Google’s John Mueller answered a question about why Google indexes pages that are disallowed from crawling by robots.txt and why the it’s safe to ignore the related Search Console reports about those crawls. Bot Traffic …
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Google Ads won’t appear on parked domains for new accounts by default
Google Ads will automatically opt new accounts out of serving ads on parked domains, starting in October. A parked domain is basically a placeholder web address. It’s been registered, but typically it has little or …
Continue readingGoogle May Unify Schema Markup & Merchant Center Feed Data
Google revealed it’s working to bridge the gap between two key product data sources that power its shopping results – website markup using schema.org structured data and product feeds submitted via Google Merchant Center. The …
Continue readingGoogle Ads adds ‘Unintended Consequences’ to Insights
Google Ads rolled out a new feature under its Insights page called Unintended Consequences. This card is designed to alert you about potential issues within your campaigns, such as ads being displayed to irrelevant audiences …
Continue readingGoogle Ads tightens rules on Gambling Certification recertification
Google Ads will enforce stricter rules starting in November under its Circumventing Systems policy, specifically targeting advertisers in the Gambling and Games sector. Advertisers with a Gambling and Games certification must undergo recertification if their …
Continue readingGoogle Confirms It’s Okay To Ignore Spam Scores
Google’s John Mueller answered a Reddit question about how to lower a website’s spam score. His answer reflected an important insight about third-party spam scores and their relation to how Google ranks websites. What’s A …
Continue readingIs it time to rethink your Google Ads strategy?
Product-focused, keyword-only campaigns are a common type of campaign used in Google Ads. If you sell vintage T-shirts for women, you might set up standalone keyword campaigns based on the keyword “vintage T-shirts women.” For …
Continue readingGoogle Ads to upgrade Video Action Campaigns to Demand Gen in 2025
Google Ads is merging its Video Action Campaigns (VAC) into the more versatile Demand Gen campaigns starting Q2 2025. This shift aims to enhance advertisers’ ability to capture emerging demand and drive growth through a …
Continue readingGoogle Search testing new display for forum content
Google is testing a new display and user interface for forum content within its search results. “We’re testing a new display for forum content when it appears in search results, allowing people to quickly view …
Continue readingGoogle Ads Introduces New Masthead Format Requirements Page
Google will launch a new consolidated resource on Oct. 3, called “Masthead format requirements.” This new page will streamline all requirements for masthead ads across YouTube and Google TV, providing a centralized reference point for …
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