Google Ads API Version 17.1 Now Available
Google Ads has released an update it the Google Ads API, version 17.1. Version 17.1 includes shareable ad previews, removing specified automatically created assets linked to Responsive Search Ads, retrieving offline conversion diagnostics, offline dia…
Google Search Snippets You May Like Label
Google is testing a new label for its search results snippets, this one is named “you may like.” I am not sure how Google knows you may like this search result snippet, unless this is a variation of how Google names the “you visit often” label?
Google Ads Million Dollar Credits Bug For Local Service Ads
Google notified some advertisers last night that they are expected to receive $16 million dollars and $6 million dollars in credits. I am sure others got similar astronomical credit notices. Don’t retire anytime soon, it is a bug, and Google will fix…
Position-less Marketers Empowered to Bring the ‘Personal Shopper’ Touch to Online by Optimove

The Position-less Marketer is fueled to deliver hyper-personalized experiences online at the speed of a consumer’s interaction with the brand.
Google enhances Local Services Ads with auto-selected photos

Automatic photo selection for Local Services Ads, aims to boost engagement and ad rankings for businesses that upload high-quality, images to their profiles.
Google enhances budget control for Local Service Ads

Maximum monthly spend limits for Local Service Ads, offers advertisers greater budget control but caution should be taken about potential overspending due to report lags.
Optimizing for Amazon branded search: Best practices to boost visibility

Optimize branded search on Amazon to protect your products, outrank competitors and boost visibility with organic and advertising tactics.
Maximizing Performance Max: Strategies for ecommerce success

Learn about campaign structures, best practices and how Performance Max compares to Meta Ads for ecommerce success.
Document: Apple Maintains A Search Index Of Billions Of Websites
As part of the DOJ ruling that Google is a monopoly, the document noted that Apple has its own search index and the index size is of billions of websites. The specific number was redacted but it said, “Apple maintains an index of about X billion websit…
Google Business Profiles Call Data Gone From Performance Report
Google Business Profiles performance report is no longer showing the “call” tab that shows you statistics and data on searchers who called you from Google Search and Google Maps. I suspect this might be related to the Google Business Profile call hist…
Google Ads Test: Call Extensions With Advertiser Name
Google is testing yet another call extension ad format, this one shows the advertiser’s name below the clickable phone number. This gives a lot more visibility to the phone number and the CTA for the call extension.
Google Ads To Transition Smart Campaigns To Performance Max
Google Ads will transition the functionality of Smart Campaign into Performance Max campaigns in the coming months. Google said “Performance Max provides all the same benefits of Smart campaigns and more,” in an email sent to one advertiser.
Google Ads Featured Options Search Interface
Google Ads may be testing a new search ad format named “featured options.” This shows ad listings in this thing card layouts that should be related to events.
Survey: 92% of SEOs suspect their competitors buy links by Admix Global

Buying backlinks can seriously harm your SEO performance. Here’s how to avoid penalties and losing traffic.
Google declared a monopoly: industry reactions and implications

Digital marketers highlight uncertainties about long-term implications, potential market disruptions, and challenges in determining meaningful penalties.
Advertisers react to Google Reporting and Product Listing glitch

Concern raised among advertisers have been about data privacy, competitive intelligence, and Google’s transparency in handling the situation
Google Ads recovers from major reporting glitch

The glitch exposed some advertisers to others’ data & some couldn’t edit product groups. Most services are now restored and credits promised to those affected.
Google phases out Smart Campaigns in favor of Performance Max

Google’s shift from Smart Campaigns to Performance Max signals a major push towards AI-driven, cross-platform advertising solution.
Advanced analytics techniques to measure PPC

Key strategies for consent management, data modeling and non-cookie measurement techniques in a privacy-first world.
Google gives new look for trending now section of Google Trends

The new design fits more trending keywords and gives you a nicer and more actionable interface to do your research with.