Apple has just pipped Google to once more be crowned the world's most valuable brand. Appleword The tenth annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study found Apple is now worth US$247 billion, a rise of 67% year on year. This leap is largely attributed to strong iPhone 6 sales. Google took out second spot …
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You can accuse Google+ of many things, but lacking tenacity is not one of them. After mixed attempts at grabbing eyeballs from Facebook and Twitter, the plucky network has launched a Pinterest-esque service Collections. Click and collect Google+ Collections lets users create boards comprised of images, video and other content that are based around a particular …
Google has officially launched a new Search Analytics Report aimed at giving marketers more insights into their website traffic. Data dump The update replaces the Search Queries Report, and allows users to compare mobile traffic acquisition before and after Google's recent mobile update. Other nifty features include the ability to compare search data across devices, which …
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While we might use it every day without thinking, some quarters believe Maps might have done more to change our lives than any other product from Google. So today we're taking a journey into the pulsating heart of Google Maps. Maps to the Stars Maps had humble beginnings, in Sydney of all places. It was …
Let's face it, searching on mobile can be frustrating at the best of times. Rejoice because Google has heard your cries and just rolled out an update making mobile search more streamlined. On-the-grow Google announced the news in a blog post. "To help mobile searchers understand your website better when we show it in the …
How mobile-friendly is your site? From late April, it could have a huge impact on your traffic acquisition from organic search sources. Google is soon to expand its search algorithms to include mobile-friendliness as a ranking factor in response to the growth of searches performed on mobile and tablet devices. Unlike many algorithm updates in …
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Google is testing a pilot program that allows marketers to place sponsored search results on Google Play. Play to Play Google announced the news in a blog post. "App discovery plays a critical role in driving your continued success, and over the past year Google has provided best practices to enhance app discovery and engagement, as …
Google has just released a major (some would say majorly overdue) update to Contacts. Keep track Google announced the news in a blog post. "The new Google Contacts comes with a fresh look and feel, and conveniently pools together all your contacts, circles, and the people you talk to most in Gmail," wrote Google Product …
Been thinking about rehashing your website so it works on mobile? Well there's no time like the present – Google will soon starting giving search priority to mobile-friendly websites. Mobile movings Google announced that from April 21 it will change its search algorithm to favour websites that are mobile ready. "This change will affect mobile …
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Amazon has just launched WorkMail, an email and calendar product aimed at corporate customers. Press send Amazon claims WorkMail makes it easier for businesses to manage multiple corporate email addresses, bypassing the need to purchase licenses and additional hardware. WorkMail also offers beefed up security, allowing users to manage accessibility with encryption keys. Data is kept secure …
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