This Week Online Today With Ahmed Khalifa

Welcome to episode 54 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And if you subscribe to the newsletter in this post, I will also include bonus tip of the week to help you further about this topic. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Google's new Duplex technology The jaw dropping demonstration of Google Assistant making phone calls What this could mean for the future of AI What does this mean about privacy and providing disclosures The other new features for Google's smart speakers Google's vision of having your own "individualised Google" Shownotes and transcripts are available here and you can also receive a bonus tip of the week in relations to this episode by subscribing to the newsletter here where you can also subscribe to the newsletter to receive a bonus tip of the week

Welcome to episode 53 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Is SEO really dead? How this old cliche is back once again because of a heated Twitter debate? Why SEO has a bad reputation? What happens if you don't believe or invest in SEO? And the answer to "is SEO dead?" Shownotes and transcripts are available here and you can also receive a bonus tip of the week in relations to this episode by subscribing to the newsletter here. Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

Welcome to episode 52 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Google's tweet confirming the recent broad core algorithm update Amazon's new service to deliver parcels to the boot of your car The official Amazon Key promotional video How I became GDPR complaint The list of 3rd party tools that are taking data about you PageRank Updated - The Patent by Google Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

Welcome to episode 51 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: JD Wethersppons & Tim Martin Pulling Out of Social Media The tweet around how Google your website and advice on low quality and duplicate content Amazon's new Alexa Blueprints program will allow anyone to create their own Alexa skills and responses Amazon Alexa Blueprint AdBlock Plus Won Legal Battle in Germany's Supreme Court over blocking ads on websites Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

Welcome to episode 50 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Brief overview of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg standing before Congress How to check if your Facebook profile has been compromised and used by Cambridge Analytica (make sure you are logged in) Google's update on the new addition to the new Google Search Console Google's latest update mobile search result with the use of 'More Results' instead of 'Next' The malicious site which is stealing your passwords and will leak it if you don't pay in Bitcoin Have I Been Pwned - How it can notify you of any data breach that you are registered with Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell

Welcome to episode 49 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: the terrible shooting spree that happened at YouTube HQ more changes that happened on Google search result, which meant less traffic for some industries the on-going fiasco with Facebook and what you can learn from it Apply has hired Google's AI chief to focus on improving Siri Sources Note from Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, about the YouTube shooting Tweet from YouTube about the shooting Google making changes when searching for "movies" and "showtimes" Google adds air quality on search results Facebook placing API limit on Instagram The reaction from being locked out of Tinde

Welcome to episode 48 of This Week Online Today, where I will be talking to you about the big online news that has been happening this week today to make sure that you are ahead of the game when it comes to running your online brand successfully. And at the end of the show, I will also be giving you a bonus tip of the week to help you further. In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: Google has started migrating sites to mobile-first index A football club has fallen victim to an email scam MyFitnessPal's massive 150m user breach Facebook's revamp of their privacy settings Things you should be aware of when it comes to your privacy online Sources Google's blog post about their mobile-first index migration plan Google's recommendation on mobile-first best practices to follow Lazio reportedly scammed out of £1.75m transfer installment via email Under Armour's MyFitnessPal and 150m users data breach Facebook's announcement in revamping their privacy settings

In this episode of This Week Online Today, I talk about the following: the outrage of data abuse by Cambridge Analytica on Facebook Twitter's new rule about multiple tweetings New changes to the ordering of your Instagram feed Instagram Shopping has launched in 8 more countries Google has stopped experimenting with the result-free search result...for now   Sources The secret filming of Cambridge Analytica by Channel 4 news Mark Zuckerberg's statement on Facebook Twitter's blog post about their new rules on automation and multiple tweeting Instagram's statement on making changes to your post feeds Instagram's announcement on launching Shopping in 8 more countries Tweet by Google employee on Google stopping their experiment on result-free search results Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: the surprising story of Google showing zero results for search queries Anchor Video designed to help you share creative posts on social media the interesting results on the 2017 email benchmark report Spotify for Brands released, but a demonstration of my listening behaviour on Spotify might mean I will receive indifferent adverts Sources: Google experimenting showing zero results (with more examples in the shownotes linked below) Anchor Videos now available on desktop Email Benchmark report for 2017 Spotify for Brands Your Spotify Listening Behaviour Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, recorded in my hotel room in San Diego, we discuss the following: Google confirming an algorithm update, which was worth for them to talk about What is the "easiest" win in SEO according to Google 2017 being the largest amount of cybersecurity breaches, and what does it mean for the future Sources: Google confirming algorithm update on Twitter The comment by Google on the "easiest" wins in SEO The research which announced 2017 being the biggest year for cyber security breaches 6 simple ways to protect yourself from cyber security threats Why your small business is not safe from cyber attacks and what you can do about it Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Is the 'Vero True Social' the next big social media platform? Google has released 2 new mobile benchmarketing resources Hangout Chats, the Slack competitor, has been released by Google Twitter has finally added bookmarking feature Big high-street chains, Toys R' Us and Maplin, are in administration - my critical feedback of their websites Sources: What is Vero? Google's announcement of their 2 new site speed tools Hangouts Chat, the Slack competitor, has been released by Google

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Facebook usage has gone down for the first time ever Google is going to move sites into mobile-first index the early signs of Google's new 'Reply' smart messaging app Snapchat is copying Instagram (for once) Anchor has relaunched itself into a podcasting platform Sources: Facebook usage has gone down for the first time ever Jay Bear's video announcement on Facebook usage going down Google is going to move sites into mobile-first index the early signs of Google's new 'Reply' smart messaging app Snapchat is copying Instagram (for once) Anchor has relaunched itself into a podcasting platform Anchor's video launch of their new platform Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: ICO's website been hacked via crypto-mining Google has launched AMP Stories on mobile search Google is also rolling out AMP on Gmail The new-look 'People Also Search For' on Google search result YouTube CEO lambasting Facebook Amazon launched a text-to-speech WordPress plugin Sources: ICO and other government websites have been hacked Google is launching AMP Stories on Mobile Search Google is bringing AMP to Gmail to make emails more interactive The new-look 'People Also Search For' has been launched on Google Search Result YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, said that Facebook should 'get back to baby pictures' Amazon launched 'Polly'; a WordPress plugin which turns blog posts into audio Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Google has launched an SEO Audit category in the Lighthouse Chrome Extension Google now lets you book hotels and flights on search result Google sending out notifications to upload high-resolution favicon Snapchat now allows you to create custom Lenses 157 new emojis have been added Sources: Google Launched SEO Audit category in Lighthouse Chrome extension Google now lets you book hotels and flights right from search results Google Wants You To Add High-Resolution Favicon for Chrome's New Tab page or Android home screen Snapchat now lets users create their own face Lenses 157 new emoji is released for 2018 according to Emojipedia Emojipedia Shownotes and transcripts are available here Tell me what you think: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: Mark Zuckerberg's 2 separate statements about adjusting algorithm to focus on trustworthy publishers and local news the focus to for Zuckerberg to make users spend less time on Facebook Snapchat's new Snap Store is a potential in-app commerce Apple HomePod arrives on 9th February 2018 Google has released a comprehensive guide on Featured Snippets Sources: Facebook will start prioritizing local news in user feeds Mark Zuckerberg's announcement about spending less time on Facebook and other community news Snapchat's new Snap Store is a potential in-app commerce Logan Paul's other unseen antics in Japan A reintroduction to Google’s featured snippets Google's update on Google My Business for restaurant owners to edit their menu Shownotes and transcripts are available here Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: the opening of Amazon Go; the cashier-less store in Seattle major concerns about the negative impacts of social media the power of email, social media...and Tinder Apple HomePod arrives on 9th February 2018 Burger King clarifying how Net Neutrality can affect you Sources: Inside Amazon Go, a Store of the Future Concerns about the negative impacts of social media The power of the email, social media…and Tinder Apple HomePod arrives on February 9th Burger King clarifying Net Neutrality If You Love the Internet, the Topic of Net Neutrality is Important to You Yoast SEO WordPress Plugin Shownotes and transcripts are available here Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: YouTube implementing stricture requirements for creators in response to advertisers' concerns Page speed will be a ranking factor in mobile search hackers targeting the February 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea New Google Search Console is gradually rolling out to more people Page speed will be a ranking factor in mobile search Sources: YouTube Sets Stricter Requirements for Creator Partners in Response to Advertiser Concerns Page speed will be ranking factor in mobile search New Google Search Console is Rolling Out to More People Hawaii's missile alert agency keeps its password on a Post-it note Chrome User Experience Report Google Lighthouse on Chrome Developer Tool Google PageSpeed Insights Hawaii’s missile alert agency keeps its password on a Post-it note LastPass Password Manager Shownotes and transcripts are available here Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

In this episode of This Week Online Today, we discuss the following: a major racial fashion faux pax by H&M the after-effect of Logan Paul's video, YouTube's apology and their subsequent consequences hackers targeting the February 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea the major changes that are happening on Facebook that will affect your business what you start off with, might pivot into something better Sources: Social Media Outrage at H&M's Hackers Targeting Winter Olympic YouTube's Open Letter on Twitter Logan Paul's other unseen antics in Japan Mark Zuckerburg's announcement about Facebook News Feed Google Won't Index All URLs" How to Make Your WordPress Site More Secure & Beat the Hackers Shownotes and transcripts are available here Do Your Thing. Because It Matters

This is a very special announcement as I record The IgniteRock Podcast one last time before saying goodbye. Even though it has been a fun journey, it was the right time to say goodbye and move on to something new. And I wonder what could that be?! It's a short and quick episode to talk about the following: why am I saying goodbye? my plan to continue podcasting but in a different format what I've learnt from it my thanks to you Shownotes are available on https://iamahmedkhalifa.com/episode36

In this episode, I talk to Chris Marr, founder of Content Marketing Academy; the membership-based business which help other to grow by using the power of content, but also looks at other essential areas such as leadership, sales, email marketing, social media, etc. Full disclaimer; I am a member of the Content Marketing Academy community so it was a no-brainer for me to invite Chris onto the show as we discuss all things content, business, personal development and of course, WordPress. Here are just a few things we talk about: the importance of creating content in order to exist online you don't need to be an expert at everything in order to provide value to your audience how going basic and on a low budget can make a big difference for your website and online presence the importance of focusing on your strength and outsourcing everything else to help grow your business what you start off with, might pivot into something better "If you feel like you're in a position, like you don't think you know enough,