desktop Search Results
Searching for notable public figure or brands now returns a stream of their latest tweets embedded in the search results pages.
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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’s Search Market Share Down in Year-Over-Year Numbers
ComScore’s latest search market share numbers are out, and the search giant Google is slightly less dominant than it was at this time last year.
Google Search Console Indexed Pages Problem Confirmed
Google has announced there’s a problem with reporting on indexed pages in Search Console. Here’s a workaround to the problem
Google Ordered to Remove Follow-Up Stories of Right to Be Forgotten Subjects
The Information Commissioner’s Office has ordered Google to deindex more pages to remain in compliance with the ’right to be forgotten’ law.
Google Traffic to Wikipedia Expected to Decline Further, Company Says
Traffic from Google to Wikipedia is dropping and this trend is expected to continue, according to Wikpedia founder Jimmy Wales.
WordPress Version 4.3 Now Available: Here’s What’s New
WordPress has released version 4.3 of its content management system, which is now available as an update in your dashboard.
SEJ Invades Pubcon Las Vegas on October 5-8, 2015
We’re thrilled to confirm that the SEJ team will once again be a part of Pubcon Las Vegas.
New Patent Explains How Google Chooses Images for Knowledge Panels
A new patent granted to Google explains how high authority images are chosen for Knowledge Panels.
Facebook is Testing Its Own Medium-Like Content Platform
Facebook is testing the idea of turning its current Notes product into a long-form content platform.
Buffer Makes it Possible to Upload and Schedule Your Videos on Social Media
Buffer has introduced the ability to upload and schedule native video content across all social media platforms with an update to its software platform.
The New York Times Built a Bot to Predict Successful Social Media Stories
The New York Times aims to predict which stories will do well on social media with a bot that runs within popular messaging app Slack.
Wikipedia’s Traffic from Google Down 11%, Why the Drop?
Wikipedia’s organic search traffic from Google down by over 250 million visits per month.
Facebook Working On An App For Delivering Breaking News Alerts
Facebook is reportedly working on a new mobile app for sending breaking news alerts direct to smartphones.
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.
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.