Google did not drop Web Stories from image results
Google issued a correction plus explained Search Console had a reporting bug with Web Stories in Image Search.
Google still has not announced a launch date for SGE
It can go live at Google I/O in May but likely not on queries with ads.
Pinterest shares algorithm insights as it shifts focus to non-engagement signals
The platform warns that relying too heavily on engagement signals to rank content can result in a poor user experience.
Google testing new tools for a more personalized shopping experience
Google is experimenting with new product discovery elements, including generative AI for product search and virtual try-on technology.
YouTube announces enhanced audience retention analytics tools
The platform is also turning the For You section into a customizable shelf In another effort to boost engagement.
Search Ads 360: 3 best practices for advanced PPC marketers
Unlock SA360’s powerful data integrations, advanced bid strategies and automated template management for complex search campaigns.
8 steps to maximize success during global site migrations
Ensure SEO is deeply integrated from the start, high-value URLs are preserved and monitoring occurs across all language/market sites.
Google Ads Suspended 90% More Advertisers This Year & Removed 5.5 Billion Ads
Google has released the 2023 Google Ads safety report sharing that Google has removed 5.5 billion ads, suspended 12.7 million advertiser accounts and restricted ads from showing up on 2.1 billion publisher pages. That is about 6% more ads removed, 90% …
Google Updates Its Definition Of Top Ads; They May Not Be At The Top
Back in October we reported that Google has confirmed its search ads, Google Ads, can show up mixed in the middle of the organic search results. Now Google is updating its help documentation to change the definition of top ads to say the ads may appear…
Google Ads Adds Share Ad Preview For Performance Max
Google is now rolling out the ability to share ad campaigns within Google Ads for Performance Max campaigns without the need for the person you are sharing it with to have a Google Ads account. This is a new Share Ad Preview button available in Google …
Google Can Search For Your Blockchain Wallet Addresses (Bitcoin & More)
You can now search Google for any of your wallet addresses across bitcoin and five new Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks. So you can look up your balances within those networks directly on Google Search.
New Google Shopping & Maps Search Features
Google announced a number of new(ish) shopping and maps/local features yesterday, a lot of them using AI features that Google likes to tout. There are glanceable AI-generated reviews, swipe left/right shopping, AI-generated product ideas, local trip i…
Charting 10 Years of The Google Algorithm
Explore a decade of Google’s ever-evolving algorithm, revealing over 30,000 changes and a surge in updates, as we delve into the intricate dance between human-driven decisions and machine learning’s influence on search rankings.
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 27, 2024
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 Local Service Ads is asking for more photos. SEOs…
Amazon ordered to publicly share details of ads it serves in the EU
The retail giant is being forced to publish an ads library after losing a legal challenge in the Court of Justice of the EU.
Amazon ordered to publicly share details of ads it serves in the EU
The retail giant is being forced to publish an ads library after losing a legal challenge in the Court of Justice of the EU.
Google changes definition of ‘top ads’
A Google spokesperson confirmed that the update was a ‘definitional change’ and would not affect performance metrics.
Google changes definition of ‘top ads’
A Google spokesperson confirmed that the update was a ‘definitional change’ and would not affect performance metrics.
Google Analytics real-time reporting bug confirmed
Many sites are seeing zero or little real-time traffic reported in GA4.
Google suspended 12.7 million ad accounts and blocked 5.5 billion ads in 2023
The number of advertisers who were blocked or removed due to policy violations nearly doubled compared to the previous year.