After testing three different formats for links within the Google Search Generative Experience and then pausing that test a few weeks later, Google has officially decided to go with the arrow-down buttons that reveal links to web pages as cards. Google was actually testing this format shortly after the link test ended, so I guess…
Paid search advertising conversion rates have decreased across nearly all industries year over year. Meanwhile, the cost of generating leads through search ads continues to increase. Feeling déjà vu? I sure was after reading LocalIQ’s annual search advertising benchmarks report, which was released today. It’s basically more of the same story as 2023. The 2024…
Google has released the August 2024 core update, which will take about a month to fully roll out. This update is not just a normal core update, but also takes into account the feedback it heard since the September 2023 helpful content update that seemed to have a negative impact on many small and independent…
What excites me about SEO is that it’s always changing. You can’t stand still – staying ahead is crucial. Small advantages matter in the competitive battle for audience attention. One activation that is seeing growing prominence for brands is user-generated content (UGC). This article tackles UGC and its potential as a driving force for our…
You’ve likely heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but can a large language model (LLM) get the picture if it’s never seen images before? As it turns out, language models that are trained purely on text have a solid understanding of the visual world. They can write image-rendering code to generate…
TikTok is rolling out text posts for the first time. Historically, brands and influencers have been able to create content across a variety of formats such as live videos, photos, Duets, Stitch and more – but text was never an option. Now, creators have that additional resource to connect with their audiences, enabling them to spread…
Whether you’re a seasoned PPC marketer or just starting out, creating and optimizing Responsive Search Ads (RSAs) is challenging. At SMX Advanced 2024, I highlighted the biggest pitfalls marketers face with RSAs, which make a difficult task even harder. Explore these common RSA mistakes and catch the full session replay to turn your ads around. Mistake…
Google is rolling out changes to comply with new state privacy laws and user opt-out preferences across its ads and analytics products in 2024. The big picture. Google is adjusting its practices as Florida, Texas, Oregon, Montana and Colorado enact new data privacy regulations this year. Key updates include: Restricted Data Processing (RDP) (which is…
Google Search seems to be testing adding a people icon in the search bar, auto-complete search bar. I am told the people icons only show up when in the perspectives filter, but I personally cannot replicate it yet. This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani and he posted this on X: Here are more screenshots from…
Many agencies have been operating fully remotely or in a hybrid environment for four or more years. But some challenges persist, including: A lack of face-to-face interaction and inability to read body language. Over-reliance on communication tools, such as Slack. Being unable to meet your boss or team members in person for months, years or…