“Search is coming to Threads,” according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg shared the news via Threads about an hour ago, but it’s unclear when it’s coming. But if he’s hyping it up, Threads search must be near. Why we care. The Threads app launched without several basic and expected features – such as the ability…
This week, Google completed the rollout of the June 2024 spam update over a 7-day period. Google has dropped its continuous scroll interface for the search results. Google is testing placing link cards at the top of the AI Overviews. Google is showing more health AI Overviews. Google is testing AI Overviews in local panels….
Google will launch a new consolidated resource on Oct. 3, called “Masthead format requirements.” This new page will streamline all requirements for masthead ads across YouTube and Google TV, providing a centralized reference point for advertisers. Why we care. While the specific requirements for YouTube masthead ads remain unchanged, this move to consolidate guidelines into…
Google has a new review algorithm that the search company says it better anf faster at taking down fake reviews from local listings in Google Search and Google Maps. “In 2023, this new algorithm helped us take down 45% more fake reviews than the year before,” Google announced. Google receives a lot of contributions to…
It seems Google is expanding the Things To Know feature in its search results, both in how often it is shown, where it is shown and how it is shown. We are also seeing it in the form of site links or sublinks on specific search results. Just an FYI, we’ve covered tons of Things…
Brave Search now offers Search Ads on a managed service basis. Brave Search Ads. Here’s what Brave announced: Ads are sold on a cost-per-click basis. Rates are negotiated on a fixed basis before paid campaigns launch. Eligible brands can get up to 14 days of complimentary advertising. What Brave Search Ads look like. Here’s a…
On Christmas, Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, shared a photo from the Google office of an Andorid statue space guy standing next to a Christmas tree. He wrote on X, “Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates. Wishing you a joyful holiday, whether you’re spending it in a winter wonderland or just enjoying the day with friends…
Google indefinitely paused its planned Healthcare and medicines policy update that would have allowed certified advertisers to discuss opioid painkillers without promoting or selling them. Why we care. This reversal affects advertisers in healthcare, public policy and addiction treatment sectors who were preparing for new advertising possibilities. Key details: The original update was set for…
PayPal is building an advertising business that will leverage the troves of data it collects on consumer purchases and spending habits. What’s happening? The digital payments giant plans to create an ad network that allows merchants and brands to target PayPal’s roughly 400 million users with personalized promotions and ads based on their transaction histories….
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…