• New Warning Google Ads For Location Not Matching

    Google Ads has a new warning notification within the Google Ads reports that reads, "The search location doesn't match this campaign's location targeting settings." This is a way for Google Ads to target ads to geographic locations.The new warning was spotted by Nate Louis who posted this on X, he wrote, "NEW warning on a keyword in Google Ads "The search location doesn't match this campaign's location targeting settings." Ironically, this is inaccurate The location is targeting Pittsburgh and...

  • My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Security Cameras

    Amazon is selling Google doorbells, indoor and outdoor cameras, and floodlight cameras at some of their lowest prices. Snag one of these cameras for up to $80 off.

  • Google Tests Discussion and Forums Questions With Answers Box

    Google is testing showing answers in the Discussions and Forums section within the search results. Google will show the question and then add a shaded box with one of the selected answers under the question. This was spotted by Ethan Lazuk who posted a screenshot on X:Here is what I see, without the answers:Will this result in people clicking less over to Reddit, I am not sureForum discussion at X.

  • Google's wired Nest security camera is cheaper than ever

    Google's wired Nest security camera has dropped to its lowest price to date. The second-gen device is for indoor use and it's motion sensitive. It's capable of capturing 1080p HDR video. You can snap one up for $70, which is $30 or 30 percent off the regular price of $100, at Amazon if you opt for the fog or linen colorway. However, if you go for the snow variant you can save a little more. That one is on sale for $67.59, or 32 percent off. The Nest Cam uses AI to discern between people,...

  • Google tests a "Most Relevant" personalized feed on YouTube for mobile. What is it?

    Google is apparently testing a new personalized view of its subscription feed on YouTube. It's called a "Most Relevant" view.

  • Google Ads Tests Get Phone Number Button

    Google is testing replacing the "call" button in the Google Ads, including Local Service Ads, with a "get phone number" button. This is a much longer phrase to use, but it is much more descriptive of what the button actually does; it gives you the phone number to call on your own.We see Google showing these call buttons with QR codes and the means but now here is a screenshot of the "get phone number" button spotted by Mike Blumenthal on X:Here is what I see, just a "call" button:Here is a GIF...

  • Google Tests Posts Button In Local Listing Business Profile

    Google is testing showing a "Post" button in the carousel of buttons in the Google Business Profile local listing panel. So when you view your owned business in Google Search, you may see a "Post" button near the call, directions, share, and save. There is also an "Edit" button there.Typically, those buttons would be above the listing, to manage your local business in the search interface using the new editor. But Google I guess is testing placing "Posts" and "Edit" (not sure if Edit is new)...

  • Google Will Give the Military AI Assistance When Disaster Strikes

    The company's image recognition technology will be used instead of human analysis, according to the Pentagon.

  • Google Search Tests Thumbs Up/Down Buttons In Product Grid Results

    Google launched the style recommendations with thumbs up and down buttons not long ago after testing it in January. Now Google is showing this thumbs up and down buttons in the product grid search results, so Google can see what you like or dislike and then show you more products that you do like.Brodie Clark spotted this and posted some examples on X, he wrote, "Google is now testing out a more personalized experience for organic product grid results on mobile."Here are some of his...

  • Mystery Google “Wireless Device” Slides Through FCC With LTE, Voice Controls

    We already saw a device that is almost guaranteed to be the Pixel 8a pass through the FCC a few weeks back, a sign that Google is close to launching it. Today, another device has moved through FCC testing, but this time we aren’t so sure what it is. Let’s dive into a mystery Google … Continued Read the original post: Mystery Google “Wireless Device” Slides Through FCC With LTE, Voice Controls

  • Google streamlines Search Console ownership management, enhancing security and control

    These improvements focus on handling unused ownership tokens, bolstering security and giving website owners more precise control over access to their Search Console data.

  • Google Threatens California: Tests Removing Links To Publishers & Pauses Investments

    On Friday, Google responded to a pending bill in the California state legislature, the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), that would require Google to pay a link tax to publishers by testing removing links to California based publishers and pausing investments in news publishers within the state.Google wrote, "To prepare for possible CJPA implications, we are beginning a short-term test for a small percentage of California users."Google said they are "testing process involves...