SEO

Microsoft’s advertising business posted lackluster growth in the first quarter of 2023.  Advertising and search revenue increased 3.4% to just over $3 billion during the period, including traffic acquisition costs that Microsoft pays to publishers. The company attributed the increase to higher search volume and its acquisition of Xandr, an ad buying platform it acquired

With the steady rollout of algorithm updates (hello, March core update), significant changes to tried and true platforms (farewell, UA), and unprecedented advancements in generative AI and other machine learning technologies, one of the biggest challenges search marketers face today is staying up-to-date with the latest tactics and adapting their strategies accordingly. Attend SMX Advanced, online June 13-14, for free, to keep

Google quietly updated its documented Google ranking systems page and completely removed several page experience-related ranking systems from the page. What Google removed. The page experience system, the mobile-friendly system, page speed system and the secure site system are all gone. These removals make me wonder if any of these algorithm updates mattered at all

Google has now added new details that explain the three categories its Google crawlers fall into, they include Googlebot, special-case crawlers and user-triggered fetchers. In addition, Google now lists a JSON formatted file containing the list of IP addresses each of these different crawler types use. Types of Google crawlers. At the top of this

Microsoft Bing Chat said it is now better at responding to news questions and also reduced unnecessary duplicate searches, end conversation triggers, and returning no response to queries. News answers. Bing wrote, “We’ve taken steps to help Bing give better answers if you’re asking questions about news. Bing said we should try to ask Bing

In today’s fiercely competitive market, delivering personalized experiences is crucial for customer engagement and loyalty. However, marketers who fail to adapt to the transition from decision-tree to trigger-based engagement strategies risk falling behind and missing out on the opportunity to captivate customers at every touchpoint with hyper-personalized experiences.  In this workshop, discover how to seamlessly

Microsoft has just announced that as of April 25, 2023, Multi-platform Smart Campaigns will no longer support Twitter. The announcement. Microsoft Advertising users have started receiving emails notifying them that the Digital Marketing Center (DMC) will also cease its support for Twitter on the same date. Consequently, users will lose access to their Twitter accounts

A full 87% of shoppers in the U.S. begin product searches online, with a majority turning to Google to find the answers they need. The path to purchase is non-linear, with multiple touches occurring across channels, devices, and locations. Providing potential customers with helpful content throughout this journey is the best way to build trust.

Google is looking into an issue in Merchant Center where some advertisers may see a “Circumventing systems” message in their ads. What’s going on. The glitch was first noticed and posted to Twitter by @ruthiebos. Hi @adsliaison , I wonder could you advise if there is a glitch at the moment with Google ads regarding

Google is in the process of building an “all-new search engine” powered by its new A.I. technology while at the same time working on adding new A.I.-based features to its current search engine under the project name Magi. “The new search engine would offer users a far more personalized experience than the company’s current service,

Instagram has just introduced 4 new features for Reels, including: A dedicated destination to discover inspiration through trending audio and hashtags on Instagram Reels. Easier Reels editing Two new metrics to Reels insights: total and average watch times. Expanded availability of gifts on Reels to additional countries and incorporated a feature that allows creators to

Twitter’s ad revenue recovery appears to be slower than its owner, Elon Musk, claimed earlier this week in an interview with the BBC. Data from research firms Sensor Tower and Insider Intelligence, as well as statements from multiple companies, indicate that many advertisers are not rushing back to the platform. Ad spend down roughly 20%.

Google has opened registration for Google Marketing Live – the company’s annual event for showing off its newest ad formats, products and updates. When is Google Marketing Live. Tuesday, May 23, starting at 9 a.m. PT. The agenda so far. The event will explore how Google’s AI-driven ads solutions can amplify your marketing skills and

Google has released the April 2023 reviews update. This update goes beyond Google’s prior product reviews updates to evaluate reviews of any topic that is reviewable, including: Services and businesses. Destinations. Media (e.g., games, movies). The big takeaway. Google has changed the name of its “product reviews system” to “reviews system” and has altered the

Google will be deprecating the “Keyword Plan Ad Group Forecast” and “Keyword Plan Keyword Forecast” functionalities. This change is slated to take effect on June 1, 2023. Changes to the GenerateForecast Metrics Request. Beginning June 1, the “Generate Forecast Metrics Request” will continue to be the method for obtaining forecast data. However, the “Keyword Plan

Consumers lose trust – in a big way – when a product or service doesn’t have a 4- or 5-star rating in online reviews, according to a new survey. Why we care. Some products and services live or die by the online reviews they get. There is a massive drop in trust between a 4-star

As new ad solutions with in-depth data tracking emerge, the chasm between brand and performance marketing has narrowed. Connected TV, for example, creates high-impact brand awareness and can be used as a performance tool, moving viewers down the funnel. Even SEO whizzes may be surprised to find the symbiotic relationship between their current strategy and

I’ve been excited about ChatGPT, its API, and its SEO applications – everything from local SEO to title tags and content editing. And like many (including OpenAI’s founder), I’ve also seen its limitations.  While ChatGPT is remarkable, once you’ve used it long enough, you likely know the following: It frequently “hallucinates” answers, acting as if