Google Ads launches Automotive Model Feeds for OEMs in beta
Google Ads has opened Automotive Model Feeds, called ‘Vehicle Top Ads’ in beta, to OEMs in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK, letting car makers show vehicle images, pricing, and specs in Search ads.
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Google Poisoning Tracking Tools, Google AI Results Updates, Discover To Change, Google Ads, ChatGPT & SEO
Google seems to be poisoning the third-party tracking tools with fake data and paywalls; this is wreaking havoc on keyword tracking. Google launched Gemini 4 Argon and it is in AI Mode. Google made several…
Google Search Ranking Volatility & Chatter Spikes Today
It has been a while since I reported on a Google Search ranking update. I blame the tools, but in all seriousness, I am seeing a spike in volatility and, now probably more importantly, a spike in chatter over the past 24 hours, related to Google Search…
Google Ads To Allow Certification For Online Gambling Advertisers
Google Ads will allow some advertisers to apply for certification for the category of online gambling. This started this month, October 2026, and will gradually be available to some advertisers in Google Ads.
Bing Tests Read More Links In Search Result Snippets
Microsoft is testing placing “read more” links within the Bing Search result snippets, like Google officially did a year or so ago. I am able to replicate this on some browsers, where Bing adds a “Read more” link at the end of the search result snippet…
Bing adds white arrows to sitelinks in ads
Bing is testing a new sitelink design with a white arrow beside each link on ads, part of a recent run of sitelink design experiments.
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Google Ads Lead Form Adds Lead Scoring For Lead Qualification
Google added the ability to add lead scoring by indicating answers that qualify a lead for your business to get higher-quality leads. You can add up to 12 answers per question and check off whether they qualify under the lead scoring section.
Bing Search Testing Popular Links On Snippets
Microsoft is testing adding the label “Popular Links” to the Bing search results sitelinks. This reminds me of the Google top pages test and variations of that.
Google Ads API Releases Twice Per Month Going Forward
Google Ads is planning on pushing twice as many Google Ads API updates for the remainder of this year and into 2027 compared to its previous schedule. Last year, Google said it would release an Ads API update monthly and now Google is switching that to…
Google Updated Indexing API Quota Details & More
Google has updated the indexing API documentation; this includes three different pages within the documentation. I think the big takeaway is that Google removed the old approval process and initial testing explanation, the sitemap recommendation, and, …
Bing tests gift icon on the Shopping tab
Bing is testing a gift icon on its Shopping tab, a small visual change that leaves the tab’s behavior unchanged.
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ChatGPT tests CTA buttons for ads
ChatGPT is showing a CTA button with a dotted underline and arrow inside its ads, a change that could help advertisers drive more clicks.
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Google Dataset Search Currently Not Returning Search Results
For the past several hours, Google Dataset Search has not been able to return any search results or matches. Google Dataset Search returns a response that says “Your search – [keyword phrase here] – did not match any datasets.”
Your ChatGPT traffic may be hiding in Direct
Missing source information on some ChatGPT links is complicating referral reports, while rank trackers are dealing with a separate problem in Google results.
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Google’s Universal Cart gives shoppers fewer reasons to leave Search
Price-drop and restock alerts give Google a way to bring undecided shoppers back, while retailers remain responsible for the sale.
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Google Updates Links In AI Mode & AI Overviews Again, Won’t Show Click Data
Google, for the umpteenth time, has updated how it shows links and carousel link cards in AI Mode and AI Overviews. Google always says this is to encourage searchers to click from the AI response to the publisher or creator, but it feels as if those e…
Universal Cart Launches In Google Search (U.S.)
Google has launched its Universal Cart today in Google Search and Gemini within the United States. This is powered by the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) and it was launched right before the big holiday shopping season.
Google Automotive Model Feeds On Search Ads (Vehicle Top Ads)
Google has a new Google Ads beta format named automotive model feeds on search ads, also known as Vehicle Top Ads (Beta). This is a new search ad format designed specifically for vehicle manufacturers to showcase vehicles with rich visuals and key deta…
Google Tests New Search Bar In Google App
Google is testing a redesigned search bar within the Google mobile app. The new search bar is now has the + sign in it, and instead of saying “Search,” it says “Ask Google.” The search bar is also white, as opposed to gray and is thinner and higher u…
Google Ads API Version 26 Now Out Available
Google Ads has released version 26 of the Google Ads API. This is a major release of the Google Ads API updates including SMS messaging, local services, hotel center accounts, lift measurements, EU political items, conversion features, and so much more.