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The 5-Pillar Audit: Diagnosing Strategy Vs. Tactic Failures In A Google Ads Account

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 1:30 pm

A five-pillar approach to paid search audits that exposes why AI-optimized campaigns still miss revenue, pipeline, and growth goals. The post The 5-Pillar Audit: Diagnosing Strategy Vs.

Google Search Ranking Volatility Heated Again January 21

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 12:51 pm

Last week,I reported on January 15th of a Google Search ranking update with a lot of heated volatility. Truth is, it went through the weekend, but now it is spiking back up again as of yesterday and today – January 20th and 21st.

Google Ads Still Not Coming To Gemini (Post ChatGPT Ads Announcement)

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 12:41 pm

Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEO, said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that Google does not have “any plans” to bring ads to Gemini.

Google Adds "Answer Now" Button To Gemini App – If You Can’t Wait…

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 12:31 pm

Google added an “Answer now” link or button to the Gemini app. Clicking “Answer now” will stop Google’s Gemini from thinking and then give you an answer right away using Gemini 3 Flash model.

Google Local Service Ads Verified Section Details

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 12:21 pm

Google is testing adding to the verification section of the Local Service Ads detail screen various details and qualifiers. These details and qualifiers include attributes such as Passed License Check” , “Number Of Recent Bookings”, “Passed Background Check” And “Has Business Insurance.”

Google Search Monopoly Appeal Legal Docs Mention Search Signals

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 12:11 pm

As you know, Google has appealed its search monopoly ruling and with that, filed a number of new documents with the court. One is an affidavit of Elizabeth Reid, Google’s Vice President and Head of Search.

How Recommender Systems Like Google Discover May Work via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 12:06 pm

An explainer of how recommender systems like Google Discover may work according to a classic research paper. The post How Recommender Systems Like Google Discover May Work appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

NotificationX WordPress WooCommerce Plugin Vulnerabilities Impact 40k Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 11:10 am

A WordPress and WooCommerce plugin vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. The post NotificationX WordPress WooCommerce Plugin Vulnerabilities Impact 40k Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

How to Make Every Click Count with Search Experience Optimization

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 8:00 am

Go beyond rankings with Search Experience Optimization (SXO). Learn how to use user behavior data to improve clicks, engagement, and conversions.

The Smart Way To Take Back Control Of Google’s Performance Max [A Step-By-Step Guide]

Posted by admin on 2026/01/21 at 6:00 am

Take charge of your advertising with Performance Max. Learn to segment products and enhance your campaign performance effectively. The post The Smart Way To Take Back Control Of Google’s Performance Max [A Step-By-Step Guide] appeared first on Search Engine Journal .