A majority of Google searches – 58.5% in the U.S. and 59.7% in the EU – result in zero clicks. A zero-click search happens when users end their session or enter a new query without clicking on any results. This data comes from a new zero-click search study published by Rand Fishkin, SparkToro’s CEO and co-founder,…
Google updated its Political content policy, requiring advertisers to disclose election ads containing synthetic or digitally altered content. Why we care. This policy update aims to increase transparency and combat misinformation in political advertising, particularly as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent. Key details: Advertisers must select a checkbox in campaign settings to indicate altered or…
Have you ever been tempted to pay for a really great link? Between Google’s algorithm leak and Danny Goodwin’s subsequent exposé of the importance of links for rankings, the broader marketing industry is having its “aha” moment while scrambling to launch digital PR strategies that earn high-authority links at scale. Sadly, many brands will look…
Google quietly expanded availability of Audience Signal Targeting for App campaigns, a feature previously only available for Performance Max campaigns. While Google hasn’t made an official announcement, advertisers are reporting the ability to use Audience Signal Targeting in their App campaigns. Why it matters. This update gives advertisers more control over their App campaign targeting,…
Microsoft Advertising introduced Property Center, an evolution of Hotel Center, and made Lodging Campaigns globally available. Why they matter. These new features aim to help property owners and managers attract more customers and increase bookings with simplified campaign management and expanded reach. Key features: Property Center: A centralized hub for managing assets for Lodging Campaigns,…
Google Merchant Center will soon track conversion events beyond those attributed to clicks on Shopping free listings, including conversions from Search web results and other sources. Why it matters. This change aims to provide merchants with more comprehensive performance data and optimize the Google shopping experience. Key details: The update will roll out in the…
As we bid Google Universal Analytics its final adieu, we caught up with Product Director of Google Analytics, Steve Ganem, about its successor — Google Analytics 4 (GA4). We wanted to know how its meeting the needs of digital marketers, its privacy compliance, and what’s on the roadmap for enhancements. (The interview was editied for…
Great links to your content are essential, but they alone may not be enough to improve rankings for your sales landing pages. Citation Labs on July 1, 2024 at 7:00 am | Reading time: 1 minute SearchBot is thinking … Join Garrett French and James Wirth from Citation Labs to learn how to supplement your Digital…
Google Product Studio, which is part of Google Merchant Center Next, now works in the UK, India, and Japan. Google also added file upload support to Product Studio and additional seasonal-themed templates. Google announced “merchants with Merchant Center Next accounts based in the US, UK, CA, AU, IN, and JP” can now access Google Product…
Elizabeth Tucker, Director, Product Management at Google Search was a guest on Google’s Search Off the Record podcast where Lizzi Sassman and John Mueller of Google asked her about search quality, how Google measures it, and so much more. As a reminder, I did interview Elizbeth Tucker for SMX. I will post my notes below…