Universal Analytics is still processing data one month after Google advised it would sunset. The search engine had warned that everyone would be forced to migrate over to Google Analytics 4 by 30 June 2023 or else they would lose the ability to track the performance of their websites and campaigns. However, a month later,…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google’s URL shortener will stop working in a year and all those billions of links / redirects will vanish. Google says ccTLDs do help a little for…
Google will launch campaign-level negative keywords in Performance Max (PMax) later this year. This will help brands better fine-tune ad targeting on Search. In addition, Demand Gen campaigns are getting omnichannel bidding and increased flexibility. Why we care. It’s finally here! Instead of having to go through a form or ask your Google account manager,…
Using meticulously detailed models, 3D content production in the metaverse age redefines multimedia experiences in gaming, virtual reality, and film industries. However, designers frequently need help with a time-consuming 3D modeling process, starting with fundamental forms (such as cubes, spheres, or cylinders) and using tools like Blender for exact contouring, detailing, and texturing. Rendering…
A woman here allegedly lost ₹2 lakh in six hours during which she was held under ‘digital house arrest’ by fraudsters posing as CBI officials, police said on Saturday. The accused coerced her into transferring money by claiming that her husband, who is an employee of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), was arrested…
There are many sad stories around sites getting hit by Google algorithm updates, such as core updates and of course the September 2023 helpful content update. But Hardbacon, a financial and budgeting company, was hit hard by those Google updates, then announced the company would file for bankruptcy the day before the August 2024 core…
A new MIT Bootcamps hybrid program recently convened 34 innovators to tackle substance use disorder from multiple perspectives. Together, they built and pitched new ventures with the goal of bringing life-saving innovations to the field. The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Ventures program featured workshops, case studies, and interactive sessions with researchers, entrepreneurs, and doctors…
Instagram is experimenting with a new ad format that prevents users from scrolling until they view a video ad in their main feed. Why it matters. The move could significantly boost ad exposure for brands but risks alienating users who find forced viewing intrusive. How it works. New in-feed ads display with a timer. Users…
Google is testing using colors for the +topic search bar refinements, those bubble buttons you sometimes get under this search bar in Google Search. I see normal white buttons, then grey, blue and green, but I am sure there are more. This was spotted by Ethan Lazuk who informed me of this on Twitter but…
“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…