Google Local Panel: Search Products With Camera
Google is testing showing a button in some local panels, some Google Business Profiles, that reads “Search Products With Camera.” This seems to be related to Google Lens and the new multisearch features.
Microsoft Advertising introduces Performance Max brand lists

Microsoft’s brand lists offer more granular control, allowing you to exclude ads from appearing alongside specific brands.
Google under investigation in Italy over user consent practices

The investigation into Google’s user consent practices for ad profiling could threaten its ability to link user data across its services.
Survey: Search marketers less happy with their jobs vs. last year

Job dissatisfaction is up, and fewer search marketers are satisfied with their jobs, Search Engine Land’s Career and Salary survey finds.
AI and Google advertising: What’s next?

Discover the latest AI-driven changes in Google Ads, their implications for PPC marketers and six key recommendations to stay ahead.
3 ways to add a human touch to AI-generated content

Find out how to add a personal touch, maintain your brand voice and incorporate human expertise into AI-generated content.
Baidu vs. Google: Navigating the SEO landscape in 2024

Learn the similarities and differences between Baidu and Google SEO and how to boost your presence in the Chinese search landscape.
Google Search Ranking Algorithm Volatility – July 18th
We may be seeing the start of a Google Search ranking algorithm update, as I am starting to see volatility spiking in the Google Search results and a spike in chatter within the SEO community. I know we are expecting the next core update to touch down…
Google Tests AI Overviews In Workspace Accounts In The UK
Google AI Overviews are only really live in the United States, for personal Google accounts (not Workspace accounts) and on Chrome browsers. Well, Google seems to be showing AI Overviews to some Workspace accounts in the UK.
Google Bolding Query In Search Box When Cursor Out Of Search Box
Google is testing bolding the query in the search box when you click your cursor outside of the search box, otherwise the query is in normal plain font text. This is a weird one – don’t you think?
Google Merchant Center Next Coming To All Merchants
Google announced that Google Merchant Center Next, the updated version of Google Merchant Center it announced at Google Marketing Live in 2023, is now coming to all merchants this month. Google has already begun notifying merchants and advertisers of …
Google’s Site Reputation Abuse Update Leads Gaming Affiliate To Reduce Financial Forecast
Catena Media, a publicly-traded online gambling information company, issued their Q2 earnings update a couple of weeks ago, saying they have reduced its revenues forecast due to the Google Site reputation abuse policy update.
How AI is shaping the future of ecommerce advertising by Adobe x Meta

Use AI-powered solutions to drive personalization and boost sales and conversions.
Google Merchant Center Next rollout expands

Rollout expands to all accounts, offering a revamped interface and new features, but early adopters report challenges with the platform.
Survey: Search marketing gender pay gap is widening

Men earn an average of $130,000 while women earn an average of $95,000, according to Search Engine Land’s 2024 Salary and Career Survey.
Google tightens AdMob policies, reshaping ad placement rules

Ads will be restricted in private communications and personalized advertising rules will be refined, reshaping user targeting.
5 ways to incorporate trends into your SEO content strategy

Learn how to integrate trends into your SEO content strategy for improved brand awareness and search performance.
The Kanban approach to efficient PPC campaign management

Here’s how Kanban boards can transform your workflow, enhance organization and help you effortlessly track progress.
How to address the top reputation issues impacting brands today

Learn why traditional SEO tactics fail in modern reputation management and how to address brand perception and crisis communication issues.
Google Search Notes Finally To End
There was a lot of speculation that Google would remove the Search Notes feature from the Google Search labs results last May after living past its official end date of December 2023. Well, Google told 9to5Google that Notes on Search and Discover is f…