Google: Ad Strength Is Not Used In Ad Auction
Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, said again “Ad Strength is not used in the auction.” She wrote this on X in response to an article on Search Engine Land named Google explains why Ad Strength is ‘so important’ as it addresses industry concerns.
Google Tests Sticky Sponsored Label As You Scroll Down Search Ads
Google is testing a sticky sponsored label in the Google Search results as you scroll down the search results and scroll past various Google Ads. The sponsored labels disappear as you get to the organic/free listings and then reappear when you go back…
Google explains why Ad Strength is ‘so important’ as it addresses industry concerns
We reached out to Google to address your concerns regarding Ad Strength — here’s the it should really play in your campaigns.
Google to start issuing Display & Video 360 linking recommendations
When Google identifies an unlinked DV360 advertiser, it will recommend linking it to Google Analytics.
Google Tests Search Ads Carousel Slider
Google is testing a new format for search ads, the ads go in a slider or carousel that let you swipe through various ads, instead of scrolling past them. I kind of like this but I assume advertisers will not like it.
Google Ads With Related To Your Search Label
Google is testing showing a label on some search ads that reads “Related to your search.” I am not sure why Google needs to label the search ads as being related to your search, I mean, I’d hope the search ads shown from your query is related to your …
Negative keywords in paid search: 6 strategies for effective implementation
Learn hands-off vs. aggressive approaches, platform variations and best practices to improve ad relevance with negative keywords.
Google Ads Extension With Call Us; Text Or Email To Call
Google Ads has this feature for call us extensions to scan to call, where Google shows you a QR code on the screen that you can scan from your phone to call. Now Google is testing to send this number to your phone via text or email.
Google Ads Extension With Call Us; Text Or Email To Call
Google Ads has this feature for call us extensions to scan to call, where Google shows you a QR code on the screen that you can scan from your phone to call. Now Google is testing to send this number to your phone via text or email.
Google investigating Ad Manager Reach report error
Although you may still have access to Google Ad Manager, you may find you can’t access the most recent data.
Google Ads Tests New Diagnostics Insights View UI Causing Ad Strength Pinning Concerns
Google is testing a new user interface treatment for the Google Ads diagnostic insights view. This new UI highlighted an issue with low ad strength that drove a lot of concern within the PPC community. In short, Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, said…
Google Ads Posted Zero New Feature Announcements In March 2024
Google Ads has not posted a new feature announcement in its new features & announcements help document in all of March 2024 (I know March is not over yet, but it almost is).
Search Ads 360: 3 best practices for advanced PPC marketers
Unlock SA360’s powerful data integrations, advanced bid strategies and automated template management for complex search campaigns.
Google Ads Suspended 90% More Advertisers This Year & Removed 5.5 Billion Ads
Google has released the 2023 Google Ads safety report sharing that Google has removed 5.5 billion ads, suspended 12.7 million advertiser accounts and restricted ads from showing up on 2.1 billion publisher pages. That is about 6% more ads removed, 90% …
Google Updates Its Definition Of Top Ads; They May Not Be At The Top
Back in October we reported that Google has confirmed its search ads, Google Ads, can show up mixed in the middle of the organic search results. Now Google is updating its help documentation to change the definition of top ads to say the ads may appear…
Google Ads Adds Share Ad Preview For Performance Max
Google is now rolling out the ability to share ad campaigns within Google Ads for Performance Max campaigns without the need for the person you are sharing it with to have a Google Ads account. This is a new Share Ad Preview button available in Google …
Google changes definition of ‘top ads’
A Google spokesperson confirmed that the update was a ‘definitional change’ and would not affect performance metrics.
Google changes definition of ‘top ads’
A Google spokesperson confirmed that the update was a ‘definitional change’ and would not affect performance metrics.
Google suspended 12.7 million ad accounts and blocked 5.5 billion ads in 2023
The number of advertisers who were blocked or removed due to policy violations nearly doubled compared to the previous year.
Exploring Meridian, Google’s new open-source marketing mix model
Dive into Meridian’s capabilities, limitations and how it compares to Meta’s Robyn in the evolving MMM landscape.