Thanks to AI-generated answers, CTRs are failing fast, and even page-one rankings no longer guarantee clicks. Google’s top organic results saw a 32% CTR drop after AI Overviews launched, plummeting from 28% to 19%. Position #2 fared even worse, with a 39% decline. Meanwhile, 60% of searches in 2024 ended without clicks; also, the projections […]
September marked seismic shifts for digital marketers. Google launched user-controlled preferred sources. TikTok’s search ads started delivering 2x purchase lift. AI tools cited Reddit more than Wikipedia. Meta rolled out culture-first targeting that actually works. These aren’t incremental tweaks but major changes with how visibility works across every platform that matters. Key Takeaways Google’s “Preferred […]
Brand mentions are a form of social proof, and they carry more weight than many marketers realize. They work because people trust what others say about you more than what you say about yourself. Search engines are starting to act the same way. When your brand gets mentioned online, even without a link, it sends […]
For the first time, Search Central Live is coming to Dubai on October 21, 2025! After events in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, we’re continuing our mission to help you enhance your site’s performance in Google Search, live in Dubai, UAE. Read more at Read More
OpenAI just dropped a hint that could reshape digital advertising forever. They’re exploring ads on ChatGPT. Right now, ChatGPT doesn’t run ads. But OpenAI’s CFO recently confirmed they’re considering advertising for non-paying users as a way to monetize their massive free user base. With over 800 million weekly users asking high-intent questions regularly, this could […]
Google Ads’ Demand Gen campaigns – once thought of as mid-funnel discovery tools – are evolving into full-funnel, conversion-focused campaigns, with YouTube at the core. Why we care. Marketers are under pressure to prove ROI across channels. Demand Gen now blends social-style ad formats with Google’s AI-driven targeting, giving advertisers new ways to drive sales, […]
My SEO mantra in the age of GEO is from the great Lil Wayne, “Real G’s move in silence like lasagna.” Translation for SEO marketers: the most effective GEO moves aren’t loud growth hacks. They’re the subtle edits and formatting that make AI cite you without fanfare. To help with your GEO audit, here’s an […]
Google has refreshed its Ads scripts documentation to make it easier for advertisers and developers to build, test, and customize automations. Why we care. Scripts help advertisers save time and scale campaigns, but the old documentation was clunky and fragmented. The overhaul puts guides, references, and examples into a more intuitive flow that reduces friction […]
Microsoft Ads Liaison Navah Hopkins confirmed that the company’s Ads for Social Impact program, which grants nonprofits ad credits across Microsoft’s ad inventory, is currently on a waitlist. Why we care. The program gives nonprofits free ad credits to reach audiences across Bing, Outlook, MSN, Microsoft Edge, and even Yahoo and AOL via syndicated partners. […]
B2B marketers under pressure to prove ROI now have a new tool from LinkedIn – the Company Intelligence API. It is designed to connect campaign performance directly to sales pipeline and revenue outcomes. Why we care. Traditional attribution models struggle with complex B2B buying journeys, often missing early signals and undervaluing campaigns. LinkedIn’s new API […]
