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Bing Ads Testing “Official Site” Tag to Ads in Search Results

April 22, 2015 at 9:10 am PST By Jennifer Slegg

Bing Ads Testing “Official Site” Tag to Ads in Search Results

I spotted a new change that Bing Ads is currently testing that are being displayed for big brands in their search results.  They have a new “Official Site” line added directly underneath the Bing Ads title, and above the displayed URL. Here is how it normally displays in the search results. Bing Search has been […]

Google Testing Image Thumbnails for Local Restaurants in Pack Results

April 22, 2015 at 7:32 am PST By Jennifer Slegg

Google Testing Image Thumbnails for Local Restaurants in Pack Results

Google is running a new test where they are replacing the usual thumbnail with map marker for local restaurant results with one showing off a photo that showcases the restaurant instead.  These are showing up for desktop results.  It is interesting to note that they do not have an accompanying map on the right hand […]

What We Know About Google’s Mobile Friendly Algo Roll Out So Far

April 22, 2015 at 6:19 am PST By Jennifer Slegg

What We Know About Google’s Mobile Friendly Algo Roll Out So Far

We are now a day into the Google Mobile Friendly Algo, and most people are reporting that there just isn’t a lot to see, at least not yet. Dr. Pete Meyers from Moz, who tracks all noteworthy changes in the search results for Mozcast reports that everything seems average without noticeable shifts. Day 1 Mobile […]

New Facebook News Feed Change Reduces Facebook Page Organic Exposure Again

April 22, 2015 at 5:45 am PST By Jennifer Slegg

New Facebook News Feed Change Reduces Facebook Page Organic Exposure Again

The tiny share that Facebook Pages currently have in the News Feed of people who have liked their pages is being reduced yet again…  This time, Facebook is directly targeting the likes and comments that friends make on a Facebook Page’s posts, reducing the exposure they receive in their friend’s News Feeds. Lastly, many people […]

Google Search Results Displaying Full Color Emoji Icons for Desktop

April 22, 2015 at 4:45 am PST By Jennifer Slegg

Google Search Results Displaying Full Color Emoji Icons for Desktop

Google is now displaying emojis in the titles and descriptions of the Google search results, in a change that will likely make some webmasters cringe. Here are some more examples: They are also showing up in the mobile search results as well. Even Safari for Desktop is showing emojis. As you can imagine, I suspect […]

Best Tools to Productively Manage Contacts You Build on Twitter

April 22, 2015 at 4:35 am PST By Ann Smarty

Best Tools to Productively Manage Contacts You Build on Twitter

Twitter is one of the best contact building tools on the web. While Facebook will probably remain the number one go-to for small businesses looking to generate sales, there is just something about a Twitter account that makes it so simple to network with others who can be a benefit. However Twitter may be overwhelming […]

New Yahoo Agreement with Microsoft Allows Mayer to Terminate Agreement At Will

April 22, 2015 at 4:14 am PST By Jennifer Slegg

New Yahoo Agreement with Microsoft Allows Mayer to Terminate Agreement At Will

We have some more details about the search deal that Yahoo and Microsoft renegotiated, and it was clear that Yahoo’s CEO Marissa Mayer was in the driving seat on this one.  The document was filed with the SEC and is very eye opening, particularly with some of the changes that Mayer managed to push through […]

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