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Microsoft: Bing saw the largest relevancy jump in search in two decades
January 18, 2023 there was a large Bing search ranking algorithm update - one that Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi now confirmed.
6 new Microsoft Ads updates, including data exclusions and in-market audience segments
Market expansion and automated bidding make their debut.
Learning to trust the lack of transparency from ad platforms
Ad platforms are clear as mud in helping you look under the hood. But at some point, we have to trust them and focus on what we can control.
Bing Webmaster Guidelines updated for “conversation mode” and AI
Bing also updated the answers section to incorporate the new AI version of Bing Search.
Test driving the new Bing
I got early access to the new ChatGPT integrated Bing browser and decided to test it out.
Will the new Bing create more opportunities for advertisers? Maybe
The placement of ad results won't change right now, but there could be an opportunity in the future to incorporate them into the AI results.
The new Bing: Microsoft unveils its ChatGPT-like, AI-powered search engine
In addition to adding ChatGPT, using GPT-3.5, Bing is applying AI to improve the relevancy of its core search ranking engine.
Microsoft Ads in 2023: Key areas to leverage, test and optimize
As Microsoft aims to compete more aggressively in the ad space, here are compelling opportunities you can seize to stay ahead of the PPC game.
New Bingbot user-agent now fully live
After a couple years of testing, Microsoft has now stopped using the old BingBot user agent.
Microsoft Bing’s ChatGPT interface spotted in the wild
We know Microsoft Bing is working towards integrating ChatGPT into its search interface.
Microsoft revises multi-channel advertising approach and discontinues bid modifiers for audience ads
Together, Microsoft says their Search and Audience networks can reach over a billion people.
Report: Microsoft Bing’s ChatGPT feature to be faster and richer with GPT-4
As reported earlier, we are now learning more about Microsoft's plans to incorporate ChatGPT into Bing Search.
Microsoft Bing to rely more on lastmod date in XML sitemap files for crawling
Microsoft also released some interesting stats on lastmod dates in XML sitemap files.
Search Engine Land’s updated What is PPC guide is now available
The evolution of PPC in recent years calls for an updated guide. Our improved version will bring you up to speed.
LinkedIn now lets you add an SEO title and description
Publishing articles on LinkedIn? Now you can customize how your SEO title and description will appear in search engines.
Moving on from search engine optimization to search optimization
Our search campaigns should focus on overall visibility on the web rather than only giving importance to traditional search engine results.
What is ChatGPT and why SEOs should care
Learn how this AI-powered chatbot works, who's behind the technology, and what it can – and can't – do for search marketers.
Microsoft is improving its ad platform. Here’s why brands should give it a shot in 2023
Microsoft Ads is one of the oldest ad platforms around but is often overlooked. Here's why brands and advertisers should rethink it.
Businesses, users, experts defend big tech against algorithm lawsuits
The outcome of a Supreme Court case could have significant implications for how internet companies operate, content curation and free speech.
3 PPC marketing trends to keep a pulse on in 2023
Make sure to consider these key PPC trends as you build out your 2023 search marketing strategies.
Microsoft, BigCommerce team up to launch new marketplace Ads and Listings
The new collaboration allows BigCommerce merchants to reach millions of potential new customers across the Microsoft Advertising Network.
Google and Meta are losing their edge as TikTok, Amazon, Instacart ads grow
For the first time in a decade, ad giants Google and Meta are slowing down, making room for smaller, emerging platforms to take over.
New Microsoft Store Ads promote desktop apps on Windows devices
App developers will also be able to review performance reports and optimize campaigns for increased user engagement.
Microsoft to add ChatGPT features to Bing Search
Microsoft wouldn't comment, but this feature could launch in the next couple of months.
PPC 2022 in review: Performance Max, Apple Search, chaos at Twitter, and more
If you thought it was going to be a dull year, you were wrong. Here’s a look at the most significant changes and most important PPC updates that happened in 2022.
Microsoft to go fully live with new Bingbot user-agent change in January 2023
After a couple years of testing, Microsoft said it will stop using the old BingBot user agent next month.
Microsoft now requires verification for UK Financial Services advertisers
Microsoft is adding new steps to help prevent scams or deceitful financial promotions on its platform.
A guide to LinkedIn content marketing
Looking to reach and nurture your audience on LinkedIn? Here's a seven-step process for building your LinkedIn content strategy.
4 new Microsoft features, and 5 other December updates
Some of the updates, announced earlier this year, have been expanded into new markets.
LinkedIn just released 3 new features for pages
The newsletter feature will help brands leverage first-party data while many platforms are becoming privacy-aware.
Microsoft is planning to double the size of its ad business to $20 billion
Microsoft's ad business is growing but still faces steep competition from TikTok, Amazon, and Apple.
Microsoft Audience network now supports Video Ads
Microsoft says that brands can see up to a 50% higher conversion rate when adding video to their search strategy.
Microsoft credit card ads are now available globally, plus 11 other new product updates
Microsoft's 12 new products and updates for November, plus the launch of their Netflix ads partnership.
Microsoft Performance Max import updates
Performance Max campaigns in Microsoft will be imported as Smart Shopping Campaigns and Local Inventory Ads.
Microsoft FY23 Q1: LinkedIn up 17%, search and news revenue up 11%
Overall growth beat expectations, but the post-pandemic, uncertain economy results in a relatively bumpy FY23 Q1.
LinkedIn matched audiences: How to get started
Learn what you can do with LinkedIn matched audiences, how to set up lists, and tips for incorporating them into your campaigns.
Performance Max import and 6 other new Microsoft product updates
Microsoft may be expecting some big holiday campaign spending this year as it rolls out a Performance Max import solution and 6 other new product updates.
4 new useful LinkedIn Ads features
The new features seem to make ad creation, lead downloads, and finding new audiences much simpler for B2B advertisers.
How to approach B2B advertising during a challenging Q4
Here are some recommendations for managing channel mix, budgeting and KPIs this Q4, given a strange and thorny landscape.