The expected AIO-pocalypse hasn’t happened, at least not in the form we expected. Instead of a meteor impact, it looks more like climate change: slowly raising temperatures that cause natural disasters. Chegg is one of the first victims. Chegg is an ed-tech company that offers students homework help, textbook rentals, online tutoring, and career resources. […]
Search is evolving, and social platforms are now at the heart of discovery. Pinterest, in particular, has emerged as a powerful visual search engine, driving traffic and engagement for brands, bloggers, and businesses. Unlike traditional social media, which thrives on conversations and real-time interactions, Pinterest is built for intent-driven discovery – where users actively seek […]
Lalindra from Ontario asks: “Does the dwell time and user engagement after clicking on Google Ads impact search engine rankings? If yes, since when has this been in effect?” That is a really good question! It goes along the common myth of PPC impacting SEO, where the more you spend, the better your SEO is. […]
Want to automate repetitive tasks with AI? Looking for the best AI tools and tech stack to streamline your workflow? Discover how AI automation platforms like MindPal and TaskMagic can save you time, boost efficiency, and simplify your marketing processes—all without advanced coding. Why Marketers Need AI Automation Marketers have long faced time-consuming processes for […]
Google’s John Mueller used an AI-generated image to illustrate his point about low-effort content that looks good but lacks true expertise. His comments pushed back against the idea that low-effort content is acceptable just because it has the appearance of competence. One signal that tipped him off to low-quality articles was the use of dodgy […]
Google’s Ads and Commerce product lead, Vidhya Srinivasan, today outlined how the company is reimagining advertising as “avenues for tailored exploration” in response to unpredictable consumer behavior. The big picture: Google is focusing on three key solutions to help advertisers break through: AI-powered shopping innovations. Google launched several new shopping features, including ads in Lens, […]
Google processes more than 5 trillion searches per year. This is the first time Google has publicly shared such a figure since 2016, when the company confirmed it was handling “more than 2 trillion” queries annually. By the numbers. Google revealed the new figure in a blog post today, saying it is based on internal […]
Google vehicle ads now accept listings for recreational vehicles (RVs) and campers. This broadens the scope beyond traditional automobiles. The details. The expansion, announced Feb. 28, allows RV and camper dealers to showcase their inventory directly in Google search results, similar to how car dealerships have been using the platform. The catch. Dealers must maintain […]
BrightLocal has released a new report analyzing 15 years of consumer review behavior data. The findings reveal shifts in how people research and buy from local businesses. Here’s more about the study and what it means for marketers. Historical Trends The report tracks the popularity of online reviews. It notes a rise in local business […]
Google is making big moves in 2025, and unsurprisingly, AI is at the heart of it all. In a recent update, Vidhya Srinivasan, Google’s VP and GM of Ads and Commerce, outlined the company’s top priorities for the coming year. From AI-powered ad experiences to deeper integrations with YouTube and Google Shopping, these changes signal […]










