Instagram Stories Are Viewed by 500 Million Users Per Day
Instagram Stories have hit 500 million daily users, which is up from the 400 million reported in June 2018.
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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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Bing Allows Site Owners to Submit Up to 10,000 URLs Per Day
Bing has significantly increased the number of URLs site owners can submit for indexing per day.
Google Produced 96% of US Mobile Search Visits in Q4 2018
Google accounted for 96% of all US mobile organic search visits in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Google Search Console to Alert Users About Site Hacks and Malware
Google added a ‘Security Issues’ tab in Search Console that will report on harmful activities like site hacks and malware.
Google Chrome to Warn Users About Impostor Sites With Lookalike URLs
Google will be implementing a new warning in its Chrome browser alerting users when they’re visiting a possible impostor website.
Google+ is Officially Shutting Down on April 2nd
An official date has been set for the shut down of Google+, which will now occur on April 2nd.
2019’s Top YouTube Searches and Channels (So Far)
New data reveals the top searches performed on YouTube in 2019, as well as the most popular channels.
81% of People Think Less of a Business if its Website is Outdated
New research on customer satisfaction with web user experiences makes a strong case for keeping your website up to date.
Less Than 1% of Customers Leave Feedback for Businesses
A new study on brand feedback reveals just how minor the vocal minority really is.
Nearly 70% of Consumers Say Page Speed Impacts Their Purchasing Decisions
A report on page speed revealed nearly 70% of consumers say a website’s loading time affects their willingness to buy.
Marketers are Shifting Advertising Budgets to LinkedIn
Marketers are reportedly shifting advertising budgets away from platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and spending more on LinkedIn ads.
Facebook Enhances Ad Units for Automobile Dealers
Facebook is upgrading the targeting capabilities of its automotive inventory ads with the ability to reach more people.
Facebook to Allow Communication Between Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp
Facebook is reportedly working on a solution for users on Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp to message each other between platforms.
Google is Testing Mobile SERPs With Up to 14 Ads
Google has been spotted testing a total of 14 ads in a single mobile search results page.
How Does Google Measure Publisher Expertise? John Mueller Explains
Google’s John Mueller recently addressed a question on how the search algorithm measures the credibility and expertise of publishers.
YouTube to Reduce Visibility of Videos That Spread Misinformation
YouTube is adjusting its recommendation engine in an effort to lower the reach of videos that misinform users.
5 New Features Coming to Google Search Console (and 7 That Are Getting Removed)
Google announced a series of updates are coming to Search Console in the next couple of months.
Google Ads to Manage Users’ Campaigns Unless They Opt Out
Google Ads is sending emails to users notifying them of a major change that will be implemented unless they opt-out.
Facebook to Remove Pages and Groups Affiliated With Bad Actors
Facebook may now remove pages that are affiliated with bad actors, even if the page has done nothing wrong.
Google Expands Access to 15-Second Non-Skippable Video Ads
Google is giving all advertisers the ability to run 15-second non-skippable video ads.
LinkedIn Lets Advertisers Target Users by Interest
LinkedIn ads can now be targeted to other users based on their professional interests.
Google is Reportedly Considering Pulling Google News from Europe
Google may pull its Google News service from Europe, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Google My Business Rolls Out New Features for Service Area Businesses
Google My Business is introducing new features for businesses that serve customers located within a specific area.
State of Social 2019: Untapped Opportunities for Marketers
Results of the State of Social report from Buffer have been published, revealing what marketers are focusing on in 2019.
Google’s John Mueller Explains Why Rel=Canonical is Sometimes Ignored
Google’s John Mueller responded to an SEO seeking advice regarding issues with canonicals and the use of angular JavaScript.
Facebook is Wrong 27% of the Time When Detecting Users’ Interests [STUDY]
According to a recent study, 27% of US adult Facebook users say the platform’s classification of their interests is inaccurate.
Twitter Accidentally Reveals Private Tweets of Android Users
A Twitter bug has prevented the “Protect Your Tweets” setting from working as intended for some Android users.
Google is Creating Featured Snippets from PDF Content
Google has been spotted pulling content from PDFs to create featured snippets.
Twitter Releases its Official Marketing Calendar for 2019
Twitter has released a new, free resource to help guide marketers’ social media strategies in 2019.
New Study Reveals What People Are Buying Through Voice Assistants
A study of US consumers reveals how they’re using voice assistants, and what types of products they’re buying.