Facebook Rolls Out Automated Lead Generation in Messenger
Facebook’s launching automated lead generation, which lets businesses qualify leads in Messenger and continue the conversation in their preferred channel.
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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 Removes Some Filters from Image Search Results
Google appears to have removed the ability to filter image search results by “minimum size,” “exact size,” and “full color.”
Google: JavaScript SEO is not Dying, It’s Evolving
Google’s John Mueller and Martin Splitt recently debunked the notion that JavaScript SEO is dying.
Pinterest Reveals the Top Trending Searches for Fall 2019
Pinterest proclaims fall is “back to life” season as searches for self-improvement topics spike while summer comes to a close.
72% of Marketers Have No Plans to Optimize for Voice Search
A study of top marketing priorities for 2019-2020 finds 72% of respondents have no plans to optimize for voice search.
Google Ads Introduces Seasonality Adjustments for Smart Bidding
Google Ads is rolling out seasonality adjustments for smart bidding for search and display campaigns.
TikTok is Working on a Way for Advertisers to Target Users in Other Apps
TikTok is working on a way to earn revenue through an audience network for advertisers looking to reach TikTok users.
LinkedIn Reveals the 10 Most Followed Pages in 2019
LinkedIn shared a list of the 10 most followed pages with insight into what other pages can learn from them.
Instagram is Doubling Down on Stories Ads
Instagram is literally doubling down on stories ads in a test that will show back-to-back ads to some users.
Yelp Introduces Personalized Search Results
Yelp is giving users the option to personalize their search results based on diet, lifestyle, and accessibility.
Google: Dynamic Rendering is Not Cloaking
Google recently updated one of its developer documents to clarify that dynamic rendering is not cloaking.
Facebook Makes Changes to Housing, Employment, and Credit Ads
Facebook is requiring that advertisers use a new process when buying ads related to housing, employment, and credit.
Twitter Reveals Tweets With Video Generate 10X More Engagement
Twitter has revealed that adding video to a tweet can attract ten times the engagement as a tweet without video.
LinkedIn Introduces a Central Hub for Actionable Marketing Insights
LinkedIn rolled out a new page dedicated to insights and research, which is designed to help marketers make informed decisions.
Study Finds the Structure of Most Blogs May Be Hurting Search Rankings
A recent study on blog structure finds most blogs are making a critical mistake that could impact rankings.
Google Ads Lets Users Add Filters to the Overview Page
In response to user feedback, Google Ads is introducing filters to the Overview page.
Google Search Console Shows New Image Search Data for AMP Pages
Google has started to show data in Search Console related to a new image search feature introduced last month.
Twitter Introduces More Flexible Bidding Options for Video Ads
Twitter is giving advertisers the option to bid on the first 6 seconds of a video ad view.
Bing Makes it Easier to Verify Sites in Bing Webmaster Tools
Bing Webmaster Tools is getting updated with support for Domain Connect, which makes it easier for users to verify sites.
Google’s Lightweight Search App ‘Google Go’ Available Worldwide
Google Go, a scaled-down alternative to the flagship Google app, is now available to all Android users worldwide.
YouTube Stops Copyright Holders From Making Unfair Claims Against Creators
YouTube is making it harder for copyright holders to file unfair claims and take revenue away from creators.
Google Ads is Switching Search & Shopping Campaigns to Standard Delivery
Google Ads is changing its ad delivery methods, switching search and shopping campaigns from accelerated delivery to standard delivery.
Google’s John Mueller: Links From Non-English Sites Aren’t Always Spam
Google’s John Mueller recently advised that links from non-English websites aren’t necessarily spam.
Instagram to Crack Down on Fake Stories Views
Instagram is reportedly working on a solution for the wave of inauthentic story views that has spread throughout the network.
New Google Easter Eggs: Multi-Sided Dice
Google has updated its “roll a die” tool, one of its longest standing Easter eggs, with multi-sided dice.
Instagram is Working on Layouts for Stories, New Boomerangs, More
Instagram has been found testing several upgrades to stories that include a layout mode, new boomerangs, and redesigned icons.
33% of People Are Now Using Voice Assistants Regularly
In a new report, eMarketer declares the use of voice assistants has reached a “critical mass.”
Google Expands Its College Search Features
Google is expanding its college search features, introduced last year, with the ability to search for more types of programs.
Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test Doesn’t Follow Robots.txt Rules
Google’s John Mueller recently advised the company’s mobile-friendly test doesn’t follow the rules written in robots.txt files.
Twitter is Rolling Out a Search Bar for Direct Messages
Twitter is giving users the ability to search for direct messages by typing peoples’ names into a search bar.