Google Is Looking Into Ways To Rank Sites Based On Accuracy Of Information
In the future, Google may value the accuracy of your content more than the quality of your backlinks, according to a paper (PDF) recently published by researchers...
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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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Facebook Makes 5 Predictions For A Mobile-First Future
Get ready to put the desktop computer in the back of your mind and start thinking about mobile first. Facebook predicts that as smartphones become...
Google Extends Safe Browsing Protections to Google Analytics Users
If you’re a site owner there’s a good chance you have used Google Webmaster Tools, and you may have even encountered Safe Browsing notifications before....
Twitter-Hosted Video Can Now Be Embedded On Your Website
Twitter recently added a new feature to its service where you can capture and upload video using Twitter’s official apps, allowing you to tweet video without...
Google to Separate Google+ Into Separate Divisions
Google executive Bradley Horowitz confirmed late last night that there are some changes coming to Google+, and he has been placed in charge of two...
Google To Use Mobile Usability As A Ranking Factor In Mobile Search Results
Google dropped a major announcement today stating that, as of April 21st, the search giant will be extending the use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking...
Google Is Bringing Paid Search Results To The Google Play Store
Google announced this morning that its bringing a familiar feature from Web search over the Google Play Store: paid search results for mobile apps. Mobile...
Twitter Now Has An Official WordPress Plugin, Here’s What It Does
Twitter just launched its very first official WordPress plugin, which combines several features previously available through third party apps such as the ability to embed...
Google Gives Business Owners More Control Over Photos Displayed In Search Results
Google recently announced some improvements to its Google My Business service that are designed to give business owners more control over how their business is...
Google Improves Google Flights Search, Never Miss Another Travel Deal
Thinking about Spring/Summer travel while stuck in one of the coldest winters on record? You’re not the only one, as Google points out there’s always...
Facebook Introduces App For Managing Ads On The Go
To meet the demand of its over 800,000 monthly advertisers, Facebook has introduced a new mobile app that will help make it easier to manage...
Google To Warn Users Against Visiting Sites With Unwanted Downloads
Google recently announced that it’s going to start warning users before visiting sites that prompt unwanted software downloads. Google Search will now be able to...
US Search Awards 2015: Now Open For Entries
The 2015 US Search Awards is now open for entries as of Tuesday Feburary 24th; and Winners will be announced at The Paris Las Vegas...
Google AdWords Introduces Call-Only Campaigns
When it comes to search marketing, some businesses want to drive sign ups, others want to drive purchases, and for others, driving phone calls is...
Google Rolls Out New Mobile Search Feature: Related Content In Carousels
The next time you search Google on your mobile device you may presented with a very difference user experience. The search giant has announced it...
Google Is Mislabeling Sites As Hacked, Here’s How To Fix It
Google’s John Mueller acknowledged via Google+ today that a small number of sites are getting mislabeled as “hacked” in search results. Currently, Google is in...
LinkedIn Introduces Aggressive New Form Of Advertising
If you thought retargeting ads were already creepy, be prepared for them to get even creepier. Recode reports that LinkedIn announced new ad products today,...
Google Creates An Easy Way To Keep Up With AdWords Changes
Over 200 features and products were added to AdWords over the past year. that’s an exhaustive amount for anyone to keep up with, except Google...
Facebook Doesn’t Charge For Ads Unless A Real Person Sees Them
Today Facebook provided a rare glimpse into its philosophy for counting ad impressions, revealing that the company doesn’t believe ads should be charged for unless...
Google Provides Tips And Case Studies On How To Fix Hacked Sites
Today Google provided some tips, complete with case studies, on how to fix hacked sites. After speaking with two webmasters who resolved some complicated hacked...
What Does It Take To Win A Search Award? An Interview With EU Search Awards Judge
Since the European Search Awards is quickly approach, I sought out the expertise of returning judge Gianluca Fiorelli to learn more about the judging process and to discuss...
Two More Speakers Announced For #SEJSummit Santa Monica
Just when you thought everything was set in stone for our inaugural SEJ Summit hosted by Searchmetrics, two additional speakers have joined the lineup! We...
Facebook Launches Product Ads, A Possible Threat To Google?
Today Facebook announced the launch of a new advertising unit called product ads, which look like they have the potential to be a real threat...
Photos Now Draw The Lowest Organic Reach On Facebook [STUDY]
Photos, once known to draw best reach and engagement for Facebook pages, are now drawing the lowest according to data from social media analytics company...
Google To Discontinue Google+ Helpouts
Helpouts, a less popular version of Google+ Hangouts, will be discontinued as of April 20, 2015. Google+ Helpouts launched in 2013 as a way for...
Pinterest Is Stripping All Affiliate Links From Its Network, Starting Today
Just as reports surface that Pinterest is working on a new way to monetize its network, there is now news from VentureBeat that Pinterest is...
Pinterest Is Reportedly Planning To Launch A ‘Buy’ Button Early This Year
According to a report released today by Recode, sources say Pinterest is working on its own “Buy” button that could launch in as little as...
Now You Can Decide Who Manages Your Facebook Profile After You Die
Have you ever put any thought into who you’d trust with managing your Facebook profile when you pass away? I can’t blame you if that...
Which Sites Have The Most Valuable Search Engine Traffic? [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’ve ever used the tool SEMRush before, you’ve likely noticed how it assigns a dollar amount to your organic traffic. This value is based...
Facebook To Grade The Effectiveness Of Your Ads Before You Run Them
Facebook has taken the guesswork out of wondering whether or not that ad you’re about to run is any good with the introduction of relevance...