Google is now testing a new label, in text format, that reads advertised identify verified or identify verified on individual Google Ads in the search results. Previously we saw blue ad badges (in more styles) and gold ad badges but now Google is testing writing it out, instead of showing the badge. As a reminder, … Read more
Meta Verified is being rolled out to businesses on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Mark Zuckerberg announced that testing will begin in select counties on Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks, with WhatsApp trials planned at a later ****. What is Meta Verified? Meta Verified is a monthly subscription package designed to help creators and … Read more
Bing is testing a “Verified” label in the search result snippets. This new label is placed next to the URL in the search result that says “verified.” Previously we saw Bing testing official site labels in the search results but here is a “verified” label. Several folks on Twitter pinged me about it, I’ll embed … Read more
Twitter is going to start paying its verified content creators for adverts served in their replies over the next few weeks. Elon Musk, who has owned the social networking site since October 2022, announced that the first block payment totals $5 million – however, he has set some conditions. What’s new: Under Musk’s new rules, content … Read more
Google Search now labels some of its translations as being verified. When Google Search translates words or phrases, Google may show a “verified” label and write, “This translation was verified by Google Translate contributors.” This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who posted a screenshot of this on Twitter: Google has a Google Translate contributor program … Read more
Microsoft Advertising will only show ads from verified advertisers, starting Aug. 1, the company announced. Why we care. If you haven’t completed the Microsoft Ads verification requirements, you’ll need to do so before Aug. 1 to avoid any ad delivery interruptions. Timeline. The Microsoft Ads Advertiser Identity Verification program was announced in June 2022. Key upcoming … Read more
Google has been rolling out or testing a few new Google Maps, Google Business Profile and local features that I wanted to share. They include a new sponsored listing box, Business Profile pending pin label and a new location for the reviews aren’t verified. Let’s go through each one quickly. Maps Listing Sponsored Box Google … Read more
Did a Twitter account get a blue checkmark by paying for Twitter Blue or is it a legacy verified account? Right now it’s nearly impossible to tell. Why we care. Twitter’s designation for “notable” accounts was supposed to disappear April 1. Some have (e.g., The New York Times lost it) but many others have not … Read more
Google is testing showing blue badge icons and labels on some search ads for advertisers who are verified by Google Ads. The blue label is a blue circle with ridges and checkmark within it. This is from the ongoing Google advertiser verification program and now we are seeing Google test little blue checkmarks for advertisers … Read more
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