Analyze these seven ecommerce metrics to keep your head above water and stay on top of your entire business. The post 7 Crucial Ecommerce Metrics You Should Be Tracking Right Now appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is going to be testing new AR prototypes, like eyewear…

Google is rolling out a new feature for Business Profiles that allows you to set up automated responses to frequently asked questions from customers. The post Google Lets Businesses Set Auto Responses To Common Questions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google has added a new feature to help businesses automated some of the responses to questions submitted through their Google Maps and Google Search business listings. This new feature is part of your Google Business Profile and can be managed under the FAQs section of the messaging section. Automated messaging. Google added a feature where you, as the business, can suggest questions people can ask your business when they start a chat and then set up automated responses to those questions. This is called frequently asked questions. Where to find it. You can find this in Google Search by searching […]

Getting backlinks is one of the most challenging and time-consuming tasks in SEO. So how do you get started on creating a successful outreach program that brings in quality links? Join Purelinq’s Kevin Rowe, who will walk you through creating a scalable outreach program to create a natural link profile, meet minimum quality requirements and drive maximum impact. Register today for “Everything You Should Know About Building Quality Links at Scale,” presented by Purelinq. The post Webinar: Everything you should know about building quality links at scale appeared first on Search Engine Land.

Google has just announced two new tools in an attempt to make the process of creating ads and collaborating with team members much easier. 1. Asset storage and organization Multiple team members trying to access images and videos can be a tedious process. Google’s new Asset Library attempts to solve that issue by creating a visual-first database where colleagues can upload, download, and share assets from current and past campaigns.  The Asset Library is currently available for Performance Max, Discovery, App, Local, and Display campaigns as well as some extensions. When you’re ready to create or edit a new campaign, […]

A new report finds almost one-tenth of advertisers’ budgets go to programmatic display and video ads on clickbait sites. And that’s not all. The post $115M In Ad Spend Lost To Clickbait Sites, Report Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Instagram’s location maps are now searchable, making it easier to discover places and businesses in your geographic area. The post Instagram Makes It Easier To Discover Local Businesses appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

As a DIY artist, you need to manage every aspect of your music creation and marketing. At the same time, your audience’s attention span is shortening, so you feel the pressure to be MORE productive than ever. It can be a grind. So how do you get things done, on time, every time, without burning out? Here are nine productivity tips to keep you on task. 1. Make short-form video content once each month Set aside one day each month to shoot short-form videos for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Creating in batches saves time because you’re already set up […]

Are you ready to upgrade your Instagram Reels? Here’s what you need to know about Instagram Reels Insights, plus best practices and recommended video editors. The post How To Measure Instagram Reels Performance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Are you eligible to use responsive display ads? From requirements to proper placements, here’s what you need to know in this month’s Ask The PPC. The post What Are The Creative Requirements For Responsive Display Ads? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google announced this morning that they have added a new way to verify your domain name and properties in Google Search Console. You can now do so through or via DNS CNAME.

Google is doing a lot of product result testing, as you’d expect. Here are some new features we spotted Google testing for products in the search results. They include showing customer favorites, most mentions of, and more label attributes on the products.

Google has this weird Google Search rendering bug where it is showing only one search result to some users. This seems like a super limited bug, impacting a limited number of users. But for Google, even one percent of searchers are a lot of searches. Google said they will investigate these reports.

Google announced it will begin testing new AR, augmented reality, experiences in the public with a limited number of Googlers and trusted testers. These include in-lens displays, microphones, and cameras, that Google will start to test next month in the real world.

The other day we covered a knowledge panel box card layout, but now Google is testing a more interactive version of this card layout. When you click on the cards they expand and show more details.