Mathew

9 mistakes to fix immediately

Internal linking is one of the most under-utilized arrows in the quiver of a site owner. Although inbound link building gets all the press, it’s the correct use of internal linking that can really move a site algorithmically when done strategically. Google has been vocal about the importance of Internal linking for years.  Google’s John…

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Google Ads makes broad match default for new search campaigns

Google Ads made broad match the default setting when creating new Search campaigns, a departure from its previous default of having broad match turned off. Why it matters. This change could significantly impact campaign performance and budget spend if advertisers aren’t vigilant. Key details: Broad match is now enabled by default for new Search campaigns…

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Google pauses opioid painkiller policy update

Google indefinitely paused its planned Healthcare and medicines policy update that would have allowed certified advertisers to discuss opioid painkillers without promoting or selling them. Why we care. This reversal affects advertisers in healthcare, public policy and addiction treatment sectors who were preparing for new advertising possibilities. Key details: The original update was set for…

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Google Ads shifts to Feed Labels for Shopping campaigns

Google Ads is automatically upgrading Shopping and Performance Max campaigns from Country of Sale to Feed Label functionality to match Merchant Centre feeds, in August. Why we care. This change affects how advertisers manage product feeds across different markets, potentially streamlining operations for multi-country campaigns. Key details: Affects all campaigns using Country of Sale. No…

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TikTok tightens teen ad targeting and boosts AI transparency

TikTok implemented new restrictions on ads targeting teens and introduced AI disclosure requirements for advertisers. Why we care. These changes aim to protect younger users and increase overall ad transparency, potentially impacting how advertisers reach and engage with TikTok’s audience. Key changes. U.S. advertisers can now only target teens using broad options like location, language…

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