Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced major leadership changes in a memo to staff on Thursday, reshuffling key positions and teams. Key changes: Prabhakar Raghavan moves to Chief Technologist role. Previously led search, ads, and other …
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YouTube citations in Google AI Overviews surge 300%
YouTube citations grew in Google AI Overviews (AIO) by 310% since August and 200% since September, according to new data from enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge. Why we care. First, this seems to be a clear …
Continue readingGoogle Ads API v18 launches with new features for developers
Google announced the release of version 18 of its Google Ads API, introducing several new features and improvements for developers. Key updates: Optimized budget suggestions: New GenerateRecommendations feature for Performance Max and Search campaigns Performance …
Continue readingThe Google Travel Takeover And What It Means For SEO
Google Flights and Google Hotels have dominated travel-related Google search terms in recent years, which has been seen as a threat by many travel operators. However, if approached properly, the growth of Google Travel represents …
Continue readingGoogle simplifies Video ad testing with new experiment tool
Google is rolling out streamlined Video experiments for advertisers to easily test creative variations and measure their impact. Key features: Quick setup: Create experiments in just a few clicks Automatic duplication: System creates a treatment …
Continue readingGoogle AdMob updates privacy terms as more U.S. state laws take effect
Google is supplementing its existing Data Processing and Controller-Controller Data Protection Terms to align with privacy acts in Iowa, Delaware, New Jersey, Nebraska and New Hampshire coming in January 2025. No action is required from …
Continue readingGoogle testing expandable product ads carousal
Google is experimenting with new search ad formats in the form of expandable sponsored ads and in-ad search refinements. Details: Expandable search ads: Users can expand or collapse sponsored search ads. Expanded view shows a …
Continue readingGoogle Just Completely Rebuilt Its Shopping Experience
Google’s online shopping experience just got a huge revamp in the United States. Just today, Google announced a major overhaul of its Shopping platform, built from the ground up using advanced AI technology. This revamp …
Continue reading5 things that led to an Google HCU recovery (and 3 that didn’t)
The past year has been a rollercoaster for publishers navigating an increasingly crowded web. With competition rising and AI shaking up search results, staying on top of rankings is no small feat – especially in …
Continue readingGoogle Explains How Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) Is Measured
Google’s Web Performance Developer Advocate, Barry Pollard, has clarified how Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is measured. CLS quantifies how much unexpected layout shift occurs when a person browses your site. This metric matters to SEO …
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