[ad_1] The multibillion-dollar question right now is whether the Search Generative Experience (SGE) will blow up Google’s Search business model. Based on early testing, Google CEO Sundar Pichai is “confident” that won’t happen. “It’s important to us to connect users with what’s out on the web, and we are working deeply to make sure that...Read More

[ad_1] Even the most traditional PPC manager can’t deny it anymore: Performance Max can do amazing things. Of course, that requires you to approach it with a different mindset than Search and Shopping. Let me give you an example. Years ago, when working with retailers selling products from many different brands, you typically make a...Read More

[ad_1] Q4 is almost here, along with the holiday shopping season. Rather than focus on ecommerce holiday SEO strategies and campaigns – which you should (hopefully) already have nailed down – now is a good time to start thinking ahead to next year. 1. Learn from last year Start by reviewing last year’s campaign wrap-ups...Read More

[ad_1] AI is helping PPC managers focus more on strategic initiatives, such as campaign inputs and back-end management, rather than manual operations. Increased efficiency and effectiveness? This evolution is exciting! AI will play an increasingly important role in daily operations as PPC evolves. Here’s a closer look at how AI will impact the daily activities...Read More

[ad_1] Now that the Google August 2023 Core Update is done rolling out, we wanted to take a deeper dive on how this core update differed from previous Google core updates, specifically the March 2023 broad core update. This update was indeed a big one, and caused a lot of ranking volatility across many verticals in the Google...Read More

[ad_1] Google will soon require some suspended advertisers to go through the advertiser verification process to be reinstated. This will start to roll out on October 10, 2023 to some advertisers. Who is impacted. This new policy will impact “selected advertisers whose accounts were suspended,” but will not impact advertisers who are on on monthly...Read More

[ad_1] The Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google and its search engine dominance is set to begin Tuesday.  The case, U.S. et al v. Google, focuses on the company’s popular search engine, alleging Google used its 90% market share to illegally throttle competition in both search and search advertising. This is one of several antitrust cases...Read More

[ad_1] Media companies and publishers play a pivotal role in affiliate marketing. They are in the position to wield significant influence, enhance search engine rankings and drive substantial revenue for businesses.  However, recent shifts in the industry have seen traditional publications lose their traffic, with smaller, newer players dominating Google’s top positions. I’ve worked with...Read More

[ad_1] Target return on ad spend (ROAS) is heralded as the holy grail of PPC advertising.  In contrast to click-based and conversion-based bidding, this strategy is designed to optimize financial business outcomes.  While undoubtedly high on the Google Ads evolutionary scale, Target ROAS requires a rigorous setup before realizing its full potential. Advertisers who switched...Read More

[ad_1] While SEO can be highly effective, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution for all businesses. SEO might not be the immediate answer to your digital marketing needs. Here’s why SEO may not be the best fit for a business, with alternatives and insights into when it may be a more valuable investment. 1. You require...Read More

[ad_1] Google Search Console is rolling out new reports within the Shopping tab listings section with deeper integration with Google Merchant Center. Google is rolling out two new reports, one that shows you issues that are causing your products not to show in the Google Shopping tab and the other that shows you increases or...Read More

[ad_1] Due to Google’s algorithms constantly evolving, it can be difficult to determine areas to focus your SEO efforts on for maximum results. Yet, there’s one ranking factor that’s always worth optimizing for: content. With the launch of the helpful content system, there’s no doubt that content tailored to people’s needs can naturally secure a...Read More

[ad_1] Threads users can now search through posts on the platform. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new functionality has now been rolled out to most English and Spanish-speaking countries, including the US and UK. The new search feature is available on both the Threads mobile app and web app. Why we care. Potential customers...Read More