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.
Google Ads Updates Sexual Content Policy With More Examples
Google Ads has updated the sexual content policies to “provide additional examples and clearer information to advertisers,” the company wrote. The main section that was updated was the “Sexually suggestive elements and themes” section.
Bing Tests Related Searches Based On Your Browsing
Bing is testing showing “Related searches based on your browsing” similar to how Google is/was showing this a few months ago. In Bing’s test, this is below the Microsoft Ads in the search results.
Brave Search really wants you to ditch Chrome for Brave Browser
Brave Search wants Chrome users to switch to Brave Browser. A large pop-up on its search results page promotes the browser as a more private way to browse the web.
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Operationalizing AI: Proven Workflows That Generate Measurable Revenue
Most teams use AI. Almost none compound it. Eric Siu shows how Single Grain turns repeat work into skills, evals, and loops that improve every week.
Google tests opening AI Mode side panel in Chrome on the right by default
Google is experimenting with a new default position for Chrome’s AI Mode side panel, moving it from the left to the right while preserving users’ existing alignment preferences.
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New Google Ads Controls: Channel Prioritization & Budget Allocation
Google Ads is rolling out two new “controls” in the advertising platform named channel prioritization and budget allocation. These are rolling out globally across Google Search, Google Shopping, Performance Max, and soon Demand Gen.
Google Search On URLs: Ranking Factor, Hyphens vs Underscores & Emojis
Google posted its first video in a series of what they are calling The Non-Canonical Cabinet. In this video, Cherry Prommawin and Gary Illyes discussed how Google Search deals with URLs. They discuss URLs as a ranking signal, hyphens versus underscores…