Planning season is one of the busiest times of the year for marketers—and at Shell Mobility, it’s no different. Their team is in full planning mode from March to October. But disconnected spreadsheets and presentations made it hard to keep everything aligned across their 30+ local markets. On Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. PT, Mindy…
Generative AI is transforming how consumers discover and engage with content, making it essential for brands to rethink and adapt traditional SEO strategies. Leading this shift is generative engine optimization (GEO) – an evolution of SEO that leverages AI-driven insights to optimize content for visibility and authority across platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google’s AI…
Amazon Ads today unveiled new generative AI features aimed at helping advertisers create more engaging video and image content. The tools include Video generator and live image capabilities, both currently in beta for select U.S. advertisers. Why we care. Time and cost are big challenges when it comes to creating good quality video content for…
Google AI Overviews are triggered 10-20% less for signed-out users. While this percentage varies by industry, it is particularly noteworthy right now for ecommerce queries, which trigger AI Overviews 90% less often for signed-out users. Why we care. We’ve been closely watching the evolution of Google’s AI Overviews because it has the potential to disrupt…
A successful Google Ads PPC strategy involves more than just picking a few keywords. It requires a structured plan that aligns with your business goals, optimizes your budget and uses data to boost performance. Whether your audience is solution-aware or problem-aware, understanding the nuances of each stage in the sales funnel and selecting the right…
Backlinks are still essential in SEO today, but there’s a stronger focus on their quality and strategic placement. The approach to acquiring links now mixes traditional methods with new strategies, resulting in a more natural online presence. One example of this blended technique is podcast link building, which moves away from the typical transactional nature…
A new study from researchers at MIT and Penn State University reveals that if large language models were to be used in home surveillance, they could recommend calling the police even when surveillance videos show no criminal activity. In addition, the models the researchers studied were inconsistent in which videos they flagged for police…
Get practical strategies to reduce your cost-per-click by improving targeting, enhancing landing page performance and leveraging AI tools. SearchBot is thinking … Discover actionable insights to optimize your Google Ads campaigns and achieve maximum ROI. This new guide from Instapage offers advice on: Improving Quality Score and ad relevance Targeting the right audience with precision Optimizing…
Google successfully challenged a €1.49 billion ($1.66 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union in 2019. The EU’s General Court annulled the fine, citing the European Commission’s failure to consider all relevant circumstances. Why we care. This ruling marks a significant victory for Google in its ongoing legal battles with EU regulators and highlights…
Are your SEO efforts not delivering the results you expect, and you can’t figure out why? Traditional SEO tactics are becoming less effective by the day. While you’re focusing on keywords and backlinks, Google’s AI is evolving rapidly, fundamentally changing how search results are ranked. This shift is happening behind the scenes, making it increasingly…
