Websites using first-person pronouns, first-hand experience and a cookie consent banner were more likely to see positive visibility gains during Google updates, according to a new correlation study from Zyppy SEO. Meanwhile, fixed footer ads and fixed video ads were two features that were likely to negatively impact websites. Why we care. Credibility and experience…
Pinterest just rolled out a bunch of fresh and upgraded ad products. The platform says its new features cover “the complete user experience” on the platform, from discovery to decision to action, helping advertisers to better connect with the Pinterest audience. Here’s a roundup of the platform’s key ad product announcements you need to know…
Paid search advertising conversion rates have decreased across nearly all industries year over year. Meanwhile, the cost of generating leads through search ads continues to increase. Feeling déjà vu? I sure was after reading LocalIQ’s annual search advertising benchmarks report, which was released today. It’s basically more of the same story as 2023. The 2024…
Language models have made significant strides in natural language processing tasks. However, deploying large language models (LLMs) in real-world applications requires addressing their deficit in moral reasoning capabilities. To tackle this challenge, a Google research team introduces a groundbreaking framework called “Thought Experiments,” which utilizes counterfactuals to improve a language model’s moral reasoning. This…
Google is piloting a new SERPs feature called “highly rated” for Local Services ads (LSA). As part of the experiment, when users input a local business query into the search engine, Google is now testing the display of a sponsored box featuring a selection of LSAs with top reviews in specific verticals. The featured ads…
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….
If you’ve ever tried using avatars or buyer personas to write a Google Ads headline, you know it can be frustrating and fruitless. You try to define your target market, only to be told, “Our audience is anyone who wants our product – we don’t exclude anyone.” Persist a bit and you might refine it…
Google has rolled out a new Ad Review Centre for AdSense, Ad Manager and AdMob. Five major changes have been added to the platform – all aimed at improving the user experience for advertisers. Below is a breakdown of what’s new. New Features: Larger area to view ads. The new Ad Review Centre features an improved…
Best of the Bot showcases Search Engine Land Bot’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…
Keyword research is the compass that guides SEO strategies. Excel has been an indispensable tool for marketers, aiding in organizing, analyzing, and presenting keyword data. Enter artificial intelligence (AI). By blending traditional Excel formulas with AI insights, digital marketers can unlock an even more potent combination for superior SEO performance. This comprehensive guide will explore…