Google has confirmed what many in the search industry have seen over the past week, updates to their algorithm that are significantly shifting rankings in the SERPs. A google spokesperson told Search Engine Land “We released several minor improvements during this timeframe, part of our regular and routine efforts to improve relevancy.” Our own Barry […]
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Chrome will cease showing ads on websites that display non-compliant ad experiences, beginning February 15th. The initial warning was issued in June, but did not specify a time frame aside from “early 2018.” With over half the market share in the browser market, this has a potentially sizable impact for non-compliant websites whose ads do
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As we reported recently, Facebook has been testing a new system which would enable users to cross-post their Instagram Stories to Facebook, via Facebook’s Stories feature. The option could have significant implications, greatly expanding the exposure potential of Instagram Stories – and now, Facebook has confirmed to TechCrunch that the option is coming to all
Google has confirmed with Search Engine Land that they are running a small experiment where they auto-play videos in the search results page. Jennifer Slegg spotted the test this morning after conducting some test searches using Internet Explorer. The video in the knowledge panel will auto-play if you are in this experiment. A Google spokesperson
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Microsoft launched an exciting demo at Build 2017 in May. It showcased, among other things, a convenient and useful Timeline feature in its Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. This feature was supposed to work in conjunction with the Pick Up Where You Left Off feature, allowing users to move across different platforms by syncing their
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Images of the new Nokia 9 have been leaked online, which teases the first high-end phone from HMD Global. It’s not yet clear if this leak is “accidental,” but it did create hype for the new Android phone from Nokia. The phone itself was encased in a thick blue screen, which some tech news sites
