Search Engine Marketing

Google to sunset Structured Data Files v6 in Display & Video 360

Google is phasing out an older version of its Structured Data Files (SDF) format used in Display & Video 360, its enterprise-level advertising platform. Why we care. This change affects advertisers and partners using SDF v6, requiring them to migrate to newer versions to maintain uninterrupted service. Key details: SDF v6 will be deprecated on […]

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Google Search Console launches recommendations

Google Search Console is rolling out recommendations within Google Search Console for some users. Google said this is an experimental feature and gives you insights and recommendations to improve your site’s performance on Google Search. What are Search Console recommendations. Search Console recommendations is a “feature that provides websites with optimization opportunities and suggests actions

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Report: Google Search traffic and queries not impacted by new competing AI search engines

Traffic to Google Search seems to have not fallen with the rise of new AI search engines and AI based search related features, including from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot and other specialty search engines. New data from Datos’ clickstream panel, analyzed by Sonata Insights and covered in more detail by Rand Fishkin at Sparktoro shows

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The restaurateur: A new essential human role in PPC and digital marketing

AI has emerged as more than just a tool—it has become a pivotal player in the professional world. My 2019 book, “Digital Marketing in an AI World,” explores the transformative impact of AI on PPC, highlighting three crucial human roles: teacher, doctor and pilot  However, the emergence of generative AI necessitates a fourth role to

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10 advanced strategy ideas for Google Ads

PPC advertisers must take a strategic and nuanced approach to campaign management to stay ahead of the competition. At SMX Advanced, PPC experts Sarah Stemen and Christine Zirnheld, senior digital marketing manager at Cypress North, shared their top actionable recommendations to help you create better-targeted ads, manage ad spend effectively and run more successful ecommerce

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