Google's New "Mobile Friendly" Update

Google implemented a new mobile update this week, which will change its search algorithms to recognize websites " 'mobile-friendliness' as a ranking signal -- meaning that those sites which weren't optimized for smartphones' smaller screens would see their ranks downgraded as a result." The "mobile friendly" update could have a huge impact on some major websites, with early tests predicting its impact on about 40% of existing Fortune 500 sites. Read more on the logistics of the update, and what the rapid shift to mobile means for businesses here.