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Google outlines 2025 ads API roadmap

Google outlines 2025 ads API roadmap

Google released its tentative 2025 schedule for Google Ads API updates, outlining five major releases planned throughout the year. By the numbers: 3 major versions (V19, V20, V21) 2 minor updates (V19_1, V20_1) 12-month sunset window for each version Key dates: V19: February/March 2025 launch V20: Mid-year release V21: Q4 2025 rollout Why we care. […]

Getting Started In International SEO: A Quick Reference Guide

Getting Started In International SEO: A Quick Reference Guide

In today’s interconnected digital world, international SEO is no longer optional for businesses with global ambitions – it is essential. The potential to reach diverse markets and accelerate growth through optimized online presence in different countries is significant. But simply having a global website isn’t enough. To succeed internationally, your website must be competitive in […]

Wix Rolling Out AI-Powered Site Planning & Visualization Tool

Wix Rolling Out AI-Powered Site Planning & Visualization Tool

Wix announced it is rolling out an AI-based tool that simplifies the site planning and visualization step, dramatically compressing the time from planning to site rollout.  The  new tool enables agencies and enterprise users to create a visual map and wireframe website representation for planning new websites, simplifying one of the most fundamental tasks of […]

Most In-Demand Marketing Jobs & Skills

Most In-Demand Marketing Jobs & Skills

LinkedIn’s Marketing Jobs Outlook report reveals a rebound in industry job postings, with a 76% increase compared to last year. The report also identifies the most in-demand marketing roles across regions and experience levels, providing a roadmap for those looking to make career moves. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just starting out in the […]

Google reshapes in-store shopping with AI-powered comparisons

Google reshapes in-store shopping with AI-powered comparisons

Google is introducing new shopping features that transform how consumers discover and compare products both in-store and online. Key features: Google Lens now provides in-store product price comparisons. Google Maps enables local product inventory searches. Expanded buy now, pay later options. Expanded virtual card protections. Why we care. Google’s new shopping features, powered by AI […]

Google AI Overviews massively surge in travel queries

Google AI Overviews massively surge in travel queries

Google AI Overviews are now showing for 30% of travel-related queries, as of the end of October, according to the latest findings from enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge. The presence of AI Overviews increased by 700% from September to October. Why we care. If you work in the travel space, you’ll want to pay attention to […]

Stop killing customer engagement with assembly-line marketing: Embrace position-less marketing

Stop killing customer engagement with assembly-line marketing: Embrace position-less marketing

Many companies divide marketing responsibilities across multiple specialists: graphic designers, social media managers, marketing operations managers, content marketers and email marketers, to name a few.  In this setup, each person contributes a small part of a larger effort, and while it ensures expertise, it often slows down the time it takes to execute marketing strategies. […]

How to leverage Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads for better audience targeting

How to leverage Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads for better audience targeting

Audiences and targeting are the foundation of a successful PPC campaign, and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) makes it easier than ever to segment your users effectively. Before diving in, ensure that:  Your GA4 and Google Ads accounts are connected. Personalized advertising is enabled. (Please consult with your privacy expert to ensure you’re compliant with all […]

Google Business Profile’s AI-transcribed menu upload just got better

Google Business Profile’s AI-transcribed menu upload just got better

Managing a restaurant’s Google Business Profile (GBP) often involves several steps to post an accurate menu online. In July, I covered Google’s AI-powered menu feature, which allowed GBP users to create menus from a photo. Despite its limits – one image and frequent adjustments – it was a promising update. Today, however, there’s even better […]

4 tips for better PPC client meetings

4 tips for better PPC client meetings

Over the past decade, I’ve sat through roughly 1,175 PPC client meetings – yes, I did the math.  While experience is the ultimate teacher, sometimes the next best thing is learning from someone who’s been through it all.  This article discusses my most tried-and-true tips for running more effective and impactful PPC client meetings. 1. […]