[ad_1] Google Analytics 4 audiences can now be used with third-party segments in Ad Manager. By accepting a third-party segment (cookies matching the demographics of your visitors bought via a third-party data provider), marketers can target line items to it, perform reports and run forecasts. Meanwhile, audiences can also be used as-is for targeting or, […]

[ad_1] Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, reported higher advertising revenue in the second quarter of 2023, year on year. A 2% gain in search revenue was accompanied by an increase in revenue for YouTube ads (4.4%). However, Google’s advertising network was down 5%. “Our financial results reflect continued resilience in Search, with an acceleration of […]

[ad_1] User intent is the foundational piece of strategic SEO efforts. It’s the tool that can help your brands move beyond chasing consumers to delighting them with your content.  This article what exactly user intent is, why it plays such a pivotal role in search, and how you can incorporate it into your SEO strategy.  […]

[ad_1] Google has updated its Misrepresentation policy with detailed information on how marketers can build trust. The document advises what steps and precautions brands should take to make sure their products and offers are eligible to be served in Search. Why we care. The updated policy provides specific criteria for brands. This level of detail […]

[ad_1] Microsoft’s Performance Max is now in open beta. Select marketers can now access its full inventory and serve ads across its network. Why we care. Microsoft’s Performance Max offers new features which aim to simplify marketers’ workloads and give them back time to focus on the creative and help them to reach untapped audiences. […]

[ad_1] Like any endeavor, SEO works best with clearly defined and articulated goals.  If you only set vague SEO goals like “get more leads” or “get more traffic,” you will lack focus and direction. Vague goals fail to provide a map forward and feed into wasted time and generalist SEO work that will do little […]

[ad_1] Threads is implementing branded content tools to give marketers access to paid promotion opportunities. Meta’s new social platform doesn’t serve ads yet. However, this feature will enable brands to explore the possibility of running influencer campaigns. Why we care. Meta is waiting until Threads reaches a critical mass before selling ad space, which is […]

[ad_1] Threads has become the fastest-growing social media platform in history since it launched on July 5. Within the first hour alone, it received a whopping five million sign ups – just three months after Meta confirmed it was working on an alternative to Twitter. The buzz around Threads is huge news for marketers as […]