Google shut down 780 million ‘bad ads’ in 2015
Google disabled 780 million bad ads globally in 2015 as part of its continuing initiative to rid its network of ads that used sneaky tactics to get more clicks.
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Google search shake-up: Economist, New Yorker and Time drop down rankings
Major websites including The Atlantic, GQ, New Yorker, Economist and Time have all fallen victim to recent updates to Google’s core search algorithm, with their web pages no longer featuring as prominently as the search giants rankings, according to new research.
Google criticised for banning ‘plus-sized’ clothing ad category
Google has come under fire after allegedly refusing to let a clothing company to advertise to “curvy or plus-size” people, according to a news report.
Online market trends in Slovenia: Cross-border ecommerce soars
Online shopping is thriving in Slovenia, with 85% of all internet users in the country buying online at least occasionally, up from 78 percent in 2013, according to new research.
US online display adspend ‘to overtake search for first time’
Digital display advertising is set to overtake search in the US for the first time this year, accounting for 47.9% with a value of $32.17 billion, according to new research.
Vine founder debuts ‘Peach’ social network app with ‘Magic Words’
A new social network from the founder of Vine has launched, with a hashtag-style tagging system to help users find related content more easily.
The rise of voice search: Youngsters talking to their phones
For most consumers, voice-powered search tools on mobile are yet to make a big impact; according to Global Web Index’ global data from our 34 markets, less than a fifth of online adults are regularly using them, putting them some distance behind traditional search engines.
New ‘folding’ Google Glass revealed
Google has revealed a new version of its Glass wearable computer, aimed at enterprise businesses such as healthcare and manufacturing.
Google reveals most searched for topics: Lamar Odom, Paris and refugees top list
As 2015 comes to a close, Google has released its annual Year in Search, and the top searches go to former basketball player Lamar Odom, Jurrasic World, and American Sniper.
10 common customer service complaints (and how digital engagement can help)
“Customer service is king” is a phrase that has never been more prudent. In a time where companies face increasing levels of competition, maintaining a reputation for excellent service is a great way to stand out. But finding the right balance between cost management and customer care can be difficult. Howard Williams, Marketing Director at … [Read more…]