Google Reviews Update, SGE Expansion, Ranking Pillars, Shopping Updates, Bing Reliability Scores & More

For the original iTunes version, click here. Google released the November 2023 reviews update on Wednesday afternoon, while the November 2023 core update rages on with a ton of heated volatility. I posted the Google webmaster report for November. DOJ documents released showcase the three pillars of Google’s search rankings and more. Danny Sullivan…

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Why ecommerce brands must showcase authentic E-E-A-T

Online shoppers want to buy from real experts. When searching for products or services, they look for sites with genuine experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness (known as E-E-A-T).  To earn user trust, ecommerce brands must move out of the shadows and focus on building strong E-E-A-T signals, both on-site and off-site. Here’s why and how….

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Higher CPCs, lower CTRs, no added value

In pursuit of “maximizing the power of search intent,” Microsoft Advertising revised its multi-channel strategy in February. However, not all advertisers have seen a welcome change to their account performance.  Learn how the mandatory Audience Network expansion impacted this software company, which saw 26% of its budget spent with no added conversions or performance benefits….

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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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