Google Ads Referral / Affiliate Program
Did you know Google Ads has a referral or affiliate program. Where you can refer Google Ads a new advertiser and you will earn $250 in ad credits in Google Ads. I am not sure if this is new, but Anthony Higman thinks it might be new.
How to use the new customer acquisition goal in Google Ads

Find out how to leverage the feature effectively through thoughtful audience segmentation and campaign setup.
Google Ads In AI Overviews, AI Shopping Ads, Brand Profile Ads & More AI Ad Tools
Google Marketing Live was yesterday, and the Google Ad team announced a ton of new AI formats, new ad tools, and changes to the Google Ads platform that are coming soon. The big items for me are ads in AI Overviews, new AI Shopping Ads, Brand Profile …
Google Ads AI Summaries Live For Some Advertisers
Google Ads continues to roll out AI features within the advertiser console. Now some advertisers are seeing AI summaries of how their ad performance is doing. These AI summaries give you an overview of your Google Ads campaign performance over a specif…
Google Local Service Ads Tests Message Multiple Businesses
Google is testing a new button for the Local Service Ads to “message multiple businesses” instead of just messaging one business at a time. We saw something like this before, but it only showed up after you messaged the first business.
How entity-based strategies can contribute to PPC success

Incorporate entities into your PPC strategy to expand keyword lists, optimize for quality scores and uncover new audience segments.
Google RSAs in 2024: Everything you need to know

The latest updates and best practices for Google responsive search ads, from single-headline ads to campaign-level assets.
Google Ads To Change Functionality For Suspended Accounts
Google announced and emailed advertisers that they are changing the functionality of Google Ads accounts that are suspended. These changes go into effect in June 2024 and will limited what suspended accounts can do in Google Ads.
Google limits functionality of suspended ads accounts

Google is limiting actions to billing, appeals, security settings and account navigation for suspended Google Ads accounts starting in June 2024.
Google Ads Updates Disclosure Policy For Event Ticket Sale
Google Ads will be modifying its disclosure policy for event ticket sale. The update will say that the “disclosures should be easily visible and clearly explained in the top 20% (above the fold) of any destination when reached via an ad.”
Google: Proximity Not A Relevancy Factor For Local Service Ads
Google has updated its Local Services Ads help document on ad rankings to remove the line around “proximity to potential customers’ locations” is a ranking factor for those ads. Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, said the document was updated but th…
Google Analytics Gains Google Ads Conversion Performance Beta
Google Analytics has a new beta Google Ads report named “conversion performance.” This is a beta feature right now, so you might not be able to see it. But you must link your Google Ads account to your GA4 account. Then you will see the conversion perf…
Google Ads New Performance Max For Marketplaces
Google Ads has launched Performance Max for Marketplaces. This is designed to help you sell your goods or services on specific marketplaces using Performance Max.
Rumors Of Google Auditing 25% Of Google Ads Are False
The Google Ads Liaison, Ginny Marvin, said the rumors of Google auditing 25% of Google Ads accounts are false. She wrote, “The rumor about Google auditing 25% of Google Ads accounts on 1 May is inaccurate.”
DOJ hammers Google over search ad price manipulation

Here’s how Google harms advertisers in 20 slides, according to the DOJ’s closing statement on search advertising.
How to uncover hidden gems in your paid search accounts

Use keyword analysis, auction monitoring and conversion path tracking to identify untapped opportunities within your PPC campaigns.
Google restricts promotion of deep fake sexual content

These restrictions now apply to Shopping ads and will be enforced across all types of ads after May 30.
Google Ads To Automatically Pause Low-Activity Keywords Next Month
Google Ads will automatically pause low-activity keywords starting in June 2024. That means campaigns with keywords that were created over 13 months ago and have zero impressions over the past 13 months will be paused.
Google Ads To Disallow Services For Deepfake Sexual Content
Google Ads, Shopping Ads, Admob, and other Google Ads products will soon disallow deepfake sexual content, synthetic sexually explicit content, or synthetic content containing nudity services. I mean, this seems like something they should have disallo…
6 ways to use AI for paid search account restructuring

Embracing AI is key to smarter PPC management. Let AI do the heavy lifting on these key tasks, from keyword research to bidding strategy.