SEO

The debate around whether TikTok should be considered a search engine continues to divide the SEO community. But here’s the thing – users don’t care about definitions or technicalities. For many, especially younger audiences, TikTok is a go-to place to search and discover information. So, while we argue semantics within the SEO community, brands that…

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Google Analytics 4 introduced eight new dimensions for tracking and analyzing both paid and organic traffic sources: Manual source. Manual medium. Manual source / medium. Manual campaign name. Manual campaign ID. Manual term. Manual content. Manual source platform. Why we care. These new insights enhance your capacity to analyze user behavior and performance across channels,…

Pinterest’s revenue jumped 12% to $981 million in Q4, 2023. Ad earnings surged as the platform’s global monthly active users increased 11% year-on-year to reach an all-time high of 498 million. The company credited its success in part to launching a record number of ad solutions that have been utilized by brands to enhance campaign…

One of the great tragedies of the digital marketing world is that “PPC” folks and “paid social” folks don’t see themselves at the same marketing table – even as ad networks push them closer and closer.  Advertisers who are “Google-first” or “Meta-first” tend to struggle to make the leap to the alternate platform. Yet, as…

More advertisers are exploring the potential of value-based bidding (VBB). But what exactly is this method and why does it matter? This article discusses what you need to know about value-based bidding, how it differs from “Maximize conversions,” and two approaches to implement VBB for your Google Ads account. We’ll also explore perspectives from the…

Google is investigating a devastating Local Service Ads (LSA) tactic that could “nuke competitors out of existence.” When more than one LSA is linked to a Google Business Profile (GBP), the ad becomes invisible, killing off all leads. Alarmingly, competitors can use this loophole to intentionally create an LSA linked to your GBP without your…

SMX Advanced, the premier conference for experienced senior-level search marketers, returns online June 11-12. As you know, 2023 was an unprecedented year for search and the pace of change will continue through 2024. There’s a growing sentiment that Google search is not serving search marketers well. How do we continue to optimize search efforts and…

Microsoft Copilot announced a trio of updates to its platform, including: A new homepage design. New inline editing of AI-generated images with Microsoft Designer integration. New video highlights in Edge. Why we care. Microsoft’s updated Copilot homepage is designed to make navigation smoother, though it might take a bit of getting used to. Meanwhile, the…

Google Ads will phase out commissions (per stay) and commissions (per conversion) bid strategies for hotel ads in October.  Instead, the platform is introducing target Return on Ads Spend (tROAS) for hotel campaigns, along with an expanded Performance Max for travel goals, as alternative bid strategies. Why we care. Advertisers will need to shift bid…