Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series looking back at the history of Google algorithm updates. Enjoy! There are plenty of rabbit holes to fall into when it comes to Google algorithm updates. One of my favorites (after the unsolved mystery of Fred) involves the 2012 Google algorithm update on page layout…
We’ve long suspected that a dark underbelly lay hidden beneath the cute veneer of Animal Crossing, a Nintendo game about friendship, cute critters, and paying off mortgages (allegedly). Now, new evidence from the recently released Pocket Camp mobile edition is finally revealing the truth. You’re actually the director of a labor cult on par with…
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google warns webmasters not to use misleading event markupNov 27, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Google can penalize your website if you use event markup in a misleading manner. Looking to get…
Shares 887 Want to increase your Facebook page engagement? Have you tried a Facebook poll? In this article, you’ll learn how to run a Facebook survey with animated GIFs and images. How to Run Facebook Polls With Animated GIFs by Kristi Hines on Social Media Examiner. How to Create a Facebook Poll With GIFs and…
Pakistan has reportedly blocked Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter amid a broader crackdown on protests. The blockages come after six people died and 200 others were injured after authorities attempted to clear Islamist protests from highways near the capital of Islamabad, according to the Associated Press. Pakistan also instituted a media blackout, with many of its…
Shares 354 The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production, is an episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. [embedded content] Watch The Journey: Episode 7 The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production. Episode 7 of The Journey follows Michael Stelzner, founder of Social Media Examiner, as he continues to…
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Happy Thanksgiving cupcakes: Source: Instagram Android candy dispenser: Source: Twitter Google custom Jiu Jitsu shirt: Source:…
The most important thing I’ve learned from my 15 years of PPC experience is that sooner or later, account performance will take a downturn. When that day comes, we must be prepared to deal with the consequences of performance not meeting expectations. These consequences could range from stakeholders losing trust in your abilities to receiving…
Consumers overwhelmingly expect the reviews they peruse on Amazon, Yelp, Google and other review sites to be trustworthy, neutral and objective. But this reasonable expectation is frequently thwarted by the efforts of aggressive marketers who pay third parties to create phony reviews in exchange for compensation or incentivize existing good customers to leave reviews with…
Shares 498 Wondering what emerging technologies are coming to social media? Curious about how to share immersive experiences with 360-degree video or virtual reality (VR)? To explore live 360 video and VR for marketers, I interview Joel Comm. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social…