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Advertisers test ChatGPT Ads Manager
OpenAI is testing a new ChatGPT Ads Manager interface, signaling a shift toward a more scalable, self-serve advertising platform
ChatGPT ads expand as more brands and trigger patterns emerge
Analysis of 1,500+ prompts shows most placements fire on first queries, while terms like 'best' and 'new' drive commercial intent.
What Black Friday reveals about how LLMs understand ecommerce
Analysis of 10,000 LLM responses reveals the domains and signals shaping AI-driven shopping – and what brands must do to stay visible.
Google AI cites retailers 4% vs. ChatGPT at 36%: Data
Ecommerce results show a clear split: Google leans on what people say, while ChatGPT focuses more on where you can buy it.
AI sends 1% of website traffic – and most of it is from ChatGPT
ChatGPT tops AI referrals; AI highlights brands Google doesn't; and organic search still drives the most traffic, new benchmark report finds.
Clicks rose, ROAS fell when Amazon left Google Shopping
Amazon’s sudden Google Shopping exit cut costs but slashed returns, revealing why cheaper clicks don’t always mean profitable sales.
Previsible acquires Internet Marketing Ninjas in SEO agency shakeup
The acquisition brings together two long-standing players in traditional SEO in the emerging era of AI search.
Temu pulled its ads – here’s what happened next
Temu’s sudden U.S. ad blackout surprised advertisers. Instead of leveling the playing field, it gave Etsy and other retailers more power.
Ad strength in Google Ads: Why Average is better than Excellent
Google recommends unpinning headlines for better ad strength, but does that improve performance? A data-backed look at what actually works.
Tariff turmoil in Google Ads: See how your market share is affected
Benchmark your Google Ads performance, reveal growth opportunities, and leave competitors behind with Adthena’s PPC Market Share Reports.
Google’s AI Mode: Here’s what matters for SEOs and marketers
Discover how Google's new AI mode impacts search results, citations, and visibility –plus key insights for SEO and marketing.
Google rolls out new shopping tools ahead of summer sales
Google's tools streamline deal-hunting for consumers, intensifying competition among retailers and could reshape advertising strategies.
What should Google rank in Search when all the content sucks?
It's always easy to blame Google when your content doesn't rank. But maybe – just maybe – the problem isn't Google. It's you.
Why you should prep your holiday SEO campaigns now and how
Don't wait for the holiday rush! Kick off your SEO preparations now and maximize your holiday sales potential for seasonal success.
A PPC marketer’s guide to retail media
Advertisers are walked through everything they need to know about retail marketing – including the industry's third big wave.
This day in search marketing history: January 5
Google AdWords introduces click-to-call ads, plus: IndexNow WordPress plugin, AdWords 2x budget change, search being solved and more.
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.
The modern search landscape: How and where to reach your target audience
Today's web users go beyond traditional search engines to search. Learn about the platforms that should be on every search marketer’s radar.
How to plan and budget for enterprise SEO
This step-by-step guide will help you make a business use case for your enterprise SEO budget that connects with the C-suite.
How to optimize your ecommerce site for better indexing
Is your ecommerce site underperforming? Learn how optimizing your product pages can help you exceed the quality threshold for indexing.
Best Buy to sell search ads under its own in-house media company
Best Buy Ads offers consumer electronics and related brands with a Google alternative to reach customers.
Holiday shopping SEO: Last-minute tips and techniques for e-commerce sites
How to optimize the work you’ve been doing year-round and what to avoid ahead of the most profitable time of the year.
Google unveils its Shopping Graph, an expanded Shopify integration and more shopping features at I/O
The announcements position Google as the middle ground between shoppers and retailers.
Google product reviews algorithm update was big but not like a core update, say data providers
Here is a roundup of the impact of Google's most recent algorithm update that touched down on April 8, 2021.
What Prime Day signals for 2020 holiday retail
Here's what marketers should expect, plan for and start doing now to maximize sales and revenue this season.
Google boosting visibility of ‘nearby’ product inventory with new Shopping features
Responding to changing consumer behavior, Google starts emphasizing BOPIS
A Corona Xmas: Why physical stores will power online shopping this holiday season
Most shoppers are more likely to make an e-commerce purchase if they can return the item in a local store
Google positioned to dominate the ‘O2O economy’
Online-to-offline: Nearly $12 trillion in offline economic activity is likely impacted by the internet.
Updated: The brands boycotting Facebook and Zuckerberg’s response
Coke, Honda, Verizon, Starbucks, Unilever, Pepsi and numerous others are pausing social media and backing Stop Hate for Profit.
FAQ: All about Google Shopping and Surfaces across Google
A Google Shopping guide to free and paid listings and how to increase product visibility across Google.
The return of retail stores: If you reopen will they come?
Surveys say consumers will be cautious, but foot traffic from Georgia suggests the novelty of offline shopping may lure some people back into stores.
Should you continue to solicit reviews during the outbreak? Local SEOs disagree
There are a mix of considerations, on a spectrum from idealistic to pragmatic.
SMX Overtime: Managing your e-commerce category and product detail pages
E-commerce expert Tony Verre answers questions from SMX West about using product description feeds, reviews and URL structure.
SMX Overtime: 3 tips to maximizing visual search potential
Digital agency CEO and author Kristopher Jones offers tips on making budget-friendly video and why formatting images correctly matter for page speed.
5 takeaways from Google’s Q4 2018 earnings for search marketers
Google executives discussed search experience, campaign, device and performance updates on Monday's earnings call.
SearchCap: Google Assistant via Siri, Google video & images & paid search trends
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 6 ways to boost organic video resultsNov 21, 2018 by Joe Goers The importance of video marketing continues to grow and video SEO is an effective way to differentiate your brand […]
5 Tips to Choosing Your Winning Business Domain Name
Back Rub, Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, DrivUrSelf, Research in Motion, Sound of Music. Wonder if these big brands had been as successful if they hadn’t chosen to go by Google, Sony, Hertz Rent-A-Car, Blackberry or Best Buy? Unquestionably, the name of your company is the face of your brand. It’s the first thing your audience sees […]
Three ways retailers can deliver meaningful 1:1 shopping experiences amidst the retail apocalypse through AI marketing
If you were paying attention, 2017 might have seemed like the year that industry pundits’ predictions about the death of retail finally came to fruition. The traditional Main Street took some major blows last year. Shopping mall mainstays like Wet Seal, Payless ShoeSource, BCBG Max Azria and Gymboree were among the casualties. Even behemoths like […]
How on-site search can drive holiday revenue & help e-commerce sites compete against major retailers
According to SLI Systems, people who use on-site search are more likely to make a purchase than visitors who only browse a website.