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New European Google Local SERPs Prompt Users To ‘Find Results On’ Other Sites

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There are new SERPs that are appearing in Germany, prompting users to try alternative directories or search engines for the same local query. These SERPs are part of Google’s ongoing effort to comply with the European Commission’s (EC) antitrust decision in shopping search. The following images concern local results, and not shopping search results. The …

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Google To Offer Browser, Search-App Choices In Android Europe Set-Up Flow

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Due to an antitrust decision last year in Europe, Google had been ordered to stop compelling phone makers to pre-install Google apps to gain access to Google Play. The decision came with a €4.3 billion (roughly $5 billion) fine, which Google is appealing. Even though the company is appealing the decision, Google is still complying …

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Clicks Plummet When Images, Article Info Stripped From News Results In SERP

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Google ran an experiment last month “to understand what the impact of the proposed EU Copyright Directive would be to our users and publisher partners.”  In the news search results, you could see links, but there wasn’t any descriptions or images, and there were incomplete story titles and site titles without any context. The experiment previewed changes in the …

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Report: EU Antitrust Unit Exploring Broader Local Search Complaint Against Google

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The European Commission has been asking local search competitors in Europe whether the changes in Google’s algorithm, as well as their other practices, are hurting them, according to a questionnaire seen by Reuters. If the answer is “yes,” then that means that the EC could end up bringing a fourth antitrust against Google.  Two of …

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Google Facing Fine In Russia For Allegedly Not Purging Banned Websites

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According to Reuters, Russia has initiated a civil action against Google over the search engine’s alleged failure to censor search results in the country. The potential penalty is trivial: 700,000 roubles (approximately $10,450). Next month, a determination will be made on whether or not the fine will be imposed.  The main issue is that Google reportedly …

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EU Approves Controversial Copyright Directive Aimed At Google, Facebook, Twitter

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A highly restrictive copyright directive has been backed by the European Parliament that is intended to benefit traditional European news publishers and copyright holders at the possible expense of user-generated content and U.S. internet companies, such as Google.  Back in July, an early version of the directive was rejected. In order for the new rules to …

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Google Looking For Ways To Handle Sites Blocking Searchers Over GDPR

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It has been estimated that about one-third of US news sites block EU users since they have’t complied with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  Because of this, this has become an issue for Google search users in Europe. If a user in the EU clicks on a search result listing that is blocking EU users, they’ll get …

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Google Plans To Re-Enter China With Government-Approved Search App

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In a report found in The Intercept, Google will be formally re-entering the Chinese search market.  Reportedly, the search company will will offer censorship of keywords and topics deemed sensitive by the Chinese government, such as “human rights, democracy, religion, and peaceful protest.” It seems that the talks that took place between Google and Chinese officials have been …

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SEO For Multi-Language Websites: How To Speak Your Customers’ Language

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Just like with international SEO, there are a number of scenarios, and naturally, the right solution will depend on the exact situation.  Should you be targeting a country with a a multitude of languages?  Should you be targeting specific languages around the world?  Or do you target a specific language for a specific country?  There …

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Google Surveys Now Available In More Than 50 Countries

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On March 6, Google announced that it is expanding its Google Surveys product and Surveys 360, its survey solution for enterprises, to over than 50 countries. Google Surveys was originally launched in 2012 as Google Consumer Surveys, and was designed to “… put quality market research in the hands of businesses of all sizes,” says Google.  With …

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