• Google Ad Revenue Up 13% & Bing Ads Revenue Up 12%

    Google and Microsoft both reported very good earnings, driving both stock prices up after hours. I like to dive into the ad revenue side, and it looks like Google Ad revenue was up 13% from last year and Microsoft Advertising revenue was up 12% from last year.And that is good because both companies saw ad revenues increase the previous quarter and the quarter before that.Google reported total ad sales of $61.66 billion — up from $54.55 billion a year ago.GOOG EarningsThe Google earnings release...

  • Google unveils Ad Intents, a new AdSense ad format

    Google today announced a new ad format called "Ad Intents," designed to integrate ads into existing website content and boost revenue potential for publishers using Auto ads.

  • Google AdSense launches new Ad Intents format for Auto ads

    Publishers have a new option for Auto ads to appear on their website, in the form of links and anchors.

  • Google Ads Reminds Advertisers Some Ad Customizers Will Go Away May 31st

    On August 31, 2021, Google notified advertisers it would drop support for expanded text ads for responsive search ads. Google is now reminding advertisers that Ad customizers for text ads, expanded text ads and Dynamic Search Ads will stop serving after May 31, 2024.As a reminder, Google launched ad customizers a decade ago, in 2014. The reminder email was posted by Navah Hopkins who posted a screenshot of it on LinkedIn, the email says:Reminder: Ad customizers for text ads, expanded text ads...

  • Shippeo Spring Platform Release Reveals All-new Parcel Tracking, Advanced Carbon Emissions Monitoring Features, and Enhanced Container Tracking Data Quality

    PARIS & CHICAGO, April 23, 2024--Shippeo Spring Platform Release reveals parcel tracking, advanced carbon emissions monitoring features, and enhanced container tracking data quality.

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  • Google Search With 16 Shopping Ads

    It is good to have choices but too many choices might not be good, said some wise man. Well, here is Google giving you 16 choices of bikes in the shopping ad spot at the top of the Google Search results.This was spotted by Mike Hardaker and he shared this screenshot with me on X - here it is:I tried to replicate it, but I was unable to. I suspect this is some sort of weird bug?I mean, I was able to see the normal carousel ads:I also saw the right side ads:And those new vertical tall ads:This...

  • Google Ads "Similar Product" Carousel

    Google has a similar products section and carousel for Google Ads sponsored listings. We have seen similar products and similar shopping related results from the organic / free listings but now I am seeing examples of a search ad carousel for "similar products."This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who posted this screenshot on X:Google Ads tested a show similar button in shopping ads. We've seen shop similar features and similar products, as well as related products. Google loves query...

  • Eight Advanced Google Docs Features You Should Be Using

    Beneath their surfaces, word processors like Google Docs have a treasure trove of hidden features that make it easier to draft large documents and collaborate on them with coworkers. I have covered a few Google Docs tips before, but now I have a few more to share.

  • How To Find a Local Guide on Google Maps With Ease

    Want to know how to find a local guide on Google Maps? These guides share useful information like reviews, tips, and pictures. Today, I’ll show you how to find one easily. Let’s get into it! How To Find a Local Guide on Google Maps Simply follow these instructions: That’s it! Now you know how to […]

  • Google Just Added Dark Mode to Drive

    Google is rolling out dark mode to all Google Drive web app users. If you aren't prompted about the new feature, however, you'll need to dig into settings to change your theme.

  • Google Find My Device: How to Disable Offline Tracking

    Google's Find My Device has offline tracking, but owners may disable it at their discretion. The Find My Device network from Google is incredible tech that can help users locate their devices even when they are turned off.