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I chuckled when I saw the words “Search was broken” on the LinkedIn profile of Stefan Weitz. This assessment had nothing to do with Google Search in 2024. Rather, he was talking about Google in 2010. This was a time when Google was loved despite only answering one in four queries successfully, according to Weitz….
Google today announced updates to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). The coming months will see improved cross-channel reporting and budgeting, AI-generated insights and some integration with Chrome Privacy Sandbox. What’s new. These are the five new features Google announced: Third-party ad data: Users will be able to import advertising data from Pinterest, Reddit and Snap directly into…
Google Chrome for Android has added new local places features to Chrome Actions, that will allow Chrome users to quickly call, get directions and read reviews from a local business directly from the Chrome search bar. What Google said. Google announced it added “new Chrome Actions to help you save time when you’re trying to engage with…
Google is testing moving the link cards from the bottom of the AI Overviews to the top, making those links much more visible and much more likely to be clicked on by a searcher. Currently, these link cards were below the AI Overview answer and are hard for searchers to see and click on. What…
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to successfully implement your SEO recommendations. We’ll also tackle one new exciting way you can implement SEO without needing CMS access or developer resources. Whether you work in-house or at an agency, if implementation has been a challenge for you, you’ll find this…
Google is updating its consent management requirements for AdSense for Search, AdSense for Domains, and Programmable Search Engine in Switzerland. Key points: Effective July 31. Applies to ads served to users in Switzerland, in addition to the EEA and UK. Aims to comply with the EU User Consent Policy. New requirements. Publishers must either: Use…
A new Google Ads tool – Cross-Media Reach Measurement – lets advertisers measure deduplicated, on-target reach and frequency across video campaigns. Why it matters. This tool helps advertisers understand the efficiency of their YouTube video campaigns compared to TV, providing a comprehensive view of brand campaign performance. Why we care. This tool essentially empowers advertisers…
Google has introduced a new tROAS (target Return on Ad Spend) Insight Box for Performance Max and Standard Shopping campaigns, offering advertisers enhanced visibility into campaign performance. Why it matters. This update provides ecommerce advertisers with a clearer understanding of their ROAS performance relative to their targets, potentially enabling more informed optimization decisions. How it…
The perfect click refers to a click from a SERP that takes the user directly to the single best webpage or resource that directly solves their problem. The ultimate aim of assistive search features like Google’s AI Overviews and Bing’s Copilot is to bring the user down the funnel and get them to the Perfect…
In the early days of digital advertising, it was pretty straightforward. Put in some keywords, set budgets and track your clicks and click-through rate. As ad platforms evolved to measure actual conversions, we improved our PPC ads to better achieve our business goals. In recent years, ad platforms have evolved even more, introducing smart bidding…