Facebook to Remove Over 5,000 Ad Targeting Options
Facebook announced plans to remove over 5,000 ad targeting options in an effort to prevent discriminatory advertising practices.
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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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New Google Assistant Feature Delivers “Good News” Only
Google Assistant has been updated with a feature that will deliver “good news” on command.
New Google Search Console Adds a Streamlined ‘Links Report’
Google continues bringing classic features to the new Search Console, recently adding a Links Report that combines two popular reports.Â
Google Images Data Will Soon be Displayed in Google Analytics
Google is adding data from image search in Analytics. Users may see a drop in referral data from ‘Google organic’.
DuckDuckGo Receives $10M Financing to Expand Global Impact
DuckDuckGo is receiving a US$10-million investment to help the search engine continue expanding its privacy protection worldwide.
Google Search Console Notifying Users About HTTPS Migration Errors
Google Search Console is sending notifications to site owners about errors identified in recent HTTP to HTTPS migrations.
Google Local Search Packs Now Show Posts from Google My Business
Google has added a tab to its local search pack dedicated to posts from Google My Business.
Twitter Kills Off Third-Party App Features
Twitter has restricted access to APIs, which effectively kills off certain key features in popular third-party apps.
Google Rolls Out New Featured Snippets With Expandable Subtopics
Google has introduced a new type of featured snippet dedicated to displaying more in-depth information about a topic.
12th Annual SEMPO State of Search Results Released
SEMPO has released the results of its 12th annual State of Search marketing survey, with insights for marketers and agencies.
LinkedIn to Integrate Groups into the Mobile App
LinkedIn plans to bring Groups back to mobile by integrating the feature into its flagship app.
Twitter is Removing Accounts that Previously Tried to Avoid Suspension
Twitter will soon be removing accounts belonging to individuals who have managed to avoid a prior suspension.
Google Adds More Classic Features to the New Search Console
Google’s new version of Search Console has gained three features which were previously only available in the classic version.
Google Ads Report Editor Now Supports Time Period Comparison
Google Ads’ Report Editor tool has rolled out the ability to compare performance for two different time periods.
Google Local Search Grades Hotels Based on Location
Google has added a new tab to local search knowledge panels which assigns a grade to hotels based on location.
Pinterest Rolls Out Max Width Promoted Videos to All Advertisers
Pinterest is making max width promoted videos available to all advertisers following a successful beta test. Max width promoted videos are around four times the...
Facebook Bans Ads for Bail Bonds, Restricts Ads for Addiction Treatment Centers
Facebook made changes to its advertising policies restricting ads for addiction treatment centers and prohibiting all ads for bail bonds.
Facebook Changes Requirements for Pages With Large US Audiences
Facebook is implementing new requirements for people who manage pages with a large US audience.
Google Analytics Introduces Cross Device Capabilities With ‘Google Signals’
Google Analytics has started beta testing a new feature called Google Signals, which offers cross device reporting and remarketing capabilities.
Google Lets Advertisers Add a Third Headline to Text Ads
Google is letting advertisers add an additional headline and description to text ads.
Google’s New ‘Cameos’ App Lets Celebs Answer Questions from Search Results
Google launched an app that allows celebrities to record video responses to frequently asked questions in search results.
Google Assistant Can Now Read Google News Stories Out Loud
Google Assistant has been updated with the ability to read articles in Google News out loud.
Imposters are Reportedly Using Fake Takedown Requests for Negative SEO Purposes
A new form of negative SEO is on the rise, as imposters use fake DMCA takedown requests to manipulate rankings.
Bing Improves Search Experience for Hotels, Home Services, and Coupons
Bing has rolled out new “intelligent search” features designed to overcome challenges when searching for hotels, home services, and coupons.
Google Improves Accuracy of Search Console Index Coverage Report
Google has improved the accuracy of the Index Coverage report generated by Google Search Console.
Google AdSense Earnings Fluctuations Not Related to Algorithm Update
Google has confirmed that any fluctuations in AdSense earnings is not related to the recent search algorithm update.
Google My Business Insights Show How Posts from Pages are Performing
Google My Business has begun offering insights related to how posts from GMB pages are performing.
Twitter Reveals How it Ranks Tweets in Search Results
Twitter has addressed recent accusations regarding shadow banning accounts by explaining how it ranks tweets in search results.
Facebook Changes How it Measures Video Ad Metrics
Facebook updated its video ad metrics, bringing its metrics more in line with how people watch and interact with videos.
Google Adds a Breathing Exercise to Search Results
A new easter egg has been found in Google search results, which guides users through a 1-minute breathing exercise.