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Google Updates Documentation On Meta Descriptions via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s documentation for how to control search snippets was updated to include examples of good and bad meta descriptions. The post Google Updates Documentation On Meta Descriptions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
David Bowie Is Back! Posthumous NFTs to Shed Light on Gender
The Alpha: In a series of now-deleted posts on Instagram and Twitter, David Bowie’s estate announced the September 13 launch of an NFT collection celebrating the rock icon’s legendary career that famously explored gender and performativity. The NFT collection, entitled “Bowie On The Blockchain,” will feature the works of nine NFT artists whose works will reflect some of Bowie’s masterful life work. Headlining the collection are crypto artists FEWOCiOUS and Pussy Riot Co-Founder Nadya Tolokonnikova, among others. Proceeds of the sale will go toward the nonprofit organization CARE. Why it matters: Unfortunately, as with prior projects bearing the names of […]
Meta Lists 4 Ranking Signals For Video On Facebook via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Meta shares four of the top signals its algorithm uses to determine which videos receive wide distribution on Facebook. The post Meta Lists 4 Ranking Signals For Video On Facebook appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
ISIS Is Minting Propaganda: When NFTs Put Lives on the Line
The Alpha: An alleged “terrorist sympathizer” just minted an ISIS announcement — along with two pieces of ISIS propaganda — as NFTs, according to an initial report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Since their discovery on public NFT marketplaces Rarible and OpenSea, the “terror NFTs” have been delisted. As part of the WSJ report, intelligence experts believe terror groups could use blockchain technology to raise funding for terror campaigns. Why it matters: So why mint these “terror NFT” in the first place? It’s all about the blockchain. The alleged “terrorist sympathizer” may have turned to NFTs due to their […]
LinkedIn Lists Top 20 In-Demand Skills via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
LinkedIn publishes a new report on the most in-demand skills based on analyzing job postings. The top 20 skills are featured in 78% of postings. The post LinkedIn Lists Top 20 In-Demand Skills appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Ads Enables Custom Conversion Values For Store Visits via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Businesses using Google Ads to drive in-store visits now have more control over smart bidding with the ability to set custom conversion value rules. The post Google Ads Enables Custom Conversion Values For Store Visits appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Ticketmaster Just Took a Substantial Step Toward NFT Tickets
The Alpha: Flow recently announced a groundbreaking new initiative with Ticketmaster. Via the Flow blockchain, all Ticketmaster event organizers can now link NFTs with each attendee’s ticket. The NFTs are positioned to offer ticket-owning event attendees richer experiences. Primarily, the linked NFTs hope to offer Ticketmaster eventgoers Web3 analogs to the IRL events, where they receive the NFTs. Recipients of linked NFTs may gain access to “VIP experiences,” according to Flow. Otherwise, the NFTs can simply serve as blockchain memorabilia for events. The execution of each NFT ticket tie-in is up to the event organizer. Why it matters: Although many […]
Nifty Gateway’s ‘Publishers’ Storefront Is Now Open for Curators
The Alpha: On Friday, Nifty Gateway announced it’s launching the beta-testing version of Publishers, its Shopify-like platform that will allow curators to build NFT storefronts and present collections from artists with whom they’ve partnered, according to an early release of a company blog post shared with nft now. Publishers grants users registered on the platform access to the same tools Nifty Gateway has used to present its Curated Drops over the years. Instead of the marketplace acting as the primary drop curator for the Nifty Gateway community, Publishers storefronts provide a new space for interactions between artists and buyers. It […]
Twitter Starts Testing An Edit Button via @sejournal, @BrianFr07823616
Twitter is internally testing an edit feature that will allow users to modify tweets for up to 30 minutes after publication. The post Twitter Starts Testing An Edit Button appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Instagram Best Practices For Recommended Content via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Instagram publishes new best practices for creators to follow to increase their eligibility for recommendations. The post Instagram Best Practices For Recommended Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.