A short while after Google announced it would pause low-activity keywords, the Optmyzr team ran a study and got reactions from paid search experts to figure out how marketers may be affected, what shifts (if any) it would cause in advertiser management styles and what risks come with this update. The big picture. Google’s plans to automatically...

SMX Advanced Day 2 kicked off with Aaron Levy reminding us about the complex nature of search marketing and the need to focus on customers in our strategy. Here are some highlights of his keynote talk, which included a look back at what the search marketing industry has been through, how the new wave of AI change is nothing new and his bet...

Performance Max is a versatile campaign, but understanding the nuances and adapting it to the account you’re working on can be the difference between investing budget and burning it. One significant reason is that the quality and intent of traffic from Performance Max can vary considerably based on how you configure it. This will depend on...

In March 2024, SparkToro and Datos published a study revealing insights about “where users spent time vs. where traffic referrals originate.” It has been seen by over 250,000 people since being released. SparkToro Founder Rand Fishkin later wrote a clarifying article concluding that you should never focus on SEO, stating:  “The only...

Did you know? 82% of consumers say personalization drives their brand choice. Where is your organization on the journey to delivering personalized experiences to its customers? Join us for an insightful webinar with John Nash, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Redpoint Global, as he shares the building blocks for creating exceptional,...

SMX Advanced opened with a bang today as Search Engine Land’s Barry Schwartz interviewed Elizabeth Tucker, director, product management, Google Search. Here are some highlights of the wide-ranging keynote interview, which included discussion on creating helpful content, the biggest Google core update ever, why Search results may be volatile...