Is Google testing placing ads between organic search results? Patrick Stox, Ahrefs product advisor, technical SEO and brand ambassador, first noticed that sponsored posts have started appearing where the third and fifth organic positions normally run. He shared a screenshot of the SERP on X: Here’s a video of it Stox shared on X: Lidia…
Microsoft has reported its strongest financial quarter to date in Q3 of 2023. Search and news advertising revenue increased 10% year on year, excluding traffic acquisition costs that Microsoft pays to publishers. The rise in search and news advertising revenue marks a significant boost from last quarter’s 3% increase. LinkedIn revenue was also up 8%, with…
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, reported higher advertising revenue in the third quarter of 2023, year on year. An 11.3% gain in search revenue was accompanied by an increase in revenue for YouTube ads (12.5%). Google’s advertising network was down 2.6%, however, this was an improvement on the 5% loss reported in the second quarter…
Blog posts are the most common content type found in the top 5 Google positions, a new study has found. Why we care. Multiple CTR studies show most clicks go to the top 5 positions on Google (74%, per Advanced Web Ranking; 69%, per Backlinko). So prioritizing the types of content Google rewards with more…
AI, machine learning, robots, expert systems, knowledge engineering – these buzzwords are no longer reserved for technology. They are increasingly prevalent in a variety of industries. Many companies now view artificial intelligence as a standard tool, particularly in marketing and sales. This surge underscores the recent rapid advancements in the technology. Startups, in particular, must…
It’s that time of year again – happy birthday, Google Ads! Historically, we’ve celebrated the big day every five years by putting together a tribute to the world’s leading search engine, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics giant that we know as Google. Take a look at their big 2-0. But…
Georgia-Pacific advertises its popular paper brands – including Brawny, Angel Soft and others – on retail media networks. Overseeing these campaigns is Paras Shah, the company’s director of digital media. Shah offered his perspective on changing shopper behaviors and what brands can do to proactively reach them through RMNs in a discussion with me. Being…
This article builds on my previous one, emphasizing the importance of aligning SEO with the customer journey, specifically for companies that provide software as a service (SaaS) that market to other businesses (B2B). Crafting relevant content through a deep understanding of the customer experience is vital for enhancing SEO and fostering brand loyalty. Utilizing the…
Top executives recognize the significance of social data and insights in interpreting consumer behavior, predicting trends and making informed decisions. Social data goes beyond mere numbers but produces actual, tangible business results. Incorporating social insights into every aspect of a company is critical for trendspotting, competitor analysis, and achieving proactive crisis management. In a report…
Here are cookies from the Chicago Google office. They have a Ferris wheel on them, with the Google logo and it says Chicago. They look like sugar cookies. I found these on Instagram. This post is part of our daily Search Photo of the Day column, where we find fun and interesting photos related to…
