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Good morning, Quartz readers!The Daily Brief will be on a break next Monday and will return to your inbox on Tuesday, June 4th.Google leak reveals it may be lying about its search algorithmWhat you need to knowDonald Trump has become the first former US president to be convicted of a crime. New York Jury Porn star found guilty in hush money trialSentencing is scheduled for July 11.The lawsuit accused Hyundai of using child labor at its Alabama facility. U.S. Department of Labor Sued Korean automakerThe company, along with its associated recruitment agencies and suppliers, were accused of employing children under…

For more than 25 years, how Google structures the web has been one of the internet's greatest unsolved mysteries.Google is a gateway to the internet that many businesses rely on, yet its constantly evolving algorithms remain closely guarded behind lock and key.This week, the black box was finally opened.A trove of 2,500 documents containing highly-anticipated secrets about how Google ranks search result pages began circulating among a small group of SEO experts and was shared widely on Monday, after the company confirmed the materials were authentic.The already enthusiastic search engine optimization (SEO) community became even more excited, with social media…

Looking for fresh gift ideas that your dad will love? Give him something he made with his own hands this Father's Day. Whatever your hobbies, we have handmade gift ideas for dads of all personalities and interests. Create a personalized apron or cutting board for your dad who loves to cook. Or impress your sentimental dad with a DIY scrapbook filled with keepsakes. If he's adventurous, emboss leather luggage tags with his travel plans. Similar to the grade school cards and projects he's saved from when you were a child, these are handcrafted tokens of the next generation that he…

MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Park Seo-joon's agency has briefly addressed speculation that he is dating model and actress Lauren Tsai, but said details of the actor's personal life are “difficult to confirm.” Taiwanese media reported last week that Sojun and Lauren may be dating after they were spotted in Japan and posted photos of themselves together on social media. The outlet also reported that Seo-joon's best friend and “Parasite” co-star Choi Woo-sik follows Lauren on social media. In a statement, Seojun's agency Awesome ENT confirmed that the actor attended an overseas brand event but could not confirm anything…

A composite image of Park Seo-jun and Lauren Tsai MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Park Seo-joon's agency has briefly addressed speculation that he is dating model and actress Lauren Tsai, but said details of the actor's personal life are “difficult to confirm.” Taiwanese media reported last week that Sojun and Lauren may be dating after they were spotted in Japan and posted photos of themselves together on social media. The outlet also reported that Seo-joon's best friend and “Parasite” co-star Choi Woo-sik follows Lauren on social media. In a statement, Seojun's agency Awesome ENT confirmed that the actor attended…

To succeed in today's digital world, e-commerce systems like Shopify need to be optimized for mobile. As more and more people access websites on mobile devices, a flawless mobile experience is key. This is crucial as recent Google algorithm changes have led to mobile-friendly websites scoring higher in search results. In the wake of these Google adjustments, our study aims to determine how mobile optimization impacts SEO results on the Shopify platform. Mobile optimization and recent Google mobile SEO updates Mobile optimization ensures that your website works well on mobile devices and is user-friendly on all screen sizes. Key elements…

Google has confirmed that 2,500 pages of internal documents detailing how its internet search algorithms work that were leaked on Monday are authentic, The Verge reported Wednesday night and confirmed by CNET. The massive leak of API documentation appears to confirm what search engine optimization experts have speculated for years but which are often denied by Google: For example, the leaked documents seem to indicate that click-through rate affects rankings, that subdomains have their own rankings, that new websites are thrown into a different “sandbox” until they rank well in search, and that domain age is a ranking factor.The document…

Getting your international SEO strategy right can be an elusive feat. There are a lot more factors at play than people give credit for, and it’s often a thankless job. A successful international SEO strategy requires a deep knowledge of your company’s commercial strategy as well as technical SEO knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and excellent data skills. Yet the industry often regards international SEO as just your hreflang setup. In this article, I will distill the complexities of international SEO success into an actionable step-by-step list that will take you from beginner to advanced practitioner. Let’s begin! Part I: Be Commercially…

WASHINGTON (TND) — 2,500 pages of internal Google documents have been leaked that appear to offer some insight into how Google Search ranks websites. Appearing on the first page of a Google search can make or break an organization's success. For decades, businesses, news publishers, nonprofits and politicians have spent millions, sometimes billions, of dollars mastering Google in the hopes of getting the most views for their products and messages.”Algorithms are something that most companies keep hidden; they're essentially trade secrets. Not many people know about them, and companies change them frequently,” explained Dr. Kari Oberbrunner, Berry Chair and assistant…