Google: Spam Reports Do Not Result in Manual Actions
Most spam reports submitted via Google search results do not lead to manual actions. Google uses the reports to improve it’s spam detection capabilities.
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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 Finds SEOs Are Getting More Work During COVID-19
Google’s Gary Illyes polled SEOs about changes to their work life during COVID-19, and the results were not what he expected.
Google Analytics Filters Bot Traffic From App + Web Properties
In an update to Google Analytics, bot traffic will be automatically filtered out of reports for Web + App properties.
Bing Ranking Factors Revealed in Update to Webmaster Guidelines
Bing published an updated version of its webmaster guidelines which contains an all-new section on how Bing ranks content.
Facebook Algorithm Now Prioritizes Original Reporting
As of today, Facebook is changing the way news stories are ranked in its main feed with an algorithm update that prioritizes original reporting.
Google Shopping Ads Are Free to Display in Main Search Results
Google is letting retailers run free shopping ads in US search results, which will be displayed in knowledge panels starting this summer.
Correction: Apple Safari Will Not Block Google Analytics Tracking
Apple’s next version of the Safari web browser, available in macOS Big Sur, will reportedly not block Google Analytics as was previously thought.
Google Explains How YouTube Search Works
As part of a larger effort to explain how YouTube works, Google published a new page to answer commonly asked questions about YouTube search results.
LinkedIn Content Creation is Up 60% Compared to Last Year
LinkedIn is seeing a surge in content creation and consumption, and engagement between users is up as well.
Facebook Update Likely to Hurt Traffic to Older Web Pages
Facebook is updating its interface with a new type of notification that’s likely to hurt traffic to older pages.
Google Expands Business Messaging to Mobile Websites
Google is expanding its Business Messages feature in Search and Maps, giving businesses more ways to receive messages and new ways to reply.
Google Combining Search Console & Analytics Data Into One Report
Google is working on a way to combine data from Search Console and Analytics together in one report that is accessible from either service.
DATA: These 8 Industries Are Ruling the PPC Market During COVID-19
A set of PPC benchmarks reveals which industries are currently performing well, which ones are hardest hit, and which ones have seen mixed results.
Google My Business Adds 4 New Attributes
Google is rolling out four new attributes that businesses can use to make their Google My Business listing stand out in search results.
Google to See Unprecedented Drop in Ad Revenue
Google is expected to see a history-making drop in advertising revenue, as eMarketer estimates a decline of 5% by the end of 2020.
Google Gives Businesses Free Ads in Google Maps
Google Ads is rolling out promoted pins to smart campaign advertisers and making them completely free to use for the next few months.
Google Adds ‘Fact Check’ Label to Image Search Results
Google is adding “Fact Check” labels to thumbnails in image search results in a continuation of its fact check efforts in Search and News.
Facebook Goes After Companies For Fake Likes & Comments
Facebook is taking legal action against software companies responsible for distributing fake likes and comments across Facebook and Instagram.
Google Explains Why Field Data is More Reliable Than Lab Data
Google’s Martin Splitt recently gave a detailed explanation of the difference between lab data and field data as it relates to testing tools.
Google‘s New Chrome Extension Supports ‘Scroll to Text Fragment’ Feature
Google has released a new Chrome extension that makes it easier for people to link to specific pieces of text within a page.
Google On How to Use the Manual Action Report in Search Console
Google explains how to read, and take action on, the information found in the manual action report in Search Console.
Twitter Introduces Voice Tweets
Twitter is testing a new feature that will allow users to record voice clips to publish as tweets.
Instagram to Surpass Twitter As a Popular News Source
A report on the digital news industry finds Instagram is set to become a more popular source than Twitter, with younger demographics leading the charge.
Instagram, Pinterest Roll Out New Features For Pride Month
June is Pride month and Instagram & Pinterest are marking the occasion with a set of seasonal features including rainbow text, stories filters, and more.
Google Advises Against Using Nofollow Links When Migrating Sites
Google’s team of webmaster trends analysts discuss the intricacies of nofollow links in the first episode of the company’s new podcast.
Google: Rankings for New Sites Could Fluctuate For Up to a Year
Google’s John Mueller recently advised that it could take up to a year for the search engine to figure out where to rank new sites.
Google Search Console Adds New Data for Recipe Structured Data
Google is updating the Search Console Performance Report with data related to the performance of recipe rich results.
Google Chrome to Hide Parts of URLs in Future Update
Google is working on ways to hide parts of a website’s URL in the address bar, showing only the domain name.
Facebook Search Results Now Include Wikipedia Knowledge Panels
Facebook appears to be testing the addition of Wikipedia knowledge panels in search results, according to reports from multiple users.
YouTube to Let Creators Customize the Look & Feel of Their Channels
An update to YouTube Studio will allow creators to alter the look and feel of their channel by customizing the layout, branding, and more. This...