Google did not drop Web Stories from image results
Google issued a correction plus explained Search Console had a reporting bug with Web Stories in Image Search.
Google still has not announced a launch date for SGE
It can go live at Google I/O in May but likely not on queries with ads.
Google testing new tools for a more personalized shopping experience
Google is experimenting with new product discovery elements, including generative AI for product search and virtual try-on technology.
Google Can Search For Your Blockchain Wallet Addresses (Bitcoin & More)
You can now search Google for any of your wallet addresses across bitcoin and five new Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks. So you can look up your balances within those networks directly on Google Search.
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 Analytics real-time reporting bug confirmed
Many sites are seeing zero or little real-time traffic reported in GA4.
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.
YouTube issues guidance on when to post content for maximum reach
YouTube Product Lead Todd Beaupre explains how the timing of content publication can affect viewership.
5 reasons why rankings are lying and how to fix them
Don’t be fooled by decent rankings that won’t drive results. Learn five problems that could be hurting your SEO efforts and how to fix them.
Google, Meta and Apple under investigation for uncompetitive practices by EU
The big tech companies could face large fines and may be required to sell off some of their business divisions.
Google Tests SGE AI Overviews In The Wild (Subset Of US Users)
On Friday, Google began to test SGE-based AI overviews in the real Google search results. That means you may see AI overview snapshot answers in Google search results without being opted into the Google search labs experiment. This is being tested on a…
Google Tests Products & Product Sites Search Bar Filter Tabs
Google is now testing placing “product sites” as its own search bar filter tab in the search results. Also, Google is testing replacing “Shopping” with “Products” in that search bar.
Google SGE a top threat to brand and product terms, study finds
Among the findings: 91.4% of all search queries triggered SGE; Quora was a big winner; and paid search ads appeared 50% of the time.
Google publishes Performance Max developer guide
The new guide offers simplified access to all the necessary information required to build PMax integrations.
Google starts testing AI overviews from SGE in main Google search interface
Some users who do not opt in to the Google Search labs SGE feature may see AI overview answers in the search results.
Is ChatGPT the Google Search killer we’ve been expecting?
The next Google won’t do what Google does. Could that be OpenAI? Sam Altman shares his vision for combining LLMs and a search engine.
Google Analytics 4 addresses Google Ads report discrepancies with conversion update
To ensure greater consistency with Google Ads, GA4 is replacing conversions with ‘key events’ for behavioral analytics in its reports.
Google Marketing Live 2024 registration opens
Google’s premier event for PPC marketers is scheduled for May 21, featuring keynote discussions focused on driving business growth.
Disney announces Google partnership as it expands ad platform
Marketers using Google’s Display & Video 360 and The Trade Desk can now access ad inventory on Hulu and Disney Plus through DRAX.