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Ashley Zeckman

2014

SEO

Bing Unveils Responsive Design for Image Search

Bing has revealed new additions to improve its image search, including tablet optimization, responsive design, and "mini-headers."

23 Sep 2014

PPC

Bing Ads Launches Campaign Planner Feature to Boost Ease of Use

Similar to Google AdWords, Campaign Planner provides insights from data collected from Yahoo and Bing to help advertisers make decisions…

19 Sep 2014

Local

Google’s My Maps Upgrade Presents Opportunities for Local Search

Google's My Maps feature could help businesses drive in-person traffic by giving them a new tool to better market themselves…

18 Sep 2014

PPC

Bing Rolls Out Tablet-Related Device Targeting Updates

After announcing it would make changes to targeting functionality, Bing has begun migrating to unified device targeting based on simplicity,…

17 Sep 2014

Industry

Link Source in Google Knowledge Graph is Something of a Coin Toss

Google has reportedly explained how exactly it determines whether it displays a link to factual information in the Knowledge Graph.

16 Sep 2014

SEO

Content Is King in SEO, But User Signals Are Also “Crucial” [Study]

In addition, Searchmetrics’ 2014 SEO Ranking Factors and Rank Correlations report finds the quantity and quality of backlinks remain critical.

10 Sep 2014

Video

YouTube Keyword Tool Goes Missing

Google replaced YouTube's keyword tool with Display Planner's AdWords video keyword suggestions on September 1, requiring users to access an…

05 Sep 2014

SEO

HTTPS Doesn’t Boost Rankings [Study]

Shortly after Google began recognizing HTTPS as a ranking signal, Searchmetrics says it has found there is no difference between…

03 Sep 2014

Industry

Google Dorking: Feds Warn Against Malicious Cyber Actors

Three federal agencies have issued a warning that malicious cyber actors can use advanced search techniques to discover sensitive information…

02 Sep 2014

Industry

Star Ratings of a Different Color: Google Testing New Formats

Google is reportedly testing additional colors for the stars in its ratings for companies and local businesses.

29 Aug 2014

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