Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today……
Day: January 8, 2025
What Is ChatGPT Search & How Does It Work?
ChatGPT search is a tool that combines the features of an AI chatbot and a web search engine like Google.…
Google Ad Scheduling & Smart Bidding Campaigns Doc Update Confuses
Google has updated one of its help documents to specifically say that ad scheduling isn’t compatible campaigns that use Smart Bidding. The previous version of that page said, “Ad scheduling is not compatible with both Smart Shopping campaigns and App …
Google Search Console Validate Fix Does Not Expedite Fixes
Using the “validate fix” button within Google Search Console to communicate to Google that you fixed an issue, does not signal to Google to expedite anything on its end. It just a reporting mechanism for you to track when Google …
Google Tests Local Pack Ads Without Review Stars
Google is testing showing local ads in the local pack without review stars. Normally you’d see review stars for the sponsored results in the local pack, but in some cases, Google is testing removing the reviews from the sponsored results …
Google On Losing Lots Of Links Fast: SEOs Often Overestimate Links
What happens when you lose a lot of links really quickly, how might that impact your Google search rankings and SEO performance? Well, John Mueller of Google was asked that question and after much back and forth, he responded, “SEOs …
Google Ads PMax Pause/Enable/Remove Conversion Actions On Asset Group Level
Google Ads is testing allowing advertisers to pause, enable and/or remove conversion assets on the asset group level for Performance Max campaigns. Some advertisers are able to enable/pause/remove individual conversions within their Google Ads accounts.…
How to Do an SEO Competitor Analysis [+ Template]
An SEO competitor analysis involves researching competitors to gather insights to improve your own SEO.…