Facebook is bringing the best of Messenger to Instagram DMs which will allow users on both platforms to seamlessly connect with each other. The post Facebook Merges Messenger With Instagram DMs via @MattGSouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Google is testing showing the people also search for query expander feature not just in the search results but also directly in the Google search bar. Yes, in the auto-complete search suggestions drop down bar, Google is testing showing the people also search for options

Google is making shopping ads free in more countries following the rollout of free shopping ads in the US earlier this year.

It looks like Google.com and Sitemaps.org host the same exact copies of the Sitemaps.org information. Is this a classic no-no when it comes to duplicate content?

An FAQ page is one of the best ways to help people visiting or using your site.

A lawsuit is expected to be launched against Google by the US Justice Department according to a report from Reuters. The post Google Reportedly Getting Sued By US Justice Department Next Week via @MattGSouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

This morning I am seeing a number of complaints around pages being dropped from Google’s search index.

YouTube is trying out something new with Shorts. Here’s a glimpse of how it is being received and what marketers can look forward to

Knowing your competitors’ search ads strategy can help you focus your efforts where you can win. Here are three key areas to review. The post How to Use Competitor Insights to Get Ahead in PPC via @michellemsem appeared first on Search Engine Journal .