Google Ads tightens rules on Gambling Certification recertification
Stricter recertification rules coming for Gambling and Games advertisers starting November 2024, with violations leading to immediate account suspension.
Topic: Certification
Google finally launches revamped Partners program
After nearly two years, the new Partners program requirements have taken effect and Google will notify all Partners of their current status.
Google to release new Partner badge for those already meeting Feb 2022 requirements
Google has resources and training available to help Partners meet the new requirements.
Advertisers have until February 2022 to adjust to Google’s new Partner Program requirements
The changes are based on Partner feedback around badge criteria and more clarity regarding Program benefits
Organic Social – Final Exam
Welcome to the Organic Social Media Final Exam from The Online Advertising Guide. The format of the Final Exam is the same as the Organic Social Mock Exam – you will be asked to answer 50 questions about organic social media that only top Social Media Marketers should know. There is one key difference though […]
Google Partners clarifies why clients may be listed as ‘eligible users’ toward new certification requirement
Here's how to see who counts toward the new 50% certification rule and what to do about it.
Big Google Partners program changes are coming: What you’ll need to qualify
New requirements for agencies to achieve and maintain Google Partner status take effect starting in June.
Bing to require LegitScript certification for addiction recovery advertisers
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery centers will have to be certified before running an ad campaign and can no longer use lead generators.
Google partners with LegitScript to certify addiction treatment center advertisers
After suspending rehab facility advertisers last year, Google will begin accepting these ads once again in July -- but only from certified providers.
Google Partners Adds Certification For Shopping Campaigns
New exam allows AdWords practitioners to become certified in managing Google Shopping campaigns.
Out With The Old, In With The New: Google Partners Replaces Google Certification Program
Google launched its new Google Partners program yesterday, a certification platform that provides agencies and online marketers with free certification exams, access to “Google experts” and other members in the Google Partners community, along with sales and marketing toolkits. After the initial announcement was published on the Google Agency Blog, an addendum was added, clarifying […]
Google Gets Into Ratings Game With Trusted Stores
Google is launching an e-commerce certification program this morning called “Trusted Stores.” The company says that it’s trying to give consumers greater confidence to buy products online. In very limited beta right now, qualifying e-commerce stores will be able to display a “Google Trusted Store” badge. What’s more interesting is that Google is backing its […]
Goodbye Google Advertising Professionals Program, Hello Google AdWords Certification
Google’s longstanding Google Advertising Professionals program is going away, to be replaced with a new Google Adwords Certification program, Google has announced. The change means those certified through GAP will have six months to recertify under the new program. The change may also allow more companies to gain certification, as the overall required spend level […]