Best of the SearchBot showcases Search Engine Land’s SearchBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. The language model is based on content from Search Engine Land layered on top of ChatGPT. The editors of Search Engine Land selected this response for its usefulness and have supplemented it with additional relevant content. I am the first generative AI…
Google has confirmed a “logging error” that affected the product snippets reporting within the Google Search Console performance report. The issue occurred between May 15, 2024 until May 27, 2024 and resulted in an increase in clicks and impressions for the Product snippet search appearance type within the search performance report and impressions overlay in…
Google is planning to update its Video publisher policy on April 1, 2024. All video inventory monetized with Google ad code (“Video Inventory”) through AdSense, Ad Manager, and AdMob, in accordance with the Google Publisher Policies, will be impacted. The move aims to streamline policies across various Google products and align them with current industry…
Reddit is piloting a free suite of tools designed to help businesses improve their engagement with consumers. The new feature, Reddit Pro, provides tools and insights to guide businesses on where, when, and how to effectively participate on the platform — whether it’s alongside their Reddit ads or by itself for more natural interaction. New…
Google Ads is currently investigating issues related to payments and credit cards. Users experiencing these problems are unable to update their payment methods or credit card details at this time. Why we care. If your campaign is impacted by these issues, rest assured that the problem lies with Google Ads, and they are actively working to…
SEO has traditionally been viewed as an acquisition channel, focusing on ranking websites to generate more traffic and leads. However, the role of SEO can extend far beyond just acquisition. This article explores how SEO can strategically influence user activation, retention, and community building to drive long-term growth and customer loyalty. The role of SEO…
YouTube Create, a mobile app designed to make editing videos easier, is expanding to 13 more markets in beta. Content creators can now download the app for free in the PlayStore on Android in the following additional countries: Argentina Australia. Brazil. Canada. Finland. Hong Kong. Ireland. Netherlands. New Zealand. Spain. Taiwan. Thailand. Turkey. What is…
This week, we covered yet again more Google Search ranking volatility. Microsoft is testing its new Bing generative search experience. Reddit blocked Bing and other search engines that won’t pay for its content. Google is not going to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. Google will test ads in AI Overviews soon. Google tests link icons…
TikTok may soon pilot an ad-free subscription service on its app. Code within the social platform suggests that subscribers may soon be able to access content with no interruptions from adverts for $4.99 a month. Screenshots of TikTok asking users if they’d like to upgrade to an ad-free experience were shared by Android Authority. Why…
Google expanded Performance Max to help merchants drive sales directly through online marketplaces, such as Amazon. The big picture. Performance Max for Marketplaces allows sellers to create Google ad campaigns that send traffic to their product listings on third-party ecommerce platforms, without needing a website or Merchant Center account. Why we care. For marketers with…