Twitter published a PSA notifying users that tweets from verified accounts will be prioritized over regular accounts for COVID-19 updates. That doesn’t apply to just any account with a blue checkmark, however. Twitter is doing what’s necessary to find the right experts to highlight. “PSA about what we’re doing to Verify Twitter accounts that are…
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Google is temporarily removing some features from Google My Business as a result of limitations caused by the COVID-19 situation. “During the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, we are taking steps to protect the health of our team members and reduce the need for people to come into our offices. As a result, there may be some…
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Facebook is banning more types ads for products people need to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19. This includes ads for: Hand sanitizer Surface disinfecting wipes COVID-19 testing kids. Previously, Facebook had already banned ads for medical face masks. “This is anther step to protect against inflated prices and predatory behavior we’re seeing,”…
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Modern SERPs require modern understanding. National SERPs are a myth — these days, everything is local. And when we’re basing important decisions on SERPs and ranking, using the highest quality data is key. Russ Jones explores the problem with SERPs, data quality, and existing solutions in this edition of Whiteboard Friday. Click on the whiteboard image above to…
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Google Discover has been visible on the homepage of Search since September 2018. It’s also available in the Google App, on Android and when you swipe right on the home screen of some devices. Reporting of Discover traffic only became available within the Google Search Console 6 months after launch. Making the traffic source still…
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