Ad-free social network Ello finally opens to public with iPhone app
Ad free social network Ello is finally opening up to the public, swapping its invite-only membership for a public iPhone app.
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Google ‘Mobilegeddon’ 2 months on: How did brands fare?
When Google released its Mobile-friendly update on April 21st 2015, many experts believed it would have a dramatic impact. Websites that we’re not deemed ‘mobile-friendly’ were penalised in the search results rankings on mobiles. But nearly two months on, how have the changes affected sites that are not optimised for smartphones and tablets? New research … [Read more…]
It’s Alive! Dr Frankenstein and SEO
Trying to ‘trick’ Google to get high in search results is a short-term game. Ultimately all SEO techniques have to be totally natural if they want to future proof online exposure. Mark Preston, founder and director of WildShark, looks at Google’s attempt create their own ‘Frankenstein’ machines that can emulate human thought- and what this … [Read more…]
Baidu disqualified from AI test
Chinese search giant Baidu has been disqualified from an artificial intelligence test in which it appeared to beat Google and Microsoft.
Retailers missing out of £6.6bn a year by not going mobile
UK retailers are collectively missing out on an astounding £6.6bn per year due to a lack of investment in their mobile offering, according to a new report into mobile spending.
Google adds buy button to search results
Google is adding a buy button to search results, letting shoppers purchase products directly without having to visit a separate site.
Palestinian online travel startup Batuta gets $2.5m funding boost
Arabic online travel site Batuta has secured a $2.5 million Series A investment round led by Siraj Palestine Fund I
YouTube lets users buy direct within pre-roll ads
YouTube is adding product listing ads to retailers’ video ads with TrueView for Shopping, meaning that viewers can click and buy products listed directly within pre-roll videos.
Yandex plans browser to rival Google Chrome
Russian Internet giant Yandex has launched the new version of its Chromium-based browser offering a twist on the traditional format.
Google adds ‘buy’ buttons to mobile search results
Google is taking on Amazon and eBay with a ‘Buy’ button that lets mobile users purchase items from search results, according to a news report.