For many of us, time can sometimes seem too routine. And the things we do and see around us are so common that it might just seem even a little boring. Still, there are times when we hear something so shocking that we just have to drop what we’re doing and check out the news. Some of the news may seem to be ordinary, but they are still quite important. Their impact on social media and other online marketing activities may have a huge role in influencing the future of portions of the internet. In any case, let’s take a look at the latest news:
It’s a shame, to be honest. Yahoo’s search directory once was hailed as the most important partner of online marketers. Now, with all the changes in search engine algorithms and the declining number of people using Yahoo’s search directory, management decided to finally pull the plug. It is quite a sad end for what used to be the pinnacle of online marketing. Read more on Yahoo Directory is finally coming to the end of its slow death.
Ello, the new social network that is said to be the anti-Facebook, is rapidly gaining more followers. This invitations-only website claims itself to be ad-free and will remain forever so. While this sounds really good for people who hate getting ad promotions on their pages, it does raise the question as to how Ello can stay operating, let alone profiting, from this set-up. What we do know is that there is a lot of interest in this development.
Change is good, especially when it comes to ad targeting and conversion tracking capabilities. In a move that many online marketers are viewing as a potential improvement in better market research and customer tracking, Pinterest is now introducing changes in its marketing system. This could very well influence the future of online marketing.
As you can see, these developments are surely attention-grabbers.