#Google pilots new PPC ad format

#Google pilots new PPC ad format

Advertisers are criticizing the lack of information about this new ad format, making it difficult to measure campaign performance. Google confirmed it is testing a new PPC ad format. However, key details such as the official name, functionality, influence on auction dynamics, and effect on metrics are yet to be released. The lack of information…

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#This day in search marketing history: February 29

#This day in search marketing history: February 29

Spreading Santorum drops on Google, plus: Bing artificially increases market share, local mobile search in apps, Susan Wojcicki and more. Spreading Santorum drops on Google In 2012, Spreading Santorum, the page defining “santorum” as a byproduct of anal sex, finally dropped from the top results on Google. The related anti-Santorum blog, however, remained. And a…

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#Google Analytics 4 launches default Google Ads report

#Google Analytics 4 launches default Google Ads report

The new report, which was available in Universal Analytics, is now located within the performance reporting section of your GA4 account. Google Analytics 4 introduced a default Google Ads report, now available within your account’s performance reporting section. To access this report, you need to link your GA4 profile with your Google Ads account Why…

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#WalkerOS: A data collection alternative to gtag.js

#WalkerOS: A data collection alternative to gtag.js

Should you replace Google’s gtag.js with an open source alternative like walkerOS? Explore the use cases, benefits and potential drawbacks. Google’s popular gtag.js library makes collecting data for Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads straightforward. However, it also ties you into Google’s ecosystem. You lose control and flexibility when tracking data. Enter walkerOS. This new…

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#Google unveils major Search Partner Network update as it removes opt-out option

#Google unveils major Search Partner Network update as it removes opt-out option

Google is offering advertisers increased insights and control over ad placement within the SPN, In light of a critical Adalytics report. Google is giving advertisers more control over ad placement within the Search Partner Network. From March 4, advertisers using Performance Max will have access to impression-level placement reporting of Search Partner Network sites. Additionally,…

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#Reminder – Google is enforcing stricter rules for consumer finance ad targeting

#Reminder – Google is enforcing stricter rules for consumer finance ad targeting

Take action now to ensure your personalized ads don’t violate Google’s updated policy. Google will start enforcing tougher restrictions on personalized ads related to consumer financial products and services from tomorrow, February 28. Any breaches of the updated policy will prompt a warning, with the possibility of account suspension. It’s worth noting that the full…

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#37 key questions to ask when evaluating digital marketing agencies

#37 key questions to ask when evaluating digital marketing agencies

Essential questions to evaluate digital agencies on auditing, performance, team structure and capabilities during selection. Selecting the right digital marketing agency partner is key for businesses aiming to drive results and scale efficiently. With countless agencies vying for attention, marketers must ask the right questions to ensure they make the best choice for their company’s…

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