Google Recommends Using JavaScript “Responsibly”
Google’s Martin Splitt, a webmaster trends analyst, recommends reducing reliance on JavaScript to provide the best experience for users.
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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 Search Console Now Shows 90 Days of Search & Discover Data
Google is making an adjustment to the performance report in Search Console, which now displays 90 days of data.
80% of Voice Search Answers Are From Top 3 Organic Results [STUDY]
A recent study on voice search indicates that answers typically rank in the top 3 web search positions.
Google Analytics is Blocked by Firefox, Mozilla Explains Why [UPDATED]
Representatives from Mozilla, parent company of Firefox, have explained why the browser is now blocking Google Analytics by default.
Google Improves SOS Alerts in Search Results
Google is improving the SOS alerts shown in Search and Maps with visual information and a new navigation system.
Facebook Makes it Easier to Create Video Ads Out of Static Images
Facebook is adding new features to its Video Creation Kit which simplify the process of creating mobile video ads.
Instagram Lets Advertisers Boost Organic Posts as Feed Ads
Instagram advertisers can now promote organic posts as ads that appear in other users’ feeds.
PayPal is Rolling Out its Ecommerce Solution to All Businesses
PayPal’s e-commerce platform, used by Instagram Shopping and Facebook Marketplace, is now available for businesses of all sizes.
Google’s Rich Results Testing Tool Updated With Desktop & Mobile Selector
Google has updated its rich results testing tool with the ability to run separate tests for mobile and desktop.
Study Shows High Ranking Websites Are Neglecting Accessibility
According to a recent study, the most neglected aspect of technical optimization is website accessibility for the visually impaired.
Google Ads Restrictions Are Impacting Third-Party Tech Support Providers
After restricting ads for third-party tech support services to “legitimate” providers, Google hasn’t delivered on its promised verification program.
Google Maps to Highlight a Restaurant’s Popular Dishes
A new feature in Google Maps utilizes machine learning to recommend a restaurant’s most popular dishes.
Google to No Longer Display Text-Only AdSense Ads
In an effort to modernize its advertising products, Google is returning the text-only AdSense ad unit.
Twitter Lets Users Host Live Videos With Up to Three Guests
Twitter is upgrading its live streaming capabilities by letting up to four users broadcast simultaneously.
Instagram is Testing an “Order” Sticker for Stories
Instagram has been spotted testing “order” stickers in stories, which may indicate it’s working on new ways to complete transactions.
Google Ads is Removing Two Bidding Strategies in June
Google is planning to remove the ‘Target Search Page Location’ and ‘Target Outranking Share’ bid strategies in late June.
Google Updates Guidelines on Using ‘How-to’ Structured Data
Google has updated its help document on using ‘how-to’ structured data with new guidelines about things people should avoid doing.
People Are Using Instagram More, Facebook and Snapchat Less
Time spent on Instagram is expected to grow this year, while Facebook will not recover from last year’s engagement drop.
91% of B2B Professionals Say Webinars Are Their Preferred Type of Content
A recent study shows that a vast majority of business-to-business (B2B) professionals prefer engaging with webinars over other content types.
23% of Small Businesses Say Visual Content is Most Effective
A recent study shows that nearly a quarter of small business owners believe visual content is highly effective.
Instagram to Make Stories More Colorful for Pride Month in June
Instagram is taking its celebration of Pride Month a step further this year with rainbow story rings.
Google Displays an Unusual SERP With 30 Results
Google was recently spotted displaying a strange search results page with 30 organic listings.
Top 10 Personality Traits Marketers Need to Succeed [Study]
A recent study of marketing leaders aims to determine which character traits are common among those who are most successful.
Google’s Disavow Tool Doesn’t Work With Search Console Domain Properties
Google’s disavow links tool apparently doesn’t work with the new domain properties in Search Console.
Twitter Experiments With Showing Users More Ads
Twitter is displaying more sponsored posts in users’ feeds in an experiment that tests how often ads are shown.
Google Adds Ability to Order Food Directly From Search Results
Google is rolling out a new ability to Search, Maps, and Assistant that allows users to order from local restaurants.
Google’s URL Parameter Tool Does Not Remove URLs From Search Results
Google’s John Mueller cleared up a misconception about the URL parameter tool in Search Console, saying it doesn’t remove URLs.
Google is Adding Favicons to All Search Results
Google will soon roll out a new look for mobile search results which includes favicons in SERPs.
Google Confirms a Bug Preventing New Content from Being Indexed
Google is experiencing a major issue that is preventing new content from being indexed in search results.
LinkedIn Users Can View All Sponsored Content From the Past 6 Months
LinkedIn pages will feature an ‘Ads’ tab showing all sponsored content an advertiser has run in the past six months.