Why single keyword ad groups still matter in 2024
Delve into the debate over SKAGs vs. modern ad group structures and find out why SKAGs might still be your best bet for Google Ads success.
Google Merchant Center Next Gains Support For Supplemental Feeds
Google Merchant Center Next now finally supports supplemental feed/source support. Google promised us this would come early this year, but it didn’t happen until early Q3 of 2024. That being said, feed rules still do not seem to be supported yet by Go…
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.
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.
Google Ads Changed Broad Match To Intent Match In Japan
Google Ads has changed what they call broad match to intent match in Japan. So now it is called ã’¤ã³ãã³ãããã (Intent Match), it was called é¨åä’è’ (Partial Match).
Google Ads Query Refinements Under Ad Carousel
Google seems to be testing a query refinement ad option. Where Google is showing other search queries related to the ads it is showing under a sponsored ad carousel in the search results.
Why advertisers aren’t happy about Google Merchant Center Next
Google Merchant Center Next AI features is falling short, especially when it comes to supplemental feeds and accurately pulling in products.
The B2B releases I wish we’d gotten at Google Marketing Live
What B2B advertisers need to know about new features, missed opportunities and shifting control in paid search.
Google Confirmed Ads Below Featured Snippet As Part Of Dynamic Ad Placement
It is not news that Google now mixes in ads within organic results, but I have to say it still feels super icky to me that Google does this. Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, confirmed that search ads can appear directly below organic featured snip…
Hidden Google tool reveals GA4 and Google Ads discrepancies
Google Analytics 4’s Conversion Differences report offers a tool to reconcile discrepancies between GA4 and Google Ads conversion data.
Google Ads Tests People Also Browsed Carousel
Google is also testing this new ad format labeled “People also browsed.” I guess this shows you what other products on Google searchers looked at for a similar query and is now showing you ads that match those browser sessions for those queries.
Google Ads: Double Row Carousel Shopping Search Ads
Google seems to be testing a new ad format with two rows of shopping ads in the search results in a carousel format, so you can scroll through more shopping ads at the same time. I don’t believe I’ve seen this format before – have you?
Google Ads Enabling Broad Match By Default For New Search Campaigns
Google now enables broad match by default when you create new search campaigns within Google Ads. Previously, this was not on by default, but now it is, according to Thomas Eccel, a Google Ads consultant.
Google pauses opioid painkiller policy update
Google cites implementation challenges for indefinitely pausing the policy. It would have allowed certified advertisers to discuss opioids.
Google Ads makes broad match default for new search campaigns
Google Ads now defaults to broad match for new search campaigns, potentially impacting performance and spend if advertisers aren’t vigilant.
How to evolve your PPC measurement strategy for a privacy-first future
Overcome cookie limitations, leverage first-party data and implement diverse attribution methods for accurate insights.
Google Ads & Google Merchant Center Country of Sale Migrating To New Feed Label
A couple of years ago, I reported that Google has changed how your feeds work in Merchant Center for countries by removing the need to list a primary country and additional countries and replacing them with target countries. Now Google is emailing adve…
Google Ads Changes Its Mind – Will Not Allow Opioid Painkillers Ads
Last month we reported that Google Ads began to allow some ads for opioid painkillers, like to discuss awareness and abuse. Well, Google decided to “indefinitely pausing this policy update” and not allow search ads for opioid painkillers.
Google Ads unveils tCPA Insight Box for Demand Gen campaigns
Google Ads launches tCPA Insight Box for Demand Gen campaigns, offering advertisers a quick way to assess performance and optimize ad spend.
Google Ads shifts to Feed Labels for Shopping campaigns
Google Ads to automatically upgrade Shopping and Performance Max campaigns from Country of Sale to Feed Labels in August.