Google updated their spam documentation, adding a new definition of site reputation abuse as the largest single change, followed by additional information about manual action consequences. The remaining updates are a content refresh aimed at …
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Key Google Search Console metrics to monitor every month
Let’s face it: Turning raw data into actionable insights can be as cryptic as decoding ancient hieroglyphics, especially for the SEO rookies in your crew. That’s the challenge I addressed in my SMX Advanced 2024 …
Continue readingGoogle updates its spam policies document
Google has updated its spam policies documentation as part of a routine refresh while also adding more details around the site reputation abuse policy and expanding and clarifying other areas of its search spam policies …
Continue readingAdopting vs. hacking Google Ads features: The great debate
From your account reps to the interface itself, Google gives you plenty of recommendations on managing your ad campaigns. But are all of those good? Should you ignore these recommendations and “hack” Google’s machine learning …
Continue readingGoogle Removes Cache: Search Operator Documentation
Google removed their documentation for the cache: search operator because it no longer works. The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine shows the documentation was live as of September 17, 2024. The URL now redirects to a …
Continue readingGoogle Search Ads 360 (SA360) starter guide
Since its rebranding in 2018, Google Search Ads 360 has continued to be a powerful tool for PPC advertisers. However, many marketers still struggle to understand its full potential. This confusion often leads businesses, agencies …
Continue readingGoogle Ads adds Video Enhancement for Performance Max
Google Ads is rolling out a new Video Enhancement feature for Performance Max (PMax) campaigns. This feature aims to improve video ad performance through automated adjustments. Why we care. The feature is designed to optimize …
Continue readingWhy & How to Track Google Algorithm Updates
Google constantly evaluates and updates its algorithms. There can be hundreds or even thousands of individual changes per year. Google does confirm some of the major updates, such as site reputation abuse, the March 2024 …
Continue readingTop 7 Google Ads and SEO synergies you should act upon
Throughout my career, I’ve noticed SEO and PPC teams rarely sync and share data and strategies to support each other. This is a major missed opportunity that limits each channel’s full potential. This article highlights …
Continue readingGoogle Ads Expands AI Campaign Tools To More Languages
At the digital marketing conference DMEXCO, Google unveiled plans to expand the language capabilities of its AI-powered search campaign building tool. The conversational AI experience, which guides advertisers through creating search campaigns with personalized recommendations, …
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