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Local Services Ads Move to Google Ads via Performance Max
Local Services Ads Move to Google Ads via Performance MaxGoogle Business Profile

Google is integrating Local Services Ads into the Google Ads interface, replacing the standalone LSA dashboard with a new Performance Max campaign designed specifically for local service businesses. This change will simplify campaign management and introduce tighter integration with Google Business Profiles.

Search Engine Land24d ago
Google Introduces Business Data Feeds for Demand Gen Campaigns
Google Introduces Business Data Feeds for Demand Gen CampaignsGEO/AEO

Google expands Demand Gen capabilities by allowing advertisers to use business data feeds, making it easier to serve dynamic ads without relying on Google Merchant Center. This update opens up dynamic advertising to more verticals, including travel, real estate, and automotive industries.

Search Engine Land26d ago
Ad Platforms Count Conversions Differently: What Business Owners Need to Know
Ad Platforms Count Conversions Differently: What Business Owners Need to KnowGEO/AEO

Discover why ad platforms report more conversions than your business records, and how to understand their counting methods to make data-driven decisions.

Search Engine Land26d ago
Google AI Search Features Send Billions of Clicks to Websites Each Week
Google AI Search Features Send Billions of Clicks to Websites Each WeekAI Search

Google's AI Search features are sending billions of clicks to websites every week, debunking claims that Search is dying. This update has significant implications for local businesses trying to get discovered and cited by AI search. As Google continues to emphasize the importance of sending clicks to the open web, businesses must adapt to the changing landscape of AI search and optimize their online presence accordingly.

Search Engine Land27d ago
Google AI Overviews Now Show Top Stories and News Updates
Google AI Overviews Now Show Top Stories and News UpdatesAI Search

Google has rolled out a major update to its AI Overviews feature, now displaying top stories and news updates for relevant searches. This change is expected to increase clicks to news publishers and improve their visibility in AI search results.

Search Engine Land27d ago
Local SEO Audit for AI Search
Local SEO Audit for AI SearchGoogle Business Profile

Discover how a local GEO baseline audit can help your business get discovered by AI search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Learn how to run an audit and improve your online visibility. Get found by AI and increase your customer base.

Search Engine Land28d ago
Google's AI Mode Becomes No. 2 Most-Cited Domain
Google's AI Mode Becomes No. 2 Most-Cited DomainAI Search

Google's AI Mode increased citations to google.com by 8.4x in two months, making it the No. 2 most-cited domain. This shift impacts local and product searches, affecting businesses' visibility and first impressions.

Search Engine Land29d ago
EU Expected to Rule Google Favored Own Services in Search, Impacting Visibility and Fines
EU Expected to Rule Google Favored Own Services in Search, Impacting Visibility and FinesGEO/AEO

The European Commission is expected to rule that Google unfairly favors its own services in search results, potentially leading to significant fines and changes in how Google displays search results.

Search Engine Land29d ago
TikTok Discovery Threatens Google's Dominance in Local Search
TikTok Discovery Threatens Google's Dominance in Local SearchGEO/AEO

A recent shift in consumer behavior sees people discovering brands on TikTok before actively searching for them on Google. This change has significant implications for SEO, local visibility, and content strategy.

Search Engine Land29d ago