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Google Launches SOS Alert for Searches
In July 2017 Google launched SOS Alert for both search and maps, having recognised the need for digital access to timely, accountable information in times of crisis. Google has collaborated with immediate response organisations and government agencies such as Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration and more.
Vanity vs. Actionable Metrics
We all get caught up in the vanity of marketing. We like to know how many page views our last post got or how much time visitors spend on our site. These numbers might look impressive on paper, but they don’t indicate how content is driving our bottom line.
New Data Laws Coming Your Way
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25th May 2018, radically changing the way organisations must look after our personal data. Failure to comply could lead to huge fines, yet many businesses are far from ready.
Snapchat's New 'Snap Map' Feature Lets You Stalk Your Friends in Real Time
The new snapchat feature allows users to share their location with each other. Users can choose whether to share their location (on a map) with a few or all their friends.
Google Can be Forced to Pull Results Globally, Canada Supreme Court Rules
The Guardian reported on this on the 29th June 2017.. What do they mean? Well, “The case stems from claims by a company called Equustek Solutions Inc, from British Columbia that manufactures network devices,
Social Media Marketing and Politics
The UK general election result was a surprise to a huge number of people and many groups and organisations are looking in depth at what caused the opposite to what we and Theresa expected – a Tory landslide.
SEO: Latest Google Updates
Keep up to date with Google SEO Algorithm Updates with our notes from the recent google Webmaster Hangout from 30th May
Google Wages War on Annoying Adverts and Ad Blockers
News we’ve all been waiting for! Google has announced its plans to filter out “annoying ads” via it’s Chrome browser, and at the same time enable publishers to charge customers who view their site content using an ad blocker. Can this be the ‘win win’ solution that WE are looking for?
Snapchat Launches New Sunglasses in the UK
Snapchat made its Sunglassess available across Europe today, almost seven months after the company debuted them in the US.
Google Gets Support for AMP From Facebook
Facebook is rolling out support for AMP as part of its open-source Instant Articles software development kit, with an aim to reinvigorating support for its Instant Articles; a new publishing format with an aim to be delivered super-fast to readers.