Google Search Console Security Issues Explained
Google goes over all the security issues reported on by Search Console in a new explainer video.
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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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LinkedIn Pages Can Now Host Virtual Live Events
LinkedIn Pages are being updated with the ability to create virtual events, in response to the rapid shift from in-person to online conferences.
Facebook & Instagram Add More Ways to Support Local Businesses
Facebook is expanding its efforts to assist local businesses with overcoming the challenges they’re facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google My Business Listings Can Link to Gift Card & Donation Pages
Google is letting businesses add links to their GMB listing that customers can click on to purchase gift cards or make donations.
Using Google Search Console to Find & Fix Security Issues
Google published a detailed explainer video that teaches site owners how to find and fix security issues with Search Console.
Google Reveals the Fastest Growing Product Categories in Search Results
Google has launched a new tool designed to help marketers keep up with which products are in high demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LinkedIn Temporarily Deindexed from Google
LinkedIn found itself de-indexed from Google search results on Wednesday, which may or may not have occurred due to an error on their part.
Google: If Choosing Between Desktop or Mobile Site, Choose Mobile
Google’s John Mueller recently stated that site owners should prioritize their mobile site if they have both a desktop and mobile version.
Google Search Console Reports on COVID-19 Special Announcement Schema
Google is rolling out a report in Search Console for sites utilizing the new COVID-19 ‘SpecialAnnouncement’ structured data markup.
Google Confirms May 2020 Core Algorithm Update Rolling Out Today
Google’s Danny Sullivan has confirmed that a core algorithm update is rolling out today – May 4, 2020.
LinkedIn Releases New Tools for Virtual Job Interviews
LinkedIn is releasing new tools in response to all aspects on the job hunt going virtual due to COVID-19, including the job interview itself.
Google Suggests Links in Primary Content Hold More Value
Google’s John Mueller spoke on the topic of placing links and where on the page they hold the most value.
Google on Whether Link Value Changes With Age
Google’s John Mueller recently addressed whether the value of inbound links goes up or down with age.
Google My Business Impressions Down 59%
An analysis of COVID-19’s impact on local search finds Google My Business experienced a sharp performance drop.
Google: We Rarely Show Sitelinks Search Box, Even When Markup is Used
Google’s John Mueller recently stated that a sitelinks search box is rarely shown for sites in search results.
Google SEO 101: Do’s and Don’ts of Links & JavaScript
Google explains how to ensure links work properly with JavaScript in the first episode of the new Lightning Talks series.
Google Meet Is Now Free For All Users
Google Meet, the company’s premium video conferencing product, is now free for anyone who wants to use it.
SEO Humor: Google’s John Mueller Shares Bad SEO Advice
Google’s John Mueller shared some intentionally bad SEO advice in a lighthearted response to a satirical Reddit thread.
YouTube to Display Fact Checks in Search Results in the US
YouTube is expanding its fact check information panels to search results pages in the United States.
Twitter Tips: Most Effective Ways to Create Polls
Twitter is back with more examples of good copy versus bad copy, this time with examples related to publishing polls.
Facebook Publishes Study on the Mental Health Impact of Social Comparison
Facebook commissioned a study of the psychological impact of social comparison, which can be triggered by content on social media.
Instagram Sees Greatest Gains From Recent Social Media Spikes
New projections reveal that Instagram is set to see the greatest gains from increased time spent with social media.
Snapchat Usage Up During COVID-19, Data Shows How User Behavior is Changing
Snapchat gained 11 million daily active users in the first quarter of 2020, bringing the total count to 229 million.
LinkedIn Engagement Up 76% for ‘Work From Home’ Content
LinkedIn published a report about how content engagement trends have shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Facebook Messenger Rooms: Drop-in Video Chats With up to 50 People
Facebook continues to advance its video chat capabilities by introducing a Houseparty-like feature called Messenger Rooms.
Instagram Playbook: Using Stories in the Age of COVID-19
A playbook published by Facebook details the most effective ways to use stories amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Google Now Tells You: There Aren’t Any Great Matches for Your Search
In an unusual update to search, Google is letting users know when the results they’re seeing are lower-than-average quality.
Google Search Adds Feature For Keeping Track of Movies & Shows to Watch
Google is launching a watchlist in search results to help people track the movies and shows they want to watch.
Facebook & Instagram to Show Where Popular Pages Are Posting From
Facebook is piloting a new feature which will reveal the location of popular pages when they publish posts.
Google on How Long it Takes to Rank a New URL After 301 Redirect
Google’s John Mueller was recently featured in a video about 301 redirects in which an interesting revelation was made.