YouTube to Take Closer Look At What Videos Are Allowed On Their Site
YouTube hasn’t had the best few months, and it looks like they’re finally starting to take action to make things right. The site is having an ongoing battle with offensive…
Twitter Introducing First Paid Subscription Service Through Tweetdeck
Twitter always has been and likely always will be free, but the service has announced they’re on the verge of offering their first paid subscription service through Tweetdeck. And while…
Page Speed Now A Ranking Factor In Google “Mobile First” Search
At the Search Marketing Expo this week, Google’s Gary Illyes announced a little bit of a surprise related to the company’s “Mobile First” search – page speed will be incorporated…
Nearly 50 Million Twitter Users Aren’t Even Real People
If you’re on Twitter for any length of time, you’ll likely encounter what’s known as a “bot” – an automated account that sends spam links, follows random users, or retweets…
Facebook Now Testing GIFs In Comments
Given how many viral videos and memes are shared on Facebook every day, it’s a little odd that the site has been so reluctant to embrace the simple GIF. Until…
Twitter Now Using Software To Find and Ban “Extremist” Users
People who have a tendency towards antagonistic views on Twitter may soon find themselves banned quicker than ever before. The social media giant announced this week that they have started…
Google Hopes “Offensive” Flag Will Help Improve Search Results
In another step to help combat content that users might find offensive or upsetting, Google is introducing an “offensive” flag for their review team to apply to search results. A…
YouTube Facing Firestorm Over Putting LGBTQ Videos in “Restricted” Category
While YouTube’s “restricted” category is designed to filter out potentially offensive material for younger viewers, some people are accusing the site of wrongly slapping the tag on high-profile LGBTQ vloggers,…
New Bing App Update Offers Better Travel Info, Weeds Out Malicious Sites
It’s no secret that Google is the de facto choice for most people’s online searching, conducting a staggering 40,000 searches every second. But it’s still nice to have an alternative,…
Facebook Updates Privacy Policy Amidst Police Surveillance Fears
As fears of police surveillance rise, one of the world’s largest social media sites has actually updated their privacy policy to better protect user data. Several groups, including the California…