Google updates policy to tackle abuse of its ad network

Google Merchant Center is splitting its Shopping Ads and Free Listings Malicious or Unwanted Software Policy into three separate policies: Malicious software. Compromised sites. Unwanted software. The updated policies will be enforced from October, with full enforcement set to be ramped up over four weeks. Until then, Google has confirmed that it will continue to enforce…

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How to navigate SEO in a multi-platform world

The role of an SEO professional has undergone a major transformation in recent years. Traditionally, SEO was primarily about keyword optimization and links and ranking well on search engines like Google and Bing. While these elements remain important, search engines today evaluate a much more complex set of ranking factors. And the search landscape has…

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YouTube rolls out ‘For You’ feed to creators’ channels

YouTube is rolling out a personalized ‘For You’ section on the home tab of creators’ channels. From November 20, whoever visists your channel will be greeted with a tailored list of recommended videos, comprising a “mix of content from your channel based on the viewer’s watch history.” The platform is encouraging creators to review their…

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Google SGE expands to 120 countries while adding new follow-up questions, AI translation help and more definitions

The generative AI version of Google Search, Google Search Generative Experience, is now rolling out to over 120 countries and territories. Google also added new ways to follow up with AI-generated search answers, new AI translation help, and additional AI-powered definitions. This is Google’s “largest global expansion yet” of SGE, the company announced. SGE Follow-up…

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Google Performance Max adds new AI features

Google is set to roll out new AI features in Performance Max for all U.S. advertisers by the end of the year. Marketers will be able to use the technology to generate text and image assets for campaigns using prompts within a matter of seconds. PMax will take performance data into consideration when suggesting certain…

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