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The Merge Finally Happened. Ethereum Will Never Be the Same
The Alpha: The merge, Ethereum’s long-awaited and technically staggering switch to a proof-of-stake consensus system, has finally happened. The colossal move officially marks the joining of Ethereum’s mainnet execution layer with its Beacon Chain consensus layer. Ethereum developers created the Beacon Chain in 2020, and until now, it has been running in parallel with the Ethereum mainnet. Having officially switched from its original proof-of-work consensus mechanism, the Ethereum blockchain’s energy consumption is expected to fall to between 99.5 and 99.99 percent. Why it matters NFTs have long held a (somewhat unjustified) reputation for being environmentally disastrous, as the blockchains most […]
Google Discusses Zero Search Volume Keyword Targeting via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Someone asked Google if it’s okay to target keyword phrases that have no search volume The post Google Discusses Zero Search Volume Keyword Targeting appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Adds New HTTPS Report to Search Console via @sejournal, @BrianFr07823616
Google has announced it will begin rolling out a new HTTPS report in Search Console. The announcement came via Google’s Search Central Blog and indicated the search engine expects the launch process to take a few months. “One of the common requests we heard from you was to provide more information regarding the HTTPS status of the site and make it easier to understand which pages are not served over HTTPS, and why not,” Google said in the blog. This new report will show how many sites indexed URLs on your site are HTTP and how many are HTTPS. It […]
New Apple Ads Spot Available To Advertisers In Q4 via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
While over 50% of iOS users opt out of personalized ads, Apple announced its expansion of Apple Search ad inventory in time for Q4 2022. The post New Apple Ads Spot Available To Advertisers In Q4 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Blue-Chip NFT Holders Are Now Eligible for an IRL Rewards Program
The Alpha: Portfolio tracker AssetDash just launched DashDeals, according to a Wednesday press release. It’s an asset-based rewards program modeled after Web2’s AMEX Rewards. To start, holders of DeGods NFTs, CryptoPunks, Bored Apes, Moonbirds, and other high-end NFT projects will be “immediately eligible” to receive rewards under the DashDeals program. Perks for holders of these NFTs currently include Apple gift cards, Nike gift cards, GameStop gift cards, Discord Nitro subscriptions, and more. Why it matters In the NFT world, the promise of utility is nothing new. Some even argue that forcing utility onto an NFT project can have a detrimental […]
Web Push Coming to iOS via @sejournal, @BrianFr07823616
WebKit’s message alert service Web Push will soon be supported by WebKit for users of Apple devices, according to a tweet from Jen Simmons, a member of the Safari and Webkit web developer experience team. Web Push is an opt-in notification service, which will require it to ask users for permission before sending notifications. No exact date was given for the release on macOS Ventura. It will be available for all users, with no Apple Developer Program membership required. This addition comes ahead of the previous release date Apple announced, which had Web Push becoming available on its devices sometime […]
Google Expands Eligibility for Product Rich Results via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Changes to product rich results eligibility helps merchants, product review sites and product information aggregators become eligible for more rich results The post Google Expands Eligibility for Product Rich Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
UX & SEO: Strike The Right Balance. Achieve Maximum Results [Ebook] via @sejournal, @BennyJamminS
Ready to upgrade your web presence and boost results? Our new UX & SEO ebook has everything you need to know. The post UX & SEO: Strike The Right Balance. Achieve Maximum Results [Ebook] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Microsoft Ads Unveils New Smart Campaign Features via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
The newest update to Microsoft Ads Smart Campaigns includes a coveted multi-platform feature, giving them a competitive advantage over Google. The post Microsoft Ads Unveils New Smart Campaign Features appeared first on Search Engine Journal.