Tag Archives: Verified

Google Ads Testing New Advertiser Identity Verified Label

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, […]

I Got Meta Verified on Instagram — Here’s My Trustworthy Review

I’ve attempted to get verified on Instagram about three times over the past few years and — as awkward as it is to admit — been rejected every single time.  So when Meta, the company that owns Instagram, introduced Meta Verified, a monthly subscription that will give you that coveted blue checkmark on Facebook, Instagram, […]

X Formally Launches the First Stage of Job Listings for Verified Organizations

After testing it with selected partners over the past few months, X has now officially launched its new job listings element in beta, with any Verified Organization on the app now able to add job listings to their profile. As you can see in this example, now, businesses with a gold checkmark can add an […]

Meta Expands ‘Meta Verified’ Verification Subscription Program to Customers within the UK

Despite implementing some changes to its original plan for Meta Verifiedits subscription program that enables users to purchase a blue checkmark on Facebook and Instagram, Meta is expanding availability of the scheme to the UK, with UK users able to apply from this week. Meta launched the initial stage of Meta Verified with users in […]

Scammers are Utilizing Verified Accounts on Facebook and Instagram to Dupe Customers

Social Media Managers – be very wary of ads like this in your feed: This is a scam ad, which re-directs users to malware, though the Facebook Page it’s linked to does indeed look legit. As you can see, hackers have somehow gained access to a selection of verified accounts on Facebook, which they’re now […]

Celebrities And The New York Times Losing The Blue Check On Twitter – Does Being Verified Really Matter Anymore?

A phone’s screen displays the Twitter verification checkmark in gold. … [+]Illustration taken in Krakow on February 14th, 2023. (Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images). NurPhoto via Getty Images Twitter said last week that “legacy verified” checkmarks would be removed from celebrity profiles, journalistic accounts, civil servants and others. If they wish to retain the […]

‘Meta Verified’ Badge Proves Social Media Corporations Don’t Know Their Personal Customers

Group of teenage friends using mobile phones to communicate with college students – Diverse teens … [+]Watching phones share content through social media platforms. Youth, friendship, and technology. getty It’s a shame to confess, but my vanity plate is mine. Be careful what you think. It was included with your vehicle. I love it, actually […]

Verified Customers With Blue Verify Marks Threaten To ‘Verify Out’ Of Twitter

The Twitter Headquarters is seen in San Francisco on Friday Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Elon … [+]Following months of uncertainty, and an extended legal battle, Musk now controls Twitter. Now, the question is: What will the billionaire Tesla CEO do with this social media platform? Copyright 2022 The Associated Press All rights are […]

Google Search Console Is Not Delayed Extra For Accounts With Many Verified Profiles

Google’s John Mueller said there isn’t an added delay in Google Search Console reporting for those who have many verified sites in their Search Console accounts. The delays are not specific to the number of sites you have verified but just generic delays in Search Console. Gregory asked, “The update of #GSC could be delayed […]

How to Get Verified on Instagram in 2022 [6 Simple Steps]

If you want to know how to get verified on Instagram, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll tell you how to apply for that coveted blue badge (that’s the easy part) and provide some tips to help you qualify (that’s the hard part). Bonus: 14 Time-Saving Hacks for Instagram Power Users. […]