Design thinking is an iterative, user-centric approach to product and software development focusing on the person behind the problem. In enterprise SEO, design thinking seamlessly integrates SEO features into the core site experience. By focusing on people as the central element in addressing both problems and solutions, design thinking leads to future-proof SEO. Integrating this…
Despite the significant allocation of Performance Max (PMax) advertising spend toward Shopping Ads, many marketers struggle to leverage its full potential. The key lies in the campaign structure. At SMX Advanced 2024, Andrew Lolk, founder of Savvy Revenue, shared insights on optimizing Google’s Performance Max (PMax) campaigns for ecommerce businesses. Below are the key takeaways…
Google introduced new ad budget features for Local Service Ads, including the ability to set a maximum monthly ad spend limit for certain accounts. Why we care. This update gives advertisers more control over their spending, potentially preventing unexpected budget overruns. Key features: Immediate effect upon setting. Automatic campaign stoppage when limit is reached. Monthly…
In the realm of human-computer interaction (HCI), dialogue stands out as the most natural form of communication. The advent of speech language models (SLMs) has significantly enhanced speech-based conversational AI, yet these models remain constrained to turn-based interactions, limiting their applicability in real-time scenarios. This gap in real-time interaction presents a significant challenge, particularly…
Google is rolling out a new feature for Local Services Ads (LSA) that automatically selects profile photos to display in advertisements. Why we care. This update aims to increase ad engagement and potentially improve ad rankings for local service providers. How it works: Google will choose photos from advertisers’ LSA profiles based on their likelihood…
Amazon and Google have several similarities regarding SEO and advertising. However, they behave very differently in some areas. One crucial area where Amazon stands apart is branded search. Branded search refers to the specific terms and keywords closely associated with your brand. This includes: Your brand name. Product names. Any other trademarked phrases or slogans your…
A surprising 92% of SEOs and link builders believe their competitors are buying backlinks, according to a recent Editorial.Link survey of 113 industry experts. This stat highlights the ongoing debate in our community around the power and value of links. Are bought backlinks a shortcut to SEO success? Or are they a huge risk? Let’s…
Last week Thursday after reports from several advertisers, it was confirmed by Google that there was a major reporting blackout. Report Editor, Dashboards, and Saved Reports in the Google Ads web interface were down. On top of that Products, Product Groups and Listing Groups pages were down across the web interface, API, and Google Ads…
Yesterday the ruling passed that Google is a monopoly after the 10 week trial that occurred last year. Here are the key reactions from search advertisers: Google’s Appeal and the Future Legal Battle Julie Bacchini, president and founder, Neptune Moon, underscores that while the court ruling declaring Google a monopoly is significant, the real impact…
Google largely resolved a significant reporting issue that affected its advertising platform, with some competitive metrics still pending restoration. Why we care. The glitch exposed some advertisers to data from other Google Merchant Center accounts, raising privacy concerns and disrupting normal reporting services. Timeline of events: July 30: Issue begins, and is reported by several…