Google Will Now Auto-Delete User Activity Data After 18 Months by Default
Social Media Today
JUNE 24, 2020
Google has announced a change in its data retention approach, which will see it auto-delete user activity data after 18 months.
How to Create an App Activity Custom Audience for Facebook Ads Targeting
Jon Loomer
OCTOBER 17, 2020
App Activity Custom Audiences allow you to reach and re-engage those who engaged with your game or app. Within “App Domains,” provide the Google Play Store (if Android) or Apple App Store URL for your app. After selecting your app, select from the activity that will result in being added to your audience.
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Google Readies New Game-Changing Google Photos Feature
Forbes Social Media
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Google is preparing to activate a Google Photos update that will enable a huge upgrade in picture quality, according to a new report.
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135 Million Users Are Active in Google+ Stream
The Realtime Report
DECEMBER 11, 2012
“Today Google+ is the fastest-growing network thingy ever” wrote Google Senior Vice President Vic Gundotra in a blog post late last week. The blog post also announced new features for Google+, showing a continued effort to make the social network more appealing to users. What do you think? Days, #RLTM Scoreboard.
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Google Activates Their First New gTLD Domain Name
Bill Hartzer
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Google has activated their first New gTLD domain name, which is nic.google. Nic.Google currently redirects to the Google Registry. The Google Registry was looking for registrar partners to help test their registry platform. Google is planning on being the registry for the following New gTLDs: ??? Connection:·close.
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Google Removed 5.2 Billion Ads for Content Violations in 2022
Social Media Today
MARCH 29, 2023
Google’s 2022 Ad Safety Report highlights the scale of moderation activity required at large platforms.
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Google Cracks Down on Spammy Behavior in Hopes of Focusing on Best of AI
The Realtime Report
APRIL 16, 2024
Google Cracks Down on Spammy Behavior in Hopes of Focusing on Best of AI Bad content has been put on notice by Google. The measures taken by Google include prioritizing original and authentic reviews over recycled information that passes around aggregator sites.
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Google's Data-Friendly Android 'Go' Version Reaches 100 Million Active Devices, Adds New Features
Social Media Today
MARCH 20, 2020
Google's Android Go OS, which uses much less data, and is designed for developing regions, is now being used on 100 million devices.
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Google and Instagram Provide Insight into Thanksgiving Food Trends
Social Media Today
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Google and Instagram have shared some insights into food trends around Thanksgiving, based on user activity.
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Social Networking Stats: Google+ Hits 400 Million Users, One-Fourth Are Active; #RLTM Scoreboard
The Realtime Report
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Facebook: 955 million monthly active users. Twitter: over 500 (140 active monthly) million users. Qzone: 599 million monthly active users. Google+: 100,000,000 monthly active users. via Google. active daily) million users. Renren: 140 million active monthly users. via Facebook.
How to Create an App Activity Custom Audience for Facebook Ads Targeting
Jon Loomer
OCTOBER 17, 2020
App Activity Custom Audiences allow you to reach and re-engage those who engaged with your game or app. Within “App Domains,” provide the Google Play Store (if Android) or Apple App Store URL for your app. After selecting your app, select from the activity that will result in being added to your audience.
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How to use Google Analytics for stronger social media reporting
Sprout Social
JULY 25, 2023
Google Analytics (GA) offers solutions to these multi-pronged questions around social media analytics. Read on to find out how Google Analytics for social media helps with stronger reporting. Why use Google Analytics for social media measurement?
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Google Webmaster Tools Moves Twitter Account
Bill Hartzer
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Google Webmaster Tools, now called Google Search Console (for several years), has moved their Twitter account from @googlewmc to @googlesearchc. I’m looking forward to a better, easier to use Google Search Central. I’m looking forward to a better, easier to use Google Search Central.
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Google Launches Legal Proceedings Against Scammers Seeking to Sell Google Business Profiles
Social Media Today
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Cases like these help to establish new legal precedents for evolving scam activity.
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Google My Business Messaging 101 (Includes Examples)
Hootsuite
APRIL 26, 2021
Having a Google My Business (GMB) profile can be a great way for businesses of all sizes to boost brand visibility and get more customers. This free marketing tool from Google can be used to improve your SEO while providing customers with essential info about your business. The purpose of the Google My Business Messaging feature.
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Social Networking Stats: Active Usage Drops For Facebook and Twitter, #RLTM Scoreboard
The Realtime Report
MAY 16, 2014
billion monthly active users. Twitter: 255 million monthly active users. Qzone: 599 million monthly active users. Google Plus: 343 million monthly active users. Active Usage Drops For Facebook and Twitter. LinkedIn and Twitter’s active usage dropped 3%. Google+’s dropped 1%.
PLEASE Don’t Visit My Google+ Page! Here’s Why.
SocMed Sean
JUNE 9, 2013
No, this isn’t another one of those anti-Google+ posts and no…it isn’t one of those reverse psychology attempts to actually trick you into visiting my Google+ page. In fact, I really don’t want you to visit my Google+ page and I have a good reason for it.
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273 Social Networking Stats: Facebook Tops 1.32 Billion Monthly Active Users, #RLTM Scoreboard
The Realtime Report
JULY 25, 2014
billion monthly active users. Twitter: 255 million monthly active users. Qzone: 599 million monthly active users. Google Plus: 343 million monthly active users. Instagram: 200 million monthly active users. Billion Monthly Active Users. The #RLTM Scoreboard: Social Networking Stats for the Week.
Landing in the Google 3 Pack for SEO Campaigns
The Realtime Report
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Landing in the Google 3 Pack. If you are looking for a way to increase your local web traffic in Dallas , then you have probably heard about the Google 3 Pack with respect to local SEO campaigns. At the same time, the Google 3 Pack is a competitive place. At the same time, the Google 3 Pack is a competitive place.
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Google Wins Court Case Against Russian-Based Bot Scam Group
Social Media Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The case could establish new legal precedent for taking action against scam activity.
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Ready, Set, Activate Your Digital Audience to Fall in LOVE with your Brand
Pam Moore
APRIL 1, 2019
Smart marketers of today have incredible opportunity to increase brand awareness, build community, establish trust and activate their audience to actions that will bring fans, customers and partners closer to them and their brand while at the same time helping both the audience members and brand achieve their goals.
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How to Create the Best Google My Business Posts
Hootsuite
JULY 22, 2020
Today, we’re looking at one of the simplest and most direct ways to stay in touch with your customers: Google My Business posts. Google serves 5 billion searches for “restaurants” alone every month. Unlike content for the other big social platforms, your Google My Business posts are designed for people who are already looking for you.
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On The Death Of Google Reader
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 11, 2013
Google recently announced it is killing off several of its services, which it does from time to time. This time though, Google cut services for a tool that isn’t just “popular.” ” Google Reader is the bedrock for how many people collect information on the Internet. He also blogs.
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Google Analytics Unveils a Set of Social Reports
Mindjumpers
MARCH 22, 2012
Therefore, Google has recently released a new set of Social Reports within Google Analytics. The new Social Reports will be available from a new “social” tab, when you log in to Google Analytics. Make better, more efficient data-driven decisions in your social media marketing program.
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Social Networking Stats: Instagram Has 90 Million Active Monthly Users, #RLTM Scoreboard
The Realtime Report
JANUARY 18, 2013
Facebook: 1 billion active users. Qzone: 599 million monthly active users. LinkedIn: 200 million active users. Google Plus: 135 million monthly active users. via Google. Google Plus: 135 million monthly active users. via Google. Instagram Has 90 Million Active Monthly Users.
4 Research Methods to Find Unique Angles Outside The First Page of Google
Buffer Social
JULY 5, 2023
I became more active on LinkedIn , engaged with industry experts' posts, and read the latest trends for unique insights. Google's newest E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, trustworthiness) update emphasizes creating content by those with real-life experience in that field.
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How to Use Google My Business to Get More Customers
Hootsuite
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Google My Business is an easy and cost-effective way to make your business more discoverable both online and in real life. Why you need a Google My Business account. How to create a Google My Business account. How to verify your business on Google. 3 ways to optimize your Google My Business profile.
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Social Networking Stats: Twitter Tops 200 Million Monthly Active Users, #RLTM Scoreboard
The Realtime Report
DECEMBER 21, 2012
Facebook: 1 billion active users. Qzone: 599 million monthly active users. LinkedIn: 187 million active users. Google Plus: 135 million monthly active users. via Google. Google Plus: 135 million monthly active users. via Google. Twitter Tops 200 Million Monthly Active Users.
Social Networking Stats: LinkedIn Tops 187 Million Active Users, #RLTM Scoreboard
The Realtime Report
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Facebook: 1 billion active users. Qzone: 599 million monthly active users. LinkedIn: 187 million active users. Google Plus: 100 million monthly active users. via Google. Google Plus: 100 million monthly active users. via Google. LinkedIn Tops 187 Million Active Users.
YouTube Removes Option to Share On-Platform Activity to Twitter
Social Media Today
JANUARY 12, 2019
YouTube is removing the ability to auto-share your on-platform actions to Google+ and Twitter.
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The Social Media Incubator
AUGUST 27, 2012
With over 552 million daily active users , it is a mainframe for society and a resource that many are using to schedule events. Step 5: Copy the URL from iCal and open your Google Calendar in the browser window. Facebook is a word that is recognized all over the world.
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SEO Strategies: Optimisation Ideas for Your Google+ Page
Mindjumpers
MARCH 23, 2012
And, right now, Google+ is one of the dominating social networking sites. With that said, take the following aspects into mind while creating your Google+ page. Influence – Expand your connections by joining the Google+ community in various networks; this way, Google’s search engine spiders will find your Page appealing.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Google+ shut down
Sprout Social
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
In October 2018, Google announced that it will be shutting down the consumer version of Google+ owing to insufficient usage. The initial announcement also stated that Google would complete the Google+ shutdown in 10 months. Since 2013, Google+ had been experiencing low activity. While there were 1.15
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Ready, Set, Action! How to Activate Your Social Media Audience and Communities
Pam Moore
APRIL 1, 2019
Smart marketers of today have incredible opportunity to increase brand awareness, build community, establish trust and activate their audience to actions that will bring fans, customers and partners closer to them and their brand while at the same time helping both the audience members and brand achieve their goals.
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Social Networking Stats: 42% of Those With Foursquare App Are Active Users, #RLTM Scoreboard
The Realtime Report
DECEMBER 7, 2012
Facebook: 1 billion active users. Qzone: 599 million monthly active users. LinkedIn: 187 million active users. Google Plus: 100 million monthly active users. via Google. Google Plus: 100 million monthly active users. via Google. via Facebook. Twitter: over 500 million users.
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The Six Best Google+ Marketing Tools
Webbiquity SMM
JUNE 21, 2016
Despite its detractors , Google+ remains one of the “big four” social networks and has its share of prominent fans in the business world. For most websites, Google+ doesn’t drive the volume of social traffic that Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter do. Google Review Count: 70,400. Google Review Count: 33,800.
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Google Tests New ‘Popular on Twitter’ Tweet Display Panel in Search Results
Social Media Today
AUGUST 24, 2022
The new display could put more emphasis on your Twitter activity.
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169 How To Add Website to Google Analytics?
BeingOptimist
MAY 7, 2019
Today in this article my aim is to provide you the knowledge about Google Analytics and would let you know step by step how to add website to Google Analytics. Before adding a website to Google analytics it would be a good idea if you know what Google Analytics is? What Is Google Analytics? So here we go.
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Adam Sherk
JANUARY 9, 2013
Which news sites get the most engagement on their Google+ pages? It’s been a year since I took an early look at engagement rates for news organizations on Google+ , so I thought I’d revisit the topic and do a fresh comparison. However this comparison gets skewed by a few pages with fairly limited post activity.
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245 24 of the Best Google+ Guides, Tips, Rants and Raves of 2012
Webbiquity SMM
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Will Google+ be a “Facebook killer” or just Google’s next failed social network? Then again, the average Facebook user spends nearly seven hours per month on the site—compared to just three minutes for the average Google+user. So what makes Google+ special? Google+ Guides and Tips.
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New UK Tech Regulator Set To Curb Facebook And Google
Forbes Social Media
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
The UK is planning a new tech regulator to govern the activities of tech platforms such as Facebook and Google.
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4 Reasons Google Bought Wildfire
Convince & Convert
JULY 31, 2012
Wildfire , a pioneering social media management software application that specialized in contests and promotions, announced today that it has been bought by Google for a smooth $250 million. 4 Reasons Google Bought Wildfire. Google and Facebook aren’t exactly pals. But it’s brilliant. Access to Social Signal.
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The Importance of Local Activation on Social Media: India
Mindjumpers
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Here in India, Facebook is the most commonly used social media platform followed by Whatsapp, Google+ and Twitter. The response was overwhelming, with fans of the film getting involved in the activity, giving Sonam Kapoor further exposure and the public the tools to promote the film. Different Reactions.
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Nonplussed By Google Plus
Firebelly
JANUARY 22, 2012
Google keeps fiddling around with the Internet, and (to no one’s surprise) they’ve done it again. Their latest change – Google Search Plus Your World – could be the most disruptive ever. As long as Google is calling the shots (Bing who?), Google+ pages and profiles are favored in the search results.
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