There is a growing spam problem in Google AI Overviews

There is a growing spam problem in Google AI Overviews

Is there a spam problem in AI Overviews? Yes – and apparently it’s growing. Don’t believe me? Just ask Google and you’ll get the following response: Yes, there is a growing spam problem in Google AI Overviews. A recent LinkedIn post highlighted that AI Overviews are easily manipulated, regurgitating content verbatim or hallucinating incorrect information, and […]

The rise of ‘like hat’ SEO: When attention replaces outcomes

The rise of ‘like hat’ SEO: When attention replaces outcomes

For decades, the SEO world has been divided into two camps: black hat and white hat practitioners. These opposing forces have waged countless battles across digital forums and social media. But now, a new breed of SEO has emerged. One that’s mastered the art of attention-grabbing and self-promotion. Enter the “like hat.” SEO practitioners who […]

The Rise Of Privacy-First Search Engines

The Rise Of Privacy-First Search Engines

Google has long held a firm grip on the search engine landscape, but that dominant veneer is starting to show cracks. In recent months, regulatory scrutiny, public mistrust, and rising anxiety around AI have pushed digital privacy into the spotlight. Millions of users are now evaluating their relationship with “big tech” and actively seeking alternatives, […]

Dynamic landing pages: What works, what fails, and how to test

Dynamic landing pages: What works, what fails, and how to test

Most PPC marketers still default to static landing pages, whether it’s one catch-all page or a growing library of customized versions.  You might already have dozens of static pages built for different campaigns, audiences, and offers. This is a proven approach:  Create a page. Personalize it. Launch it. Optimize it. Repeat. The question isn’t whether […]

How To Make More Customers Click, Choose You

How To Make More Customers Click, Choose You

How do you turn local searches into real foot traffic? If your business relies on being found locally, clicks alone aren’t enough. You need future customers to choose you and show up. Whether you’re managing search visibility, local listings, or digital customer experience, this session will help you turn more searches into measurable visits and […]

Rethinking Meta Ads AI: Best practices for better results

Rethinking Meta Ads AI: Best practices for better results

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a bold claim about the future of advertising in a recent interview (emphasis mine): “You’re a business, you come to us, you tell us what your objective is, you connect to your bank account, you don’t need any creative, you don’t need any targeting demographic, you don’t need any measurement, […]

Google Ads Performance Max image optimization now rolling out

Google Ads Performance Max image optimization now rolling out

Google started rolling out new image optimization tools for Performance Max (PMax) campaigns. The feature, first announced last month, gives Google’s AI more control over how images appear in your ads. The shift to default-on image enhancements signals deeper AI involvement in creative decisions, potentially affecting ad look, feel, and performance without advertiser awareness. What’s […]

How To Boost Google Discover Visibility: Ranking Signals That Win

How To Boost Google Discover Visibility: Ranking Signals That Win

This post was sponsored by RollerAds. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Want more visibility in Google Discover? Not sure how to get into Google’s personalized news feeds? Discover isn’t like search. You don’t rank for keywords. You get selected. And that means the best way to get featured isn’t to […]

Value-based bidding: Why it’s key to boosting your Google Ads

Value-based bidding: Why it’s key to boosting your Google Ads

In the world of Google Ads, profitability remains the ultimate goal, driving PPC advertisers to constantly refine bidding strategies. In recent years, value-based bidding (VBB) has helped businesses optimize for high-value actions.  But the economic pressures of 2025 – marked by volatile markets and shrinking margins – demand a sharper focus: profit-based bidding (PBB). In […]