Search

The latest news about search ads. Search ads, also known as paid search advertising or pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, are a type of online advertising that appears in search engine results pages (SERPs). When a user searches for a keyword or phrase, search ads are displayed at the top and bottom of the SERP.

Search

Google search expert reveals critical connection between UX and SEO success

New research shows how user experience directly impacts search performance and conversion rates.

Search Featured

Google cracks down on Website Content Manipulation with new policy

Major update targets third-party content exploitation, affecting publishers and digital marketing strategies worldwide.

Data

DOJ seeks Chrome Sale in historic Google Antitrust remedy proposal

Justice Department to request Google sell Chrome browser and implement AI restrictions as part of landmark antitrust case remedies.

Search

Google removes Page Experience Report from Search Console

Core Web Vitals and HTTPS metrics remain accessible as Google streamlines Search Console navigation and data presentation.

Search

How Google Business Profile determines local search rankings

Understanding Google's local ranking factors and business information management in Maps and Search results.

Search

Semrush Q3 Revenue soars 24% to $97.4M, enterprise SEO platform gains major clients

Digital marketing platform reports strong enterprise growth with new clients like Salesforce and HSBC; raises full-year 2024 guidance.

Search Featured

Performance Max Is transforming Google search results - But at what cost?

An analysis of how Google's Performance Max campaigns are changing search results and impacting user experience.

Search

Google lifts US Election Ad restrictions following November 5 vote count

Google announces resumption of US election-related advertising on November 11, following temporary pause after polls closed.

Retail

Amazon Q3 earnings soar with 56% jump in operating income

Amazon reports strong Q3 2024 results with net sales reaching $158.9B and AWS hitting $27.5B as cloud business accelerates.

Search Featured

Google allows Personalized Ads for Social Casino Games starting December 2024

Google updates its Personalized Ads policy to permit personalization for social casino game App campaigns, effective December 4, 2024.

Search

Google hosts first Web Creator Event as publishers report 70-100% traffic losses

Google brings 20 web publishers to discuss search traffic concerns and potential solutions at unprecedented Mountain View meeting.

AI

OpenAI partners with Bing to power new ChatGPT Search

ChatGPT Search leverages Bing services in major update, marking OpenAI's expansion into direct web search capabilities.

Search Featured

Google updates Mobile Site Requirements for large website indexing

Google announces new mobile-first indexing requirements for large websites, mandating complete link parity across mobile versions.

Search

Google's Web Creator Summit reveals challenges in Helpful Content system detection

Google acknowledges system limitations in recognizing quality content, as revealed during recent Creator Summit with HCU-impacted website owners.

Search Featured

Google's self-inflicted death spiral

As Google admits inability to detect real content from spam, ChatGPT launches powerful web search with major publishers, signaling a seismic shift.

Search Featured

ChatGPT launches Web Search with news partners: real-time updates now available

OpenAI integrates live web search into ChatGPT, partnering with Reuters, AP, and major news outlets for real-time information access.

Search Featured

Google's algorithm changes force independent publishers into mass extinction

Recent Google algorithm updates devastate small publishers, causing 95% traffic losses while Reddit and UGC platforms see major gains.

Search Featured

Google Search changes devastate independent websites, traffic drops up to 86% since 2023

Independent website owners report massive traffic losses and potential bankruptcies as Google's search algorithm changes impact visibility.

Search

Google expands Sexual Health Advertising Policy

Google introduces new advertising policy for sexual health products, allowing personal lubricants and prescription drugs in specific countries.

Search

Microsoft's Search and Social platforms show strong growth as AI integration drives revenue

Microsoft reports search revenue growth of 18% while LinkedIn surpasses 1 billion members, with AI innovations driving engagement across platforms.

Search

Alphabet Q3 Revenue soars 15% to $88.3B as AI powers Search and Cloud growth

Google parent Alphabet reports strong Q3 2024 results with AI driving search innovation and cloud revenue up 35% to $11.4B year-over-year.

Search

Google's Web Creator Summit: A recap of insights and updates

Google's recent Web Creator Summit, held on October 29, 2024, brought together industry leaders and content creators to discuss the state of search, algorithm updates, and the future of the web.

Search

Google AI Overviews expands to 100+ countries, reaches 1 Billion monthly users

Google's AI Overviews in Search rolls out globally with multi-language support, reaching over 1 billion users across 100+ countries.

Search

CRTC approves $100M annual Google payment to support Canadian news organizations

CRTC grants Google a 5-year exemption from Online News Act in exchange for $100M annual contribution to Canadian journalism.

Search

Google Search Console bug causes data display issues, company confirms fix

Google confirms and resolves a Search Console performance report bug that initially showed zero traffic data for October 28, affecting global users.