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Google tests a new design for product listings
English-speaking users have noticed that Google is testing larger product listings in search results. About it reports Search Engine Roundtable.
Google is working on a new social photo app
TechCrunch revealed that Google is working on a new social app. With it, users can jointly edit and organize photos.
Google has started selling tickets for high-speed trains
Google Flights launched the sale of tickets for high-speed trains. Now the users of the service can searching tickets not only for aviation, but also for rail carriers.
Users have less to download potentially harmful apps from Google Play
Google Play remains the most secure service to download applications on Android. In 2016 the installation of potentially dangerous applications decreased in almost every category. About it is reported in the annual Google report about the security of the Android OS.
In Google Maps it will be possible to share your location with friends
Soon users of Google Maps for iOS and Android will be able to share location and itineraries with other people. About it reported in a company blog.
There are new details about Google Mobile-First Index
At the conference SMX Advanced Google spokesman Gary Illyes shared new details about the launch of a mobile-first index.
Google spoke about the impact of the forums on the ranking of a website
Some webmasters fear that the presence of the forum on the website can have a negative impact on the positions in Google. For this reason, many even close their forums or block them from search engines.
Google has facilitated the resolution of conflicts regarding rights to the My business account
Google My Business launched a new feature that will allow you to begin the process of confirmation of rights to the account if contacting a previous owner is impossible.
Google has expanded access to the functions of the Posts on Google
Google expanded access to the functions of the Posts on Google that allows you to publish content directly in the search results. Now to use it will be able organizations and celebrities.
Google add shortcuts to Mobile SERP
Google announced about the launch of shortcuts to get quick answers for the most frequent search queries about the weather, sports and entertainment. A new feature will appear in mobile search and apps for iOS and Android. First it will get access to U.S. users.
Google will give brands more options for placing advertising
Google announced new tools for control over places of advertisement. Optionswill allow advertisers to adjust, where ads might appear and where not.
Users are find problems in Google Images
Last week some users noticed that Google search results for images missing action buttons: On page, Full size, Save, etc.
Google apologized for the ad before inappropriate videos on YouTube
The head of the European office of Google Matt Silent apology to the advertisers that their ads were shown before extremist videos on YouTube. About it reports the Financial Times.
In 2016 the number of hacked sites increased
Google published a report about Internet security for the year 2016. According to the company, last year the number of hacked websites increased by 32% in comparison with 2015. In addition, in the foreseeable future this trend is unlikely to slow down.
New Google algorithm is able to reduce the image size by 35%
Google presented a new image compression algorithm called Guetzli. Algorithm allows to reduce the size of JPEG files up to 35% without loss of quality.
AdWords has changed the principle of operation exact match keywords
Google AdWords announced about upcoming changes in the exact match. In the coming months the match close variants will be expanded to include different word order. The changes also will affect the function keywords in queries.
Google will not place ads on pages with inadmissible content
Google decided to make changes in advertising policy. This happened after several major brands withdrew their ads from the platform because they were placed on pages with inappropriate content – video with propaganda of terrorism and anti-Semitism. About it reports Bloomberg.
On Google Street View published images of the crater of the active volcano
Google Street View has given users the ability to look into the crater of an active volcano on the Ambrym island in the Pacific country of Vanuatu. About it reported in a company blog.
Google may add advertising in Assistant
Owners of the Google Home say that they heard the advertisement of the movie Beauty and The Beast. This they said on the forum Reddit.