What does that mean for you? It’s a test that you might see now since 1% of searches are affected. We will cover it in detail if it becomes a design change. Until then, remember that ads on Google search pages have a small orange-colored block with the word “Ad” in front.
Facebook announced changes to Messenger this week that include “Photo Magic”, a feature that will recognize the people in the picture and send the picture with only two taps on your phone. You already know to be careful with this feature. You can even update your mother’s name to “Mom” so you don’t have to message her by her first and last names. Because Mom.
Please stay informed before buying from this company that spends a lot of money advertising online. This is the second serious action the federal government has taken after a fine of $12 million was levied in 2010. The agency says LifeLock “falsely advertised that it prottected consumers’ sensitive data”.
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George Bounacos
This week’s major issues:
Google postpones the Penguin update…again
Facebook is testing direct sales of concert tickets
Bing’s top searches of 2015 are in and fun to review (really!)
Google Shopping new rules go into effect in about 60 days.
Google confirms to “Search Engine Land” that its Penguin update will not be released in 2015. That means it will be at least 14 months before sites penalized by Penguin have a chance at a full recovery.
Bing announced its top searches of 2015 but with a nicely designed twist that makes browsing the data an interactive joy.
These things are often tables of data, but Bing pulled out all the stops this year.
On the heels of its new shopping initiative, Facebook confirmed to BuzzFeed (really) a test directly selling concert tickets.
Google Shopping’s new poicies take effect in February.If your organization sells items on Google’s Shopping platform, have a look at the changes.
