Google updated the documentation for the Google-Extended user agent, which publishers can use to control whether Google Gemini and Vertex use their data for training purposes or for grounding AI answers. Updated Guidance Google updated their guidance on Google-Extended based on publisher feedback for the purpose of improving clarity and adding more specific details. Previous […]
For over two decades, Google has been the search engine that most people use for everyday searches, product research, and staying up to date on the latest news. Because of this market dominance, Google has also been the main search engine of focus for SEO and marketing professionals. However, following the introduction of ChatGPT and […]
There have been lots of really good questions, but this one from Phil of Trumbull stood out: “What is the average amount companies take for running a PPC campaign?” Factors That Influence PPC Management Costs Here are key factors that determine how much you should expect to pay: Vendor Experience Level: Seasoned experts often charge […]
Google Analytics just made it easier to get quick insights and more accurate attribution. The Reports snapshot section now includes pre-built templates focused on user behavior, sales and revenue, and marketing performance. That means less time building custom reports and more time actually using the data. Alongside the templates, the card library has been updated, […]
Meta introduced a small but potentially powerful tweak to its Advantage+ Catalog campaigns: dynamic overlays. Advertisers can now add price, discount, and shipping labels directly onto product images – styled like stickers – to make promotions pop in the Facebook Feed. How it works. You’ve got four label options now: Current price. A strikethrough sale […]
Alphabet spent much of its Q1 2025 earnings call last night talking up the growth of AI Overviews, but dodged a question seeking clarity on how Google’s AI-generated answers impact click-through rates and conversion. Why we care. Did Google decide that last night wasn’t “the moment to go into details of click-through rate and conversion […]
In the world of digital advertising, data is king. Yet, many PPC advertisers underutilize one of their most valuable sources of insights: their CRM data. Whether you’re a B2B or B2C marketer, your CRM is a gold mine of customer information that can significantly enhance your paid media strategy. To boost efficiency and scale, focus […]
By now, you’re almost certainly feeling the effects of the tariff teeter-totter by the U.S. that started earlier this month. Economic instability seems to be a fact of life nowadays. Large shifts in supply chains, along with stock market volatility, can be scary for advertisers. It’s hard to contemplate spending money on advertising when uncertainty […]
If you’re still measuring your PPC success based on click-through rate and impressions alone, you’re about to be left behind. The role of paid media has changed – and not just because Google Ads released another round of automation. It’s changing because people have changed. We live in a multi-device, privacy-first, AI-influenced world where attention […]
Domain extensions have been a core part of the web since its early days. In SEO, debates have continued for decades about how a domain extension, such as a TLD (top-level domain) or ccTLD (country-code top-level domain), affects rankings. The discussion often concerns whether search engines like Google, Baidu, or Microsoft Bing prefer specific domain […]