Author Archives: RANJAN TRUPTI

Google Maps Local Listings Are Now “Photo-First” ResultsGoogle is now showing, in some regions, “photo-first” search results within the Google Maps search result listings. Google said this is to help search “find inspiration” a different way.So now the local listings in the Google Maps search results will show a carousel of photos above the textualContinueContinue reading “Google Maps Local Results Go Photo-First”

Google Ads Beta Search Themes For Performance MaxGoogle announced the beta launch of Search themes for Google Ads Performance Max campaigns. Search themes are an optional signal you can use to inform Google AI about your business to expand relevant reach across your Google ad campaigns.Note, right now it is optional, but in early 2024,ContinueContinue reading “Google Ads Search Themes For Performance Max”

New Google AR Beauty AdsGoogle has a new ad format called AR beauty ads. In Google Shopping ads you can now add the “try-on experience” in place of the search ad’s product image. “With AR beauty ads, brands have a new way to promote their lip and eye products (with foundation coming soon),” Google said.HereContinueContinue reading “Google AR Beauty Ads”

Microsoft Officially Relaunches The Old pubCenter As NewHere is an interesting announcement from Microsoft, announcing the new launch of Microsoft pubCenter – which is actually not new, it is from 2006 and had a slow painful death. But Microsoft is bringing it back, saying, “we developed Microsoft pubCenter. It’s a simple way for creators andContinueContinue reading “Microsoft Relaunches pubCenter”

Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update October 27 (Unconfirmed)On the heels of the last unconfirmed Google Search ranking algorithm update that touched down on October 25th, I am seeing signs of another tremor this morning – October 27th.Again, this is an unconfirmed update, Google has not announced any official update. This would be the second tremorContinueContinue reading “Unconfirmed Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update On October 27”